Stories / Inspiration

This is Rabbi Krohn's fourth ""Maggid"" book - and the master has not lost his touch. It's a book to read and savor...

What's in a smile? In the unique world of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe, shlita, it is an irresistible expression of love for every Jew. The Rebbe is a great teller of stories, in which his loving Tzaddik's-eye view of people is never far from the surface. In this book, the storie..

This sequel to The Maggid Speaks is packed with wonderful stories and their morals, as told by some of Jewry's most eloquent and popular speakers. This book masterfully captures the distinctive art of the Maggid...

A world of excitement: Armed only with prayer, a Jewish family makes its way through the dark African jungle. A world of inspiration: He was a confused, angry teenager looking for meaning. And then he met Rav Avigdor Miller, sitting on a bench. A world of the unexpected: A traffic jam, a..

It Could Have Been You: Brand new, inspirational stories about people like youGood stories are entertaining. Inspirational. Illuminating. Very good stories are electrifying. Stimulating. Unexpected. The very best stories are life-transforming. Nachman Seltzer's stories are the very best. ..

A gang of leather-jacketed bikers confront an aged rabbi - and learn the power of holiness... The Klausenberger Rebbe gets lost in Montreal's snowy streets - and a wandering Jewish neshamah is found... ""President John F. Kennedy writes a letter - and helps to save a Jewish child lost ..

All-New, All True Stories, Told as Only Nachman Seltzer Can!A student gets every answer wrong on a test... and earns top marks. A rebbe puts on a baseball cap... and teaches an unforgettable lesson. A teacher mixes up two students... and transforms the toughest boy in the class.Teacher, Re..

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..

The All-American Maggid is back with a new book in the wonderful tradition of his previous four best-sellers. A hundred heartwarming stories about real people, famous and little-known...

Meet some ordinary people...People like Ephraim Lerner, a businessman traveling to Miami to clinch a profitable real estate deal. Women like Sarah Davidson, who takes in a child for a morning of babysitting as a favor to a neighbor. Men like Ben Sherman, struggling to take care of his ailing mo..

In this warm and sentimental volume, S. M. Tenenbaum remembers her father's Shabbos table, and the stories that gave it so much flavor and spirit. Her memories will become our memories; her inspiration our inspiration. And her father's stories almost thirty of them will become the stories we tell ou..

Yet another collection of warm, inspiring, and thought-provoking stories, wonderfully retold in the manner that is uniquely Rabbi Krohn's. Join the ever-widening circle of fans who crowd to walk ""in the footsteps of the Maggid...

A treasure trove of inspiring stories about tzaddikim from many lands. For over two hundred years, chassidic Jews have flavored the meal after Shabbos with a story of a tzaddik. Avrohom Barash an ocean apart from his mother used to write his mother one of these stories every week. These Melaveh Malk..

Hidden Gems: Our Special Children encompasses an exceptional world: the world of children with special needs, and, even more, the world that is touched by them.I loved my child so much, but I also wanted her to be ""just like everybody else"" more than anything ...In their own words - the ..

Rabbi Segal's talks were down to earth, powerful, and uplifting; his topics timely, wide ranging and practical. This book presents these inspiring talks to the English-speaking public...

For more than two decades Rabbi Paysach Krohn has been inspiring and enthralling tens of thousands of readers with his ""Maggid"" series. Now the ""American Maggid"" is finally back again with a long-awaited new collection of unforgettable stories.There are many reasons why Rabbi Krohn's ""Magg..

The parable has long been a favorite and very effective tool of some of our foremost leaders and teachers. Think of the Maggid of Dubno, the Chofetz Chaim, the Ben Ish Chai, Rabbi Shalom Schwadron - these great men were Mashal Masters, with the blessed knack of creating just the right story to mak..

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..

