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The Art of Kavana, by Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld.
Ignite Your Judaism & Your Life: A Handbook for Improving Kavana and Deveikus Bashem in Tefilla and Throughout the Day. A guidebook with exercises.
Chance Encounters? (Chapter 2), by Mrs. M. L. Mashinsky. (Book Excerpt)
Stories that are hardly by chance.
Chovas HaTalmidim and Sheloshah Ma'amarim, by Hagaon Rav Kalonymus Kalmish Shapira.
In the unspeakable tortures of the Warsaw Ghetto, a bright light shone: the guidance and holiness of the Piaseczna Rebbe. His saintly insight is preserved and presented in this beautiful volume, the work of a team of Torah scholars, who have rendered it into English.
Clouds Of Glory (Chapter 11), by Goldy Rosenberg. (Book Excerpt)
The Heartwarming touching and humorous adventures of two Bais Yaakov girls who span the bridge between New York and Kiev.
Echoes Of The Maggid (Chatper 4), by Rabbi Paysach Krohn. (Book Excerpt)
Heartwarming stories and parables of wisdom and inspiration.
The Empty Chair, by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
A little treasure of aphorisms and advice for living joyously and spiritually today, written 200 years ago, but startlingly fresh in meaning and use.
Encore (Chapter 1), by Miriam Dansky. (Book Excerpt)
A young couple triumphs over a dreaded illness.
A Gift Passed Along (Chapter 27), by Sarah Shapiro. (Book Excerpt)
A woman looks at the world around her.
The G-d Upgrade, by Rabbi Jamie S. Korngold.
Finding your 21st Century Spirituality in Judaism's 5000 Year Old Tradition.
Going Kosher in 30 Days, by Rabbi Zalman Goldstein.
GOING KOSHER IN 30 DAYS teaches the simply curious and those seriously considering going kosher all the whys and hows of kosher.
Holiday Tales for the Soul (Chapter 5), by Yair Weinstock. (Book Excerpt)
A famous novelist retells classic stories with passion and spirit.
Holy Woman, by Sara Yoheved Rigler.
The Road to Greatness of Rebbetzin Chaya Sara Kramer. This book is more than just a biography of this remarkable tzeddekes, it is also a guide that will lead you to greater spiritual heights.
In The Narrow Places, by Erica Brown.
For each day of the Three Weeks, Dr. Brown presents a short, inspirational essay based on biblical texts followed by a kavana, a spiritual focus that involves reflection, imagination or action to transform these somber days of remembrance into a period of introspection and spiritual growth.
In the Spirit of the Maggid, by Rabbi Paysach J. Krohn.
Inspirational Stories that Touch the Heart and Stir the Spirit - This is the seventh volume in the famed Maggid series, and it contains a wealth of uplifting and heartwarming stories and parables from around the world.
It Wasn't How It Seemed (Chapter 17), by Yehudis Samet. (Book Excerpt)
Short stories about people who jumped to conclusions.
The Jewish Journaling Book, by Janet Ruth Falon.
A handy and inspirational guidebook on all aspects related to the art and practice of keeping a journal.
Journey to Jerusalem, by Rabbi Moshe Goldstein.
An eyewitness account of the historic meeting between the Minchas Eluzar of Munkacs zt"l and the Saba Kadisha zt"l, which took place in Jerusalem in 1930. This book also includes biographies of these awe-inspiring gedolei.
Legends Worth Living, by Nathan Drazin.
Rabbi Dr. Nathan Drazin (1906-1976) a noted scholar offers his readers 36 delightful stories with important moral lessons.
Let My Nation Serve Me, by Yosef Deutsch.
This is a fictionalized account of the Israelites' journey to Sinai and the receiving of the Torah. This novel is solidly based upon Talmudic and Midrashic sources.
Life is a Test, by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis.
How to Meet Life's Challenges Successfully: Contains three books in one: Tests of Learning Who You Really Are, Tests of Relationships, and When Tests Are Wake-Up Calls.
