Building A Wall Is Nothing New

These valued teachings should surely serve as an apt example and model for application in our own times.

The Original Jews Of The Ghetto

A reconstruction of the Ghetto in its various historical phases makes it possible to see exactly how the quarter grew...

Seeing Hashem’s Hand Through The Pain

Rabbi Rosenblatt is a rabbi in London who is also the founder of Tikun, a chesed organization with many activities and programs.

Stories To Light Up The Dark Winter

Rabbi Krohn is a deeply emotional person and this comes through in his dedication of the book to three sterling Teachers of Torah who all passed away this year.

A Gadol’s Holocaust Memoir

The memoir follows a year and a half of the travels and travails of Rabbi Hirschprung from the beginning of World War II until his arrival in Japan.

The Inside Story Of Hebron

The Land of Israel is ours by divine bequest; we need only claim our heritage.

Co-Existence

Ultimately, the essays show that there does not have to be serious contradiction between Torah and western thought.

Playing With Fire

If leftist activists really cared about black Americans, Mac Donald argues, they would champion the police.

Chin Up

Morah Becky describes her own foray into the world of Jewish children’s literature as a lesson in emunah and Siyata Dishmaya (help from Above).

Unforgettable Interviews

Their stories are unique because they are not just about giving testimony, but focused on a tiny glimmer of something positive within that horrendous negative milieu… an instant of happiness if just for a moment.

The Rav On The Holidays

While the subjects are often dense and abstract, Rabbi Pick is able to provide an extremely clear overview of the topics...

Listening To The Mussar Of Your Father

Soon, however, one is taken on a wonderful journey of questions and profound suggestions that open up new vistas of thinking and understanding ancient texts.

Not What It Appears To Be

YCT and Open Orthodoxy were originally presented to the Orthodox community as a movement dedicated to retrieving the Modern Orthodoxy of the 1950s.

Book Review: The Spiritual Journey Of A Jewish Chaplain

“When someone needs help, you be there for them,” said Elaine. “And that's how you will repay me.”

On The Bookshelf

What books would you recommend to someone seeking intellectual ammunition for his belief in 1) the existence of G-d? and 2) the divinity of the Bible?

‘Miriam’s Song’ Speaks to the Soul of the Nation of Israel About Loss

The Hebrew-language best-seller, Miriam's Song, by Miriam Peretz, will be a hit in English that shatters hearts.

Remember The Holocaust

"Hate is easy; it takes real courage to love."

Staying Inspired

He encourages readers to love and respect parents, set spiritual goals, and find mentors and friends.

Passover As Destiny

A bit of give and take ensues but finally the name Passover wins the day.

What Does Passover Mean To Us?

Each entry asks a specific question and provides strategies to answer those questions, mostly based on traditional Rishonim.

Treasures Within

"I wanted to focus on all the people you don't want to look at, the people who are invisible."

Through The Year

She lends meaning to each month of the Jewish calendar in an unparalleled manner.

Setting The Record Straight

“See what happened to Vashti when she displeased the king? It did not help her to be queen and a daughter of royalty. Can you imagine the consequences, had we not attended?”

Here’s a Holocaust Story with a Happy Ending

Dina Gold's "Stolen Legacy" is the story of one woman's victory against the Nazis, albeit 60 years later.

Rabbi Kahane is Still Right

The action and suspense surrounding Kahane’s life includes many historic moments and reads like a thriller

A Creative Orphanage Director Before His Tragic End

Indeed, these interviews make enriching readings for professional educators and parents

Rabbi Meir Kahane: A Man Who Never Gave Up

Perhaps his most impressive trait – one I did not fully appreciate before reading Mrs. Kahane’s work – is the tirelessness with which he worked for his goals.

2015 Jewish Children’s Book Roundup

Not only do books make great Chanukah presents, but you may just instill a love for the printed word in your kids, a gift that can last a lifetime!

A Second-Generation Account

The real life events that Dobin describes in her book brings joy to your face and tears to your eyes in all of the right places.

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