One of the most enchanting books of its genre, Avrohom Barash’s Gut Voch delighted thousands of readers upon its publication in 1998. It contained tales that were recorded by the author each week after the family Melaveh Malkah, a time reserved in Chassidic custom for the sharing of meaningful anecd..

Many books inspire readers; but a Malky Feig book is unique. It inspires readers to aspire - to reach new heights in achievement, new depths in caring, new horizons in perception, and new realizations in purpose and being. Her wildly successful Mirrors and Windows won the hearts and minds of readers..

Malky Feig is poignant. And sensitive. And discerning. And totally clued in to what makes people... people. And her writing soars and like an eagle's wings carries us along to new heights.In Mountain Climbers 2 this beloved columnist and bestselling author of Mirrors and Windows and Mountain Cl..

So many books about parenting. Finally - a book about our parents. Everyone knows the importance of kibud av va'eim. Honoring parents is one of the Ten Commandments, something that every Jewish child learns in school. And then we grow up. Of course, we still want to be good sons and daughters. And y..

These are true stories that Sheina Medwed shares with her children. They are moving, warm, inspiring. They are full of life and hope, the kind of stories that restore the reader's faith in the potential of the human condition. Join her as she tells us about people who overcame adversity with courage..

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..

The great chassidic stories are the best entry into the movement's rich spiritual, moral, and intellectual core. Chassidism's greatest thinkers have used its tales to captivate their listeners and then introduce them to the thought-world of the Baal Shem Tov and his spiritual heirs. In this time-hon..

Readers have long recognized Yair Weinstock's incredible storytelling flair. The author of many bestselling novels as well as the popular Tales of the Soul series, Yair Weinstock is an artist, creating masterpieces with nothing but ink on paper. His words paint a compelling picture of long-ago citie..

No one tells a story quite like Yair Weinstock.Come join this master craftsman on his travels through the Jewish people's history, a voyage into their lives and their hearts. Let's go to the narrow stone streets of old Jerusalem or the muddy roads of a Polish town, let's sit on the hard wooden ..

Most of the time life seems to lumber along, and one day seems indistinguishable from the next.But then something happens! Something that changes a person. Something that puts life in such a new perspective that the person is never the same again. This is a book of such moments.Rabbi Yechi..

You are absolutely, positively, certain that your friend/spouse/boss/neighbor has done something he shouldn't have. And you're wrong. The Other Side of the Story contains 180 funny, poignant, and unusual true stories that enable us to glimpse at the mysteries of human behavior and help us understand..

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..

Stories for every day of the Jewish calendar...

Stories for every day of the Jewish calendar...

Stories for every day of the Jewish calendar...

Stories for every day of the Jewish calendar...

Stories for every day of the Jewish calendar...

Stories for every day of the Jewish calendar...

Stories for every day of the Jewish calendar...

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 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..

An American Maggid. An American Legend. A brand-new collection in the bestselling ""Maggid Series""•Where did the Ohr HaChaim's tefillin disappear to - and what does it have to do with texting today? •What is the lesson of 9/11 that Rabbi Krohn remembers daily? •How did some casual words s..

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..

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..

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Thousands of years before the term ""proactive"" was coined by motivational experts, the Jewish Sages gave this indispensable tool for success a name. They called it zerizus. Zerizus is the quality within us that fuels achievement, the trait that takes what we are capable of and turns it into real a..

The most popular work of its kind Sippurei Chassidim is now available to the English-speaking public. No other work gives such insight into the pre-Holocaust chassidic world of Eastern Europe as seen through the eyes of a major Rabbinic and chassidic figure. Arranged according to the festivals. Comp..

Why are we touched by his stories? Rabbi Yechiel Spero understands stories - how to find them, how to tell them. Rabbi Yechiel Spero understands people - how to touch them, how to inspire them. Rabbi Yechiel Spero, in his gentle wisdom and perceptive insight, understands us.Why are we ins..

