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Rabbi Spero brings his magic touch to Shabbos... A Touch of Eternity Rabbi Yechiel Spero brings his beloved stories, deeply insightful vision, and profound Torah knowledge to one of the most fundamental cornerstones of Jewish belief: Shabbos. In A Touch of Eternity we discover how the special holin..

Written with warmth and wisdom, this volume of inspiring and insightful comments on the weekly Torah reading is both deeply satisfying and spiritually uplifting. And it's no wonder renowned author Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. poured into this work the riches of his Chassidic heritage combined wi..

Reflections, advice and stories about people who mastered the urge to speak ill of others...

Anthologies of biographical sketches from over a quarter-century of The Jewish Observer. R' Binyamin Beinush Finkel, Gerrer Rebbe, R' Yehuda Zev Segal, R' Dovid Lifshitz et al. Edited by Rabbi Nisson Wolpin...

Life can be much easier if we cut its problems down to bite size... or at least put on some tenderizer. Too often we do just the reverse. We magnify small problems and make the softer ones tougher. After ministering to over 40,000 people 10 years as a rabbi and 35 years as a psychiatrist Dr. Abraha..

If there were a hall of fame of America's Orthodox rabbinate, Emanuel Feldman would be a charter member. Long before the word teshuvah became fashionable, he took a moribund congregation in Atlanta, turned it into a vibrant community, and led it for 40 years. In this poignant, delightful, provocativ..

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The authors of Yeshiva Me'on HaTorah's wildly popular A Taste of Pesach mailings have put together a complete collection of kosher for Pesach family favorites in a magnificently presented, down-to-earth compilation you will find yourself referring to again and again. The stunning, full-color photogr..

Just imagine if... A nine-year-old boy gave away a beautiful and expensive coat - for an extra-special reason. A little girl finds something unusual. How does she discover to whom it belongs? Two Jews miss the stop on their train - and find themselves exactly where they were supposed to be. A mothe..

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..

Through his hundreds of lectures, Rabbi Wein has brought the Torah perspective on history to thousands of listeners. In this original work, he paints a magnificent, panoramic picture of our people in the centuries that shaped us and our world. This major work has the touches of luxury you expect in ..

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...

A person's soul craves stories, desires to travel to faraway places. Grab hold of a story and within seconds you are transported to other worlds, you travel a thousand years into the past, you jump from country to country. You revel in the enchanted world of great men, are astounded by their stature..

A person's soul craves stories, desires to travel to faraway places. Grab hold of a story and within seconds you are transported to other worlds, you travel a thousand years into the past, you jump from country to country. You revel in the enchanted world of great men, are astounded by their stature..

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, and edifying — will restore your tranquility while they feed your soul. Stories about people who did the “right thing” at the right tim..

Edited under the direction of Rabbi Nosson Scherman, Rabbi Moshe Lieber does for the Chumash what he has done so successfully for the Pirkei Avos. This is a work that will be an instant classic, that will grace your Shabbos table and reading desk — and that will attract every member of your famil..

Before it became a household word, Avi Shulman was a life coach, teaching thousands of people to articulate their goals - and to reach them. Before it became a household word, Avi Shulman was building self-esteem, showing thousands of people how to appreciate others - and themselves. With his lectur..

Gittel Birnhack Bald weaves a tapestry of moving episodes and inspiring stories of Torah, Avodah, and Gemilus Chassadim. A Tamar Book..

From the pen of a celebrated rabbi, lecturer, and renowned historian flows a refreshingly honest look at the person, challenges, and rewards a congregational rabbi. This behind-the-scenes look into the rabbinate is an enlightening read for everyone - and a ""must-have"" resource for any interested ..

Haven't you always wanted to visit the well-known Yeshivos of pre-war Europe? Rabbi Paysach Krohn takes you there in this magnificent new book! In Traveling With the Maggid, Rabbi Paysach Krohn, the American Maggid, transports you to the great Torah centers of yesteryear! Rabbi Krohn, the best selli..

The Rosh Hashanah prayer service. So many hours. So many prayers. Here's one way to make them more meaningful to us. Twerski on Machzor Imagine having a wise, experienced, compassionate friend sitting next to you as you pray on Rosh Hashanah, quietly sharing insights and inspirational stories t..

