Translated and Annotated by: Eliyahu Munk
Rabbi Avraham Sabba was born in Castile in 1440 and spent the first 50 years of his life in parts of Spain where Jews lived in prosperity and security. He wrote many books, among them the Torah commentary Tzror hamor. His genius is evident from th..
Translated and Annotated by: Eliyahu Munk
The selection of these four authors: Rabbeinu Chananel, Rash'bam, R'dak, and Seforno, was prompted by the desire to acquaint the reader with exegetes who concentrate in the main on the peshat, the meaning of the text as it strikes the reade..
Translator: Eliyahu Munk
Rabbi Bachya was born in Saragossa in approx 1255, developed into a Bible exegete and Kabbalist under the tutelage of the famous Rabbi Shlomoh ben Adret(Rashba). He was the first to build his commentary on the four principles denoted by the letters parde..
translated and annotated by Eliyahu Munk
The Tur on the Torah in 4 volumes is an original translation into English of the commentary on the Torah by the famous author of the original Shulchan Aruch (Tur) and the Baal Haturim commentary, Rabbi Yaakov ben Rabbeinu Asher (R'osh).
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Translator: Eliyahu Munk
The author, Rabbi Moshe ben Chayim Alshich (hakadosh), was born in Adrianople in 1508 and died in Damascus about the year 1600. He was Rabbi in Safed and Damascus, ordained by Rabbi Joseph Karo. Although he wrote no fewer than 1400 responsa, his fame spre..
The foundation of the Jewish marriage, the Jewish family, and the entire Jewish People is based on the practice of the Laws of Family Purity. In essence, following these guidelines establishes the spiritual purity necessary for a truly happy marital relationship and its blessings. This book i..
The Laws and Concepts of Niddah is a comprehensive examination of Hilkhot Niddah. It examines the thinking behind the laws, considers their practical application, raises contemporary issues, and offers the opinions of today's most respected Orthodox halakhic authorities. From evaluating one's halakh..
A comprehensive exposition of the underlying concepts and applications of the laws of Niddah
The previous works of Rabbi Binyomin Forst have established him as a halachic expositor of the first order. His The Laws of B’rachos and The Laws of Kashrus are mode..
Tishrei can be overwhelming, with so many meals and dishes to prepare. Renee Chernin brings you easy-to-prepare, custom-tailored-for-the-day dishes you won’t be able to resist. From the Mango-granate Barbecued Fish to the delectable Beets Everything Chocolate Cake with Chocolate..
A Historical Fiction (1807-1862)Every Man a Slave, by bestselling author Sender Zeyv, is a masterfully written, historical fiction story which focuses on two men—one, an observant and scholarly Jew, a veteran of spiritual achievement, and the other, a slave raised from the pit of human existenc..
Have you ever wondered…
WHAT IS TRUST IN G-D?
Is it to believe that everything will be fine? Or perhaps it means to accept that all is directed by Hashem, even when things turn out badly? If so, how can one who trusts in G-d remain calm and unworried about the future?
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF HUMAN..
The Bnei Yissoschar and the Spread of the Chassidic Movement is indispensable for anyone interested in the timeless wisdom and history of Chassidus. Against the backdrop to the Bnei Yissoschar’s life, we behold a magnificent kaleidoscope of chassidic greats who were his teachers and peers. This..
Going to work in a Purim costume. Genetic bad drivers. Lawns painted green. Moody vacuum cleaners. Bears stealing sandwiches. Cows facing north. Exploding mangoes.
The strangest novel ever? A book of halachos of everyday life?
Neither. It’s Cholent Mix, a collection of hilarious essay..
Is your marriage on the rocks? Do you feel like your relationship with your spouse is on a downward spiral leading only to bleakness and despair – and divorce? All is not lost—there is still hope for you! In Marriage 911, marriage counselors and psychotherapists Rabbi Simcha and Chaya Feue..
