The period between Pesach and Shavuos comes with the customs and sadness of mourning and the joyful halachos of counting S’firas Ho’Omer. In this book, Rabbi Meyer Bodner adapts the style and clarity of his distinguished father’s widely circulated sefarim (Halachos of Muktza, Halachos of Brochos, etc.) to elucidate the practical need-to know customs and halachos of S’firas Ho’Omer.
For example:
- May one attend and dance at a friend’s wedding and Sheva Brochos on days when it is his custom to show aveilus?
- Is it permitted to listen to relaxing music when it is his custom to show aveilus?
- May a women cut her nails, tweeze her eyebrows or have electrolysis done while keeping the customary aveilus?
- Is it permitted to take a haircut or shave on the first day of Shloshes Yemei Hagbola?
- May a bar mitzvah celebration be scheduled on a day other than the boy’s birthday (not bo b’yom)?
- If one mistakenly counted the days but omitted the weeks, or cannot remember if yesterday he counted correctly, may he continue counting with a brocha?
- May a woman count with a brocha and may she be motzi her friend?
Reviewed for halachic accuracy by Rabbi Shmuel Felder shlit”a and edited and reviewed by Rabbi Yisroel Pinchos Bodner shlit”a, this sefer accurately provides the answer to these and a myriad of other questions and quandaries concerning the customs and halachos of S’firas Ho’Omer. Learn More
- Written by a close student of Maran Posek Hador, HaRav Moshe Sternbuch shlita, this book comprises statements from Rav Sternbuch, as well as hashkafa, guidance, advice and words of chizuk based on his written and oral teachings. It includes powerful tools for navigating these turbulent times. Learn More
Kibbud Av V'Em
I'm Stronger than the Yetzer HaraYitzy apologized once more and said then,"I won't do it ever again!Without permission I'll never take.This time it was a big mistake!"And Mommy patted Yitzy's head."You've learned an important lesson," she said.SMALL VICTORIES is a series of stories from everyday life, which show young children the necessity of dealing with the yetzer hara and winning victories over it. The topic covered in this book is "taking only with permission." The stimulating story, taken from the world of young children, and the charming illustrations, work together to convey an educational message about asking permission, and how to deal with mistakes and do teshuvah when they don't succeed in overcoming the yetzer hara.The story encourages children to achieve more and more victories, small and big. Learn More
Join Tzvi and his friends on their trip! After a boom and crash they learn that the Rebbe’s brachos were with them all the way through!Stories of Tzaddikim instill yiras shamayim. Children will connect to the Rebbe while hearing a heartwarming story written in an exciting and inspiring way for young children. Learn More
Join Moshe as he experiences an open miracle. The Rebbe's brocha saved him from the dangers of Chernobyl!Stories of Tzaddikim instill yiras shamayim. Children will connect to the Rebbe while hearing a heartwarming story written in an exciting and inspiring way for young children Learn More
Zayde Mendel is determined to bake shmurah matzah, even though it’s during the World War II and there’s no wheat for sale. His clever and loyal wife, Bubba Hinda, is just as determined. Together, this extraordinary couple proves that “With Hashem’s help, anything is possible!”This story is based on true events in the lives of Zayde Mendel and Bubbe Hinda Deitsch, real people who lived the former Soviet Union not very long ago. In 1941, they left almost everything behind to escape the war by traveling east to Samarkand, later settling in Tashkent. Even in the most difficult circumstances, they devoted their lives to learning Torah, performing mitzvos, and helping others.
Although Bubbe Hinda did barter for wheat during hard times, the events and conversations in this story are fictional.
Their granddaughter, Rochel Sandman, is the author of two other books about her grandparents, entitled, As Big as an Egg and Perfect Porridge. The author lives in Connecticut with her family.
A glossary of unfamiliar words is included in the book.
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These cookies are yummy! Raizy wants more. Will Mommy let her have them? Learn More
Puzzles And Riddles On The Weekly Parsha For All Ages“The title is perfect for your riddles! After you go through them, you are left with a chuckle: “Oh! I should have gotten that!” The puzzles are geared toward a younger audience, although I am sure that even older audiences are going to enjoy it too. Once they have it in their hands, they will find it hard to put it down and wait for next week and probably even go ahead a few weeks. That would be a great kevod haTorah.“
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Diagnosed with a painful muscular disease when he was nine years old, Ralph Mahana realized from a young age that he had a choice to make: fall into self-pity and depression, or live a full and happy life, focusing on his blessings and on the many benefits that yissurim, suffering, brings to a person.In this small – but very, very big – book, Ralph shares those benefits with us. How yissurim are a confirmation of G-d’s love for us. How increased effort means increased reward, in this world and the next. How suffering helps build our place in Olam Haba, the World to Come.
Ralph has sought out many great Torah personalities, both in America and Israel, and he shares the wisdom they have taught him and the inspiration they’ve given him, as well as effective tools for coping with painful challenges.
This is not a story of sickness and sadness. It is a testament to the power of emunah and bitachon, and to the power of an individual Jew – of all of us – to rise above challenges. Learn More
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Sara loves to learn and play. But Sara's eyes do not work like her friends' eyes; she is blind. How does she join in all the fun and activities?Follow along as Sara goes through her day, and learn about the many ways we can "see" our world! Learn More
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