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski M.D. has written many a memorable and masterly tome, but this popular-sized edition of his best-selling Prayerfully Yours may well be the masterpiece for which he will be remembered. In Twerski on Prayer, Rabbi Twerski responds to the inner need of countless thousands: How c..

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..

The warm, inspiring story of a family's joys, ordeals, and growth, from Hungary to Auschwitz to America. In it, a brave, resourceful, loyal woman tells how her family coped with hatred, how she survived and rebuilt, how herself near death from surgery and an automobile accident she saved her husband..

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Collected from the trailblazing journal: Jewish Thought: A Journal of Torah Scholarship, this enlightening work presents and analyzes the seminal ideas of Jewish thought with profundity and passion...

A compact yet comprehensive digest of laws, prayers, and guidance for patients at this trying time...

A sensitive guide for individuals and families facing illness, death and bereavement...

Explores the significance of Jerusalem, the only city mentioned in our prayers, and provides an understanding of the history and symbolism of Jerusalem...

The NCSY Bencher is immensely popular for use in homes, synagogues, schools, youth groups and camps, as well as for weddings, bar and bas mitzvahs, and other simchos. With clear Hebrew and English type, a new translation, and complete, easy-to-read transliteration of the benching, kiddush, blessings..

An understanding of G-d, His Torah and man's obligation to observe its truths...

A revolutionary theory concerning prophecy. A must for Biblical scholars, psycho-historians and students of Rav Kook's theology. English and Hebrew sections...

This book introduces the reader to the world of Halachah, makes one aware of its relevance and beauty, and enhances the awareness of Halachah in daily life. Raphael Grunfeld, the author, is an alumnus of the great Gateshead Yeshivah, a practicing attorney in New York, and a son of the late Dayan Dr..

Rabbi Pinchas Winston's unusual ability to connect disparate dots to create a thrilling and illuminating reading experience attracts thousands to his weekly e-mail essays. Now they are available to the rest of us. Using the Torah readings as a springboard, he addresses many philosophical points, ill..

Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's famed collection of essays If You Were G-d, Immortality and the Soul and A World of Love are now available for our Russian-speaking brethren...

Demonstrates the responsibility of each Jew to join the effort to ""reach out"" to the unaffiliated...

How many times have you had to speak at a Sheva Brachos and did not have what to say? Fear not! Salvation is here in this collection of messages, tied to the weekly parashah, by a who's who of rabbis and laymen. Compiled by Dr. Mandell I. Ganchrow, president of the Orthodox Union and one of Orthodox..

A practical guide to the preparation for and the laws and customs of the Seder night...

A much-needed response to missionaries, providing both a practical guide and sources that refute missionary claims...

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The NCSY Bencher is immensely popular for use in homes, synagogues, schools, youth groups and camps, as well as for weddings, bar and bas mitzvahs, and other simchos. With clear Hebrew and English type, a new translation, and complete, easy-to-read transliteration of the benching, kiddush, blessings..

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The underlying thought and ideology of the Sabbath and a survey of its laws...

An explanation of the mitzvah of tefillin. Includes photos of tefillin being made and how they should be worn...

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The link between the daily commandment to wear tzitzith and the ability of man to reach towards G-d...

The NCSY Bencher is immensely popular for use in homes, synagogues, schools, youth groups and camps, as well as for weddings, bar and bas mitzvahs, and other simchos. With clear Hebrew and English type, a new translation, and complete, easy-to-read transliteration of the benching, kiddush, blessings..

The NCSY Bencher is immensely popular for use in homes, synagogues, schools, youth groups and camps, as well as for weddings, bar and bas mitzvahs, and other simchos. With clear Hebrew and English type, a new translation, and complete, easy-to-read transliteration of the benching, kiddush, blessings..

A uniquely insightful book on the concept of mikveh, it explodes the myths and prejudices of yesterday, and brilliantly presents the philosophical concepts...

A comprehensive directory of Yeshivot in Israel with programs for overseas students. Revised for 1994. The only guide of its kind. Lists most institutions in copious detail, including curriculum, level of study, school philosophy, faculty, student body, accommodations, eligibility and credit informa..

