A Book To Teach Children Middos
Sometimes it is hard to help people, and sometimes you can help people by just using whatever it is you have at the time – even an amazing fishing rod.
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?”
Rav Chaim Kanievsky Through The Eyes Of His Grandson
Rav Chaim was not bound by the dictates of this world; he was heard to recite Torah passages in his sleep.
The Maharal, Translated and Interpreted
The Maharal is classically celebrated for taking deep Kabbalistic and mystical ideas and bringing them down to Earth, writing in a deep and beautiful style.
The Depth Of Hilchos Shabbos
The beauty of this sefer is that Rabbi Jachter wrote a brilliant masterpiece in a simple refined language that can be understood by a layman, but also incorporates the original source texts (in both Hebrew and English), and detailed footnotes for the most experienced poskim and rabbeim.
One Man’s Mission To Save Lives
As an organization, it's just a matter of time until United Hatzalah of Israel will have saved six million lives.
Beyond Politics: Inspirational People of Israel
Unlike formulaic biographies from popular publishing houses in the Orthodox Jewish world, Beyond Politics is not predictable. The vignettes of individual men and women who trekked through Ethiopia and Sudan, flew in from Austria, India, and Algeria, or were born on Israeli soil are gritty, adventurous, and heartwarming.
A Haggadah For Fans Of The Bard
It is clear from the start that this is not your bubbe's Haggadah.
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.
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.
Through A Torah Lens
Erudite and academic, drawing from ancient and modern sources, the book can be discussed at the Shabbos table as well as in kollel.
Defending G-d And Our Patriarchs
One of the most challenging questions posed is whether there are fundamental differences between divine justice and human justice.
Applying The Mishna Everyday
Rabbi Spero reminds us that we have to stand up for our beliefs. This is the only way to garner respect.
Learning About Tzedaka From An Early Age
What’s in Tuli’s Box? mirrors questions children themselves would ask – about this box-like object that gets fed coins from time to time, is empty, full and then empty again – and about the purpose of those coins inside.
An Israel Love Story With a Twist
"Fields of Exile" provides a glimpse into the horrors of academic anti-Israelism, experienced by one firmly rooted in the left.
Watching Reb Chaim
In interpersonal relationships, Reb Chaim was reported to shock people upon their initial meetings. He would be able to identify a person based on a Dvar Torah he had read years earlier from that individual.
A Topsy Turvy Life
While still a student in a small Midwest college she learns that her aunt in New York has passed away, resulting in her life turning topsy turvy.
A Formula For Life
We need to understand that all the pain and anguish we experience is for the good. We then need to pave a path forward with this knowledge in our hearts.
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.”
The Halachic Man
Towards the end of the introduction the author pens I was raised in a home that believed in and practice Torah V’Avodah and thus the main theme of this book – the integration of Torah with the State of Israel – from the inspiration and education I received from him.
An Interesting Take On The Talmud
While the Talmud is 2,711 pages, in a little over 200 pages, Kirsch does a good job of detailing the main topics and themes of the various tractates.
Rachmana Latzlan
Once you pick up To Mourn a Child, you will not be able to put it down, but not for the usual reasons. There is no suspense here, as we know from the outset the sad end of each story. It is rather the searing emotional intensity of this book that will grab you and compel you to keep reading.
From Lyrics To A Novel, Through America’s Pastime: Abie Rotenberg’s Newest Creation, The Season...
“When creating a work of music, I’ve experienced epiphanies – where a song in its entirety took literally minutes to write – as well as drawn out, lengthy endeavors that took years to complete.
When the Road Map Shifts
Shortly before the diagnosis takes place, Esti becomes friends with Goldie, a woman raising three children by herself while her husband battles severe mental illness.
Trust The Science
Time and time again, Rav Asher exhorts his followers, and anyone else inclined to heed his halachic pronouncements, to ‘follow the science’ and adhere to the recommendations of recognized physicians and the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health.
Getting More Intimately Acquainted with Onkelos
Onkelos was always heroic in my mind. Before sitting down to write about the book, I couldn’t resist this opportunity to check how accurately I remembered the stories of my youth.
Review of Nehama Leibowitz: Teacher and Bible Scholar by Yael Unterman
Nechama was a dedicated and tireless teacher who spent decades creating and disseminating her gilyanot (worksheets).
Multiple Dimensions, A Parshah At A Time
For each weekly reading, Rabbi Grysman begins with a synopsis of the Torah portion, followed by a focus on a major issue.