Inspiration

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski M.D. is back with another example of his precious knack of helping people see the inner good that is obscured by the debris of everyday life. Angels do their job and move on without leaving a mark, but human beings stumble and scrape their knees - and then wonder if they can..

Rabbi Pliskin uses his vast Torah knowledge and understanding of human nature to present a down-to-earth approach to scale heights of character and spirit. Filled with insights, anecdotes, and examples, this is a precious addition to anyone's arsenal of human understanding and self-improvement...

The illustrious Maharal of Prague is best known as the creator of an enormous body of dazzling literature that forms the essence of much Torah thought to this day. In Maharal's day - four hundred years ago - scoffers raised the same objections that their successors do today: The Sages denigrate ordi..

This book can change your life. And the life of your spouse, your children, your friends and your employees. Every success story begins with a positive attitude. This book will show you how you can maintain a winning state of mind — and how you can instill a sense of confidence in those around you. ..

Contemporary, delightful, charming and inspiring pieces, ranging from the whimsical to the serious. Easy to read, thought provoking, educational and inspiring, these essays are ideally suited to serve as a catalyst for engaging and productive family discussion. By Mr. Avi Shulman...

A most unlikely hero. A most unconventional memoir. Shepsel was a little Jewish boy cared for in a nurturing German home - until his Nazi ""father"" was killed fighting for the Third Reich and his foster mother handed him over to a death camp. (She gave him a stuffed bunny rabbit in parting.) After..

The loss of a loved one can be a devastating blow, its impact unpredictable and often perplexing. In this sensitively written volume, letters to a young man offer solace, strength and rare insight. The correspondence format allow Meir Munk to offer the comfort provided by classic sources in a con..

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""The quality of your life is the quality of your on-going self-talk!"" Most people unconsciously engage in internal self-talk, and in this book, best-selling author Rabbi Zelig Pliskin guides the reader to achieve conscious awareness of meandering mental chatter and to transform it into a steady st..

A guide to self-improvement from the great thinkers of Judaism...

Like a perfectly directed play, life is full of interrelated characters, suspense, insights, and rare dramatic moments. Many people have experienced personal miracles in their lives - the plane that crashed which they had missed by minutes; the lost opportunity that would have ended in disaster; or ..

Rabbi Michael Haber has a gift, and he is generous enough to share it with us. He recalls the famous cartoon character who goes running off a cliff and keeps on running on air - until he makes the mistake of looking down. He realizes what he's done, and falls into oblivion. What would Rabbi Haber do..

Miriam Levi has guided thousands of families to richer, happier lives, based on sound and sensible advice that is consistent with Torah principles. This new, expanded edition of her very popular modern classic includes new chapters on ""The Difficult Child,"" ""Education for Torah Living,"" and ""Th..

It was the best of times: a young couple whose life was a continuous sunrise, expecting their third child, with not even a hint of trouble. Then the sky clouded over. Then came symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, verification. Her kidneys were failing. Life would never be the same - and might even be co..

Do you wish you could live a more joyful life? Have you ever wondered why some people seem to take on new challenges in a positive, confident way while others are simply glad to get through their day? If so, you have the right book. In it, Rabbi Zelig Pliskin explains how all of your experiences ar..

Though we are usually unaware of it, the lines of spiritual battle are drawn early in life and persist till our last day. In this intriguing book, the renowned Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. delineates how the tactics of the yetzer hara are carefully tailored to each individual and how tenaciously i..

According to tradition, after his exile from Spain for his defense of Judaism, the great Ramban (Nachmanides) sent this letter to his son. The letter which many recite weekly gives a blueprint for an ethical life as timely today as it was then. This book presents it as the basis for a beautiful coll..

Rabbi Frand draws listeners by the thousands, on four continents. Rosh Yeshivah, lecturer, teacher, student of human nature, he has become a guide and inspiration to countless families. This is a selection of this master's choicest words in print, adapted by best-selling author Yonason Rosenblum...

Stories and insights on the study and the students of Israel's greatest treasure...