Questions and answers on various Torah topics...

Questions and answers on various Torah topics...

Over 1,400 questions and answers, on various Torah topics. A question for each day and milestone of the year, for 4 years!..

Avi Shulman has taught thousands of people how to look at life and see positive ways to make everything better. In this precious collection of his astute observations, he shares a wealth of wisdom in his concise and simple manner that always hits the target and makes the reader ask himself, “why did..

One of Rabbi Berel Wein's finest works, this innovative commentary on Pirkei Avos/Ethics of the Fathers belongs in every Jewish home. With an astute eye ever fixed on the complete traditional text, Rabbi Wein explains and interprets its contents in terms relevant to today's Jews. Revealing great in..

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The young man's Torah reading will be flawless . . . his discourse will be stimulating . . . his poise will be captivating . . . years of study and preparation culminate with an affair where family members reap the nachat they richly deserve . . . the celebration will be tastefully orchestrated, as ..

As a young girl becomes Bat Mitzvah, she enters a period of profound growth and inspiration. In these formative years here character is refined and her horizons expanded as she develops into a true Bat Yisrael. In this creatively original volume, master craftsman and author Rabbi Yonah Weinrib captu..

The struggles, the poignancy, the hope, and the heartbreak of growing up Jewish in Philadelphia two generations ago...

Prepare to open your heart... To the little boy who waited for Moshiach after every long school day To the wandering son of a shtetl artist whose paintings moved Chagall To the famed mashgiach taken by Rav Aharon Kotler from kibbutz to beis medrash To the Holocaust survivor who rediscovered Torah o..

Museum quality artistry - Breathtaking imagery - Magnificent illuminations and calligraphy ­ Profound insights and commentary. Until now only the Collectors' Edition of this artistic masterpiece by Rabbi Yonah Weinrib has been available. Artscroll is privileged to present The Illuminated Pirkei A..

From 1610 until the Holocaust, an Eastern European Jewish home had a Tz'enah Ur'enah on its Shabbos table. At least 210 editions of Rabbi Yaakov Ashkenazi's classic combining Torah commentary, Midrashic insights, and ethical teachings on the weekly sidrah have appeared. Now, it is available in this ..

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. is an original - as ArtScroll readers have been learning to their delight, year after year, book after book. Now, he does it again. Every day of life is a new gift, with its own challenge and oppurtunity. When someone looks at life that way - with freshness and enthusi..

Bring Pesach to life, with its dramatic images and vibrant messages! Captivating, magnificent full color illumination on every page, exacting calligraphy of the Haggadah text, and Rabbi Weinrib's profound elucidating commentary. Enrich your Seder - for young and old - and continue to enjoy it thr..

In his unique style, Rabbi Yonah Weinrib combines breathtaking imagery, exacting calligraphy and micrography with profound research, insight and commentary. This handsome coffee-table gift volume shares King David's song of praise to G-d, replete with inspiring commentary on each chapter, lavish fu..

This book is unique and its author is a marvel. First the book. Classic works of Jewish thought teach that each of the twelve lunar months corresponds to one of the twelve tribes. What do the months and the respective tribes have in common? The sacred works teach also that the four letters of Hashem..

This book is unique and its author is a marvel. Classic works of Jewish thought teach that each of the twelve lunar months corresponds to one of the twelve tribes that each had its own role in Creation, had its own constellation and had a specific activity and Hebrew letter associated with it. What..

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What would you do if someone decided to build a big factory in the woods where you and all of your friends love to play… and to demolish your beloved clubhouse in the process? Nachy, his friends, and their sisters have a plan. But in order for it to succeed, the kids must learn a few things along t..

From the very first Kabbalistic work, through the Talmud, through an impressive array of rabbinic literature, great minds have found the Aleph-Beis to be a gold mine of wisdom and guidance. This fascinating best-seller weaves these golden threads into a glorious tapestry, presenting hundreds of idea..

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,..

Women Talk. And they're well worth listening to. Debbie Shapiro is a writer who knows how to listen - and she knows how to find interesting, unusual, and inspiring women to listen to. In thirty-four wide-ranging interviews, Debbie speaks with women of all ages and backgrounds, including a convert ..

