Rabbi Benjamin Yudin on the Parsha

Rabbi Benjamin Yudin on the Parsha
Author: Benjamin Yudin
Publisher: Mosaica Press
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781937887162

Rabbi Yudin's warm personality and divrei Torah have inspired tens of thousands of his community members, students and radio listeners for over three decades. In this volume - his first book - readers will be intrigued by original, fascinating questions and inspired by deep and uplifting explanations. Crafted over thirty years of popular radio drashos and beloved by listeners both old and young, these thoughts are ideal to bring to your Shabbos table. Rabbi Benjamin Yudin has been Rav of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fair Lawn, New Jersey since 1969, and has taught at Yeshiva university for decades. Most famously, Rabbi Yudin gives a popular weekly radio drasha on JM in the AM.

Sheva Netivot Ha-Torah

Sheva Netivot Ha-Torah
Author: Abraham Abulafia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

This book demonstrates the primacy of Kabbalah over every other branch of knowledge. It classifies seven levels of understanding of the Torah, showing what they are and how to reach them.

Pesach

Pesach
Author: Hershel Schachter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2018-03-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781986595803

All divrei Torah from TorahWeb.org onthe topic of Pesach

Masters of the Planet

Masters of the Planet
Author: Ian Tattersall
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2012-03-27
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 023010875X

When Homo sapiens made their entrance 100,000 years ago they were confronted by a wide range of other hominids - but shortly after their arrival, something happened that vaulted the species forward. This book is devoted to revealing just what made humans the indisputable masters of the planet.

A Student's Obligation

A Student's Obligation
Author: Kalonymus Shapira
Publisher: Jason Aronson
Total Pages: 262
Release: 1995
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1568215177

The last hasidic rebbe of the Warsaw Ghetto explores many facets of spiritual growth and character development.

Baderech

Baderech
Author: Rabbi Judah Mischel
Publisher: Mosaica Press
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1952370523

Embark on a path of teshuvah… בדרך, a path toward greater self-actualization, joy, and faith is one that brings us closer to the source of light within, our neshamah, our soul. With every step of this journey, we uncover more and more of who we are and what we can be. בדרך, on this path, we discover the great treasures that lie within: our abilities, potential, strengths, and essential holiness. בדרך, with Reb Zusha of Anipoli… The beloved tzaddik Reb Zusha was an embodiment of unassuming righteousness, sincerity, and down-to-earth holiness, who revealed a derech of teshuvah — a systematic path of “return.” Rooted in positivity, Reb Zusha’s real-world advice empowers us to advance personally and spiritually. This road map is not merely instruction in “how to do teshuvah” but heartfelt and valuable guidance for living consciously in the Presence of Hashem in every area of our lives. Replete with powerful stories and illuminating, practical wisdom of the tzaddikim, Baderech is a vital companion for spiritual “travelers” at every stage, yearning to uncover their own path toward teshuvah.

Bringing The Prophets To Life

Bringing The Prophets To Life
Author: Neil Winkler
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2019-04-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781093925104

In Bringing the Prophets to Life, Rabbi Neil Winkler offers us a masterful source of inspiration and insight into the early prophets. He shows us that in order to understand the vital messages of the stories, we must go beyond a simple translation of the text and identify the themes of the stories, as well as the struggles and challenges that faced the outstanding personalities of each era: the warriors and the women, the prophets and the kings.

Bridging Traditions: Demystifying Differences Between Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews

Bridging Traditions: Demystifying Differences Between Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews
Author: Haim Jachter
Publisher:
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2022-01-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781592645749

As the rabbi of a Sephardic synagogue for over twenty years who is himself of Ashkenazic descent and trained in Ashkenazic yeshivot, Rabbi Haim Jachter has a unique vantage point from which to observe the differences in customs and halachot between Ashkenazim and Sephardim. In Bridging Traditions, Rabbi Jachter applies his wide-ranging expertise to explicating an encyclopedic array of divergences between Ashkenazic and Sephardic halachic practice, while also capturing the diversity within different Sephardic communities. Bridging Traditions is essential reading for Jews of all origins who are interested in understanding their own practices and appreciating those of their brethren, and in seeing the kaleidoscope of halachic observance as a multi-faceted expression of an inner divine unity.

The Person in the Parasha

The Person in the Parasha
Author: Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Publisher: Maggid
Total Pages: 648
Release: 2016-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781592644629

The Person in the Parasha, Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb's compilation of essays based on his highly popular column of the same name, offers the unique point of view of a world-renowned Torah scholar, community rabbi, and clinical psychotherapist. Each essay begins with an interesting anecdote which the author then connects to a central theme in the parasha, and wraps up with a profound message of inspiration and wisdom for life and spiritual growth. The Person in the Parasha offers a creative and original look at each of the weekly Torah readings, addressing a wide spectrum of human emotions and topics - optimism, grief, integrity, bullying, conformity, envy, aging, parenting, and much more. In this work, Rabbi Weinreb brings the biblical personalities to life, focusing on what motivates them and how we can best emulate their positive traits in our own lives. Rabbi Weinreb offers guidance for daily life its challenges, struggles, and joys alike.

Ennoble and Enable

Ennoble and Enable
Author: Zev Eleff
Publisher: Maggid
Total Pages: 413
Release: 2018-01-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781592645091

From 2003-2017, President Joel launched and executed a vision for YU that centered on its students, providing them with multiple meaningful opportunities to develop their talents both within and outside of the classroom. President Joel also founded new programs and centers to extend the reach of Yeshiva University and its Torah U'Madda philosophy to communities throughout North America and beyond. These chapters, written by women and men in a variety of scholarly fields and leadership positions both in YU as well as in other institutions, celebrate President Joel's accomplishments by exploring ideas relating to the central themes of his presidency: education, community, and leadership. In addition, several authors consider the components and qualities that ennobled and enabled President Joel to excel in his career at Yeshiva. Together, they honor President Joel for fourteen years of exemplary service to YU and the Jewish people.