Rabbi Paysach Krohn's best-selling collections of stories captivate his readers. The lessons he teaches, the warmth he exudes, and the richness of his tales have thrilled English-speaking audiences and readers for decades. And now - Rabbi Krohn will say it all in French, the language of thousands of..

Rabbi Yechiel Spero's best-selling collection of stories is now available in French, the language of thousands of jews around the world! When you want to take a break from your busy, pressing day, take a five-minute vacation with this gem of a book. Nearly 100 brief stories — uplifting, soothing, a..

No one talks to teenagers better than other teens! In this sequel to Roiza Weinreich's popular A Gift to Teens, the author deftly weaves teenagers’ observations into a sunny, inspiring book, calculated to lift every reader to new heights of optimism. Feeling a little down? Worried? Find out how ot..

Rabbi Yisroel Miller delves into the lessons of Pesach, Shavuos, Succos, Chanukah, and Purim, and shows how they have things to say to everyone, every day. One reads this book with interest and a smile. One puts it down reluctantly and with the feeling that it's as fine a Gift for Yom Tov as one has..

One of the greatest geonim of modern times was also a master spinner of tales. This selection will entertain, illuminate and inspire...

Every achievement starts as an idea: what you do with that idea, how you develop it, and how you follow through on it mark the difference between solid results and ""if only"" regrets. Avi Shulman has a remarkable knack for helping people boost their natural abilities beyond their dreams. And that ..

GROWING EACH DAY provides an inspirational message and an appropriate prayer for every single day of the year, in a convenient daily calendar format updated through 2003 with room for daily notes. They are perfect companions for daily doses of strength and thought...

As a senior lecturer for Gateways Seminars, Rabbi Mordechai Becher understands that Jewish life is filled with questions. For years, he has answered the searching inquiries of thousands of Jews, helping them reconnect with their rich heritage through Torah. Now he has written Gateway to Judaism to ..

Tehillim (Psalms) - the timeless words of King David, the first that Jews in every generation have turned to in times of trouble and times of joy. Tehillim - words of praise from the ""Sweet Singer of Israel,"" sung as a plea for salvation from his pursuers and in thanksgiving for G-d's miracles. Te..

The pursuit of happiness is universal, yet elusive. This book shows where to find happiness and how. It’s everywhere, even better; it’s within ourselves, if we only know how to mine it. In 107 very concise, easy-to-read chapters, this joyous little book takes us on a successful pursuit of happines..

You're angry. And of course, you're right! But the other person is also angry - and of course convinced that he or she is right. What next? How do you resolve arguments, disagreements, strife? How do you keep inevitable unpleasantness from souring your relationships and your life? RABBI ZELIG PLI..

Life seems to be filled with enough challenges to make anyone feel that the world is against him. In his wise, practical and witty way, Rabbi Miller takes aim at these enemies of joy and equilibrium and shows how they can be managed and placed in the proper perspective...

Life seems to be filled with enough challenges to make anyone feel that the world is against him. In his wise, practical and witty way, Rabbi Miller takes aim at these enemies of joy and equilibrium and shows how they can be managed and placed in the proper perspective...

Rabbi Twerski makes available some of his case material demonstrating an integrated approach to sometimes thorny issues. More than a fascinating review of other people's difficulties and their solutions, this is a book filled with insights that will enlighten countless people about themselves and th..

According to tradition, after his exile from Spain for his defense of Judaism, the great Ramban (Nachmanides) sent this letter to his son. The letter which many recite weekly gives a blueprint for an ethical life as timely today as it was then. This book presents it as the basis for a beautiful coll..

Surprise yourself with your own ability. This book provides clear exercises, tips, and strategies to help you savor the moments of your life that too often are missed. Learn how to celebrate everyday life, look for the benefits in every situation, cope with numerous small hassles, be calm and cheerf..

Four great men - who belonged to all of Klal Yisrael. They dedicated their lives to serving Hashem, learning and teaching His Torah, and taking care of His People. In the space of only a few weeks, they were taken from us. Even in our mourning, we look to their lives for inspiration and comfort. He..

Rabbi Yissocher Frand, world-renowned rav, speaker, and author, knows how to keep his eyes open and ears attuned to the spiritual messages in everyday life. His clear vision, combined with his warmth, compassion, and, most important, his profound knowledge of the Torah's wisdom, have given him the ..

