Books

As Yael gets ready to enjoy the delicious food, Mommy reminds her to make a brachah. “But why?” asks Yael. Join Yael as she discovers why making brachos is so important!

Yael is a Lite Girl, and you can be one, too!

The Lite Girl Series -- love ... inspire ... teach ... encourage Learn More

Shimmy found a wallet full of cash. Is he allowed to keep it? Reuven accidentally ruined his brother’s keyboard. Now what should he do? Eli fell asleep on the city bus. How will he get back home?

Whether it’s about moving to another state or saving a classmate’s life, overcoming fears or learning responsibility, each story in this captivating book will hit home. Read about kids who struggle to do what’s right even when it’s hard, and about the good feeling that comes with making the right choice.

Join the brave, caring, and fun-loving kids in Rachel Stein’s newest collection. You’ll be glad you did.

Level W / Grade 5-6 Learn More

When little Shimmy’s number one rebbe card goes missing, the boys find themselves knee-deep in a perplexing new mystery. Every day another kid’s favorite prize is stolen by an unknown thief who leaves strange clues behind. Can Avi, Yitz, and Yaakov find the improbable culprit?

Join the Super Sleuth Trio in this entertaining story as they follow the clues…and discover some lasting lessons about effort and results.

Level S / Grade 4-5 Learn More

“Listen, everyone’s a little afraid of heights, but you can’t go through life being scared. The only way to beat it is to try.”

Thirteen-year-old Yitzy Blackton is back! A new boy just moved to town, and the class bully starts up with him. Yitzy can’t stop himself from jumping into the action, and his temper gets him into big trouble. And that’s just the beginning. There are more problems in store when a boy with special needs is in serious danger and Yitzy has to conquer his greatest fear to help him out.

Yehuda Cahn, popular author of VIP and Ezra’s Secret, has crafted another winner. Get ready for Yitzy’s latest jam-packed adventure as he struggles with gymnastics, joins a search and rescue team — and returns as a VIP. Learn More

There’s a new kid in town…

Yochanan Bear, better known as Nonny, is a spunky eleven-year-old who’s smart, funny, and friendly…Oh, and he has cerebral palsy.

With his cool motorized wheelchair and his overeager helper Gavriel Farber at his side, he can do pretty much anything he sets his mind to. Even if it sometimes involves coping with a flat tire or putting a bully in his place.

Whether Nonny is joining a marathon, trying out at a singing competition, or catching a thief, there are plenty of laughs to go around in this fantastic book by award-winning author Yael Mermelstein. Learn More

As summer camp unfolds and a new school year begins, shy and quiet Mimi finds herself facing unexpected challenges and thrilling adventures.

From a crisis shaking up her camp to a G.O. election that puts friendships to the test, Mimi is overwhelmed. She’s always been able to navigate tricky situations, but this time around, she may have gotten in over her head ... Learn More

“This project is awful,” Hindy said. “But why?” Rina asked. “More work is just your cup of tea.” “You wouldn’t get it.” Rina looked at Hindy’s sad expression. “Try me.”

Rina Hirschman loves gymnastics, art, and piano. Basically, anything creative is just up her alley. School? Not so much. It’s a good thing brainy Hindy Adler is her best friend and study partner.

Hindy is always in style and looks just right, but she has her own worries. Her fantastic grandparents come to every birthday party and school production, but how embarrassing that they’re not frum!

It all comes to a head when their principal introduces the special Finding Her Footpath project. How on earth will Rina add more homework to her already overwhelming schedule? And how in the world will Hindy find a role model ancestor when hers weren’t frum? It’s an impossible project! Enter Rina and Hindy’s world in this compelling novel by Devorah Talia Gordon, as they each find their own way to make the impossible possible. Learn More

Midrash David is a fresh take on Pirke Avot, the Ethics of the Fathers, written by the grandson of the esteemed Rambam. As the inheritor of the “Nagid” title from his father, Rabbi Avraham ben HaRambam, Rabbenu David HaNagid provides readers with the historical context of the lives of the Sages who compiled Pirke Avot. Like his grandfather, he codifies topics elegantly; his clear, accessible ideas and life lessons provide a practical guide for readers seeking not only to understand Pirke Avot’s simplistic beauty but to apply its wisdom to their everyday lives.

Now available in English in a newly edited and meticulously researched translation, this magnificent work, written by a hacham from the ancient Andalusian-Spanish tradition, offers modern readers with a brand-new perspective on ancient wisdom steeped in timeless mesorah.

About the author:

Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo was born in Miami, Florida, and studied under Rabbi Zweig at Yeshiva Ve Kollel Bet Moshe Haim. He received his semichah from the Av Bet Din, HaGeon Rabbi Eliyahu Ben Haim, and the Chief Rabbi of Montreal, Rabbi David Sabbah. He is currently pursuing his dayanut through Eretz Hemdah while translating and commenting on sefarim and bringing forgotten texts to the masses. He lives in Hollywood, Florida, with his wife and three children, and he works as the head of Theme Park and Experiential Development for Nickelodeon Universe and Dreamworks Waterpark. Learn More

Life with Meaning and Strength

A story for teenagers and those who journey with them as they search for their way.

• Why am I different from everyone else?
• Will I have to fight with myself my entire life?
• If Hashem loves me, why are things so hard for me?
• Does everyone have challenges?
• How can we draw close to Hashem in every situation?

These are some of the questions that teenagers - and adults - ask themselves.
And these are some of the questions that are answered clearly in this book.
If you think that you're just one more person, you're making a big mistake. You're a gift. You have a gift inside of you that even you are unaware of.

Debbie received this gift and she's making a trek, step after step, to discover it. Her life hasn't been easy. She started off in a frum home and found herself far away, in a different milieu. Now, she's looking for answers to the questions that always bothered her. Her questions are piercing, but she's determined to take this brave journey inside of herself. On the way, she receives herself as a gift.

Debbie's journey could be your journey. A journey to a happier, healthier, and more illuminating life.

Debbie, It's all a Gift is a unique, brave book that directly discusses the questions that bother the present day youth and offers clear, captivating answers.

The book is recommended for mothers, teachers, and educators.

By Moran Koors, M.A.
Therapist, Lecturer, Kallah Teacher, and Marriage Counselor Learn More