Biographies

The inspiring story of the prominent yet deeply modest leader who rebuilt a dwindling post-holocaust community into the most influential Jewish organization in the world, the late Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson.From a small synagogue In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the late Rebbe Schneerson impac..

They don't make them like this anymore. Rav Schach zt'l called him ""ze'ir a groisseh doctor"" (a very great doctor), and the Klausenberger zt'l declared, ""he was accompanied by the angel Rafael himself."" Blessed by the Gerrer Rebbe, the Imrei Emes, to be ""as great a doctor as your father,"" Dr. ..

He had a mind big enough to master all of Torah. A spirit big enough to lead his people. And a heart big enough to contain all of Klal Yisrael. Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef met with Prime Ministers, Presidents, great rabbis — and the humblest Jew seeking advice or a berachah. He inspired and led a revol..

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The inspiring life-story of the Vilna Gaon. Adapted by Yonason Rosenblum from Betzalel Landau's Hebrew, HaGaon HaChassid MiVilna...

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He taught so many of us to learn. He taught so many of us to pray.  Now, through his engrossing life story, Reb Meir Zlotowitz will teach us how to become better parents, better children, better friends. Better people.Many of us know the story of how Meir Zlotowitz, a young gra..

  A century of Torah. A lifetime of devotion to Hashem and His People. And a door that was never locked. From the bestselling author of Rebbetzin Kanievsky: A Legendary Mother to All comes a remarkable biography of Reb Aharon Leib Shteinman zt'l. ..

One hundred and eighty years after his passing, he stands tall, a leader for eternity.The Chasam Sofer would reshape the landscape for Torah Jewry, revealing the power and potency of a rov, the impact of a rosh yeshiva. He would provide a paradigm of leadership, fusing courage and humility, sel..

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So many accomplishments, by one man, in one lifetime. He was an ilui, an extraordinary talmid chacham, and a beloved Rav and Rosh Yeshivah. He was a trusted emissary of the Chofetz Chaim and Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzensky on missions of vital importance, and was hand-pic..

Publisher: Kehot Publication Society Author: Rabbi Yosef Y. Schneerson Translator: Nissan Mindel  Language: English Format: 6.5" x 9.5" Hardcover, 2 Volume Slipcased Set Tracing the orgins of the Lubavitch movementThis brand new edition of Memoirs..

The Siyum HaShas is a true testimonial to the steadfast devotion of the Jewish People to Torah learning. But every movement must have an initiator. Who began the Daf Yomi system, empowering Jews of all occupations, across the religious spectrum, to unite in rigorous Torah learning?Read the fasc..

The third Rebbe of Lubavitch, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, known as the "Tzemach Tzedek," served as a guiding light for the broad spectrum of Russian Jewry during the years 1828-1866. Though renowned for his superb Torah scholarship, the Tzemach Tzedek`s first and foremost role was that of a l..

Rav Yosef Yoizel Horowitz, the "Alter of Novardok," was a child prodigy and, later, a successful merchant. A "chance" meeting with Rav Yisrael Salanter sparked in him the passionate desire to immerse himself in Torah learning, and he spent years in solitude, delving into the Torah's teachings. Then,..

Esther Jungreis was a young Holocaust survivor who became a friend, advisor, confidante, Torah teacher and often even a surrogate mother to thousands: singles and families, prime ministers, presidents and prisoners, and soldiers and spiritual seekers throughout the world. A pioneer in ..

The characters of the Bible are some of the best known in all of history, art and literature. Yet the heroes and heroines of the Bible—Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Eve, Sarah, Deborah and the others—remain elusive and enigmatic. Biblical Images, a collection of twenty-five portraits of biblical figu..

The greatness of the Rebbeim of Lubavitch and their incredible accomplishments, mesiras nefesh and love for all Yidden is well known. The complete story of their lives, however, has been unavailable to the English reader.  In response to this dire need, we are pleased to present a new seri..

While much has been written about the Rebbeim of Lubavitchtheir incredible accomplishments, Mesirus Nefesh and love for every Jew relatively little was written about the Mittler Rebbe: Harav Dovber Scheuri, the second Rebbe of Lubavitch. The duration of his leadership was the shortest of all th..

In order to save the life of her father, the Alter Rebbe, and the teachings of Chasidut, Rebbetzin Devorah Leah gave up her life. Fulfilling her final request, the Alter Rebbe raised her young orphaned son, Menachem Mendel. Encouraged by his illustrious grandfather to write his own Torah though..

