Celebrating the Best of Jewish Literature

摘要

The recent winners of the Sophie Brody Medal, awarded by the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the American Library Association's Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), demonstrate the importance of learning and memory in Jewish culture. As the people of the book, Jews take great pains to preserve and study sacred texts. Matti Friedman received the 2013 medal for THE ALEPPO CODEX: A TRUE STORY OF OBSESSION, FAITH, AND THE PURSUIT OF AN ANCIENT BIBLE (Algonquin. 2013. ISBN 9781616200404. $24.95; ebk. ISBN 9781616201548). In tracing a perfect copy of the Hebrew Bible written 1,000 years ago and its journey through various Middle Eastern countries, Friedman followed the trail using secret documents, interviewing the key players, and examining court proceedings to determine the book's rightful owners.