If repentance is so important - why is it so hard to achieve it?With his trademark blend of stories that open our hearts and Torah insights that reach our souls, Rabbi Yechiel Spero, author of the bestselling Touched by a Story series, gently but firmly leads us on the path of repentance, teshu..

The most popular work of its kind Sippurei Chassidim is now available to the English-speaking public. No other work gives such insight into the pre-Holocaust chassidic world of Eastern Europe as seen through the eyes of a major Rabbinic and chassidic figure. Arranged according to the weekly Torah re..

The most popular work of its kind Sippurei Chassidim is now available to the English-speaking public. No other work gives such insight into the pre-Holocaust chassidic world of Eastern Europe as seen through the eyes of a major Rabbinic and chassidic figure...

When people see a good thing, they want more. Yair Weinstock gave us ""Tales for the Soul,"" and it whetted our appetites, so here is the next course.As a best-selling novelist - the author of Eye of the Storm, The Gordian Knot and Blackout - Weinstock is an author with an eye for detail, an ea..

Yair Weinstock's best-selling Tales for the Soul series has won the interest and admiration of many thousands of readers around the globe.His first book of holiday stories had readers clamoring for more. Few things enliven a holiday table or a long afternoon more than a good story that enhances..

Yair Weinstock is the versatile writer who is known both for his gripping mysteries and for his acclaimed series of classic Jewish stories, Tales for the Soul. There's plenty of good reading here - the kind of reading that uplifts the heart and yes, touches the soul.Holiday Tales for the Soul,..

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Sometimes the world may seem so cruel and cold. And then we read a story.A boy in a wheelchair takes step after painful step, teaching an entire neighborhood a lesson in determination. A poor immigrant remembers a promise he made to the Chofetz Chaim and saves both his body and soul from a te..

Parents teach young children that ""Please"" and ""Thank you"" are ""magic words,"" yet as we grow older we forget this lesson. Few of us realize that cultivating a genuine sense of gratitude will impact on our happiness, our marriage, even on our sense of self-worth. Being ungrateful for the many b..

It's about joy, strength, and triumph in the most unlikely and chilling circumstances. It's about people who faced and conquered frightening challenges. Then they opened windows into their lives to let the rest of us see how they overcame...

Through this moving and thought-provoking collection of poetry, Malky Treitel shares her acute observations on everyday life. The poems touch on subjects that we encounter everyday – our attitude toward children, use of flattery, lost opportunities, facial expressions. But, while such experiences se..

Add spice to your conversations and speeches with these brief anecdotes about famous Jewish leaders. Perfect for relaxed reading, Wisdom & Wit is a sparkling collection of stories about every area of Jewish life. Covering more than 30 topics — such as Love of Jews, Honesty, Anger, Eretz Yisrael,..

Join the inner circle of Rabbi Avigdor Miller’s disciples, as they accompany him on his daily walk. Seen through the eyes of his talmid, Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky, this was a time when Rabbi Miller could engage in meaningful discussion in a casual context – away from the classroom or podium so closel..

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The most popular work of its kind Sippurei Chassidim is now available to the English-speaking public. No other work gives such insight into the pre-Holocaust chassidic world of Eastern Europe as seen through the eyes of a major Rabbinic and chassidic figure. Arranged according to the festivals. Comp..

The Machlis family hospitality is legendary. Every Shabbos they fit 150 or more people in their small Jerusalem living room, preparing for their guests over 40 chickens, three different kugels, countless salads, four desserts, and, of course, gefilte fish, chicken soup, and cholent-- both traditiona..

Feed your brain.Nourish your neshamah.With stories ... and not calories.With insights... and not junk food.Food for Thought is one of the most popular columns in Yated Neeman, and deservedly so. The writing is engaging, the stories are unusual, and the inspiration is non-stop. ..

This is a true story so full of non-stop action, physical and spiritual courage, Divine Providence, spine-tingling adventure -- and an utter dedication to Torah -- that it can only be called: Incredible!As CEO of Arachim, the ultra-successful global kiruv organization, Rabbi Yossi Wallis has to..

