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The upsherin ceremony is a joyous celebration of a boy's first haircut. In this updated version of Upshernish, Rav Pinson explores the varied aspects of this rite of passage. The deeper significance of hair, and its connection with gender and life stages is thoroughly examined as is the upsherin ceremony itself. In Rav Pinson's trademark style, profound yet accessible, no stone is left unturned in the discovery of meaning and relevance in an age old custom. Upshernish: The First Haircut also includes a practical guide to conducting an Upsherin ceremony.
Vayinachem Dovid [Hardcover]
By: Rabbi Doniel Hexter
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This book is a collection of letters of comfort written by Gedolei Yisroel.
Binding: Hardcover
Size: 9.75" x 7"
Pages: 183
Language: Hebrew
Was Yosef on the Spectrum?: Understanding Joseph Through Torah, Midrash, and Classical Jewish Sources
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Yosef's behaviors, interpersonal relationships, and personal development are often difficult to understand and seem to defy explanation. This book presents a coherent and cohesive reading of the well known Bible story that offers a plausible account of Yosef's behaviors, specifically those of an individual on the autism spectrum. Viewed through this lens, Yosef emerges as a more familiar and less enigmatic individual, exhibiting both strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder.
Yosef's behaviors, interpersonal relationships, and personal development are often difficult to understand, and at times seem to defy explanation. This book offers a coherent and cohesive reading of the well-known Bible story, presenting a portrait of Yosef as an individual on the autism spectrum. Viewed through this lens, Yosef emerges as a more familiar and less enigmatic individual, exhibiting both strengths and weaknesses commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder.
WHEN G-D BECOMES HISTORY: Historical essays of Rav Kook P/B
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Abraham Isaac Hakohen Kook (1865-1935) served as the Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Erets Israel during the period of the British mandate. Rav Kook was a polymath, equally talented as a Talmudic legalist and rationalist philosopher, on the one hand, and as a mystic and poet, on the other. Today, we would say that he was both "left and right hemisphere."The present collection brings together in English translation Rav Kook's contributions to the field of Jewish history, though perhaps "historiosophy" would be the better word. Rav Kook joins the ranks of those great Jewish thinkers who preceded him in interpretation of history: Maharal of Prague, Moses Hayyim Luzzatto and Zadok Hakohen of Lublin.If Rav Kook's philosophy were to be summed up in a single word, it would be: Kelaliyut or universality. Whereas most of us are held captive by individual events, Rav Kook has a great gift for the overview of history. He brings this gift to bear in his ability to provide perspective on the modern rebirth of Israel against the backdrop of mankind's ongoing spiritual evolution. In the latter regard, his vision has sometimes been compared to that of Teilhard de Chardin and Sri Aurobido, or more recently Ken Wilber.Contained in this collection are Rav Kook's eulogy for Herzl and Rav Kook's remarks at the opening of Hebrew University in Jerusalem. The essays are placed in historic context and provided with copious scholarly endnotes.
A compilation of more than 60 essays on the myriad real-life issues facing young Jewish adults. This book is a must-have survival guide to Jewish life after high school.
Who Will Lead Us?: The Story of Five Hasidic Dynasties in America- PB
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Hasidism, a movement many believed had passed its golden age, has had an extraordinary revival since it was nearly decimated in the Holocaust and repressed in the Soviet Union. Hasidic communities, now settled primarily in North America and Israel, have reversed the losses they suffered and are growing exponentially. With powerful attachments to the past, mysticism, community, tradition, and charismatic leadership, Hasidism seems the opposite of contemporary Western culture, yet it has thrived in the democratic countries and culture of the West. How? Who Will Lead Us? finds the answers to this question in the fascinating story of five contemporary Hasidic dynasties and their handling of the delicate issue of leadership and succession. Revolving around the central figure of the rebbe, the book explores two dynasties with too few successors, two with too many successors, and one that believes their last rebbe continues to lead them even after his death. Samuel C. Heilman, recognized as a foremost expert on modern Jewish Orthodoxy, here provides outsiders with the essential guide to continuity in the Hasidic world.
In the great body of Jewish literature there are many incredibly fascinating (but relatively unknown) curiosities, strange facts, unusual statements and oddities that have accumulated over Judaism s illustrious history. Why does Hebrew go from right to left? Are there Jewish remedies for toothaches and nose bleeds that are found in the Talmud? Are there Chinese Jews and why do so many Jews frequent Chinese restaurants. How do the ancient rabbis interpret dreams? The answers to these and many other questions are presented in this extraordinary collection of fascinating facts, with entries from the Bible, Talmud and Codes. Written by Rabbi Ron Isaacs, (a.k.a. the teaching rabbi ), prolific author and congregational rabbi, he has now wandered off the beaten track of the Jewish tradition in order to find these unusual facts and little known insights. There is something that will inform and surprise the reader on almost every page.
