Corona From A Halachic Perspective

Pandemics and even epidemics (localized disease outbreaks) have become increasingly rare over the past century, thank G-d, with the result that many people have become panicked or frightened by what they believe to be “unprecedented times.”

Gamifying Kashrut: A Guide For The Rest Of Us

The book’s distinctive spiral binding and two-page-spread-per-case design allows a teacher, parent or grandparent to introduce the case in a classroom, at a Shabbat table or other gathering while retaining access to the deeper discussion on the other side.

Learning From Those Outside Our Community

Are Orthodox Jews really done with finding meaning and relevance in Jewish life? Or could we benefit from a perspective that doesn’t take anything for granted?

Tanach As A Unified Whole

The vast majority of violations identified have a rabbinic resolution, often with more than one way to explain the situation.

A Moral Code For All Mankind

Because the intent is for each chapter to stand on its own and enable quick reading, a few sections stand out for slightly more in-depth analysis.

Sing A New Song

Throughout this sefer the insight of the Vilna Gaon is joined with the Torah of R’ Tzadok and the Ramchal.

Masters of Deceit

For the Arabs and their supports throughout the world, Deir Yassin has become a rallying cry against the state of Israel.

Finding Self-Help In The Torah

You will find commentary on the Torah explaining key takeaways from Avraham’s mission to leave his household, and taamei hamitzvot, explanations of the commandments... Yet you will also learn from G.I. Joe: “Knowing is half the battle.”

The Legal Case For The Land Of Israel

The book's purpose is to lay out the legal claim to the territory formerly known as Mandatory Palestine.

Descent Into Gehinnom

As Racheli gets swept up into his distorted vision, their downward trajectory takes on a disturbing life of its own, irrevocably spinning out of control.

A Lesser-Known Story Of The Jewish Influence On Literature

The book demonstrates that various literary motifs were heavily influenced or established by Jewish writers, including time travel, alternative history, utopia/dystopia, and – of course – comedy.

The Massacre That Never Was: The Myth of Deir Yassin and the Creation of...

Deir Yassin “was not the peaceful village many later claimed it to be.”

A Satisfying Shabbos Read

Pomerantz’s character modeled how to be sensible, intelligent, strategic, kind, firm, courageous and principled.

Revealing The Hidden Part Of The Mishna

The Soul of the Mishna is a masterwork on teaching us how to see what was always there in front of our eyes the whole time.

A Roaring Ride Through Jewish History

Having been instrumental in rushing a secret power out of the Temple before it burned, Elazer ben Yair is in charge of the rebels and families holed up on Masada.

A Role Model For Our Children

I'd like Here I Am to inspire kids, says Ungar, to show them how much a single person can accomplish, with Hashem's help.

Rav Sacks On Spirituality

While halacha is often determined by rabbinic consensus, spirituality is personal.

Opening The Door To True Understanding Of Kabbalah

I believe that exposure to many of the concepts of Kabbalah would quell the questions of many of our youngsters and quench their thirst for something more spiritual.

An Eclectic Sefer In An Eclectic Style

The work represents another valuable addition to contemporary Torah study and an enriching commentary for both the scholar and novice alike.

A New Guide To Practice And Halacha In Mourning

These topics lead to a sizable 600-plus page volume, but the book is incredibly well organized, allowing ease of reading for one who is studying the topic for a quick search for a particular halacha.

Make Each Day Count

Convinced that her daily affirmations were reaching people and offering them a shot of positivity to get through their day, Betesh created Thank You, Hashem.

A Textbook On Emunah

This is not a book for light armchair reading or one you can read in one sitting. It is an undertaking that can change your life and how you see the world.

Growth Through Mussar

The purpose of Mussar is to work on one’s own growth and not to attempt to fix others.

Driving Rav Soloveichik

These differences are what makes Rabbi Adler’s new book so significant: He knew the Rav both in the classroom and in person. Even those of us who had the privilege of attending The Rav’s shiur had only an occasional glimpse from the vantage point Rabbi Adler offers us.

Revealing The Hidden Light

Avraham would never have been told by Hashem, ‘Lech Lecha,’ had Avraham not first passed through the obliterating crucible of Nimrod’s furnace.

You Can Be The Helper

Kids will relate to Yitzy’s struggles to do something grown-up and important while they are physically too small to accomplish it.

With Great Options Like These, Why Not Books This Chanukah?

There is something magical about being able to touch physical pages and turn them one by one as a narrative unfolds.

The Story You’ve Never Heard

This story inspired my parents to name me Rachel; they too had to wait for years to be reunited while my father, Natan Sharansky, was imprisoned in the Soviet gulag.

People Of The Mind

The authors have isolated these principles, namely: respect for tradition while encouraging independent thinking; a precise system of logical reasoning in pursuit of the truth; and a universal and never-ending education.

The Magic Touch

Day and night, Reb Schuster was at the Kotel, there at the right time to answer a young person’s heartfelt prayer for guidance.

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