Message from the Guests - Shalit, by Dr. Eugene Narrett.
At Sukkoth 5772 (October 2012), reports announced the belated release of soldier Gilad Shalit, kidnapped from his border patrol in June 2006, in exchange for a thousand terrorists; humans paid to murder Jews...
Was Anne Frank Murdered at Auschwitz?, by Moshe Phillips.
The Monday, October 24, 2012 Philadelphia edition of the free commuter daily newspaper Metro contained a 300 word article by Bruce Walsh about a Center City Philadelphia theater's performance of "The Diary of Anne Frank."
Our Newest Reviews:
The How & Why of Jewish Prayer, by Israel Rubin.
This essential guidebook covers the mechanics (the hows) of Jewish Prayer, and also covers the various laws and customs related to Jewish prayer.
Sanctuary in the Wilderness, by Alan Mintz.
An in-depth introduction to American Hebrew poetry and the lives and works of twelve key American poets who composed in Hebrew.
The Holocaust Conspiracy: An International Policy of Genocide, by William R. Perl.
A compelling look at why the United States, Britain, Switzerland, the Soviet Union and other countries, as well as the Vatican and the International Red Cross, deliberately chose a course of action that imperiled millions by keeping them 'locked' in Europe as the Nazi genocide razed European Jewry.
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!
Marital Intimacy: A Traditional Jewish Approach, by Rabbi Avraham Peretz Friedman.
A refreshing, candid, and sensitive overview of the Jewish views concerning marital intimacy - and the many misconceptions that surround this complex subject.
The Lonely Man of Faith, by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.
The Lonely Man of Faith is a philosophical and religious classic that was first published in 1965. This revised edition translates Hebrew words, adds references, restores the original chapter division, and contains an introductory essay by Reuven Ziegler.
Against All Odds: Israel Survives
A thirteen-part documentary, on DVD, that examines the role that miracles have played in the survival of Israel. This collector's edition also includes the featured length movie, Against All Odds.
Studies in Rashi: Bereishit, by Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Studies in Rashi, contains 12 complete essays on Chumash Bereishit. The essays are presented, for the first time, in a bi-lingual Hebrew/English format.
Why be Jewish?, by Doron Kornbluth.
Based on real life experiences, as told to Kornbluth, this collection of insightful and inspirational essays explore why a Jew should be a Jew.
Tall Tales Told in Biblical Hebrew, by Ethelyn Simon, Irene Resnikoff, Linda Motzkin, and Susan Noss.
A collection of nineteen classic fairy tales and folktales retold in Biblical Hebrew. Perfect for students of all ages looking for something a 'little different' to read!
Change & Renewal, by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz.
Offering insights into the holidays that will enhance your understanding, appreciation, and celebration of the various events in the Jewish calendar.
Kohelet: A Modern Commentary on Ecclesiastes, by Leonard S. Kravitz and Kerry M. Olitzky.
This book features a line-by-line translation of Ecclesiastes, coupled with the original text and commentary.
The First Hebrew Reader, by Jessica W. Goldstein.
Guided readings of passages from the Hebrew Bible, designed to help students of Biblical Hebrew improve their reading and translation skills.
A Touch of Chanukah... Shabbat... Passover, by Rivkah Krinsky, Sylvia Rouss, and Ari Sollish.
Three touch and feel books that introduce young children to various Jewish Holidays.
The Koren Mesorat HaRav Siddur, Commentary based upon the teaching of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.
A Hebrew-English prayer book enhanced by the addition of commentaries based upon the teachings of "The Rav" along with supplemental essays and information that provide keen insights into the nature and meaning of the tefillot.
Swimming in Moses' Well, by Yakov Azriel.
Poems on Numbers - This is the fourth book in Azriel's series of verse commentaries on the Pentateuch.
The First Hebrew Primer, by Ethelyn Simon, Irene Resnikoff, and Linda Motzkin.
The Adult Beginner's Path to Biblical Hebrew. This textbook, when combined with the companion answer book, audio set, and flash cards - serve as a complete introductory course in Biblical Hebrew for use in the classroom and by independent learners.
From Within the Tent: The Haftarot, Edited by Rabbi Daniel Z. Feldman & Stuart W. Halpern.