Lights from Jerusalem, by Sara Yoheved Rigler.
Stories and Perspectives from the Holy City. More than fifty essays that will expand your spiritual horizons and make you strive to even greater heights in your own life.
A Look Back (Chapter 2), by Dr. Gershon Kranzler. (Book Excerpt)
Contemporary portraits of two generations ago.
Miracle Ride, by Tzipi Caton.
When sixteen-year-old Tzipi Caton was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease, she could have just given up. But Tzipi was a fighter, and she took on this fight with equal doses of faith and humor. This book details her fight for survival, and her ultimate triumph of the disease.
More Shabbos Stories (Chapter 1), by Rabbi Shimon Finkelman. (Book Excerpt)
Inspirational stories arranged according to the weekly Torah reading.
More Tales for the Soul (Chapter 23), by Yair Weinstock. (Book Excerpt)
A famous novelist retells classic stories with passion and spirit.
Mountain Climbers, by Malky Feig.
Inspirational Stories of Real People Overcoming Life's Challenges. Full of faith, wisdom, and compassion, these stories illustrate how real life people have overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their life.
The Neshamah Should Have an Aliyah, by Rabbi Tzvi Hebel.
This practical and inspirational Torah guide will show you how to help your departed loved ones in the most meaningful way possible ... and find profound comfort in the process.
Nefesh Shimshon: Shabbos Kodesh, by Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus.
Making the Most of Shabbos: Inspiring Insights into the Meaning and Purpose of Shabbos. An inspirational book based upon the lectures, writings, and example offered by Rav Pincus zt"l.
Noble Lives Noble Deeds (Chapter 24), by Rabbi Dovid Silber. (Book Excerpt)
Captivating stories and biographical profiles of spiritual giants.
Once Upon a Story, by Yair Weinstock.
A Famous Novelist Retells Classic Stories with Passion and Spirit, in this unforgettable collection of thrity-two entertaining and awe-inspiring stories.
Pathways of the Prophets, by Rabbi Yisroel Reisman.
A Treasury of Torah Thought and Law - Looking at Ourselves Through the Lens of the Prophets. This collection of Shiurim that will inspire you to greater heights, in all aspects of your life.
Praying with Fire, by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman.
Igniting the Power of Your Tefillah. A 5-Minute, Lesson-A-Day program that will forever change how you pray.
Praying With Fire 2, by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman.
With 118, all new, 5-minute daily lessons, volume two of Praying with Fire will inspire and energize your prayer. In addition, Rabbi Kleinman also delinates 14 strategies to getting your prayers accepted while also Igniting the Power of Your Tefillah and strenthening your Emunah and Bitachon.
Putting Out the Fire: Your Unique Role in Bringing Jews Closer to Torah, by Aharon Ungar.
An exceptionally well-written book that offers the basic information that people need to know not only to bring Jews to Orthodoxy, but to draw people together in fellowship.
Rebbes and Chassidim: What They Said - What They Meant (Chapter 1), by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski. (Book Excerpt)
Reflections of the Maggid (Chapter 41), by Rabbi Paysach Krohn. (Book Excerpt)
Inspirational stories from around the globe and around the corner.
The Rosh Yeshiva Remembers (Chapter 12), by Rabbi Asher Bergman. (Book Excerpt)
The Sabbath Soul, by Eitan Fishbane.
Mystical Reflections on the Transformative Power of Holy Time - Fishbane introduces readers to the mystical lessons that the Chassidim saw in the Sabbath.
The Shabbos Companion: Shabbos Day, by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski.
In this second book in Rabbi Twerski's informative series on Shabbos, Rabbi Twerski interweaves stories, songs, prayers, and customs as he delves into the beauty, significance, and the elements that comprise Shabbos Day.
The Shabbos Companion: Shabbos Eve, by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski.
An informative book that interweaves stories, songs, prayers, and customs as it delves into the beauty, significance, and the elements that comprise Shabbos Eve.
She Shall Be Praised (Chapter 23), by Avraham Erlanger. (Book Excerpt)
The faith and courage of extraordinary women.
