Five generations ago, my children's great, great grandfather founded our company in Vilkemeer, Lithuania working as a sofer (religious scribe).

In 1905 he immigrated to New York's Lower East Side where his son-in-law, Joseph Levine, expanded the business to become the largest manufacturer of synagogue vestments. His three sons, Harold, Seymour and Melvin, further developed the firm into a complete department store of Jewish Books and Judaica with the world's largest selection.

After my uncles retired and my father, Seymour, made aliyah , J. Levine Books and Judaica moved to the heart of midtown Manhattan where we have earned the reputation as the Ultimate Judaica Store. Whether it's in The New York Times, AP articles, Wall Street Journal or CNN, you're likely to have heard of us.

Now,we're going "on-line". In conjuction with our comprehensive buying guide we are opening our store to you on the World Wide Web. We hope to constantly expand our site to make it a must for all who have a serious interest in Jewish books and Judaica.

Please check out our new website which is designed to help you realize all your Judaica needs efficiently and with pleasure.

Ordering from J. Levine Books & Judaica is as easy as clicking, e-mailing us or calling 1 800 5 JEWISH. You can also fax or mail us your orders. You can also arrange for us to send a J. Levine Books & Judaica Gift Certificate on your behalf.

For all your Judaica needs the one name to remember is J. Levine Books & Judaica. Our Staff is waiting to serve you.

When in New York City, join tourists and savvy customers from all over the world and visit our spectacular retail store at 5 West 30 Street, between Broadway and Fifth Avenue near the Empire State Building.

Come in and say Shalom!

Daniel Levine President, fourth generation