Mitokh Ha-Ohel: Ha-Haftorot - Essays on the Weekly Haftarah Readings from the Rabbis & Professors of Yeshiva University.
Teach Yourself to Read Hebrew, by Ethelyn Simon and Joseph Anderson.
Designed for adult learners, this book serves as a self-study guide and textbook for beginning Hebrew students that teaches you the Hebrew alphabet and how to read and pronounce modern Hebrew, all in ten easy lessons.
Religion Gone Astray, by Don Mackenzie, Ted Falcon and Jamal Rahman.
What We Found at the Heart of Interfaith.
When Do We Eat?, starring Michael Lerner, Shiri Appleby, Adam Lamberg, Cynda Williams, Jack Klugman, and Lesley Ann Warren.
A magical comedy that follows a dysfunctional family through one of the most memorable and life-changing Seder's of their lives.
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.
Itamar Makes Friends: A Children's Story of Jewish Brotherhood, by Josh Hasten.
Eight year old Itamar lives on a yishuv in Israel. He loves to milk goats, shear sheep, and most of all, to play soccer. When he goes to visit his cousins in the big city, he meets boys who are totally different from him- or are they?
Teachings, by Rabbi Asher Brander.
TEACHINGS offers in-depth reflections on the Parashah. It draws on a variety of sources, and it offers as fresh, fascinating, and relevant discourse on the Torah text.
Lishmor V'Laasos, by Rabbi Mordechai Katz.
A Guide to Basic Principles of Jewish Law and Their Applications in Theory and in Practice.
Lehovin Ulehaskil: A Guide to Torah Hashkofoh, by Rabbi Eliezer Gevirtz.
A project of the Jewish Education Program, this book contains thirty-six questions about the basic tenets Judaism, along with a selection of answers to each.
Torah MiEtzion: New Readings in Tanach - Bereishit, edited by Rabbis E. Bick and Y. Beasley.
This Har Etzion book contains four dozen essays by eighteen rabbis and one female scholar. The authors' approach is to avoid studying midrash and commentators, and to study the Bible through the Bible itself.
A Daughter's Recitation of Mourner's Kaddish, by Rahel Berkovits.
Saying Kaddish for a departed parent is often seen as the responsibliy of the parent's son. However a daughter is also able to recite Kaddish for a parent. This booklet explores the concept of a daughter saying Kaddish, showing that this is not a new concept.
Journey to Heaven: Exploring Jewish Views of the Afterlife, by Leila Leah Bronner.
What happens when we die? How did the Jewish view of the afterlife develop? What are the biblical and talmudic foundations of our understanding of the afterlife? These and more questions are answered in this compelling book.
The Bedtime Sh'ma: A Good Night Book, adapted by Sarah Gershman.
This beautifully illustrated adaptation of the Kriat Sh'ma is a wonderful introduction to one of the oldest and most fundamental of Jewish prayers.
Modeh Ani: A Good Morning Book, adapted by Sarah Gershman.
In this book, Gershman has adapted the Modeh Ani prayer for young children (ages 2-7), providing an opportunity for families to create a morning prayer ritual that will provide a solid spiritual foundation from which to face the day...
Stern: The Man and His Gang, by Zev Golan.
For decades Israel’s left-leaning academic establishment in Israel, as well as Jewish educators in the U.S., have tried to minimize the impact the Irgun and LEHI had on London's decision to end the British Mandate. The LEHI's story is finally getting the fair treatment it was denied for far too long.
Baseless Hatred, by Rene H. Levy.
What is hatred? What is baseless hatred? And how does this basic human emotion affect our relationships, our communities, and our world? These and more questions are answered in this timely book.
Siddur Shabbat B'Yachad: A Siddur for Young Children, edited by Iris Greenbaum and Judith Radousky.
Designed for children from birth through second grade, this Siddur contains an abbreviated Shabbat morning service that provides a kid friendly introduction to the Shabbat prayer service. The text is presented in Hebrew, with both an English transliteration of the text, and an English translation.
Leaders Guide for Siddur Shabbat B'Yachad, by Iris Greenbaum and Judith Radousky.
This leader's guide to the Siddur Shabbat B'Yachad provides all you need to organize a children's prayer service in your own synagogue, with tips on storytelling and teaching children about the various prayers. Includes a companion music CD keyed to the Siddur Shabbat B'Yachad.
