Bidspirit auction | Bezalel. Zvi Scharfstein Bible books

Bezalel. Zvi Scharfstein Bible books for children, illustrated by Reuven Lif (R. Lifshitz), In Hebrew, NY, 1930’s (signed in the plate: R.Lifshitz – Bezalel artist), Hard calico illustrated cover, 20.5 x 14 cm. Rear cover detached from endpaper, binding started getting loose but still intact. Weight: 185 gr. Zvi Scharfstein (also spelled Sharpstein) (English: Zevi Scharfstein; 15 March 1884 - 3 Cheshvan 5733, October 1972) was a Hebrew educator and author, author of textbooks for the Jewish professions and instruction books for teachers, dictionary and publisher. He worked most of his life in the United States. Professor at the Teachers' Seminary in New York next to the Rabbinical Seminary in America for four decades, founder and editor of the Shiloh publishing house. In his teaching in the Beit Midrash for teachers and in his literary work he made a considerable contribution for the training of Hebrew teachers in Diaspora Jewry. Reuven Leaf (Lifshitz) is an Israeli artist whose works, including medals with portraits, are held in collections such as the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Basic information about the artist: Name: Reuven Leaf (Lifshitz). Occupation: Artist, medalist. Works: The Israel Museum's collection includes his works, including a medal with a portrait of Theodor Herzl and a depiction of the Tomb of Absalom. Reuven Leaf (also known as Reuben Leaf or Lifshitz) was a Jewish artist, graphic artist, and calligrapher of the first half of the 20th century, whose work is closely linked to the development of Jewish design and decorative arts. Although detailed biographical information about him is fragmentary, key information about his life and legacy includes the following: Creative Path and Specialization Work in the United States and Israel: During the first half of the 20th century, he worked in New York City, where he founded his own studio (Reuben Leaf Studio on East 18th Street). His work is also inextricably linked to Israel: he created medals and decorative art objects that are now housed in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Graphics and Calligraphy: Leaf was a prominent master of Hebrew script. He sought to revive the precision and aesthetics of Hebrew letters, believing that the lack of quality examples hindered the development of Jewish artists and artisans. Painting: In addition to graphics, he practiced oil painting. His work was exhibited at the Society of Independent Artists from 1935 to 1937. Significant Works 1. Hebrew Alphabets: 400 B.C. to Our Days (1950): His most famous work, a treasure trove of 400 examples of Hebrew calligraphy and fonts—from ancient Canaanite inscriptions to contemporary (at the time) advertisements. The book was reprinted in 1976 and remains an essential resource for designers. 2. Medal Art: Museum collections include his medals, such as one with a portrait of Theodor Herzl. 3. Applied Art: He created designs for boxes and household items depicting biblical stories and scenes from Jerusalem.