From the diary of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of LubavitchIn 1843, when Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, third Lubavitcher Rebbe, was called upon to join the government’s Rabbinical Commision in Czarist Russia, the Rebbe showed unswerving determination in opposing any changes to Jewish practice and ..

Avraham Netzach survived twenty years of captivity in the prisons and slave-labor camps of the Soviet Union. Throughout two decades of tremendous human suffering, he remained faithful to his religious principles. In every prison in Russia, he was known as Subbota (Sabbath), for despite of a..

This breathtaking, historical novel tells the story of the life and times of the great sage, Rabbi Akiva. It is a classic literary tapestry woven with the details of life in Eretz Yisrael after the Destruction of the Second Temple. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this book will..

The Rebbe referred to him affectionately as mein partisan, and indeed, Reb Zushe tackled each task like a partisan. Although he had no tanks or air force at his disposal—i.e., funds or employees—he dove into each challenge with vigor and perseverance, never deterred by the physical limitations. Duri..

This book provides a rich and exciting entry point for those who are at the early stages of their relationship with Judaism and will benefit those with an extensive background, as it provides a methodical and sourced overview of topics that may otherwise remain as fragmented insights. Every hum..

The life, legacy and lessons imparted by the unforgettable mashpia Reb Shlomo Chayim Kesselman..

Marienbad & Beyonda fascinating story of courage and survival with an eighty year travel around the world. Starting in Marienbad, the resort where Orthodox Jewry enjoyed their annual vacations.A Picture Gallery of Marienbad.Over a dozen personal letters from Reb Aaron of Belz.Correspondence and ..

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Just as the mellow hues of adjoining stones converge into a focus as a vivid mosaic, the varied and colorful components of this unique anthology combine to introduce the reader to a beautifully refreshing personality. This book comprises a selection of candid thoughts on the challenges confront..

The Book that Will Change The Way You Live Your Life"When you left his study, you didn’t just have a generous check: you had dignity, respect, and a new sense of pride in what you were doing.""I’ve seen people for whom Margaret Thatcher showed respect, and I’ve seen people for whom Rav Yaakov Kamene..

In this posthumous memoir, based on extensive interviews and accompanied by hundreds of photos, Rebbetzin Shula Kazen tells of unimaginable hardship in the Soviet Union and the triumph of her life in America. Included are her over five decades in Cleveland, Ohio, where she built a strong Jewish comm..

Rav Chaim Kanievsky was the Sar HaTorah, master of every area of Torah knowledge and author of dozens of Torah works on topics ranging from the basic to the arcane. He was a fount of guidance, comfort, and blessing to tens of thousands. His diligence in Torah was legendary, yet he opened his ho..

The vast and vibrant world of biblical commentary has, over the generations, shaped not only our understanding of the Tanakh, but Judaism's worldview and values as well. The biblical commentator - or parshan - is a spiritual seeker, proposing answers to the theological and existential questions rais..

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For years, All For The Boss has remained a beloved classic for teenagers and adults. Now, young readers can enjoy this special edition of the biography of R' Yaakov Yosef Herman zt"l, Torah pioneer in America. Each chapter relates a story, and with large, clear type and detailed illustrati..

The question that resounded in my mind was:If the reason I believe in the values I believe in is due to the fact that I grew up in Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel), and that Raja (the Indian fellow I met in the village of Dhjari) believes in the values he believes in is because..

R' Meir Zayons of Brazil, who'd learned for seven years in Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim at 770, had been privileged to forge a deep, life long relationship with the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In this fascinating memoir, Blessed Life, R' Meir Zayons recounts having personally witnessed astounding mofsim performe..

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During and after World War II, a leader of exceptional stature emerged in Klal Yisrael. He was a dynamo, a brilliant talmid chacham who displayed unwavering dedication to Hashem and His people, and above all, unparalleled self-sacrifice. He was Rav Yekusiel Yehudah Halberstam, the Klausenburger Rebb..

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Rav Yisroel Alter, the Beis Yisroel, became the Rebbe of Gur at a time of deep darkness. Just a few years earlier, tens of thousands of Gerrer chassidim had perished in the Holocaust, and the few who’d survived faced the daunting challenge of beginning new lives.Rav Yisroel became the Rebbe – and he..

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The legacy of HaRav Yaakov Yosef Twersky lives on…The Twersky chassidic dynasty originated in Chernobyl, Ukraine. It spread throughout the towns of Ukraine and beyond, and today boasts over fifty thousand known descendants. The admorim of almost every contemporary chassidic line are its progeny.HaRa..

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Rabbi Joseph Karasick was one of the leaders who helped preserve Orthodoxy in twentieth century America. His life story is a compelling testament to the Orthodox community’s deep inner strength and its ability to confront challenges, persevere, and triumph...

Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu was a legend in his time. As the Rishon LeZion, the Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, from 1983-1993 (5743-5753), he was the address whom throngs turned, for halachic guidance and questions in Torah learning, as well as for advice, comfort, and blessings. Yet the more layers o..

Gedolim and world leaders. Politicians, spies and soldiers.Inspiration and mystery, bullets and bitachon.This book has it all.• How did a young journalist create a revolution in the Israeli government -- by defending the honor of Shabbos?• What did the Pnei Menachem say about Yitzchak Rabin -- and h..

Join Meyer Birnbaum as he enlists in the U.S. Army, helps liberate Buchenwald, trains youngsters for Israel's War of Independence, and drives the Mirrer Rosh Yeshivah and countless others daily to the sunrise minyan at the Kosel...

"From now on this is going to be your name: 68818".Everything had been taken from him except his name. Now they were taking that too.Who was the boy behind the number? As you discover 68818 in this gripping Holocaust memoir, you may just discover yourself, as well.This poignant, gripping account of ..

Rabbi Yosef Rosen, the Rogatchover Gaon, was one of the greatest Talmudic scholars in recent memory. He was a seminal figure in the 20th century project of conceptualizing and systemizing Talmud and Halacha. Perhaps the most abstract and philosophical Talmudist and posek ever to have lived..

Volume Two of the comprehensive biography of Reb Chaim Brisker.This groundbreaking work reveals the remarkable life of HaGaon Reb Chaim HaLevi Soloveichik zt"l. Rabbi Shimon Yosef Meller, renowned author of The Brisker Rav series, gives us a glimpse into a Torah giant who introduced an innovative me..

This is the compelling story of a unique Torah giant of the last century - Rav Boruch Ber Liebowitz zt'l - author of Birkas Shmuel, Rosh Yeshiva of Kamenetz, and the the primary disciple of Rav Chaim Soloveitchik zt'l.Reb Baruch Ber's life and times are a study in sanctity and greatness, and this un..

The brilliant yeshiva student. The youngest dayan on Vilna's beis din -- and its sole survivor. The partisan fighting Nazis with guns -- and with his bare hands. The eminent Rosh Yeshivah, beloved by his students -- and by many of the twentieth century's greatest gedolim. That was Rav Gustman zt"l. ..

Rav Yitzchak had to find someone urgently, probably for a get, but he did not know the address. He called a taxi, came out of the house, sat in the car, and said, "Let's go!" the taxi driver asked, "Where to?" "I don't know. I need to find a certain person. Please go…" They left Sanhedria and reache..

When Sudy Rosengarten's parents-in-law decided to spend their final years in Jerusalem, Sudy, her husband, and children made the extraordinary decision to uproot themselves from their home and community, and accompany them. Thus began a journey not only over the ocean, but into the past, as Sudy coa..

A giant of the spirit, a hero of the heart -the astonishing story of Rabbi Aryeh Levin has captivated generations of readers. Undeterred by danger and destruction, and despite terrible personal tragedies, Reb Aryeh, as he was affectionately called, tended to prisoners on death row, lepers, and the d..

So much more than a biography, Learning to Live draws you into the holy life and treasured teachings of Maran Harav Elyashiv, zt”l as no other title can. With over 650 soul-stirring pages of firsthand accounts, profound insights, powerful messages, hanhagos, anecdotes, stories, and life le..

This is the fascinating story of Sarah Schenirer, legendary founder of the Bais Yaakov movement, as told through the eyes of one of her students. In this beautifully written account, the author paints a portrait of Frau Schenirer--inspiring, poignant, and breath-taking. This book will impact all who..

Rav Yerucham Yehuda Leib Perlman zt”l, commonly known as the Minsker Gadol, was recognized as a giant in Torah scholarship in an age of Torah luminaries such as Rav Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, Rav Chaim Soloveitchik, and Rav Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin (Netziv). Already in his youth, Rav Leib stood ou..

Do not forget the horrors. Or the heroes.Heroes to the End is Rav Ephraim Oshry's personal, eyewitness account of the destruction of Lithuanian Jewry -- but also of the nobility and devotion of the Jewish soul. Rav Oshry, zt"l, as a posek in the Kovno Ghetto, came face-to-face with the heart-rending..

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“Cancer, alternatively known by its technical name, ‘that thing that happens to other people,’ is no laughing matter. Life, on the other hand—that thing that happens to all people—certainly is. Or, indeed, it should be if we are to stand a chance of surviving it.”From its bold opening statement to i..