Elul - Recognizing The Relationship, by Mrs. Shira Smiles.
There is a spirit of love between Hashem and the Jewish people that permeates the months of Elul and Tishrei...
Parshat Ki Tavo: Parsha Journeys, by Rabbi Hanoch Teller.
Parshat Ki Tavo discusses the blessings that were given on Har Grizim and the curses that were given on Har Avel...
Bias Against Israel Time and Time Again, by Moshe Phillips.
On Saturday, August 7, 2010 Time Magazine demonstrated, yet again, that it is one of the most anti-Israel mainstream media outlets in the United States today...
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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.
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.
Never again! Yet again!, by Stephen D. Smith.
In this remarkable introduction, Stephen D. Smith describes the inspiring journey he and his family took in creating the first Holocaust center in Britain.
A Historical Tour of the Holy Land, by Beryl Ratzer.
History comes alive in this newly revised edition! Hebrew Scriptures - Canaanites - Israelites - First and Second Temples - Greeks- Romans - Christianity - Judaism - Islam - Crusaders - Mamlukes - State of Israel You will meet them all, and more...
Reb Yisrael Salanter, by Yaakov Dovid Shulman.
The Story of Rabbi Yisrael Lipkin, the father of the Mussar movement.
Science in the Bet Midrash, by Menachem Kellner.
This book explores the religious thought of Moses Maimonides (1138-1204), the single most influential Jew of the last thousand years. While covering many aspects of his religious philosophy, the central focus of these essays is the way Maimonides elucidated and expressed the universalistic thrust of the Jewish tradition.
Where's My Miracle, by Morey Schwartz.
Exploring Jewish Traditions for Dealing with Tragedy. Here is a fresh, new, thought-provoking approach to the eternal mystery of the miracle, based on the multiple texts found in Jewish tradition as well as lessons learned from experience.
You Come for One Reason but Stay for Another, by Rabbi Mordechai Weiss.
In the summer of 2003, Rabbi Mordechai Weiss and his family made aliyah to Israel from the United States. Personal writings from Rabbi Weiss' regular e-mail updates to family and friends, sharing the personal challenges and triumphs of beginning anew in Israel, form the basis of this book.
Innovation in Jewish Law, by Michael J. Broyde.
Havineinu, an abridged version of the daily prayer (Shemoneh Esreh), was once a useful, well known prayer said in pressing situations. Yet, over the last several hundred years, the recitation of Havineinu has functionally ceased. This book addresses the legal analysis used to explain that change.
Beyond Appearances, by Aryeh Wineman.
Stories from the Kabbalistic Ethical Writings.
Who Knew?!, by Jack Cooper.
Unusual Stories in Jewish History.
Hasidic Tales, by Rabbi Rami Shapiro.
Rabbi Shapiro breathes new life into these classic stories of people who so marvelously combined the mystical and the ordinary. Each demonstrates the spiritual power of unabashed joy, offers lessons for leading a holy life, and reminds you that the Divine can be found in the everyday.
The Way into Jewish Mystical Tradition, by Lawrence Kushner.
For everyone who wants to understand the concepts of Jewish mysticism, this book shows the way into an essential aspect of Judaism, and allows you to interact directly with the sacred mystical texts of the Jewish tradition.
Reasonable Doubts, by Cheryl Berman.
Reasonable Doubts is the memoir of a religious skeptic's endeavor to rediscover her source of faith, from the ground up.
The Targums of the Minor Prophets, by Kevin J. Cathcart and Robert P. Gordon.
The Aramaic Bible, Vol 14 - Translated, with a Critical Introduction, Apparatus, and Notes.
The Targum of Ezekiel, by Samson H. Levey.
The Aramaic Bible, Volume 13 - Translated, with a Critical Introduction, Apparatus, and Notes.
Targum Jonathan of the Former Prophets, by Daniel J. Harrington and Anthony J. Saldarini.
The Aramaic Bible, Volume 10 -Introduction, Translation and Notes.