Bringing the Prophets to Life, by Neil N. Winkler.
Insights on the early Prophets, along with inspirational stories with a message as relevant today as when first written.
Prayerbook Hebrew the Easy Way, by Joseph Anderson, Linda Motzkin, Jonathan Rubenstein, and Laurence Wiseman.
Perfect for adult learners studying on their own, this step-by-step book explains the basics of Hebrew grammar in east to understand terms and introduces you to the vocabulary and beauty of the Hebrew prayers.
The Torah Revolution, by Rabbi Reuven Hammer.
Fourteen Truths That Changed the World - In this book, Hammer presents fourteen radical ideas found in Torah, explains their original intentions, and shows how understanding these "truths" can help you better understand the narrative and laws of Judaism.
Tower of Babel, adapted by Alison Greengard.
The story of the Tower of Babel is the story of how the various languages spoken by man were created, and how the vast number of civilizations that exist today were created. This Hebrew - English text is ideal for young readers of English, and students of Biblical Hebrew, of all ages.
Let My People Go!, adapted by Alison Greengard.
The timeless and powerful story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt has been adapted for young children in this illustrated book, which also includes the original Hebrew text of the story.
In the Beginning, adapted by Alison Greengard.
The first two chapters of the book of Genesis, recounting the story of the Creation, have been excerpted and adapted for young readers in Bible story for children. The text includes the original Hebrew text and a glossary of Hebrew terms along with their English translations, and a pronunciation guide.
Rebecca, adapted by Alison Greengard.
The Biblical story of Rebecca and how she came to marry Isaac comes alive in this adaptation for children, complete with the Hebrew text of the story, along with a simplified English translation, literal translation, and glossary of terms.
Jonathan and the Waves, by Shira Sheri.
Jonathan wants to go swimming in the ocean, but he is afraid of the waves. His older sister tells him to ask G-d for help, but where does one find G-d? By the end of this bilingual, Hebrew - English book for ages 2-8, Jonathan knows the answer!
Lon-Lon's Big Night, by Miri Leshem-Pelly.
On his first night out of the burrow, the sand fox Lon-Lon chases after a jerboa. Before he knows it, he's lost. How will Lon-Lon find his way home through the Negev desert, and who will he meet along the way? A bilingual, Hebrew - English book for ages 2-8.
A Life of Leadership, by Rochel and George Berman.
Eli Zborowski: from the Underground, to Industry, to Holocaust Remembrance. A biography of Eli Zborowski, who founded the American Society for Yad Vashem.
A New Boy, by Eve Tal.
When a new boy joins Rina's kindergarten class, she asks her students to make the new boy welcome. However, the new boy doesn't speak Hebrew, so how are the kids suppose to make friends? A bilingual, Hebrew - English book for ages 2-8.
A Caring Presence, by Rabbi Simeon Schreiber.
Bringing the Gift of Hope, Comfort and Courage - Guidelines for Bikur Cholim Visitation.
All These Vows, edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman.
People who attend no other services go out of their way to be present on Yom Kippur eve... This book explains the meaning and importance of the Kol Nidre prayers.
The Anatomy of Israel's Survival, by Hirsh Goodman.
The question is, "Can Israel survive?" Hirsh Goodman sets out to answer this question by showing what impediments there are to Israel's survival, and how they can be surmounted.
From Washington Avenue to Washington Street, by Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff.
From Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet, respected Torah scholar, prolific author, and beloved teacher, comes a beautifully written and fascinating scholarly memoir.
The Chafetz Chaim: Giant in Torah and Middos, by Rebbetzin Shulamit Ezrachi.
Treat your young adults to this special biography of the Chafetz Chaim, whose holy teachings illuminate our lives to this very day.
Shikufjtzky Street, Volume 1, by Shifra Glick.
You loved the Shikufitzky bunch, now you'll love the rest of the street! This endearing comic-style book features a host of humorous characters and jokes that will have your children begging for more.
The Book of Amazing Facts and Feats, Volume 2, by Nattan Hurvitz and Aharon Yosef Hoffman.
Imagine a book that testifies to the greatness and infinite wisdom of our Creator in a most unique, and inspiring way. Now you can hold the book you imagined in your very own hands in the form of The Book of Amazing Facts and Feats 2!
