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The Agam Torah: The Five Books of Moses
A Large Print Edition of the Koren Chumash.
ArtScroll Youth Haggadah, translation and comments by By Rabbi Nosson Scherman and Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Scherman.
This is an oversized, fully illustrated Haggadah that features the complete text of the Haggadah in Hebrew, along with a simplified translation in English and brief commentary on the text that was designed especially for younger readers.
A Time for Change, By Asher Keren.
A thought-provoking text that will make you reexamine your core values and culturally held beliefs.
The Book of Legends, edited by Hayim Nahman Bialik and Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky.
The English translation, by Rabbi William G. Braude, of the Sefer Ha-Aggadah, a compodium of lore compiled from Talmud and Midrashic literature. (CD)
Chofetz Chaim: A Daily Companion (Day 11), by Michael Rothschild and Rabbi Shimon Finkelman. (Book Excerpt)
Chofetz Chaim: A Lesson A Day (Day 17), by Rabbi Shimon Finkelman and Rabbi Yitzchak Berkowitz. (Book Excerpt)
Chofetz Chaim: A Lesson A Day II (Day 17), by Rabbi Shimon Finkelman and Rabbi Yitzchak Berkowitz. (Book Excerpt)
Chofetz Chaim: Lessons in Truth (Chapter 1), by Rabbi Shimon Finkelman. (Book Excerpt)
Chumash Chorev ha-Menukad.
This five-volume, large print, Hebrew edition contains the complete text of the Chumash, as well as commentaries by Rashi, Targam Onkelos, Ikkar Sifsei, Chachamim, Ba'al HaTurim, and Toldos Aharon.
The Family Haggadah, Translation and introduction by Rabbi Nosson Scherman, and marginal notes by Rabbi Avie Gold.
A small, yet detailed and easy to read Hebrew - English Haggadah that provides ample instructions to guide you through the entire Passover Seder.
Gateway to Judaism, by Rabbi Mordechai Becher.
The What, How, and Why of Jewish Life - A concise, and readable introduction to Judaism that covers all facets of Jewish life from keeping the Sabbath to studying Torah.
A Gift For Yom Tov (Chapter 8), by Rabbi Yisroel Miller. (Book Excerpt)
Haggadah - Expanded Edition (Chapter 6), by Rabbi Joseph Elias. (Book Excerpt)
The Haggada of the Jewish Idea, with commentary by Binyamin Zev Kahane hy"d.
A Haggada in English and Hebrew, along with commentaries by Rav Kahane that not only explain the basic foundations of Judaism and the teachings inherent in the Pesach story, but he also elucidates his father's teaching about the "Jewish Idea" and the importance of every Jew in the galut returning to Israel - immediately.
Halichos Bas Yisrael, by Rabbi Yitzchak Yaacov Fuchs.
A Woman's Guide to Jewish Observance.
The Holy Scriptures: CD-ROM Bible
The entire text of the Tanach (Old Testament), in Hebrew, and accompanied by a English translation. Rashi's commentaries, in Hebrew only, on the Chumash (the Torah, i.e., the First Five Books of the Bible) are also included in this edition of the Bible. (CD)
The Jew and His Home, by Eliyahu Kitov.
A Guide to Jewish Family Life.
Onkelos on the Torah: Exodus, by Israel Drazin and Stanely M. Wagner.
Understanding the Bible Text: The text of Sefer Shemos in English and Hebrew, along with the text of Targum Onkelos and Rashi's commentaries, and extensive commentaries from a variety of ancient and modern sources.
Onkelos on the Torah: Genesis, by Israel Drazin and Stanely M. Wagner.
Understanding the Bible Text: The text of Sefer Bereishis in English and Hebrew, along with the text of Targum Onkelos and Rashi's commentaries, and extensive commentaries from a variety of ancient and modern sources.
Portals of Faith, by Rabbi Danon Danin.
An essential, in-depth guide to The Thirteen Principles of Faith, based on rabbinical sources from the Rishonim down to the present day.
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.
The Rubin Edition of The Prophets, by Rabbi Nosson Scherman.
A three-volume matched set of the Early Prophets, with Commentary Anthologized from the Rabbinic Writings.
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.
The Stone Edition of the Chumash, edited by Rabbi Nosson Scherman.
The Torah, Haftaros and Five Megillos with a Commentary Anthologized From the Rabbinic Writings.
The Stone Edition of the Tanach, edited By Rabbi Nosson Scherman.
This single volume edition of the Tanach contains all 24 books of the Bible (Chumash, Neviim, and Kesuvim) in Hebrew, with an English translation on the facing page.
The Torah - Large Print Edition.
This English edition of The Torah is based upon the second edition of the new Jewish Publication Society's translation of The Holy Scriptures.
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'.
A Woman's Guide To The Laws Of Niddah (Preface), by Rabbi Binyomin Forst. (Book Excerpt)

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