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Alfred J. Kolatch

Alfred J. Kolatch was an American rabbi and graduate of Yeshiva College. He was founder, president, and editor in chief of Jonathan David Publishers, as well as the author of more than 50 books. His most popular book, The Jewish Book of Why, spawned a series that has sold more than 1.5 million copies in five languages. He died in 2007.
The Jewish Book of Why

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The Jewish Book of Why

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