At Home with... The Goodman Family, by Leah Shenker.
Meet the Goodman Family, a family just like yours, and their bustling household. Perfect for young, developing minds, this book focuses on the building blocks of every home and their important functions.
Kids Speak 6: Through Fire and Water, by Chaim Walder.
In Kids Speak 6, you'll meet another cast of courageous characters and enjoy a collection of thrilling, uplifting, and inspiring stories.
Effy's Twin Brothers, by Bruriah Kuge.
Effy has new twin brothers, but they look different than the rest of the yellow chicks in the family. After a failed attempt to change colors, the twins discover that the way Hashem made things is always the best!
Effy Does the Job, by Bruriah Kuge.
Effy wants to help his mother by cleaning their street. The job is too big for one little guy, but no one agrees to help and Effy does the job with a smile anyway.
The Mitzvah Project Book, by Liz Suneby and Diane Heiman.
Making Mitzvah Part of Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah... and Your Life. This inspiring book is packed with ideas to help boys and girls connect something they love to a mitzvah project or tikkun olam initiative they can be passionate about.
Soul to Soul, by Deborah Masel.
When she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2007, Deborah Masel's life collapsed. Two and a half years later, her struggle to find meaning in the shadowy world of terminal disease induced her to write...
Morality for Muggles, by Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg.
Ethics in the Bible and the World of Harry Potter. Whether you are a student of religious learning, a fan of Harry Potter or just someone who likes to consider the important questions of life this book is for you!
Hebrew Illuminations 2012 (5771/5772), by Adam Rhine.
A graphically stunning 16-Month Hebrew/Secular Wall Calendar that will enliven any home or office.
Biblical Literacy, by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin.
The Most Important People, Events, and Ideas of the Hebrew Bible.
Diary of Bergen-Belsen 1944-1945, by Hanna Lévy-Hass.
This unique diary chronicles what life was like inside the notorious Bergen-Belsen concentration camp during its last year in existence.
The Children's House of Belsen, by Hetty E. Verolme.
At the age of 13, Hetty was first transported to the repatriation camp at Westerbork, and from there she was sent to the Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp, where she lived in the "Children's House," where she witnessed firsthand the horrors of the Holocaust.
Kosher Elegance: The Art of Cooking with Style, by Efrat Libfroind.
Flip through the pages of this sensational cookbook and you'll encounter an incredible variety of stunning dishes. Made from simple, classic ingredients, these recipes will revolutionize your dinner presentations and upgrade any meal you host into something you can truly be proud of.
Israel for Beginners, by Angelo Colorni.
A Field Guide for Encountering the Israelis in Their Natural Habitat.
Hetty, by Hetty Verolme.
This is a memoir that examines the author's experiences during the Holocaust and which chronicles what life was like for the children that lived in the Children's House located within Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.
The Big Barrel of Wine, by Rabbi Zalman Goldstein.
The king is coming to visit Grapetown. The wine-makers excitedly build a gigantic barrel to be filled with wine in his honor. But something goes wrong...
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.
Koren Large Type Torah
The Koren Large Type Torah is a clear, large type edition of the Five Books of Moses. Featuring the famous Koren Tanakh Font, the text is particularly well suited for students in the early stages of learning Hebrew and studying the Torah, and for those needing large type.
English-Yiddish Handbook, by C. Tondowski.
This handbook is designed to help the beginner acquire the basics of the Yiddish language, its clear and easy-to-use format is suitable for all ages.
What Makes Someone a Jew, by Lauren Seidman.
Is being Jewish a matter of how you look, or how you live? Using everyday examples, this book helps young Jewish readers understand what it really means to be a Jew.
These Mountains, by Rivka Miriam.
Selected Poems of Rivka Miriam, Hebrew - English edition. In language characterized by an appealing simplicity, the author shares with her readers a variety of moving responses to a lifetime of experiences...
Hear O Lord, by Eliaz Cohen.
Poems from the Disturbances of 2000-2009, Hebrew - English edition. Cohen's work confronts primary theological, psychological and political issues of Jewish existence...
The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey, by Steve Sheinkin.
