In memory of the Rev. Dr. George Alexander Kohut, who died in New York on December 31, 1933, Mrs. Rebekah Kohut has presented to the New York Public Library a Hebrew book printed in Mantua, Italy, before 1480. It is entitled “Nophet Tsufim (“The Sweetness of the Honeycomb”) by Judah b. Yehiel Messer Leon
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.