True stories that light up the dark!Meet some of the stars of A Tapestry of Stars: The two girls willing to risk their jobs so a woman can be at her husband's deathbed The young college student stuck in Budapest, searching for a phone - and her identity A young man who finds..

What do a movie director, kidney donor, tae kwon do black belt, chef, and ‎cellist all have in common? They are some of the remarkable women you will meet on these pages. Some have endured life-altering experiences; some looked around them and saw a lack they were deter- mined to fill..

War and Holocaust were raging all around little Jutta Zehner, but this young Jewish child, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of a Swiss village, was safe.Or was she?Jutta had been sent to the Swiss Alps as her only hope of recovery from tuber-culosis. In Miracles in Switzerland, Jutta ..

Emunah.Believe it. Live it. Feel it!Strengthening emunah, our faith in Hashem, in His Providence, in His infinite goodness, enriches and even transforms our lives. Emunah replaces anxiety with optimism, and grants us serenity in place of fear. With more than 100,000 copies in print, the&nb..

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Life. It's infinitely interesting.People live such fascinating lives. Their struggles, their triumphs and failures, make for absorbing and inspiring reading. And as we learn about other people's lives - we learn to understand our own better. No wonder that LifeLines is one of the most popular c..

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..

From frozen tundras to veritable battlefields, a young yeshivah student escapes certain death in this spine-tingling yet eminently upbeat story of survival, faith, and ingenuity. This is the true story of Chaim Shapiro's adventure-filed odyssey through both war-torn Europe and Asiatic Russia. The au..

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Chana Rotenberg spent a happy childhood in Antwerp with loving parents who took her and her siblings to summer vacations at the seaside in Holland and winter vacations in the Alps. She wore nice clothes, and every year on the last day of school, a photographer would come to the house to take th..

From the George Washington Bridge to the museums of Europe…From the ballpark to the ski slopes to the lemonade stand…Driving car pool, buying pet food, or sending flowers…These are only some of the unexpected places where you can find Hashem and infuse the humdrum of everyday life wit..

Zera Shimshon - Now available in a two-volume boxed set! Thousands have discovered the beauty of Zera Shimshon's Torah - and the incredible power of his promise: ".... and [by learning this sefer] you will see children, and children's children, like olive shoots around your t..

Here's what everyone needs at some time in their life:  Hope. Validation. Encouragement. And strength. So much strength!  That's what you'll find in these stories... The doctor had a beautiful family, great job, huge income -- and yet it was his totally paralyzed ALS patient ..

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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 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..

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In a clear, easy-to-read format Rabbi Meir Lamberski makes both the story of Rus and Matan Torah come alive. This powerful book, weaving together midrashim, gemaras, historical sources and stories that are not widely known, will transport you back in history. Shavuos, the time of Kabb..

Lifelines.This is a book about searching. About failures and upheaval and healing and growth. About exploring limitations and breaking through boundaries. This is a book about us.In LifeLines, we meet people going through challenges, who have generously shared their stories and experi..

It is only a few hours since the Kosel, the Western Wall, was liberated ...and Yisroel Gellis is there. Hundreds of Sifrei Torah have to be smuggled out of Iraq and into the holy city and Yisroel Gellis is there. The Arab television star discovers his grandmother was Jewish and wants to ..

Why are C. Saphir's LifeLines stories so amazingly popular, both in their magazine format and in the bestselling books of the series?Many of the stories have wonderful, inspiring happy endings. Others don't. Some are hard-hitting tales reflecting the challenges and problems of our society. Othe..

FOR MATURE READERS Grab the Reins is a riveting book portraying personalities who are fascinating, dynamic... and entirely real. Join acclaimed author and addictions counselor Shoshana Schwartz, and the six women with whom she shares an enthralling journey of self-awareness, hope..