A Fun Take on "Judaism for Dummies" that Will Answer All Questions Wondered by the Goyim and Jewish People Alike! When the subject of religion comes up, people often get very shy and are worried about offending. Now, if there was only a book that covered all the nooks and crannies of a religion, written in an easily digestible way... Well, now there is! Written by Rabbi Avram Mlotek, Why Jews Do That is a terrific look into the Jewish religion, answering all the tough questions you've been afraid to ask. But this isn't just for the Jews among us. Just because you're Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or the like, doesn't mean you cannot enjoy an inside look to find out if Jews believe in Jesus, what kosher really is, and how we keep our yarmulkes secured to our heads. So have no fear, as Jews are here to help! Some of the tough questions answered by Rabbi Mlotek include:
What's with Jews and candles? Do Jews have confession like Catholics? Why are Jews obsessed with food? Is sex kosher? What about marijuana? And much more!
Why Jews Do That is your one-stop shop for answers to all the questions you wanted to know, but were too shy to ask. So whether you're a devout follower, a casual observer, someone marrying into the faith, or just interested in buffing up your Bible knowledge, Rabbi Mlotek will guide you through the challah, mitzvahs, and shiksas that make Jewish life so...lively.
Why Jews Do That is your one-stop shop for answers to all the questions you wanted to know, but were too shy to ask. So whether you're a devout follower, a casual observer, someone marrying into the faith, or just interested in buffing up your Bible knowledge, Rabbi Mlotek will guide you through the challah, mitzvahs, and shiksas that make Jewish life so...lively.
Prepare for The Yamim Nora'im & Sukkos with the Gedolim!
A collection of essays from many of the greatest roshei yeshivah and rabbanim of our generation. Arranged for daily study.
Articles By: Harav Eliyahu Baumwolspiner Harav Yochanan Bechhofer Harav Yisroel Belsky Harav Yitzchak Berkovitz Harav Elimelech Biderman Harav Elya Brudny Harav Dovid Cohen (Chevron) Harav Binyomin Eisenberger Harav Shmuel Yacher Haravis Haravis Fracher Galv Fravis Haravis HaracherBinyomin Ginsburg Harav Dov Kahan Harav Aryeh Malkiel Kotler Harav Paysach Krohn Harav Zev Leff Harav Moshe Tuvia Lieff Harav Aaron Lopiansky Harav Eli Mansour Harav Asher Dovid May Harav Eliyahu Nacham Harav Avigdor Nebenuachum Nebielis Haravel Haravel Haravel Haravel Haravel Avigdor Donravielum Haravelman Haravelman Haravel Salomon Harav Ephraim Eliyahu Shapiro Harav Fishel Schachter Harav Yitzchok Scheiner Harav Dovid Schustal Harav Kalmen Schwartz Harav Aharon Lieb Shteinman Harav Zev Smith Harav Yitzchok Sorotzkin Harav Akiva Tatz Harav Yosef Viener Harav Mosson
SKU: L923 Author: Rabbi Shlomie Dickman Dimensions: 5.25 "X 8.25" Format: Hardcover Media: Book Publisher: Machon Aleh Zayis
The changes a young girl experiences in her pre-teen to teen years both physical and emotional is a complex, delicate subject, but in the capable hands of Dr. Miriam Grossman, readers will find a straightforward
discussion of everything young girls need to know about changes in the way they look, and in the way they feel.
In chapters that are easy to understand, along with instructive illustrations, Dr. Grossman addresses the physiology of puberty, what happens in the body, why these changes occur and how to relate to them.
More importantly, the author provides a fundamental spiritual perspective with an emphasis on modesty and how these changes prepare a maturing Jewish girl to her higher calling as a responsible adult and Jewish motherhood.
When it comes to dealing with the challenges and meaning of a girl s growing up, The Wonder of Becoming You is a clear and reassuring guide that parents, educators, and young readers can turn to with confidence.
This book shows that, proceeding from philosophical precedents, the Nazis undertook an assault on God, who in the Jewish tradition is known as the Name and that this assault has implications for Jewish thinking about Jewish identity in the post-Holocaust era. It shows that in the assault on the Name, there is an assault on the name--that is, on the very identity--of the Jew. The book examines the tradition of philosophical anti-Semitism that led to the Holocaust, how that Jew hatred manifested itself during the Holocaust as an assault on God and Isr'l, and what the Jewish people can do about it in the aftermath of the Holocaust.