From our matriarch Sarah through Sarah Schenirer, our history is replete with Jewish women who have left a stimulating legacy for our generation. Some of these women are well known. Others are all but forgotten. The details of their lives have been brought together in a single volume - a wealth of i..
How do you react when your reality doesn’t conform to your needs?
Despite vast differences in age, personality, and background, Naama, Tzippi, Bracha, and Malky have depended on their friendship to help them navigate the hills and valleys of their lives, as they struggle with the challenges of ..
Hey, kids!Do rainy days find you bored, with nothing at all to do?
Then you’ll discover this book to be just right for you!
It’s never a good thing, as everyone’s favorite Uncle Izzy explains,
To sit and do nothing and just kvetch and complain.
There are so many activities you can do ea..
The Alexander Dynasty was one of the largestand most influential Chassidic courts in per-war Poland. The Rebbes of Alexander established a fliurishing Chassidus spanning the breadth and width of Polish Jewish life, based upon the teachings of Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Pshischa and Rebbe Yitzchak of Vark..
Gone West is the story of two cousins, grandsons of Solomon Chaim of Every Man A Slave, who are the best of friends for the first nineteen years of their lives. In 1861, the country is torn apart by the Civil War — a division that drives a wedge between cousins Ike Cohen, from Virginia, an..
Translator: Eliyahu Munk
The author of these three volumes, Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz was born in Prague around 1565, served as Rabbi in many prominent pulpits in Europe (amongst them Frankfurt on Main) before making Aliyah in 1621. The Shney Luchot Habrit repre..
A Delightful Collection of true Stories from our Sages.The stories of our Sages provide a wonderful vehicle for entertaining our children while instilling in them timless Torah views and values.In contrast to the self-love endorsed by secular society, we want our children to acquire good m..
The stories of our Sages provide a wonderful vehicle for entertaining our children while instilling in them timeless Torah views and values.
In contrast to the self-love endorsed by secular seciety, we want our children to acquire good midos (character traits), including love of kind..
A selection of relevant Erev Shabbos and Shabbos laws
Renowned posek and author Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen continues to illuminate and enrich our lives in this, his seventh volume on the laws of Shabbos observanc..
The Secret of Jewish Femininity has become known as the bestseller when it comes to teaching the halachos of marriage to women. Sensitively written by acclaimed author Mrs. Tehilla Abramov, it provides the halachos and hashkafos of taharas hamishpachah in a most beautiful and appealing way...
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 adoptions; medical causes for postponement; a Bris on the Sabbath and Festivals, et..
Honoring parents is an enigmatic mitzvah. On one hand the Sages suggest that proper fulfillment is almost unattainable; on the other hand the Torah, in a place no less prominent than the Ten Commandments, teaches that this mitzvah holds the key to long life in this world and the ..
The Essential Book for Every Jewish Home
Rabbi Binyomin Forst is a master at explaining halachah in a readable, understandable, and practical manner. In The Kosher Kitchen he explains the basic principles of kashrus and their practical ramifications, showing us how to ..
The stunning Torah breakthrough that began with the Encyclopedia of the Taryag Mitzvos, as well as the Mitzvah Cards, has ascended yet another rung on the ladder of Torah scholarship with the publication of each stand-alone volume of specific categories of mitzvos. Taryag’..
A stunning and sumptuous new cookbook from nutrition and wellness coach and expert, Vicky Pearl. Brooklyn born and bred, Vicky has penned an indispensable collection of gluten-free, dairy-free and kosher recipes. In fact, it’s the first of its kind. Having been a consultant for over 17 years, ..
Rabbi David Feinstein is recognized as a halachic authority of the top rank. The breadth of his knowledge, clarity of his analysis, and aptness of his application of principles and precedents to the question at hand make him a sought-after arbiter of the most complex questions of Torah law.
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Discussions of Common Dilemmas in Daily Life
For an author to write an effective book of halachah, Jewish law, the gift of clarity is indispensable. To set forth hashkafah, the Torah perspective on l..