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The Palestinians: Facts & Fables, by Rav Yaakov Weinberg.
This intriguing lecture, which explains the origins of the "Palestinian Issue" will make you take a new look at the events currently unfolding in Israel.
Parasha Challenge, created by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz.
Exciting Chumash Quiz Game Featuring Over 500 Questions on Sefer Bereishis!
Partners With Hashem (Chapter 10), by Dr. Meir Wikler. (Book Excerpt)
Passover Cookery, by Joan Kekst.
Kosher, Pesach recipes that will delight the senses and enhance the repertoire of cooks of all skill levels. Complete with seder menus, and a 'Countdown to Passover' guide that will help walk you through the preparations required to have a Kosher Pesach.
Patience (Chapter 3), by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. (Book Excerpt)
A Picture of Grandmother, by Esther Hautzig.
When Uncle Benjamin sends a letter to Sara's mother, inviting her mother and grandmother to come to visit the 1939 World's Fair, Sara embarks upon a quest to find the mysterious photo of her grandmother that was mentioned in the letter. Unbeknownst to Sara, her search for the photo will lead to her discovery of a long held family secret!
Pirkei Torah (Chapter 1), by Rabbi Mordechai Gifter. (Book Excerpt)
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.
Positive Parenting (Chapter 18), by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski and Ursula Schwartz. (Book Excerpt)
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.
Preachers of Hate, by Kenneth R. Timmerman.
Islam and the War on America - a study on the rise of anti-semitism in the Middle East and throughout Europe, and what it means for Americans.
Prince of Fire, by Daniel Silva.
Famed art restorer and former Israeli spy, Gabriel Allon is called out of retirement after a suicide bombing in Rome. He is tasked with the job of hunting down and eliminating the mastermind behind the bombing before he can strike again - if he can.
Purim Goodies, by Amalia Hoffman.
This is a wonderfully illustrated children's book about a Purim misadventure of two young girls that is based on a story by Sholom Aleichem.
The Purim Story, by Rav Avi Geller.
This lecture will help you gain a clear understanding of the basic story of Purim, while at the same time introducing you to the story behind the story.
Rabbi Frand On the Parashah, by Rabbi Yissocher Frand. (Book Excerpt)
The Rabbi's Cat, by Joann Sfar.
This is a graphic novel set in the 1930's about a Rabbi, his daughter, and their talking cat. This story provides a unique look into the Algerian Jewish community during this period.
The Rape of Palestine and the Struggle of Jerusalem, by Lionel I. Casper
A concise, pro-Zionist history of the modern state of Israel, with a detailed analysis of the events that have laid the foundations of the current Arab-Israeli conflict.
Rav Dessler (Chapter 19), by Yonason Rosenblum. (Book Excerpt)
Reader: Modern Hebrew Prose and Poetry, Edited by Ora Band
This anthology of Hebrew stories and poetry introduces second year Hebrew language students to the best of modern Hebrew literature.
Rebbes and Chassidim: What They Said - What They Meant (Chapter 1), by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski. (Book Excerpt)
The Rebbe's Army, by Sue Fishkoff.
A detailed look inside the world of Chabad-Lubavitch, and the Lubavitcher emissaries that have fanned out around the world to help bring non-orthodox Jews back to a Torah-centered life.
Reb Elyah (Chapter 7), by Rabbi David J. Schlossberg. (Book Excerpt)
Reb Shraga Feivel (Chapter 17), by Yonason Rosenblum. (Book Excerpt)
Reflections of the Maggid (Chapter 41), by Rabbi Paysach Krohn. (Book Excerpt)
The Regal Glow of Modesty, by Rebbetzin D. Weinberg.
In this lecture, Rebbetzin Weinberg presents a solid overview of what modesty means, in the Jewish sense, and why it is such an important quality to cultivate.
The Rise of the Islamic Empire and the Threat to the West, by Anthony J. Dennis.
A provocative book about the rise of Islamic Fundamentalist and the threat that it poses for the West.
The Roman-Jewish Wars and Hebrew Cultural Nationalism, by Moshe Aberbach and David Aberbach.
This book covers two interrelated subjects - the Roman-Jewish wars and the development of Hebrew cultural nationalism. This is accomplished via a discussion the short and long term causes of the three revolts that erupted between the Jews and the Graeco-Romans, which occurred in 66-70, 115-17, and 132-35 C.E.
Rosh Hashanah: Setting Attainable Goals, by Rabbi Yitzchak Berkowitz.
This lecture covers a range of topics, including a discussion on the Jewish calender and how it differs from other calenders. Rabbi Berkowitz also examines the spiritual force that underlies holy days, what it is that Rosh Hashanah commemorates, and how, each year, we are given a new opportunity to learn, grow, and to imbue our lives with meaning.
The Rosh Yeshiva Remembers (Chapter 12), by Rabbi Asher Bergman. (Book Excerpt)
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 Sacrifice of Tamar, by Naomi Ragen.