This is the survival kit for the Jewish juggler of time and responsibilities. Chaya Levine and Nechamah Berg are mothers, homemakers, and time management professionals. In this book they share their secrets with us. A Tamar Book...

Rabbi Emanuel Feldman, one of the most successful figures in the American rabbinate, demonstrates with knowledge, humor, and eloquence that Judaism is exciting and as relevant today as it was a thousand years ago. In easy conversational format, this book discusses faith, covenant, chosen people, eth..

A manual on how to make a difference in other people’s lives – what could be better? A manual that is complete with inspiring stories, illuminating insights and down to earth formulas. Irresistible! Like Rabbi Zelig Pliskin’s earlier successful books, Kindness reveals his keen understanding of huma..

From the author of the bestseller Holy Woman comes Lights from Jerusalem. Like Holy Woman, the stories in this volume both fascinate and inspire. Its wisdom is gleaned from: a paralyzed educator who writes books with his eye movements; from a mother of 14 children who feeds 200 guests every Shabbos..

Where are we right now? Rabbi Zelig Pliskin's many bestselling books serve as a road map to life, a kind of GPS navigation system showing us the route to joy, directing us to happiness and fulfillment, pointing out the detours along the way. And now, Rabbi Pliskin reveals the secret of where we ar..

The Mesillas Yesharim / Path of the Just was the masterpiece of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, the great mystic, philosopher, sage, and saint. For centuries, this classic text for better living has been every man's primer for ideal life. Wherever there were Jews there was a well-thumbed Mesillas Yeshar..

This is a book that will open eyes and penetrate hearts. It will influence behavior and elevate aspirations. It will make a positive difference in people’s lives. The author knows what bothers people. He deals with troubling and vital issues: the modern scourge of cynicism, parent’s struggle wit..

LIVING EACH DAY provides an inspirational message and an appropriate prayer for every single day of the year, in a convenient daily calendar format with room for daily notes. They are perfect companions for daily doses of strength and thought...

Underlying our mitzvahs, our Torah study, our ethical and moral lives is one overriding concept: Kiddush Hashem, sanctifying Hashem's Name. Our primary privilege and responsibility is to increase His honor by bringing His majesty into everyday life. It differentiates and elevates a committed Jew. It..

We're busy. Overwhelmed. Swamped. Overloaded. Who has time to think about stuff like life? Avi Shulman knows us. He knows that our lives are important, and that we long to fill our years, days, even minutes with meaningful activity. He also knows that we don't have much time. In Living Life to its F..

Yosef Deutsch's previous bestseller Let My Nation Live earned a following of avid readers eager to experience more great moments in Jewish history - moments that impact on us forever. With the expertise of a scholar and the pen of a novelist, he recreates the scenes and emotional climate of the era,..

Do you believe in heroes? Why would a perfectly healthy woman give her kidney away to a stranger? Do you believe that people can change? Follow the spiritual journey of a Muslim from Kuwait, whose maternal grandmother whispers Hebrew prayers in the darkness of night. Do you believe in the po..

Rabbi Gans, a pre-eminent educator, draws on years of chinuch experience to advise us in our quest to motivate our children and students. Make Me, Don't Break Me is full of real-life situations that we encounter every day, at home and in the classroom. How does the Torah counsel us to raise our chil..

The tradition of the Maggid the speaker, storyteller, and profound ethicist has been best exemplified by Rabbi Shalom Schwadron, the great Maggid of Jerusalem. This book captures his eloquence and humor...

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As Rabbi Paysach Krohn steps up to the podium, the atmosphere becomes electric with excitement and anticipation. The bestselling author of the beloved ""Maggid series"" is a globetrotting speaker who has touched and inspired tens of thousands with his insights, wisdom, and, of course, his stories. N..

Hundreds of families rely on him to guide them through the shoals and rapids of life. Now, let him enhance your marriage. A wise and sensitive guide to making any marriage even better! Lots of the happy children and adults in the Holy City and lots of rejuvenated marriages are living testimony to Ra..

