Biographies & Memoirs

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  1. And Other Stories about Rav Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam, the Klausenberger Rebbe zt"l

    The Klausenberger Rebbe, Rav Yekusiel Yehuda Halberstam zt"l, was a shining light for all of Klal Yisrael, whether before, during, or after the Holocaust. Already as a young Rebbe leading his kehillah in pre-war Europe, he was known for his brilliance in Torah learning and his righteousness. During the torturous days of the Holocaust, he fought to keep each mitzvah and minhag properly, even while imprisoned in the concentration camps. And when the war was finally over, he put aside his own, personal losses, and threw himself instead into rebuilding and revitalizing the broken Jewish survivors.

    In this collection of twenty-five beautiful stories about the Klausenberger Rebbe, you will be inspired and uplifted by the greatness and humility of this extraordinary tzaddik, as well as by his incredible accomplishments for our nation. Learn More

  2. Although Jenna Maio grew up near Orthodox Jews in the Five Towns of Long Island, New York, she might as well lived worlds apart. A secular American Jew determined to save the world through environmental law, Jenna's dream comes true when she is accepted to an Ivy League law school. But on a trip to Israel, her exposure to Torah learning causes her to question everything.

    Princess Without a Crown is a coming-of-age story filled with drama and humor, as well as amazing stories of Divine Providence and Torah wisdom. Join Jenna as she discovers her heritage and navigates the newfound blessings -and challenges- on her path to growth.

    "This book tells the personal story of one young woman's path back to her ancient heritage. I found it instructive and moving. There are many lessons to be learned from it, for both students and teachers of authentic Judaism." -- Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz, International lecturer and author of Note

    "Jenna's engaging book about her spiritual journey into Judaism is an honest and often amusing memoir, peopled with a cast of colorful characters. Her spiritual struggles (and lapses) are a counterpoint to her God-directed, deep longings. Readers will enjoy traveling with her on her journey." -- Sara Yoheved Rigler, Best-selling author, and international lecturer

    "As a non-Jew, with the little understanding of Judaism, I was still spell-bound by this book and Jenna's journey. I couldn't read it fast enough. What a beautiful talent!" -- Linda Sivertsen, Best-selling author and host of The Beautiful Writers podcast. Learn More

  3. Learning about the great personalities of Tanach, we find ourselves in awe. Inspiration, though, generally only lasts when you realize that the lives, struggles, and challenges of these greats, find parallels within our own lives and our own challenges. 

    As you will discover in these pages, the most crucial battles that were fought for Klal Yisrael were often fought by great Jewish women. This book reveals often little-known aspects of the lives of some of the most well-known righteous women of Tanach—like Sarah, Rivkah, Rachel, Leah, Tamar, Esther, and Rus—and uses them to tell their stories anew. Then, after every chapter about these great women, readers will be introduced to a contemporary Jewish woman who walked or walks in their footsteps, and hear her story—women like Rebbetzin Miriam Salomon, Lady Amélie Jakobovits, Mrs. Gigi Weiss, Mrs. Rachely Plancey, and Mrs. Sarah Rivkah Kohn, among others. 

    Yes, the wisdom, compassion, and courage of the mothers and heroines of the Jewish People are present in every generation. 
     
    Written by world-renowned lecturer and author Rabbi Y. Y. RubinsteinTruly Great Jewish Women—Then & Now is a book for every Jewish house-hold. It is a book that will educate and encourage you, as you rediscover the women who created Klal Yisrael, and become inspired by women of our times who carry on the mission of our holy foremothers. Learn More
  4. Foreword by Rabbi Menachem Genack
    CEO, Orthodox Union Kosher Devision


    Some called him "the Rebbe," while to the mashgichimhe trained, he was known as "Rebbi." Still others insisted on calling him by his first name, Chaim - and he was fine with that, too. But to many, Rabbi Goldzweig was known simply as "the Chief."

    Who was this great man who wore such a variety of hats; who fit so easily into so many different circles; and who was trusted so implicitly by them all - from chassidic rebbes, to CRC rabbis, to yeshivahleit, to the homeless people who showed up at his doorstep, "adopting" him as their benefactor?

    There was nothing simple about Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig, yet he made everything seem simple about him. He was a larger-than-life figure who impacted the entire frum world. In The Chief, Reb Chaim’s colorful story - or at least the parts of it that are known and that can be revealed - is related.

    Meet the man on whose shoulders rested much of the kashrusindustry of the world. Be inspired by the tzaddik who gave and gave and gave to others, even when he hardly had anything to give. Reb Chaim Goldzweig was an unforgettable person, and his legacy will touch you as it continues to touch the thousands who knew and loved him.

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  5. Memories, anecdotes, lessons, and customs of a venerable tzaddik and mystical miracle worker in our generation

    The Ribnitzer Rebbe, Harav Chaim Zanvil Abramovitz zt”l, was a legend in his time. He was renowned for his holiness, his fearless service of Hashem, and for the many incredible miracles he brought about.


    As a close chassid and confidant of the Rebbe, Rabbi Avrohom Cohn was privileged to witness firsthand the Rebbe’s greatness; with his own eyes he observed the Rebbe unlocking the treasure troves of Heaven to shower blessings, salvations, and compassion upon his beloved nation. In this book Rabbi Cohn journals his many interactions with the Ribnitzer Rebbe and the supernatural occurrences that he saw happen in the Rebbe’s presence. A synopsis of the Rebbe’s early years in the USSR is also included.


