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New. 2020 New A small town in Jewish Galicia is the scene of a bitter-sweet romance at the beginning of the 20th century when Blume Nacht, a young orphaned girl, comes to live as a maid at the home of her wealthy relatives, triggering a complex series of events in the life of her sensitive young cousin Hirshl Few of Agnon's stories are told as effortlessly as A Simple Story, yet this engaging tale reveals the profound psychological and social insights of his finest fiction Includes new preface and an annotated bibliography of literary criticism Revised translation by Hillel Halkin

Toby. New. Toby, 2020 New Agnon's greatest achievement is his novel A Guest for the Night, which tells of a visit to the war-ruined city of his childhood, and of the narrator's vain attempts to assemble the congregation for a service in the synagogue Within the framework of a local chronicle we see a wonderful portrayal of destinies and figures, of experience and meditation- in all, consummate expression of Jewish character" - From the Nobel prize committee award citationTranslated by Misha Louvish with a new forward by Jeffrey Saks

New. 2020 New The volume's title story, published here in English for the first time, tells of the epic and tragic clash between two Torah scholars in a lost world "three or four generations ago" Agnon at his best -distilling the classical texts of Jewish study into a modern midrashic matrix Includes revised translations of: "Tehilla," "In the Heart of the Seas," and "In the Prime of her Life," all with new introductions and annotations

New. 2020 New Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1966, SY Agnon is the towering genius of modern Hebrew literature for his hard-edged modernism and weaving of Biblical and Talmudic references With this collection of stories, reissued in paperback and expanded to include 11 more Agnon classics, the English-speaking audience has, at long last, access to Agnon's rich and brilliantly multifaceted fictional world of one of the great writers of last centuryThese stories span the lifetime of a quintessential wandering Jew-born in Buczacz, Poland, living in Germany, and finally settling in Jerusalem-and bring to life the full range of the modern Jewish experience in fictionThe New York Review of Books surveys The Toby Press SY Agnon Library in "The Great Genius of Jewish Literature"

Midrash Ben Ish Chai. New.. Midrash Ben Ish Chai, 2016. New.. 2016. New.. An exceptional compilation of timeless Jewish wisdom, the book condenses teachings from Sephardic and Ashkenazi sources such as the Shulhan Arukh, Rama, Ben Ish Hai, Mishna Berura, Kaf Hahayim, and contemporary rabbinic authorities. Incredible lessons for day-to-day life fill every page. It is amazing how one minute a day can impact your entire life. A Torah Minute, vol. 4, includes sections that are applicable to daily life, including finances, Mussar, prayer, holidays, and portions on the Parasha. A special "Women's Corner" is also featured by Rabbanith Ruth Menashe 'a"h with issues relevant to today's Jewish women. The lessons and rich legacy she left behind continue to inspire us every day. It can serve as a reference for Halacha as well as weekly words of Torah on the Parasha. .

Midrash Ben Ish Hai. New. The critically acclaimed A Torah Minute, Volume 2: A Treasury of Torah Gems and Practical Laws, by Rabbi Ya'aqob Menashe, has made Torah learning even more accessible An unprecedented compilation of timeless Jewish wisdom, the book condenses teachings from Sephardic and Ashkenazi sources such as the Shulhan Arukh, Rama, Ben Ish Hai, Mishna Berura, Kaf Hahayim, and contemporary rabbinic authorities It is amazing how one minute a day can impact your entire life A Torah Minute, vol 2, includes sections that are applicable to daily life, including finances, Mussar, prayer, holidays, and portions on the Parasha A special "Women's Corner" is also featured by Rabbanith Ruth Menashe with issues relevant to today's Jewish women It can serve as a reference for weekly words of Torah on Parasha, or simply as an important guide on a variety of topics

Feldheim Publishers. New. � An exclusive collection of 150 exclusive traditional and contemporary recipes to elevate Shabbos, Yom Tov, and every day, with elegant photos� Traditional recipes and step-by-step illustrations to enhance your Shabbos and Yom Tov table� Halachic Guidelines: Halachos of Yom Tov; Shabbos in the kitchen; Brochos Guide; Guide to Checking Fruits and Vegetables� Post-World War II History of the Bais Yaakov Movement� Extensive Culinary Guide: Comprehensive guide to baking and cooking conversions; Cutting produce; Shopping for meat, wine, cookware and much more!