The Isaiah Targum, by Bruce D. Chilton.
Aramaic Bible - Introduction, Translation, Apparatus and Notes.
Classic Hassidic Tales, by Meyer Levin.
Marvellous Tales of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem and of His Great-Grandson, Rabbi Nachman, Retold from Hebrew, Yiddish and German.
Zalmen, or the Madness of God, by Elie Wiesel.
Set in a post-Stalinist Russian synagogue on the eve of an appearance by a Western actring troupe, Elie Wiesel's play has been described as a cry of anguish about the collective guilt of"the Silent". Stars Dianne Wiest, Robert Prosky, Joseph Wiseman.
The Targum of Ruth, by Derek Robert George Beattie.
Translated, with Introduction, Apparatus, and Notes.
A Treasury of Jewish Humor, edited by Nathan Ausubel.
A classic collection of humorous stories, satires and witticism from the rich Jewish literature of all times.
Jewish Theology in our Time, edited by Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove.
A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief.
Wisdom of the Heart: The Teachings of Rabbi Ya'akov of Izbica-Radzyn, by Ora Wiskind-Elper.
Within the framework of traditional Jewish interpretation, and interweaving textual allusions to a vast library of revealed and concealed wisdom, Rabbi Ya'akov explored themes far beyond convention.
Biblical Prose Prayer: As a Window to the Popular Religion of Ancient Israel, by Moshe Greenberg.
Greenberg finds in this rich life of private prayer a setting for the high religious ideas--and the scathing critique of worship--that characterized the "genius" of the prophets of the eighth and ninth centuries B.C.
Mekhilta De-Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohai, translated by W. David Nelson.
The Mekhilta de-Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai is a collection of classical midrashic interpretation of the biblical Book of Exodus.
Accepting the Yoke of Heaven, by Yeshayahu Leibowitz.
Here is a compelling collection of thoughts on the weekly Torah portion by an acclaimed Jewish philosopher. Revealing his radical views on the nature of God and His relationship with man, Professor Leibowitz challenges our conceptions of the purpose of prayer and the presence of holiness in the world.
Tales of the Hasidim, by Martin Buber.
This edition, bringing together Volumes One and Two of Buber's classic work, contains marvelous tales - terse, vigorous, often cryptic - of the Hasidic masters.
Practical Judaism, by Rabbi Israel Meir Lau.
A gateway to the world of Jewish Law and belief, this book, by the Chief Rabbi of Israel, answers basic questions about Judaism and Jewish life. Topics include the calendar, the prayers, blessings, family life, and more.
Kings of the Jews: The Origin of the Jewish Nation, by Norman Gelb.
This book explores some of the most dramatic periods in Jewish history: those of the united Israelite kingdom under David and Solomon, the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the Babylonian exile, and the destruction of the Second Temple and the Roman conquest of Jerusalem.
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.
Anti-Semite and Jew, by Jean-Paul Sartre.
An Exploration of the Etiology of Hate.
Crown of Aleppo: The Mystery of the Oldest Bible Codex, by Hayim Tawil & Bernard Schneider.
The incredible story of the survival, against all odds, of the Aleppo Codex - one of the most authoritative and accurate traditional Masoretic texts of the Bible.
The Poetry of Prayer: Tehillim in Tefillah, by Rabbi Avi Baumol.
Often we find it difficult to concentrate on the prayers we recite, due partly to a lack of understanding of the biblical poetry in the tefillot. This book aims to unlock the mystery of the various psalms which comprise the tefillah.
I Only Want to Get Married Once, by Chana Levitan.
Dating Secrets for Getting It Right the First Time. Filled with real-life anecdotes and insightful dating advice, this book will help you better understand yourself and what you really need to succeed in building a loving marriage.
Ribbons For Their Hair , by Estelle Chasen.
When young Detective Yardena Halpert is assigned a missing child case, she puts her heart and soul into finding three-year-old Adina Barzilai, despite feeling out of her league. This novel blends mystery, romance, and historical narrative, as the fate of the Jewish community of Greece in World War II is outlined in painful clarity.