    The Ribnitzer Rebbe
     is a book that will leave readers mesmerized and inspired by the righteousness of the Rebbe, yearning to achieve greater heights in their own service of Hashem.

    Translated from the Hebrew, B'mechitzaso by Mrs. Esther Perkal, Edited by Dr. Jeffrey Solomon Learn More

  6. In his unique and dynamic way, he touched the world and changed the lives of thousands. The Story of Reb Dovid Winiarz.

    A young man gives a Jewish book to each of the waiters and waitresses under his charge in camp one summer. Jennifer, one of those waitresses, takes her book with her as she journeys through high school and college. It is the only Jewish item she owns, her only connection to the faith she scarcely knows.

    On a trip to Israel, Jennifer sees a lecture being advertised—given by the author of her one Jewish book. She immediately goes to hear "her” rabbi speak, and comes away from the lecture inspired.

    Jennifer begins to learn more about her heritage, and eventually becomes an observant Jewish woman, marrying a religious husband and raising a beautiful Torah-true family.

    All because of a seed planted by a young man named Dovid Winiarz.

    Meet Reb Dovid Winiarz: a community askan, one-man kiruv machine, husband and father, radio show host, and ben Torah who worked tirelessly all his days to make a difference in the world around him.

    The Gemara (Shabbos 31a) discusses a list of questions posed to each person when he is brought to the Heavenly Tribunal, including: Were you honest in your business dealings? Did you set aside times to study Torah? Did you pursue wisdom and fear of Heaven?

    If one were to ask Reb Dovid Winiarz to summarize the list, he would do so with one unifying question: Were you involved in making a difference?

    And in the case of Reb Dovid, the answer was surely a resounding, Yes!

    Making a Difference relates the incredible stories of an ordinary man who accomplished extraordinary things, by being willing to step up to the plate and take action. See how one man can reach and help so many thousands, & learn how you, too, can change the world. Learn More
  7. It looks like an ordinary apartment in Jerusalem. But once you step in, extraordinary things happen. Welcome to the Machlis home. Mordechai and Henny Machlis moved to Israel right after they were married. They knew they wanted to build a beautiful Jewish home. They wanted to welcome visitors. But they never dreamed that they would become famous as the family that hosted more than 100 people (sometimes even 150!) in their apartment every Shabbos. In this book we will see how Rebbetzin Machlis – whom everybody called Henny – managed to take care of so many people while raising her own large family. But more: we will see how she loved every single Jew she met. We will be inspired by her emunah, her faith and trust in Hashem. We will be amazed by the unbelievable things that happened to her all the time, because she knew that she was taking care of all of Hashem’s children. “In the Machlis home, miracles happened every day,” one of her grandchildren once said. In The Story of Rebbetzin Henny Machlis we’ll be amazed and inspired by those miracles of love, caring, and faith. Learn More
  8. When Shmuli Shepherd was diagnosed with a rare, virulent form of cancer right after his bar mitzvah, the universe trembled.

    That's because Shmuli was no ordinary boy. His family knew it, his friends knew it, and even his community knew it. Shmuli's thirst for Torah and concern for others were truly remarkable for his young age.

    When the news hit, the effect it had on his family was understandable. What was astonishing was the way it affected his entire Gateshead community. As Shmuli -- now Chaim Shmuli -- grew ever stronger in his trust of Hashem and his simchas hachaim, his entire community -- as well as people on other continents -- grew with him.

    Read about Chaim Shmuli's incredible spiritual journey, and discover the unstoppable potential each of us has to affect the world around us ... Learn More

  9. The border patrol took a close look at our passport. “Something’s wrong,” he said.

    “What could be wrong?” I could tell we were about to be shattered once again. My heart was pounding. I was holding my four-year-old daughter, who was burning up with fever from the long wait and the freezing temperature.

    A young family makes the courageous decision to flee the religious persecution of Jews in Iran. After bidding tearful good-byes to their relatives and friends, they try to keep suspicious neighbors from guessing their true intents. Piled into an old truck with other refugees, they start their perilous journey through harsh winds and desert sand into the pitch-black night. Filled with tension and fear, they run for their lives, with only their fervent hope and faith to keep them going throughout their horrifying ordeal.

    Don’t Look Back is the true, harrowing account of a young woman’s quest to save her family from danger and bring them to freedom. Readers will be inspired by Nahid’s inner journey, and renew their own appreciation of the freedom we often take for granted. Learn More

  10. Rebel with a Cause, One Woman's Desparate Search for Meaning and Truth
    I stood alone on the pavement, suitcase in hand, staring at the closed door of my house. As far I was concerned, my home was gone forever.

    So begins Shira Yehudit Djalilmand’s riveting story of her life, a story which begins in a small, dusty manufacturing town in the West Midlands of England and takes us on a tumultuous journey through her rebellious teenhood to her wanderings in Morocco, across the Spanish countryside, and eventually to a kibbutz in the Negev. Searching desperately for some meaning to her existence, this Christian-born young woman wrestles with the deepest questions of mankind and nearly despairs of finding the answers that would bring peace to her tortured soul. When she finally finds that peace, her questions fall away in the face of the enormity of the gift she’d been given…the gift of Torah and Judaism.

    Rebel with a Cause, by talented and popular Mishpacha writer Shira Yehudit Djalilmand, is an eye-opening, gut-wrenching memoir, amazing in its honesty and in its author’s quest for truth. Learn More

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