Volume I: After finishing school in New York, Rabbi Harvey traveled west in search of adventure and, hopefully, work as a rabbi. His journey took him to Elk Spring, Colorado, a small town in the Rocky Mountains. There, he settles disputes, tricks criminals into confessing, and offers unsolicited bits of Talmudic insight and Hasidic wisdom.
Rabbi Harvey Rides Again, by Steve Sheinkin.
Volume II: In this graphic novel, Rabbi Harvey returns to the streets of Elk Spring, Colorado. Harvey protects his town and delivers justice, wielding only the weapons of wisdom, wit, and a bit of trickery. These adventures combine Jewish and American folklore by creatively retelling comic Jewish folktales and setting them loose on the western frontier of the 1870s.
Rabbi Harvey vs. the Wisdom Kid, by Steve Sheinkin.
Volume III: In his colorful career on the Rocky Mountain frontier, Rabbi Harvey has matched wits with a variety of villains--most notably the sweet-faced "Bad Bubbe" Bloom, and the self-proclaimed genius "Big Milt" Wasserman. In this exciting new volume, these two formidable foes team up to try to rid the West of Rabbi Harvey once and for all.
Sacred Trash, by Adina Hoffman & Peter Cole.
One May day in 1896, at a dining-room table in Cambridge, England, a meeting took place between a Romanian-born maverick Jewish intellectual and twin learned Presbyterian Scotswomen, who had assembled to inspect several pieces of rag paper and parchment. It was the unlikely start to what would prove a remarkable, continent-hopping, century-crossing saga...
The Eichmann Trial, by Deborah E. Lipstadt.
As the world continues to confront the ongoing reality of genocide and ponder the fate of those who survive it, this trial of the century, which has become a touchstone for judicial proceedings throughout the world, offers a legal, moral, and political framework for coming to terms with unfathomable evil.
Talk Now! Learn Yiddish, by EuroTalk Interactive.
Talk Now! Yiddish is the perfect method to access a wealth of comprehensive fundamental vocabulary and accurate pronunciation in one user-friendly plan packed with useful words, a picture dictionary, and quizzes.
Culture of Terror: the Collapse of America, by Dr. Eugene Narrett.
In Culture of Terror Eugene Narrett accomplishes a remarkable task: defining and identifying the roots of postmodernism in the scientific utopianism of the Enlightenment.
The Essential Jewish Stories, by Seymour Rossel.
More than 300 stories selected from every period of Jewish history and from every Jewish tradition -- narratives, anecdotes, metaphors, analogies, folktales, and fantasies -- each story elegantly retold.
Patterns in Jewish History, by Rabbi Berel Wein.
Through the prism of timeless themes: education, customs, anti-Semitism, assimilation, the role of women, teachers and rabbis, the land of Israel and more, Rabbi Wein examines the values that have enabled the Jewish people to survive and thrive for three thousand years.
Vision & Valor, by Rabbi Berel Wein.
In Vision & Valor, Rabbi Berel Wein traces the development of the Talmud, the record of the Oral Law of Sinai as refined, debated, and discussed over four centuries in the great Torah academies of the Land of Israel and Babylonia.
Persian Food from the Non-Persian Bride, by Reyna Simnegar.
Offering an enticing collection of Persian and Middle Eastern recipes, from simple snacks to a full-blown feast! With clear step-by-step instructions, you will be able to produce with ease a lavish spread of dishes from traditional well known Persian favorites to outright exotic.
Quick & Kosher: Meals in Minutes, by Jamie Geller.
This innovative cookbook features over 215 new quick recipes, including new fast takes on traditional holiday dishes. Best of all, the recipes in this book tell you how much total time to allow for "PCS" - that's to Prep, Cook & Serve - the full meal.
Modern Hebrew for Intermediate Students, by Esther Raizen.
A sequel to Modern Hebrew for Beginners, this combination of text and workbook is designed to be used with web-based audio, visual, and interactive materials to give students multiple learning opportunities suited to a variety of learning styles. The program provides for intense practice of all four language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension, and conversation.
A Gathering of Angels: Angels in Jewish Life and Literature, by Rabbi Morris B. Margolies.
A look at three thousand years of Jewish literature and lore in an enlightening exploration of the angels, who shape and reflect Jewish beliefs, hopes, and fears.
Modern Hebrew for Beginners, by Esther Raizen.