A Voice Called: Stories of Jewish Heroism, by Yossi Katz.
This is a collection of articles about some of the great Jewish heroes of modern times, including Chaim Nachman Bialik, Sarah Aaronsohn, Rachel the Poetess, David Marcus, Menachem Begin, Manya Shochat, Zivia Lubetkin, Michael Levin, Adam Bier, Alex Singer, Brian Bebchick, Naomi Shemer, Hannah Senesh, Theodor Herzl, and more.
Of Guns and Mules, by David Lawrence-Young.
When eighteen-year-old David Levi is arrested together with his father and friends and deported from their home in Palestine by the Turks, none of them knows what the future holds. But their spirits soar when they are offered the chance to enlist with the newly formed Zion Mule Corps, a service unit of Jewish soldiers commanded by the legendary ex-Russian war hero Joseph Trumpeldor.
Women and Men in Communal Prayer: Halakhic Perspectives, edited by Chaim Trachtman.
Communal prayer has always been a central component in Jewish life. Traditional orthodox services are structured around spatial and functional separation of men and women. In this book, introduced by Dr. Tamar Ross, Rabbi Daniel Sperber presents a halakhic justification for expanding the role of women in communal prayer services.
The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English, by Geza Vermes.
This fully revised edition of the classic English translation of Dead Sea Scrolls, by Geza Vermes, the world's leading scholar on the subject, offers an astonishing look into the organization, customs, and beliefs of the community at Qumran.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered, by Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise.
Two scholars compile and interpret fifty documents that are key and previously inaccessible portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
The Dead Sea Scrolls, Revised Edition, by Michael Wise, Martin Abegg, Jr. & Edward Cook.
A fully revised and updated edition, and with new texts, updated introductions, a glossary of terms, and other new additions, this will become the definitive translation of the Scrolls.
The Rishonim, by Rabbi Hersh Goldwurm.
Biographical sketches of 300 prominent 10th-15th-century Rabbinic sages and leaders such as Rashi, Rambam, R' Gershom Meor HaGolah. Traces the beginnings of Jewish communities in each part of the continents.
The Bible Code, by Michael Drosnin.
For three thousand years a code in the Bible has remained hidden. Now it has been unlocked by computer -- and it may reveal our future. Or does it?
Sages of the Talmud: The Lives, Sayings and Stories of 400 Rabbinic Masters, by Mordechai Judovits.
This is a collection of biographical information about the authors of the Talmud. It contains about four hundred entries and hundreds of anecdotes about the sages, all as recorded in the Talmud itself.
Repentance: The Meaning & Practice of Teshuvah, by Dr. Louis E. Newman.
In this candid and comprehensive probe into the nature of moral transgression and spiritual healing, Dr. Louis E. Newman examines both the practical and philosophical dimensions of teshuvah, Judaism's core religious-moral teaching on repentance, and its value for us—Jews and non-Jews alike.
Marriage Made in Heaven, by Nathan Drazin.
A trail-blazing book on Jewish marital relations and relationships that was written from an Orthodox perspective in an era when such books were not written.
The Limits of Orthodox Theology: Maimonides' Thirteen Principles Reappraised, by Marc B. Shapiro.
Shapiro's authoritative analysis makes it quite clear that the notion that Maimonides' Principles are the last word in traditional Jewish theology is a misconception, and that even Maimonides himself was not fully convinced of every aspect of his formulations.
Must a Jew Believe Anything?, by Menachem Kellner.
The crucial question for today's Jewish world, Menachem Kellner argues, is not whether Jews will have Jewish grandchildren, but how many different sorts of mutually exclusive Judaisms those grandchildren will face.
Sabbatai Zevi: A Tragedy in Three Acts, by Shalom Ash.
A tragedy in three acts and six scenes with a prologue and an epilogue. This is a translation of the Russian tragedy.
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.
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.
Maimonides, by T. M. Rudavsky.
