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Average rating: 4.35 · 52 ratings · 44 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	Kumaz 4.54 avg rating — 37 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	FACE YOUR WORD by Shmuel Yaccoby (Goodreads Author), Michal Yaccoby 3.87 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Shmuel Yaccoby rated a book really liked it Spinoza: Freedom's Messiah (Jewish Lives) by Ian Buruma	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Apr 29, 2025 07:49PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Spinoza by Ian Buruma. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Spinoza by Ian Buruma <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Shmuel Yaccoby rated a book it was amazing Degrees of Intelligence: A Geopolitical Thriller of WWII and the Cold War--Inspired by a True Story by Miranda Armstadt (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Enriched and captivating This book is fascinating as it delves into the behind-the-scenes aspects of spy leadership, highlighting the immense responsibility and personal sacrifices involved in deciphering enemy intentions and cultural changes during t ...more
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Shmuel Yaccoby rated a book it was amazing Where or When by A.B. Turner (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A Calming Escapism A broken heart finds solace in an intelligent and honest expression of emotion. The seasonal poems resonate deeply, mirroring the poignant moments of real-life seasons.
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Shmuel Yaccoby has read Michaelmas – Alex (Oxford girls, #1) by P.D. Kuch (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Shmuel Yaccoby rated a book it was amazing Girl Meets Goy: A Novel by Aviva Gat (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A great easy read When the world ends, who do you want by your side?” A struggling challenge of a young Jewish woman provided through an easy read. Fantastic!
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Shmuel Yaccoby rated a book it was amazing The Perspective of the Constellation: Poems-Volume 17 (The Traduka Wisdom Poetry Series) by Wendy E. Slater (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Terrific escapism It feels as though the writer is sitting right beside you, sharing words of wisdom that momentarily lift your daily burdens, leaving your spirit uplifted. “Division into dawn Is perhaps The darkest hour, Just before the husking dusk ...more
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Shmuel Yaccoby made a comment on Stefanie Barnfather’s review of Kumaz " Thank you, Stefanie. "
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Shmuel Yaccoby liked Stefanie Barnfather's review of Kumaz: "Kumaz is an excellent novel that blends religious mysticism with bright, vivid storytelling. The book takes place in the Sheba Kingdom of ancient Jerusalem, and follows the journey of non-identical twin princesses as they learn how to use their inner" Read more of this review »
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Shmuel Yaccoby rated a book it was amazing Stumbling Stones: Based on a True Story (The Heppenheimer Family Holocaust Saga Book 1) by Bonnie Suchman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well written story Stumbling Stones by Bonnie Suchman opens with an incredible description of the emerging antisemitic atmosphere in early 20th-century Germany. The fear that accumulates within the main and minor characters is palpable. How does one m ...more
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