This book shows that, proceeding from philosophical precedents, the Nazis undertook an assault on God, who in the Jewish tradition is known as the Name and that this assault has implications for Jewish thinking about Jewish identity in the post-Holocaust era. It shows that in the assault on the Name, there is an assault on the name―that is, on the very identity―of the Jew. The book examines the tradition of philosophical anti-Semitism that led to the Holocaust, how that Jew hatred manifested itself during the Holocaust as an assault on God and Isr'l, and what the Jewish people can do about it in the aftermath of the Holocaust.
Yad on the Yad:14 Analyses of Maimonides' Laws of Repentance
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Maimonides' devoted 10 cNhapters to the Laws of Repentance in his great work, the Mishneh Torah ("the Yad ha-Hazaka"). In these chapters Maimonides clarifies the laws of repentance as well as the structure of divine judgment, free-will, the nature of the world to come and the manner by which a person can forge a relationship with God. In "Yad on the Yad" Rabbi Borah provides 14 analyzes of some of Maimonides' most perplexing statements and attempts to assist the reader in understanding these deep and fundamental aspects of human life.
Compilation of Talmudic and Midrashic sources sorted by topic. Love, truth, redemption, pain,anger and death are just some of the topics discussed in this book.
Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland--Then, Now, Tomorrow
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The most comprehensive Zionist collection ever published, The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland--Then, Now, Tomorrow sheds light on the surprisingly diverse and shared visions for realizing Israel as a democratic Jewish state. Building on Arthur Hertzberg's classic, The Zionist Idea, Gil Troy explores the backstories, dreams, and legacies of more than 170 passionate Jewish visionaries--quadruple Hertzberg's original number, and now including women, mizrachim, and others--from the 1800s to today.
Troy divides the thinkers into six Zionist schools of thought--Political, Revisionist, Labor, Religious, Cultural, and Diaspora Zionism--and reveals the breadth of the debate and surprising syntheses. He also presents the visionaries within three major stages of Zionist development, demonstrating the length and evolution of the conversation. Part 1 (pre-1948) introduces the pioneers who founded the Jewish state, such as Herzl, Gordon, Jabotinsky, Kook, Ha'am, and Szold. Part 2 (1948 to 2000) features builders who actualized and modernized the Zionist blueprints, such as Ben-Gurion, Berlin, Meir, Begin, Soloveitchik, Uris, and Kaplan. Part 3 showcases today's torchbearers, including Barak, Grossman, Shaked, Lau, Yehoshua, and Sacks. This mosaic of voices will engage equally diverse readers in reinvigorating the Zionist conversation--weighing and developing the moral, social, and political character of the Jewish state of today and tomorrow.
What makes a belief or a lifestyle rational? How much evidence do you need before deciding to act on a belief? If your religious beliefs are tightly bound up with your particular experiences and upbringing, doesn't that undermine their reliability? All these questions, and more, come to the fore in Samuel Lebens' A Guide for the Jewish Undecided. Bringing cutting-edge philosophy, science, and decision theory into conversation with Jewish tradition, this book makes the case that Jews today have cogent reasons to embrace Judaism and its practices. Moreover, this embrace is the most viable way in which they can answer the call to human responsibility.
COLLECTED WRITTINGS OF R. SAMSON RAPHAEL HIRSCH- 9 VOL. SET
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A jewel in the crown of the Feldheim Torah Classics Library! This awe-inspiring work written in Judaeo-Arabic and completed around the year 1230 by the illustrious son of Maimonides, Rabbeinu Avraham, is now available for the first time in English translation with a facing Hebrew version of the original text. Famed for his appointment as Rais al-Yahud, leader of the Jews, at the age of eighteen, Rabbeinu Avraham was the undisputed leader of the Jewish people of his time. In this masterpiece, he directs the reader in how to attain the level of chasid, a person who strives to go beyond the minimal requirements of the law to experience a strong sense of closeness and intimacy with God. Crafting this clear and brilliant English translation was a formidable challenge, and one that the translator devoted many years to undertake successfully. This treasure has remained hidden until now, but we are privileged to receive it in our own times glittering with wisdom and purity, authored by a saintly scholar whose powerful words can help us change and refine the course of our own lives. With a fascinating biography of Rabbeinu Avraham, extensive footnotes, a citation index of the text, as well as an index of references the author makes to the works of his father, the Rambam.