A thorough and accessible introduction to Maimonides, arguably one of the most important Jewish philosophers of all time. This work incorporates material from Maimonides' philosophical, legal, and medical works, providing a synoptic picture of Maimonides' philosophical range.
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.
Why Translation Matters, by Edith Grossman.
Grossman's belief in the crucial significance of the translator's work, as well as her rare ability to explain the intellectual sphere that she inhabits as interpreter of the original text, inspires and provokes the reader to engage with translation in an entirely new way.
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.
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.
Peninim of the Torah, by Rabbi A. L. Scheimbaum.
An Anthology of Thought Provoking Ideas and Practical Insights on the Weekly Parsha.
Exodus and Emancipation: Biblical and African-American Slavery, by Kenneth Chelst.
This book presents a new perspective on the saga of the Jewish people's enslavement and departure from Egypt by comparing it with the African-American slave experience in the United States.
Yehuda Halevi, by Hillel Halkin.
Yehuda Halevi was a man of many talents. He was a poet, a philosopher, and physician. He is known today for both his religious and secular verse, including his famed "songs of Zion," and for The Kuzari, an elucidation of Judaism in dialogue form. Hillel Halkin tells the tale of Yehuda Halevi's life and works, in this masterful biography.
36 Arguments for the Existence of God, by Rebecca N. Goldstein.
Through the enchantment of fiction, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein shows that the tension between religion and doubt cannot be understood through rational argument alone.
Maimonides' Medical Writings, Volume 4, by Moses Maimonides.
Maimonides' Medical writings constitute a vivid exposition of the spiritual and ethical teachings of the Torah. This volume contains three treatises on health.
Maimonides Medical Writing, Volume 2, by Moses Maimonides.
Maimonides' teachings are based on the unique combination of Torah, science and medicine. This volume contains Maimonides' commentary on the aphorisms of Hippocrates.
Abraham Maimonides' Wars of the Lord and the Maimonidean Controversy, by Abraham Maimonides.
This book was written by Abraham Maimonides, in defense of his father, Moses Maimonides. Beyond the clarity of the response per se and its reflection of the personality of Rabbi Abraham, the book serves as a guidepost for every individual in his fulfillment of daily mitzvot as well as in his development of the moral and ethical personality, leading to human perfection.
Letter of Consolation of Maimon, edited by Dr. Fred Rosner.
This volume is a translation of encouragement written by the father of the Rambam, Rabbi Maimon. Its purpose was to strengthen the weakened spirits of Rabbi Maimon's brethren during this long golus. The Letter of Maimon served as a protective shield and anchor to the Jews of his time who were forced to live as Marranos and to enter strange prayer houses.
The High Ways to Perfection of Abraham Maimonides, by Samuel Rosenblatt.
"Although our treatise bears no special name in the manuscripts but is designated merely as a part [the ninth] of the 'Comprehensive guide for the servants of God', which, in the words of our author is supposed to be a book based on the foundations of fear, and love of God, yet we have entitled it 'The high ways to perfection' because that phrase best describes the nature of its contents."--p. 10.
A New English Translation of the Septuagint, by Albert Pietersma and Benjamin G. Wright.
Translated from the Hebrew between the third and first centuries B.C., the Septuagint became the Bible for Greek-speaking Jews and was widely cited by early Christians. Now, at long last, it has been made available in an accurate modern translation for English readers.
Spinoza's Critique of Religion, by Leo Strauss.
Strauss articulates the conflict between reason and revelation as he explores Spinoza's scientific, comparative, and textual treatment of the Bible.
Mishneh Torah, by Moses Maimonides.
Featuring a modern English translation and a commentary that presents a digest of the centuries of Torah scholarship which have been devoted to the study of the Mishneh Torah by Maimonides.
Maimonides: Reason Above All, by Dr. Israel Drazin.
This thought-provoking and enlightening book uncovers unknown but true facts about Maimonides,his family, and his unique, often controversial, but brilliant ideas. The reader is introduced to Maimonides' family, people who generally failed to share his rational approach to life.