An inspiring, comprehensive overview of basic Torah principles from G–d's perspective, with insights and examples drawn from the author's extensive teaching and counseling experience. This is a book that will enlighten both the beginner and the scholar. It will help make us aware of G-d's presence ..

One of the reasons audiences flock to hear Rabbi Yissocher Frand is that he convinces you within minutes that he is an old friend. Though he is delivering Torah thoughts that empower and inspire, his language is friendly, not pompous; his style is relaxed, not forced; and his message hits home. No w..

Rabbeinu Asher's Classic ""Paths of Life"" with an anthology of contemporary expositions...

We all want the blessings of peace and harmony. What this remarkably enjoyable and transformative book shows us is that those blessings, and many more, often begin with small words of greeting or a tiny act of kindness. One Small Deed Can Change the World is an unusual book, combining great true sto..

Sarah Shapiro is a welcome new addition to Shaar Press’ list of authors. There are many words to describe her writing: literature of the highest order, refreshing, intriguing, insightful, moving, funny, touching. We could go on — but the only way to truly appreciate her is to read her. A Gift Pa..

Patience - the key to a magnificent life.Rabbi Zelig Pliskin - the key to harnassing human potential.With patience, one can learn, accomplish, develop character, and interact harmoniously with other people. The more we increase our patience, the more we benefit. In this gem of a book, Rabbi Pliskin'..

From the author of the bestselling ""Maggid Series"" The American Maggid is here, and he has something to say to us... On today's financial realities On marriages, happy and unhappy On faith and trust; on our potential for greatness; and on how Hashem loves us even when we let Him down On our live..

According to tradition, after his exile from Spain for his defense of Judaism, the great Ramban (Nachmanides) sent this letter to his son. The letter which many recite weekly gives a blueprint for an ethical life as timely today as it was then. This book presents it as the basis for a beautiful coll..

According to tradition, after his exile from Spain for his defense of Judaism, the great Ramban (Nachmanides) sent this letter to his son. The letter which many recite weekly gives a blueprint for an ethical life as timely today as it was then. This book presents it as the basis for a beautiful coll..

According to tradition, after his exile from Spain for his defense of Judaism, the great Ramban (Nachmanides) sent this letter to his son. The letter which many recite weekly gives a blueprint for an ethical life as timely today as it was then. This book presents it as the basis for a beautiful coll..

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Zelda Rosenthal is one of those rare human beings who possesses a wonderful combination of attributes. She comes from a renowned family of great rabbis, she is a master teacher, she has an infectious love for children, she knows how to reach even that resentful child who hunches into a corner, sh..

The late Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld possessed the enviable ability to relate to a wide range of people. The genuineness of his caring for others, his rock-solid convictions and fluent expression created a magnetic personality few could resist. His charisma and concern found expression in his founding and..

Rabbi Avigdor Miller zt"l was one of the gedolim of our time. His writings and thousands of recorded lectures continue to have a deep and lasting impact on untold numbers of people worldwide. He was tireless — in his learning, his teaching, and his striving for personal growth. The inimitable lo..

The high energy and uplifting spirit of a beloved gadol lives on in this compilation of his superb addresses. As in Volume One, this second volume of Rabbi Avigdor Miller's speeches -- carefully annotated and faithfully rendered in print - shimmers with his unique style and wit. The logic and wisdo..

Rabbi Paysach J. Krohn’s previous “Maggid” books have only whetted the public’s appetite for more stories featuring the beauty of the Jewish heritage as it was -- and is -- actually lived by its sons and daughters, stories of inspiration, courage, faith, and friendship. This sixth offering i..

Rabbi Simcha Wasserman was a rosh yeshivah; kiruv pioneer; advisor; foster father; storyteller; transmitter of tradition; founder of yeshivos; hatzalah activist. This book captures him speaking with patience, simplicity, and intellect, about burning topics such as Holocaust, Kabbalah, Providence, an..

This work came about in a unique way and that is why it is so uniquely successful. Rabbi Aryeh Leib Lopiansky teaches Chumash to American students in Israel. They needed Torah thoughts to present to their Shabbos hosts, and he undertook to provide them - two for each of the three Shabbos meals. Perf..

