Kohelet: A Modern Commentary on Ecclesiastes

Formerly a URJ Press title. Rabbis, educators, and longtime colleagues, Kerry M. Olitzky and Leonard S. Kravitz have together produced a series of modern commentaries on fundamental Jewish texts. Each of these editions features a line-by-line translation coupled with the original text and commentary, breathing new life into traditional rabbinic readings. Each also contains essays and gleanings that draw upon the works of other scholars to better enhance the reader’s understanding of the subject. This series is a wonderful addition to your Jewish library, whether you are approaching the texts for the first time or the hundredth time. It is suited for both individual reflection and class study. The Book of Ecclesiastes includes both some of the most familiar biblical quotes as well as some unfamiliar and even surprising texts. Olitzky and Kravitz guide the reader through the text with the help of commentary from both ancient and modern sources. This thoughtful translation provides an innovative manner in which to harvest the teachings of this work. Other works in the Kravitz and Olitzky modern commentary series: - Shemonah Perakim: A Treatise on the Soul - Pirke Avot: A Modern Commentary on Jewish Ethics - Mishlei: A Modern Commentary on Proverbs - Shir HaShirim: A Modern Commentary on the Song of Songs - Ruth: A Modern Commentary