This combination text and workbook is designed to be used with web-based audio, visual, and interactive materials to give students multiple learning opportunities suited to a variety of learning styles. This allows intense practice of all four language skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension, and conversation.
Let Your Fingers Do the Mitzvos, by Bracha Goetz.
Put your fingers through the holes of this adorable board book and the mitzvos come to life! Arms, hands, fingers, legs ... discover how your whole body can be busy doing mitzvos with this one-of-a-kind book!
The Family Chanukah Book, illustrated by Dovid Goldschmidt, Gadi Pollack, and Yoni Gerstein.
Stories, games, brainteasers, and a whole slew of fun activities for Chanukah that will delight the entire family.
The Miracles of Chanukah: Then & Now, by Genendel Krohn.
Featuring Chanukah stories, both ancient and contemporary, these sensitively and beautifully written stories are sure to please children of all ages.
Sacred Treasure - The Cairo Genizah, by Mark Glickman.
In 1897, Rabbi Solomon Schechter of Cambridge University stepped into the attic of the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, and there found the largest treasure trove of medieval and early manuscripts ever discovered.
Major Farran's Hat, by David Cesarani.
In May 1947 a sixteen-year-old Jewish activist named Alexander Rubowitz was abducted in broad daylight from the streets of Jerusalem and murdered by British forces. In this book, Cesarani examines the British cover-up of the murder, and how it contributed to the British losing Palestine.
Kosher By Design: Teens and 20-Somethings, by Susie Fishbein.
100 amazing recipes that are sure to please you, the teens, and 20-somethings in your life. It will also will encourage them to cook for themselves, rather than waiting for you or calling for take-out! This is another outstanding addition to the Kosher by Design cookbook series!
English Hebrew by Subject, 3rd Edition, by Hanna G. Perez.
This topical dictionary is ideal for use by students, olim, professionals, and anybody interested in increasing their modern Hebrew vocabulary. Includes a 12-hour audio CD that will help you to learn the correct pronunciation of the book's vocabulary and which will help to improve your listening comprehension.
Kitzur Shulchan Aruch - Code of Jewish Law: Volume 4, by Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
Covering chapters 98-144 of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, this volume primarily covers the Halachah (Jewish Laws) surrounding the Holidays - such as Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, Succos, Chanukah, Purim, and more...
The Miracle of the Golden Dove and Other Stories, by Genendel Krohn.
Share the greatness and glory of our Sages with your child in this magnificent book, filled with spectacular illustrations and heart-warming stories. Each is a gem, imparting a lasting lesson; every page brings to life our heritage and tradition, in full color and in magical prose.
Benny the Big Shot, by Tehilla Deutsch.
There's a new kid in town and he's already at the top of the class in Yeshiva--which generates no small amount of jealousy in young Tzvi's heart. This beautifully illustrated, warmly written book captures genuine emotions of self-worth and envy as one boy struggles to overcome his approach to a bright classmate.
Mrs. Honig's Cakes, Volume 4: Summer Stories, by Pessie Frankel & Yockeved Leah Perkal.
Sit back in your beach chair and feel the sun on your face. Take another lick of ice cream as you turn another page in Mrs. Honig's Cakes Summer Stories. Fill the long, hot days with happy reading hours as Mrs. Honig's lively and true-to-life characters take you along on their summer adventures.
Tehillim / Psalms, by Rabbi Avrohom Chaim Feuer.
This comprehensive verse-by-verse translation of the Tehillim, along with a commentary anthologized from Talmudic, Midrashic, and Rabbinic sources by Rabbi Avrohom Chaim Feuer, is both inspiring and uplifting.
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.
What Do You See On Sukkos?, by Bracha Goetz.
Teach your toddler about the holiday of Sukkos with this bright and colorful word-and-picture book!
Where Am I?, by Ruchy Schon.
This book will take your toddler on a colorful adventure to many different locations, from the beach to the library and even to the dentist's office!
Remarkable Park, by Bracha Goetz.
Embark with your child on an exciting hike through the park, meeting new animals and discovering all aspects of nature! You will find birds, deer, frogs, and so much more. With bright illustrations, this book will teach your young one how each animal works in its own special way. There is a lesson to learn from every creature about Middos and Avodas Hashem.
Remarkable Park, by Bracha Goetz.