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.
Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew who Gave us Modernity, by Rebecca N. Goldstein.
Goldstein sets out to rediscover the flesh-and-blood man often hidden beneath the veneer of rigorous rationality, and to crack the mystery of the breach between the philosopher and his Jewish past.
The Essential Zohar: The Source of Kabbalistic Wisdom, by P. S. Berg.
The central text of Kabbalah, the Zohar is a commentary on the Bible's narratives. Rav Berg decodes its teachings on evil, redemption, human relationships, wealth and poverty, and more, from a contemporary perspective.
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.
Guide of the Perplexed, by Moses Maimonides.
This monument of rabbinical exegesis written at the end of the twelfth century has exerted an immense and continuing influednce upon Jewish thought. Its aim is to liberate people from the tormenting perplexities arising from their understanding of the Bible according only to its literal meaning.
Book of Beliefs and Opinions, by Saadiah Gaon.
A philosophical classic, Rosenblatt called Saadiah's magnum opus "the first systematic presentation of Judaism as a rational body of beliefs."
The Works of Philo, by Philo of Alexandria.
A contemporary of Paul and Jesus, Philo Judaeus, of Alexandria, Egypt, is unquestionably among the most important writers for historians and students of Hellenistic Judaism and early Christianity.
The Royal Table, by Rabbi Norman Lamm.
A traditional Passover Haggadah in both Hebrew and English, enhanced by eloquent commentaries that elucidate the Exodus story, by Rabbi Norman Lamm, a pillar of the Modern Orthodox community.
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.
Maimonides in His World, by Sarah Stroumsa.
In this book, Stroumsa argues that Maimonides is most accurately viewed as a Mediterranean thinker who consistently interpreted his own Jewish tradition in contemporary multicultural terms.
Covenantal Imperatives, essays by Walter S. Wurzburger.
This collection of essays selected from the nearly six decades of Rabbi Walter Wurzburger's illustrious career, combines the author's mastery of Halakhah with a deep understanding of Jewish philosophy.
Philosophic Mysticism, by David R. Blumenthal.
Can a philosopher be a mystic? Classical scholarship on medieval Jewish thought answered this question, with few exceptions, in the negative. This book, a collection of essays written over a forty-year period by David R. Blumenthal, offers a forceful positive answer.
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.
Sefer Ha-Aggadah: The Book of Legends, by H. N. Bialik and Y. H. Rawnitzky.
The Hebrew poet Hayim Nahman Bialik and the renowned editor Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky, selected hundreds of texts from the Talmud and midrashic literature and arranged them thematically, in order to provide their contemporaries with easy access to the national literary heritage of the Jewish people.
Bible Psalms with Jerusalem Commentary, by Amos Hakham.
This three volume set features the Hebrew text in accordance with the Aleppo Codex, an English translation of the text, and an English translation of the famed Da'at Mikrah Hebrew commentary which includes both Talmudic and Midrashic interpretations as well as classic medieval and modern commentaries.
How to Read the Bible, by James L. Kugel.
Harvard professor James Kugel leads the reader chapter by chapter through the "quiet revolution" of recent biblical scholarship, showing time and again how radically the interpretations of today's researchers differ from what people have always thought.
Scum, by Isaac Bashevis Singer.
In 1906, the death of his 17-year-old son, Arturo, has disrupted the life of Max Barabander, sending him back to his roots in Warsaw while his wife stays in South America. Having attained wealth after a life of poverty and a prison hitch in Warsaw for theft, Max revisits scenes of his past.
The Five Books of Moses, by Everett Fox.
This new translation of the Hebrew Scriptures reveals the full force of the Bible's original rhetoric and poetry - the rhythm, nuances, and stylistic devices that are particular to Hebrew and essential to the Bible's true message and to the spiritual and aesthetic power of its art.
The Five Books of Moses, by Robert Alter.