Targum Press. New.. Targum Press, 2009. New.. New.. Shabbos Insights of the Maharal. by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch. Shabbos: the source of all blessing. The Maharal: a giant of Torah who has had a profound impact on Jewish thought. This one-of-a-kind work combines the two in an unforgettable commentary and birkon. Gleaning from the various works of the Maharal, the author illuminates the familiar words of Shabbos and Yom Tov tefillos and zemiros as he presents the Maharal's outlook on core concepts of Judaism as they relate to the words of our bentsching. And his masterful commentary is accompanied by a beautiful, original translation by Rabbi Avraham Sutton, making it far more than just a bencher. Enlightening and inspiring, Shabbos Insights of the Maharal offers an elevating glimpse of the levels you can reach on each and every Shabbos. .

Judaica Press. New.. Judaica Press, 2016. New.. 2016. New.. Despite being born in early twentieth century America, attending public school, and growing up in an environment focused solely on materialism and assimilation, Rav Miller somehow managed to resist the powerful tides of his youth. The path of Divine providence--a reflection of his own determination to serve Hashem with all his heart--took him to the Yeshivah Eitz Chaim in New York, to the legendary Slabodka yeshivah in Europe, to Chelsea, Massachusetts, to serve as Rav, to Mesivta Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin as Mashgiach, and finally to East Flatbush and later Flatbush as the Rav of a small kehillah (congregation). .

2017 Every Shabbos the Steipler Gaon made time for "oneg Shabbos" he would read from Rav Yaakov Galinsky's V'Higadeta series Here were sefarim that you could read at the Shabbos table And not just because they were books on the parashahOnce, a bachur who had learned with the Mir Yeshivah in Shanghai got engaged The rosh yeshivah, Rav Dovid Povarsky, zt"l, and the mashgiach, Rav Yechezkel Levenstein, zt"l, both attended the vort, the engagement celebration The rosh yeshivah asked the mashgiach to speak, but he declined He turned to Rav Galinsky to do the honorsRav Galinsky stood up and said, "I'll explain why the mashgiach isn't speaking Bnei Yisrael complained about the mann in the desert (Bamidbar21:5) But what did they have to complain about? The mann could taste like any food in the world! But the mann was also 'k'zera gad-like a coriander seed' (Shemos 16:31) The word gad can mean to 'relate' something The mann 'related' the sins of Klal Yisrael If someone among them sinned, the next day he would… Read More

New. Insights, stories, and teachings on THE WEEKLY PARASHAH from the treasure-trove of the maggid Harav Yaakov Galinsky zt"lIn delivering his derashos, Rav Galinsky's aim was to inspire, to awaken, to make people aware To give meaning and focus to the tefillos we pray, the Torah we learn, the mitzvos we do And he did it with a smile and a well-placed joke, a captivating story, and a riveting devar Torah Rav Galinsky delivered thousands of derashos in the halls of yeshivos and batei midrash, and before huge audiences, both religious and nonreligious He is responsible for bringing so many people closer to Hashem Now his derashos are finally accessible in print to the English-speaking audience In his unique, penetrating style-with stories and parables, lessons and maxims, pesukim and ma'amarei Chazal-he brings the weekly parashah alive As you unearth this magnificent treasure of stories and real-life lessons, Rav Galinsky's derashos will transform you and your Shabbos table

Yeshivat Ahavat Shalom. New. Eternal Ethics from Sinai - Rabbi Yaakov Hillel on Pirkei AvotVolume 1 - Perek AlephPublished By Yeshivat Ahavat Shalom

ArtScroll / Mesorah. New. ArtScroll / Mesorah, 2019 New Why is gratitude the centerpiece of the Seder?How can we find holiness in our children's questions to us? How do the four sons - and particularly the wicked one -teach us unexpected lessons in optimism and positivity?Seder night It's the powerful time when we pass down our mesorah, our cherished heritage, from one generation to the nextAnd who can better show us how to share the wondrous lessons of Yetziyas Mitzrayim with our children than Rabbi Yaakov Bender, the renowned Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshiva Darchei Torah?The Chinuch Haggadah brings together Rabbi Bender's warm and personal observations, fascinating Torah insights, stories of great men and women -- and his wise guidance on how to give over our heritage to the next generationThe stories in The Chinuch Haggadah are fascinating, and are designed to share with our children and bring the Haggadah's words to our own lives The Torah thoughts are inspiring, and often offer a very different… Read More

New. New Haggadah Me'ginzei Hamelech - Hebrew (2 Vol Set)