Shortly after Tamar was raped, she discovers that she is pregnant. She does not know, however, whether the child is her husband's or the rapist's. Living in an insular religious community, Tamar is fearful that she will be shunned if she tells anyone about the assault. For a while she is successful at keeping her secret - but when the truth is tragically discovered - everyone suffers, including her son and his new wife...
Salome of the Tenements, by Anzia Yezierska.
When the Yiddish newspaper she is working for gives her the assignment of interviewing a millionaire philanthropist, Sonya thinks she has found her way out of the tenement, and sets out to marry her interviewee - with unexpected results. This is a classic work of Jewish-American literature that examines the pull between traditional Jewish culture and the desire of new immigrants to integrate into modern American society.
Sane in Damascus, by Amnon Sharon.
A memorable and inspirational account of Sharon's eight months in captivity as a prisoner of the Syrians after his capture during the Yom Kippur War of 1973.
The Secret Servant, by Daniel Silva.
In this, the seventh volume in the Gabriel Allon series, Allon finds himself trying to not only rescue the kidnapped daughter of an American Embassador, but also hot on the trail of a murderous terrorist group bent upon destroying London.
Serenity (Chapter 1), by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. (Book Excerpt)
The Shabbos Companion: Shabbos Day, by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski.
In this second book in Rabbi Twerski's informative series on Shabbos, Rabbi Twerski's interweaves stories, songs, prayers, and customs as it 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.
Shabbos Delights (Chapter 1), by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Lopiansky. (Book Excerpt)
Shabbos With Bina, Benny, and Chaggai Hayonah (Chapter 1), by Yaffa Ganz. (Book Excerpt)
She Shall Be Praised (Chapter 23), by Avraham Erlanger. (Book Excerpt)
Shiurim on Shavuos, by Rabbi Moshe Weinberger.
Consisting of four shiurim, these classes all deal with the holiday of Shavuos, and the giving / receiving of the Torah, and the deeper implications of this event.
Shiurim on Women, by Rabbi Moshe Weinberger.
In these six shiurim, Rav Weinberger discusses the role of women in Judaism and the influence that they exert over those around them.
Silent Rebels, by Marion Schreiber
The true story of the raid on the twentieth train that left the Mechelen transit camp carrying 1,618 Belgium Jews to Auschwitz.
The Simchah Handbook, by Rabbi David Weinberger.
A handy reference guide to the major Simchos in the Jewish life-cycle such as Marriage, Bris Milah, Bar and Bas Mitzvah, Siyum, and more. Also includes the prayers, in both Hebrew and English, which are customarily associated with such events.
Sliding to the Right: The Contest for the Future of American Jewish Orthodoxy, by Samuel C. Heilman.
In this timely and compelling book, Heilman looks at the causes and consequences of the shift of Orthodox Jewry toward the right, and what the future might hold in store for the American orthodox Jewish community.
The Society for the Preservation of Hebrew Books' CD Collection
A Collection of 1,117 Seforim written by American Rabbis and 766 American Journals on 7 CDs, dating back to 1860.
Soldiers and Slaves - American POWs Trapped by the Nazis' Final Gamble, by Roger Cohen.
The unforgettable story of the 350 (mostly Jewish) American POWs, captured during the Battle of the Bulge, who were sent to the Nazi Concentration of Camp at Berga where they were forced to work as slave laborers.
Sotah, by Naomi Ragen.
Dina Reich has been accused of committing adultery by members of the Morals Patrol. Unwilling to face the shame of the accusation, and unable to explain the situation to her husband, Dina flees, leaving behind her husband and her infant. In this novel, Ragen recounts the events leading up to the accusation, and how Dina manages to rebuild her life and her faith.
Sources of the Holocaust, by Steve Hochstadt.
A source book containing 84 documents related to the Holocaust.
The Spare Room, By Mordecai Richler.
In this tale we are introduced to the Hirsh's, a patriotic Jewish-Canadian family who wants to help out the war effort by taking in boarders.
The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution, by Dan Smith.
This atlas explores not only the geography but also the history and politics of the region.
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.
Stories My Grandfather Told Me: Volume 1 - Bereishis (Chapter 4), by Zev Greenwald. (Book Excerpt)
Stories My Grandfather Told Me: Volume 2 - Shemos (Chapter 12), by Zev Greenwald. (Book Excerpt)
Stories My Grandfather Told Me: Volume 3 - Vayikra (Chapter 1), by Zev Greenwald. (Book Excerpt)
Stories My Grandfather Told Me: Volume 4 - Bamidbar (Chapter 1), by Zev Greenwald. (Book Excerpt)
Stories My Grandfather Told Me: Volume 5 - Devarim (Chapter 1), by Zev Greenwald. (Book Excerpt)
The Sun Will Rise (Chapter 1), by Miriam Dansky and E. Reifer. (Book Excerpt)
Swimming Across: A Memoir, by Andrew S. Grove.
This is a gentle look back upon a turbulent period in Hungarian history, and one man who survived to tell his tale. This autobiography details Grove's life in Hungry and his flight for freedom in 1956 that ended in America.

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