Alter's majestic translation of the Five Books of Moses recovers the mesmerizing effect of these ancient stories — the profound and haunting enigmas, the ambiguities of motive and image, and the distinctive cadences and lovely precision of the Hebrew text.
A Literary Bible, by David Rosenberg.
Rosenberg presents a synthesis of the literary aspect of the Hebrew Bible — showing how, when, and by whom the various books of the Bible were written, and allowing the reader to experience each book in discrete and contemporary idiom.
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.
The Penitent, by Isaac Bashevis Singer. This is a story about a dissatisfied, disillusioned, and purposeless man. A holocaust survivor who is overwhelmed with the suffering in the world, and who wonders whether religion will answer his concerns.
Jewish Life in Ancient Egypt: A Family Archive from the Nile Valley, by Edward Bleiberg and Kenneth N. Han. In this book you'll find translations of eight documents belonging to a Jewish family in Egypt who lived in peace with their Egyptian neighbors during the fifth century BCE.
The Principles of Jewish Law, by Menachem Elon. Discussions of the problems of religion and state reflected in the legal system which too often occur against a background of ignorance of the scope and detail of Jewish law.
The Miracles of Exodus, by C. J. Humphreys. A Scientist's Discovery of the Extraordinary Natural Causes of the Biblical Stories - Colin Humphreys, a distinguished British scientist, uses physics, astronomy, biology, and other scientific resources to show that the mysteries and miracles of the Exodus have scientific explanations.
The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary, by Robert Alter. Alter's The Book of Psalms captures the simplicity, the physicality, and the coiled rhythmic power of the Hebrew, restoring the remarkable eloquence of these ancient poems. His learned and insightful commentary illuminates the obscurities of the text.
The Book of David, by David Rosenberg. The Book of David illuminates the original story of David so that it becomes, once again, our founding narrative of spiritual consciousness.
The Book of J, by David Rosenberg and Harold Bloom. J is the title that scholars ascribe to the nameless writer they believe is responsible for the text, written between 950 and 900 BCE, on which Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers is based. In The Book of J, accompanying Rosenberg's translation, is Bloom's persuasive argument that J was a woman.
Abraham: The First Historical Biography, by David Rosenberg. The world's three largest faiths all find a common root in one man: Abraham. Breaking new ground, David Rosenberg portrays Abraham as a man whose whole life, and therefore his legacy, is informed by the Sumerian culture that produced him.
Sforno: Commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Raphael Pelcovitz.
This is a classic Bible commentary by the fifteenth century Italian Jewish scholar, Sforno, who generally prefers to combine traditional, philosophical and scientific ideas. This volume includes the entire Chumash text and translation as well as the most accurate version of Sforno.
Sforno: Commentary on Pirkei Avos, by Rabbi Raphael Pelcovitz.
Although Sforno was one of the great halachic authorities of Italy, his fame rests primarily on his commentaries to many books of the Scripture. However, he wrote extensively on other areas of the Torah as well, and his commentary on Pirkei Avos/Ethics of the Fathers is one of his little known gems.
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.
Floating Takes Faith: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World, by Rabbi David J. Wolpe. Our Own Prisons is an excerpt from Floating Takes Faith. This is a collection of Rabbi Wolpe's essays that explore Jewish life in the Modern World.
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.
The Lion Cub of Prague: Thought, Kabbala, Hashkafa from Gur Arye, The Maharal of Prague - Genesis, by Moshe David Kuhr.
The Gur Arye is full of surprises, brimming with unique thoughts and diversions into rarely discussed Torah ideas. Kabbala is seamlessly woven into his text, and his work delves into such issues as What was God Thinking at the Moment of Creation, The Genesis of Evil, The Secret of Burial, The Navel of the Earth, and Man at the Catalyst of Harmony in the Universe.
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.
The Path of Torah, by Harav Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin.
This work, consisting of three sections, strives to demonstrate how the true path of Torah becomes realized through the proper application of analysis and the development of the proper character and attitude for discovering God's truth.