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Booklet for Learning the Hebrew Aleph-Bet with Instructions in Marathi – Bombay, 1951 - THE ELEMENTARY HEBREW READER by Mr. B. S. Ezekiel, B.A., S.T.C. Bombay, 1951 – A booklet for teaching the Hebrew Aleph-Bet to Jewish children in India – in Hebrew and Marathi. Rare. A rare edition published shortly after the author's passing, featuring a portrait of the author on the cover. The first part of the booklet teaches the Hebrew letters themselves, followed by ”lessons” – short Hebrew words, blessings, Shema Yisrael, and ta’amei ha-mikra (cantillation marks).  The back cover features an advertisement for the enterprise of “Rabbi Moshe” specializing in religious articles and New Year greeting cards. 33 [1] pages. Spine and title page reinforced with adhesive tape; otherwise in good condition.