Books
Apisdorf has done it again. The long-awaited sequel to the Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Survival Kit is here. Whether this is your third Rosh Hashanah or your thirtieth, Beyond Survival will take you on a journey to new views of insight and inspiration. This book does more than just explain concepts, it guides you along a path of personal discovery and spiritual growth. In addition to eye-opening essays, Beyond Survival is also a companion to the prayer book. It contains a complete English-Hebrew text of the Amidah (not including Mussaf) along with insights, reflections, and explanations that unlock the rich, inner world of the prayers. Shimon Apisdorf has helped thousands survive the holidays - now it's time to fly!
Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu
BIG BOOK OF JEWISH HUMOR- 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Commentary on the weekly Parsha by the author of Bivavi Mishkan Evneh Bilvavi On The Parsha is an English adaptation of the Motzei Shabbos drashot on the weekly parshah given by the author of the Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh and Da Et Atzmecha series. Those who are seeking greater closeness to Hashem, Torah study, and character improvement, will find in it a treasury of Torah wisdom full of depth, as well as practice advice, in all areas of spiritual improvement. The Rav has delivered thousands of drashot on a countless array of topics pertaining to spiritual improvement and avodat Hashem. In these drashot, you will analyze the weekly parshah as never before. Each parshah has a timely lesson with subtle applications to our own soul. You will gain knowledge of important, fundamental concepts in a Torah Jew's life, in a way that is both deep and simple.
BIRTH of the Spoken Word is a master class on the art of prayer and the prayerful relationship. Emotionally written, yet well-sourced, BOTSW presents a richly textured analysis of five key passages from the opening chapters of Sefer Bereishis (Genesis), placing tefillah (prayer) at the heart of the creation story. The book integrates a wide range of Jewish scholarship—from the Tanach to the Talmud, the early and later biblical commentaries, and the Masters of Chassidus and Jewish thought (the Maharal, the Ramchal, Rebbe Nachman, the Ba’al HaTanya, Rav Tzadok, Rav Kook, Rav Dessler and Rav Soloveitchik to name a few)—packing a spiritual punch and revitalizing our relationship with Hashem and with others from the inside out.
Bone Soup and Flipped Bread: The Yemenite Jewish Kitchen
Notable is the strong impact of Yemenite cuisine on today's Israeli food scene. A chapter on the indispensable Yemenite larder is followed by three sections devoted to everyday recipes and recipes for foods that traditionally accompany life-cycle events and holidays. These are prefaced by descriptions of the many colorful customs central to the celebrations, Yemenite cooks' personal stories, tips and above all, their deep desire to preserve their beloved food heritage. The book concludes with informative appendices and an extensive bibliography.
This book, intended for the entire family, features an array of blessings, dedications, prayers, and hymns for the Sabbath and holidays. The book is divided into separate sections, from the Sabbath to every holiday. Each section includes answers to integral questions of every type.
Book of Haftaros - Gutnick Edition (English and Hebrew Edition)
The Gutnick Chumash has gained wide acclaim as one of the favorite Chumashim available today. It incorporates a flowing English translation of the Torah which is loyal to Rashi. The 'Classic questions' are drawn from a range of commentators, Midrash and Talmud, which are then ingeniously brought together in the Toras Menachem commentary. It is the first Chumash to include a commentary anthologized from the works of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. The Chumash also boasts a large sampling of inspirational Chasidic thoughts and insights into the Parsha, as well as practical lessons for our daily lives. The diagrams, charts, and illustrations all add to make this the perfect Chumash for layman or scholar. Beautifully bound in a hand-tooled leather style cover, both inside and outside are sure to impress. This elegantly slip-cased Book of Haftaros is the ultimate companion to the Gutnick series, with a new translation accordind to the metzudos as well historical information and Chasidic insights.
This beloved classic, completely revised and annotated for the contemporary reader, explores the holidays, Festivals and fast days of the Jewish calendar and explains their laws and customs. Midrashic commentaries and insights of great Jewish thinkers and spiritual leaders enhance the heartwarming, inspiring text. Now available in Pocket size, the Book of Our Heritage, three-volume gift-boxed set is the perfect companion to take with you anywhere you go.
This beloved classic, completely revised and annotated for the contemporary reader, explores the holidays, Festivals and fast days of the Jewish calendar and explains their laws and customs. Midrashic commentaries and insights of great Jewish thinkers and spiritual leaders enhance the heartwarming, inspiring text. Now available in Pocket size, the Book of Our Heritage, three-volume gift-boxed set is the perfect companion to take with you anywhere you go.
The entire Book of Psalms with French translation
Easy to read font. Hebrew and French on facing pages
Pocket-size, Hardback, attractive cover. Lovely gift
Whatever the situation, in times of joy or stress, Tehillim will speak the words of your heart. This small convenient size with translation will fit easily into your pocket or bag giving the words added depth and meaning.