Embark with your child on an exciting hike through the park, meeting new animals and discovering all aspects of nature! You will find birds, deer, frogs, and so much more. With bright illustrations, this book will teach your young one how each animal works in its own special way. There is a lesson to learn from every creature about Middos and Avodas Hashem.
Crash Course in Jewish History, by Ken Spiro.
From Abraham and the birth of monotheism to the Holocaust and the creation of modern Israel -- the epic sweep of the Jewish people's progress through time is told in this edifying survey of Jewish history.
Yiddish II: An Intermediate and Advanced Textbook, by Mordkhe Schaechter.
Suitable for students who have completed at least 3 semesters of Yiddish, Yiddish II is written mostly in Yiddish, and it is is the first continuation-level Yiddish textbook ever published which specifically addresses the difficulties encountered by English-speaking adults. It contains a wealth of grammatical information and is a must for any serious student of Yiddish.
A Lethal Obsession: Anti-Semitism from Antiquity to the Global Jihad, by Robert S. Wistrich.
A masterful and detailed analysis of the rise and spread of the new, global antisemitism, and the threat that it poses not only for Jews, but for the world as a whole. Wistrich also examines the origins of antisemitism and the various forms that it has taken through the ages.
The Golden Peacock: The Voice of the Yiddish Writer, edited by Sheva Zucker.
An audio recording, on CD, which features ten different Yiddish writers reading their poetry and prose. The CD is accompanied by two booklets. One provides brief biographies of the authors, and the other, the Yiddish text of the readings along with brief notes on the readings.
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.
American Jewish Fiction, by Josh Lambert.
A guide to 125 works of fiction, both novels and short story collections, which touch upon the Jewish-American experience and which were published from 1867 to 2007.
Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature & Culture, Volumes 1 and 2, by Sheva Zucker.
A complete introductory course in Modern Yiddish that is equivalent to a 3-4 semester university level sequence in Yiddish. The course consists of two textbooks, two companion sets of audio recordings that are keyed to the text, as well as answer keys for the exercises in both textbooks. This series is ideal for use in both formal classroom settings and for use by independent students.
Yiddish: A Linguistic Introduction, by Neil G. Jacobs.
This book provides an overview of all aspects of Yiddish language and linguistics, looking at its syntax, phonology and morphology as well as its history, dialectology, and its related sociolinguistic issues.
The Agony of Greek Jews, 1940-1945, by Steven B. Bowman.
The Agony of Greek Jews tells the story of modern Greek Jewry as it came under the control of the Kingdom of Greece during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In particular, it deals with the vicissitudes of those Jews who held Greek citizenship during the interwar and wartime periods, and the fate of Greek Jews during the Holocaust.
Dictionary of Jewish Words, by Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic.
An eclectic collection of more than 1,200 Jewish words and terms that you are likely to come across in your daily life. This dictionary includes words derived from a number of languages including Yiddish, Hebrew, and Aramaic. Words and definitions that cover a range of topics including Jewish holidays, life-cycle events, history, culture, and religious observances are included in this reference guide.
The Life of Glückel of Hameln, edited by Beth-Zion Abrahams.
The memoir of a remarkable Jewish woman who lived from 1646-1724. During her life Gluckel bore twelve children, ran a successful business, and buried two husbands. Her memoirs provide not only a unique glimpse into her own life, but also into that of the period in which she lived.
Faith & Courage, by Marcus Lehmann.
A collection of three inspiring, historical novels by Rabbi Meir (Marcus) Lehmann, the Rav of Mainz, Germany. This collection includes, Faith & Courage, Del Monte, and The Pocketknife.
Rebbe Mendel ... in a Class by Himself, by Nathan Sternfeld.
This exciting book, full of adventure, humor, and plenty of golden lessons, is a must-read for kids. This is the fifth book in the Rebbe Mendel series, and it contains seventeen new stories.
The Perfect Present, by Ruth Beifus.
For ages 4-8, this charming story about a little girl who gets a present that she doesn't think is quite right for her, helps children learn about taking responsibility for their own actions.
Great Jewish Letters, by Rabbi Moshe Bamberger.
This is a collection of classic and inspirational letters written by leading Torah scholars, which have been translated into English and enhanced by brief biographies of the authors.
