In this volume, legal experts present studies of the world of law in Israel today, while making a unique attempt to predict future developments as part of a natural process of change. The questions "what is desirable'' and "how it can b...
The author addresses himself to teachers of Jewish studies at all levels. His book is a systematic guide for planning tests and examination papers and improving teaching methods by linking them to a sound and constant evaluation of the student'...
Anthology of critical essays on two of Alterman`s central works: the modernistic long poems Simhat `Aniyim and Shirei Makot Mitzrayim (``Joy of the Poor``, ``Songs of the Plagues of Egypt``). These essays represent different schools and approach...
A study of all the works of A.B. Yehoshua, encompassing his short stories, plays and novels, from his early writings to his novel, Mr. Mane. The book examines Yehoshua's sources, drawn from the Bible and Midrashim, mythology, folklore and moder...
Why do people resist change? How can we overcome this resistance? The author addresses these questions in his detailed discussion of the traditional theories on the subject and in his new explanations and his own original theoretical-integrative...
The book provides a model for the processing of information in the mind. It includes chapters on the brain, sensory recording, attention, memory, acts of thought and metacognitive decision making. Ways of supervising and improving the act of p...
This book presents updated information on deception and the methods developed to uncover lies. The author describes a wide range of lies, the verbal and nonverbal cues to deception and the perceived cues, which often mislead lie-catchers. Othe...
The first part of the book deals with international privatization programs, including both the aims and various methods that have been adopted to privatize public enterprises worldwide. The second part addresses the Israeli privatization plans ...
In this volume, the biblical exegetic methodology of Rashbam is described against the historical background of his time. The exegesis of Rashbam is outlined as a whole, with special emphasis on two essential principles that guide his interpretat...
The book deals with the influence of the Kabbalah on the Halakhah, liturgy and ritual customs, and the reaction of the rabbinic authorities to this phenomenon. The book also investigates the extent to which the kabbalistic instructions were acc...