Breaking Breads:A New World of Israeli Baking
Israeli baking encompasses the influences of so many regions--Morocco, Yemen, Germany, and Georgia, to name a few--and master baker Uri Scheft seamlessly marries all of these in his incredible baked goods at his Breads Bakery in New York City and Lehamim Bakery in Tel Aviv. Nutella-filled babkas, potato and shakshuka focaccia, and chocolate rugelach are pulled out of the ovens several times an hour for waiting crowds. In Breaking Breads, Scheft takes the combined influences of his Scandinavian heritage, his European pastry training, and his Israeli and New York City homes to provide sweet and savory baking recipes that cover European, Israeli, and Middle Eastern favorites. Scheft sheds new light on classics like challah, babka, and ciabatta--and provides his creative twists on them as well, showing how bakers can do the same at home--and introduces his take on Middle Eastern daily breads like kubaneh and jachnun. The instructions are detailed and the photos explanatory so that anyone can make Scheft's Poppy Seed Hamantaschen, Cheese Bourekas, and Jerusalem Bagels, among other recipes. With several key dough recipes and hundreds of Israeli-, Middle Eastern-, Eastern European-, Scandinavian-, and Mediterranean-influenced recipes, this is truly a global baking bible.
Since early childhood, from Seder to Seder, we have studied our story of Yetzias Mitzrayim. How is this book different from all other books?
In these pages, the timeless pillars of family, faith, and freedom form the framework of our new understanding of the Exodus.
Family — how to view marital harmony and childrearing
Faith — how to find a loving God in the challenges of life
Freedom — how to understand its synergistic relationship to responsibility
With this new, panoramic methodology — linking clues from extensive Torah sources — we connect the dots of the “known” in the Yetzias Mitzrayim story to reveal the “unknown” astounding patterns that were lying right in front of us waiting to be discovered. This creative meta view opens up new possibilities for the reader to gain richer meaning in all areas of Torah and life.
“A masterful and sweeping work.”
Rav Aharon Feldman
“I was astounded by the magnificent tapestry Rabbi Sklare weaves, with brilliance and depth, from so many different sources. In a soundbite generation, it is amazing to see the patience and effort that went into developing these essays.”
Rav Ahron Lopiansky
Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a rosh kollel in Baltimore, MD, as well as a maggid shiur at Congregation Shomrei Emunah. His refreshingly creative approach to learning as well as his captivating presentation style have attracted a diverse and beloved following. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, as well as out of town and online. Rabbi Sklare received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. He can be reached at rabbisklare@gmail.com.
The first ever English edition of Breslov Pirkey Avot. The teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1722-1810) illuminates Pirkei Avot. Rabbi Dovid Sears has translated and edited each excerpt with background material to make it readable and understandable as Breslov Insights. He also has made a masterpiece of the explanation of each Mishnah in Pirkey Avot with his original Digest of Commentaries, presenting them concisely and elegantly. Further, each Mishnah is accompanied by a short story or a Breslov thought which expresses the ideal of the Mishnah in practice.
The traditions, laws and customs of this momentous occasion presented by a leading Mohel. Includes explanations and backgrounds; a section answering many questions concerning the naming of a child; laws pertaining to adoptiions; medical causes for postponement; a Bris on the Sabbath and Festivals, etc.; text of the ritual and prayers with translation and commentary.
A quick reference guide to the fore-blessings and after-blessings of over 700 foods! Never be caught not knowing what bracha to say on a food item again! This handy volume, taken from The Halachos of Brochos, contains concise explanations of the proper blessings on foods whose bracha might be in question.
Bronx native Tyra Miller grows up feeling inadequate, watching her domineering sister, Jessie, endure the pain of a disfiguring condition and a grueling regime of physical therapy. Tyra discovers acts of courage by her devoted Jewish family, leaving her wondering if she'd be capable of making similar sacrifices.
Despite her roles as a loving daughter, loyal sister, and talented student, Tyra suspects she is, at heart, a coward. She's about to discover how wrong she is.
Her guilt propels her on an academic journey to Israel where she falls in love with the country's rich ancient history, modern development, and people. Drama ensues when complicated relationships develop that distract Tyra from her studies. Then, in May of 1967, a tense, month-long threat of war and annihilation erupt around her. Life and death decisions abound.
In June, as the Six-Day War breaks out, Tyra's insecurity will transform into strength and a quiet, determined heroism, as she-and a nation-face an undetermined future.
The story of one young woman's search for her identity, Bronx Heart-Jerusalem Soul immerses the reader in an adventurous, heartbreaking, dangerous, and inspirational journey through life in all its multifaceted complexity.
Bronx native Tyra Miller grows up feeling inadequate, watching her domineering sister, Jessie, endure the pain of a disfiguring condition and a grueling regime of physical therapy. Tyra discovers acts of courage by her devoted Jewish family, leaving her wondering if she'd be capable of making similar sacrifices.
Despite her roles as a loving daughter, loyal sister, and talented student, Tyra suspects she is, at heart, a coward. She's about to discover how wrong she is.
Her guilt propels her on an academic journey to Israel where she falls in love with the country's rich ancient history, modern development, and people. Drama ensues when complicated relationships develop that distract Tyra from her studies. Then, in May of 1967, a tense, month-long threat of war and annihilation erupt around her. Life and death decisions abound.
In June, as the Six-Day War breaks out, Tyra's insecurity will transform into strength and a quiet, determined heroism, as she — and a nation — face an undetermined future.
The story of one young woman's search for her identity, Bronx Heart-Jerusalem Soul immerses the reader in an adventurous, heartbreaking, dangerous, and inspirational journey through life in all its multifaceted complexity.