There is more to the world than we see. If all we see is the surface, we fail to be amazed a thousand times a day. We are so accustomed to “reality” that we fail to peel away what “is” and look for the “why.” Rabbi Avrohom Katz, familiar to most as Tuvia Cohen, is a scientist and an excellent writ..

Anecdotes, comments and observations sorted according to almost thirty categories. You'll enjoy and refer to this book over and over again...

In the spirit of the traditional ""Korban Minchah"" Siddur, the unique Siddur used by Jewish Women for generations - we proudly present, The Klein Edition Siddur Ohel Sarah - The Women's Siddur As a woman why would YOU want this Siddur? You get all the benefits of the Classic Hebrew/English ArtScro..

A Calligraphic classic by renowned Judaica artist Rabbi Yonah Weinrib - Now in a 3 volume slipcased set! Much more than a bencher, this volume captures the entire Shabbos experience! From preparing for Shabbos through Havdallah, you'll learn about the customs, traditions, laws and zemiros for Shabbo..

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The illuminations are breathtakingly beautiful... The calligraphy and micrography are exacting... The commentary is profound and inspiring... A magnificent new art edition by renowned Judaica artist Rabbi Yonah Weinrib ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications is proud to release this unprecedented artistic en..

The illuminations are breathtakingly beautiful... The calligraphy and micrography are exacting... The commentary is profound and inspiring... A magnificent new art edition by renowned Judaica artist Rabbi Yonah Weinrib ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications is proud to release this unprecedented artistic en..

The illuminations are breathtakingly beautiful... The calligraphy and micrography are exacting... The commentary is profound and inspiring... A magnificent new art edition by renowned Judaica artist Rabbi Yonah Weinrib ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications is proud to release this unprecedented artistic en..

A collection of inspirational essays, relevant customs and laws, magnificent illumination, for the most meaningful time in a couple's life. •Customs through the Ages •The Chattan, Kallah and Har Sinai •A Personal Yom Kippur •Loving through Giving •The Mezinka Tantz •Foundations of Holiness •Sheva Be..

The Land of Israel is like no other. First timers and old-timers alike share a common awe - just being there, just breathing the air. Some claim that the Land speaks to them, offering insights, comforts, and warnings. In Wish I Were Here, author Sarah Shapiro, who has breathed the holy air of Eretz ..

Join Bina, Benny and their winged friend, Chaggai the holiday dove, in these fun-filled adventures explaining the background and observance of the Jewish holidays. Illustrated in full color by Liat Benyaminy Ariel...

Yiddish is a remarkable language, and it is filled with idiomatic expressions and proverbs, such as a gezunter oreman, a dinst bie a rov ken oich paskenen shailos. Rabbi Cohen starts with the premise that Yiddish is a holy language and that its sayings are rooting in Tanach, the Talmud, and Midrash...

Yiddish is a remarkable language, and it is filled with idiomatic expressions and proverbs, such as a gezunter oreman, a dinst bie a rov ken oich paskenen shailos. Rabbi Cohen starts with the premise that Yiddish is a holy language and that its sayings are rooting in Tanach, the Talmud, and Midrash...

Join Bina, Benny and their winged friend, Chaggai the holiday dove, in these fun-filled adventures explaining the background and observance of the Jewish holidays. Illustrated in full color by Liat Benyaminy Ariel...

Yiddish is a remarkable language, and it is filled with idiomatic expressions and proverbs, such as a gezunter oreman, a dinst bie a rov ken oich paskenen shailos. Rabbi Cohen starts with the premise that Yiddish is a holy language and that its sayings are rooting in Tanach, the Talmud, and Midrash...

Yiddish is a remarkable language, and it is filled with idiomatic expressions and proverbs, such as a gezunter oreman, a dinst bie a rov ken oich paskenen shailos. Rabbi Cohen starts with the premise that Yiddish is a holy language and that its sayings are rooting in Tanach, the Talmud, and Midrash...

Yiddish is a remarkable language, and it is filled with idiomatic expressions and proverbs, such as a gezunter oreman, a dinst bie a rov ken oich paskenen shailos. Rabbi Cohen starts with the premise that Yiddish is a holy language and that its sayings are rooted in Tanach, the Talmud, and Midrash. ..