Spiritual Boredom: Rediscovering the Wonder of Judaism, by Dr. Erica Brown.
This intriguing look at spiritual boredom helps you understand just what this condition is, particularly as it relates to Judaism, and what the absence of inspiration means to the present and future of the Jewish tradition.
Stages of Spiritual Growth, by Batya Gallant.
R. Tzadok Hakohen of Lublin (1823-1900), Chassidic master of Torah, taught that spiritual growth follows a predictable sequence of stages: One's youth is most conducive to growth in love and kindness, one's middle years provide the best opportunity for learning submission to Divine authority, and one's later years are the optimal time for growth in truth-perception.
Tales For The Soul (Chapter 6), by Yair Weinstock. (Book Excerpt)
A famous novelist retells classic stories with passion and spirit.
Tales for the Soul Volume 3 (Chapter 1), by Yair Weinstock. (Book Excerpt)
A famous novelist retells classic stories with passion and spirit.
Tales Out Of Shul (Chapter 9), by Rabbi Emanuel Feldman. (Book Excerpt)
The unorthodox journal of an Orthodox rabbi.
A Taste of Nostalgia, by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski and Judi Dick.
Tales and Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul: A collection of more than 150 traditional recipes that are accompanied by a treasure trove of soul nourishing stories for you to read and to share over the dinner table.
That's Life! Torah Wisdom & Wit to Live By, by Rabbi Y. Y. Rubinstein.
Timeless, inspirational, real-life stories that explore three important tenets: A Jew has to believe in the Almighty. He has to believe in the Jewish people. And he has to believe in himself.
A Time for Change, By Asher Keren.
A thought-provoking text that will make you reexamine your core values and culturally held beliefs.
A Touch of Purity, by Rabbi Yechiel Spero.
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, teshuvah.
Touched by a Story 4, by Rabbi Yechiel Spero.
This is the fourth installment in Rabbi Spero's best-selling Touched by a Story series - which consists of a collection of real-life inspirational and educational stories.
Twerski On Spirituality (Chapter 15), by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski. (Book Excerpt)
Vitamins for the Spirit, by Avi Shulman.
A collection of 93 inspirational aphorisms that teach timeless life lessons on just about everything from setting attainable goals and taking responsibility to learning changing bad behaviors and improving your communication skills.
We're Missing the Point, by Rabbi Dr. Gidon Rothstein.
What's Wrong with the Orthodox Jewish Community and How to Fix It - a guide for getting out of the ritualistic rut and reconnecting with HaShem on both a spiritual and a personal level.
Who by Fire, Who by Water: Un'taneh Tokef, edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman.
This book includes a collection of essays, related to the history and importance of the Un'taneh Tokef prayer. These essays were written by more than forty rabbis and scholars from three continents, from all the major Jewish denominations.
Why be Jewish?, by Doron Kornbluth.
Based on real life experiences, as told to Kornbluth, this collection of insightful essays explore why a Jew should be a Jew.
Why Be Jewish? Intermarriage, Assimilation, and Alienation, by Rabbi Meir Kahane zt"l.
Many Jews are asking the question, "Why be Jewish?" In this inspiring book, Rabbi Kahane discusses why this question is being asked, and he provides solid, authoritative answers why they should, indeed, 'be Jewish'.
Wisdom from the Batcave, by Cary A. Friedman.
How to Live a Super, Heroic Life. Learn the profound truths that can be gleaned by studying the life and deeds of the comic book action figure - Batman!
Writing - The Sacred Art, by Rami Shapiro and Aaron Shapiro.
Can writing be turned into a spiritual practice? The answer is yes, and this book shows you how . . . This is the newest edition to the Art of Spiritual Living Series.
Yearning with Fire, by Rabbi Heshy Kleinman.
In as little as five minutes a day, this book teaches strategies that will help us hasten the redemption - principles that will help us achieve "ahavas chinam," the unity and love for one another that will help bring Mashiach.

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