Ktav Pub. New. Ktav Pub, 2018 New A fascinating enigma surrounds the name of Rabbi Yosef Hayyim of BaghdadHow did a quiet Torah scholar of only twenty-five find himself at the helm of the community that he would lead like a king for the next fifty years, with no official position or salary? How did his word go forth from an Arab land to become law in Jewish communities worldwide, including Israel, India, and Shanghai, from his day an era predating modern transportation and instant communication to the present, over a century after his death? Why do Sephardic communities around the world follow his ruling? Why are his songs, especially Vaamartem Ko Lehai, Sung by Jews everywhere? How did one human being write hundreds of works on Talmud, Halachah, Scripture, and Kabbalah? Why are his writings studied by Sephardim and Ashkenazim, from scholarly rabbis to ordinary laymen? How did he continue to study, teach, write, guide, advise, and rule on halachic questions in wealth, in prison, and then in… Read More

Artscroll Mesorah. New. So many questions Raising children It's never been easy, and in today's increasingly complex world, raising successful and happy children seems more difficult than ever Parents face so many challenges and issues -- and have so many questions Thankfully, we've got Rabbi Yaakov Bender to answer them Rabbi Bender is a national resource, hailed as one of the most visionary and dedicated mechanchim of our time Thousands of parents, educators and, of course, children turn to him with their questions, knowing the answers they receive from him will be wise and compassionate, based firmly on Torah values and his many decades of teaching -- and caring for -- children of all ages In Chinuch For Today he shares hundreds of real questions that have been sent to him, together with his answers On an upcoming visit, my parents want to take our children out to places that don't reflect our family's values and hashkafos How do we deal respectfully with grandparents who honestly want to show… Read More

What are Hanukah and Purimreally about?
In
The Power of the Festivals: Heshvan-Adar
Rabbi Yaakov Hillel, eminent Kabbalist and
rosh
yeshivah of Yeshivat Hevrat Ahavat Shalom, introduces the reader to the deeper significance of familiar, beloved highlights of our year like Hanukah, Tu B'Shevat, and Purim. We learn how to make the most of Shabbat, what
tefillah
can accomplish, the purpose of the sacrifices offered in the
Bet Hamikdash
, and much more. As the year and its milestones unfold, we discover the power of the Jewish Festivals and of the
emunah
that has carried the Jewish people through challenging times.

Philipp Feldheim. New. New Using the parshah of the week as a springboard to explain particular halachic issues, Halachic World employs an innovative format For each parshah, the reader is presented with a story which describes a halachic question followed by sources, opinions and conclusions This book offers a novel and effective way to explore a wide variety of halachic issues within the context of our weekly Torah reading

New. New The study of Shulchan Aruch at times is very challenging in terms of clarifying the final stance of the learned subject This especially applies in instances that many cases and opinions exist within a given topic In addition, throughout the generations hundreds of practical questions on the laws in Shulchan Aruch arose Getting a proper grasp on the laws of The Three Weeks especially faces this challenge due to the complexity of the cases and the range of opinions Even amongst the currently available English literature, the opinion of the greatest of the Achronim, the Shulchan Aruch Harav, is many times omitted or not given its proper presence Likewise, the Chabad custom related to The Three Weeks is not given their proper presence This Sefer tackles all the above deficiencies A clear summary of the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch and, where applicable, Shulchan Aruch Harav and Chabad custom supplemented with the opinions of the Mishneh Berurah and Kaf Hachaim This is accompanied with hundreds… Read More

Judaica Press. New. Rav Avigdor Miller on Tefilla!Of all the many hashkafah topics that Rav Miller spoke about, the subject of tefillah was, without a doubt, one of his specialtiesTefillah offers so many opportunities for spiritual growth and for developing our relationship with Hashem, but Rav Miller would often bemoan the great misfortune of Jews who spend so much of their lives davening without ever internalizing the lessons or realizing the profundity of the words they say day after dayNow Rabbi Yaakov Astor, editor of Rav Avigdor Miller on Emunah and Bitachon, Rav Avigdor Miller on Olam Haba, and Rav Avigdor Miller?-?His Life and His Revolution, has created another masterful work by collecting and adapting Rav Miller's timeless words and thoughts on the critical topic of tefillahRav Miller's practical, incisive approach never fails to inspire, and this book is sure to revitalize your understanding and appreciation of tefillah and breathe new life into your relationship with Hashem