There is a dedication by R. Solomon Shapiro (the JDC's Director of Religious Affairs ) on the verso of the title page which states that "in learning this tractate (which deals with the laws of first fruits) our children will learn the holiness of the lives of our forefathers who worshipped Hashem at every moment. Even when they harvested the fruits of their labor they knew that it was not by the power of their own hands that they produced [their harvest], rather it was through Hashem's kindness and help." He concludes with a blessing that the students should … also merit to fulfill the mitzvoth that are connected with the land of Israel (such as the laws of the first fruits). The back cover reads: Published with the approval of OMGB (Office of Military Government for Bavaria), ICD (Information Control Division). Distributed in Germany by the American Joint Distribution Committee.