Rebbetzin Yehudis Samet has ""double vision"" - and in this charming and stimulating book she shares her gift with us. What kind of double vision? How often have we been sure, positive, willing to ""swear"" - that someone did something terrible? After all, seeing is believing, isn't it? Not always. ..

With self-confidence, you succeed. Self-confidence allows you to create goals -- and reach them. It lets you learn from your failures -- and move on to triumphs. It helps you transform your potential into real achievement. If an opportunity appears, you grab it; if there is no opportunity, you find ..

Rabbi Twerski talmid chacham, and expert on self-defeating behavior, examines what the Talmud and its interpreters say about how to achieve self-control and a positive outlook. Everyone will benefit from this book, filled with practical, useful advice. A Shaar Press Book...

Rabbi Zelig Pliskin is a guide and mentor to thousands of people who have never seen him. His warmth, wisdom, and sensitivity have made him a cherished mentor and counselor in Jerusalem; his books have carried his message throughout the world. His newest book fills one of the critical needs of our t..

Real stories about real people have a profound capacity to transform our lives. Author Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky has mastered the craft of weaving everyday life events with extraordinary Torah insights. In this unique collection of Jewish anecdotes, readers will find poignant accounts of struggle, ir..

Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky's first volume of Stories for the Jewish Heart quite literally flew off the bookstores shelves. Readers couldn't get enough of his vivid, heart-touching writing style that they described as ""emotional,"" ""insightful,"" and ""truly inspiring."" And now - there's more as Rab..

A child survives drowning, not by one miracle, but by many... A lost pair of gloves brings about an unbelievable reunion between father and son... A soldier saves his comrade's life, and decades later his comrade returns the favor... When it's dark outside, what we need is something to illuminate ou..

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. offers us a charming collection of humorous views on life. His thoughts, stories, and anecdotes that will make you smile with others as you smile about yourself. Presented with a daily calendar so Dr. Twerski can write you a prescription of joy, every day of the year. ..

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. is the master of showing how mundane events and activities can be saturated with meaning and even holiness. In this era when all sorts of people are searching for spirituality, Rabbi Dr. Twerski shows us how every area of life marriage, job, social life, and dozens mor..

STRESS we all have it. We all hate it. This book is a practical battle plan, a down-to-earth recipe for coping and winning! Roiza Weinreich has a rare gift of making everyday life manageable and enjoyable. Her workshops have done it for hundreds, her books for thousands. Now she makes another welcom..

Let's take a walk through life with Yaakov Salomon. In these marvelous stories - brimming with wit, understanding, a touch of irony and a large helping of authentic Torah perspective - we will walk with a renowned and experienced psychotherapist and popular author through the pathways of contemporar..

Few things are as thoroughly enjoyable as a well-told story.Welcome to this unique collection of over 130 wonderful stories that are sure to entertain and inspire young and old alike.These rich tales are riveting, suspenseful, and witty - and they are even more colorful because they are se..

When Rabbi Finkelman first opened up his classroom and dining room to thousands of readers, the response was electric. His first volume of ""Shabbos Stories"" became a very popular best-seller. An outstanding teacher and a gifted writer, he knows how to choose a story and how to tell it. These stori..

Can a heart sleep? More important, can it wake up? The thousands of readers who have grown to love Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky's bestselling Stories for the Jewish Heart series know that the answer is yes. Hearts that are dozing can be inspired and spirits that are half-asleep can be roused. And often..

Quietly, rhythmically, the heart feeds the needs of the body, sending life-giving blood to famished organs and cells. Stories are like that too. The right ones send a flash of inspiration, revelation and encouragement pulsing through us, nourishing our spirits and our souls. Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky..

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From the author of the popular Stories for the Jewish Heart series come the most heartwarming stories ever! Bestselling author Rabbi Binyomin Pruzansky finds Hashem's Hand - and, yes, great stories - everywhere. In this unforgettable collection we will meet a starving 1960s runaway who looks for f..

How can you achieve confidence and poise? How can you turn huge obstacles into little bumps on the road? How can you make the most of yourself? Great questions! This book offers great answers! So we wish you much SUCCESS!..