Modern English-Yiddish Yiddish-English Dictionary, by Uriel Weinreich.
With more than 20,000 entries ranging from colloquial to literary Yiddish, this dictionary is an essential reference guide for anyone who reads Yiddish or who is currently learning Yiddish.
Purim and the Persian Empire, by Rabbi Yehuda Landy.
This book provides a unique historical, archaeological, & geographical perspective on the Megillas Esther that will help bring the story of Purim to life for you like never before.
We Can Do Mitzvos from Aleph to Tav, by Yael Zoldan.
In this charming and colorfully illustrated book, children are introduced to a variety of Mitzvos along with the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
The King's Special Loaves, by Yaakov Meir Strauss.
Follow Naftali and Tzaddok, his new friend and a Kohen who just arrived in Yerushalayim from Egypt, as they become involved in a spat of espionage that involves two Roman spies, and surprisingly, three bakers. Along the way, experience the excitement of the Festival of Shavuos as you learn about the Beis HaMikdash.
Broken Wings, a film by Nir Bergman.
This award winning Israeli film presents a realistic slice-of-life drama that follows a family as it starts to fall apart after the father's death, and how it is brought together again by a twist of fate. The movie is in Hebrew with English subtitles.
Let's Talk! Modern Hebrew for Teens, by Pearl Tarnor, Nili Ziv, and Nina Woldin.
Follow four teenagers as they travel through Israel, have many exciting adventures, and speak to each other in modern Hebrew. This textbook consists of fifteen lessons that include both dialogs and exercises, and it is a great tool for keeping teenagers and pre-teens excited about learning Hebrew.
Let's Talk! Live, by Pearl Tarnor and Nili Ziv.
A live audio recording of the 15 Hebrew dialogues found in Let's Talk, read by eight different readers, both adults and children.
Invisible Me, by Tzipi Caton.
In this unique and powerful novel, we meet Dini, a fifteen-year-old who suffers from selective mutism. Despite being physically able to speak, Dini is unable to make herself speak. Consequently she is often ridiculed or simply ignored by her peers. As the book opens, Dini is starting a new school, but she is soon expelled for a prank she did not commit. Can Dini clear her name? More important, can she regain the power of speech?
Birkas Hachaim: The Wonders of Our Body, by Michal Stein and Devorah Kroizer.
Take your children on a journey within--to the very core of the bodies Hashem gave them! This book gives an in-depth look at the major organs in a kid-friendly way, and explains the various special mitzvos that can be performed with each body part.
The Beit HaMikdash: The Temple & The Holy Mount, by Rabbi Zalman Menachem Koren.
Take a breathtaking journey back through the history of the Beit HaMikdash, along with a look at the current research being conducted to uncover more information about the Temple and the Temple Mount area. Exquisite views of the Temple, as it originally appeared, are also included.
The Yiddish Teacher: A Method for the Study of Yiddish, by H. E. Goldin.
Goldin's classic textbook is ideal for students just embarking upon the study of Yiddish. It includes numerous translation exercises, vocabulary lists, and grammar lessons.
Shalom Ivrit I and Prayer Companion
The first volume in the three-volume Shalom Ivrit: Welcome to Modern Hebrew series provides students who have completed a basic primer to begin reading short Hebrew stories while learning about the Jewish holidays. In the companion prayer volume, students also begin to improve their prayer literacy while studying various Shabbat and Holiday prayers. For grades 3-6.
Shalom Ivrit II and Prayer Companion
In the second volume of the Shalom Ivrit: Welcome to Modern Hebrew series, students add more than 150 words to their Hebrew vocabulary while reading an exciting collection of short stories, folktales, and excerpts from the Midrash. In the companion prayer volume, students study the seven blessings found in the Shabbat morning Amidah and also explore various Jewish values. For grades 4-7.
Shalom Ivrit III and Prayer Companion
The third and final volume in the Shalom Ivrit: Welcome to Modern Hebrew series, students continue to increase their reading proficiency as they follow the adventures of a group of lively teenagers as they go about their everyday routines, go to camp, and visit Israel. While in the companion prayer volume, students prepare for their Bar or Bat Mitzvahs and study the Shabbat morning Aleinu, Kaddish, and Ein Keloheinu prayers. For grades 5-8.