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“Rabbi Akiva taught: ‘You shall love your fellow like yourself’ is the fundamental rule of the Torah."
Above the Angels provides a clear, in-depth understanding of the fundamental concepts of bein adam lechaveiro: good middos, chesed, and derech eretz. Based on the teachings of Chazal, and filled with many stories and practical advice, it guides one to become caring, giving, and sensitive to others. It elevates the reader to emulate Hashem’s character traits and explains why and how learning Torah enables one to do so. It empowers the reader with the ability to confidently answer yes to the Heavenly tribunal’s daunting question: “Did you treat every person as a king over yourself?” Above the Angels makes the reader aware of his own infinite greatness and his own true worth as a person created in the image of Hashem, building the awareness that man is literally above the angels.
“The author has managed to make lofty and inspirational ideas accessible to all
readers, and to write them in a way that arouses the reader to aspire to achieve such
lofty ideals.”
—Rav Shmuel Baron, Rosh Yeshivas Imrei Binah
“The author shows the path for the reader to achieve greatness in middos,
performance of chesed, and consideration of others with all of his heart and soul.”
—Rav Pinchos Green, Mashgiach of Yeshivas Kamenitz Learn More
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In Living Emunah for Teens, thousands of teenagers discovered how emunah -- the unshakeable trust that Hashem loves you, and only does what’s good for you -- is the secret to living a life without fear, doubts, and despair. More: It’s the secret to a life of happiness and confidence.
With its Torah insights, true-life stories, and advice for practical applications of emunah in a teen’s life, Living Emunah for Teens 2 takes teenagers even further on this joyous journey to serenity. With close to 200,000 (!) copies in print, the Living Emunah series has helped many tens thousands of people find the happiness that comes from trusting Hashem. Now teenagers, too, can bring emunah into their lives. Learn More
Before Josephus and before Herod, the original Second Beis Hamikdash stood in Yerushalayim for over three centuries. It is this structure that is described in Maseches Middos and will serve as our guide to the construction of the Third Beis Hamikdash.The Original Second Temple by Yoav Elan explores the layout and design of the pre-Herodian Beis Hamikdash in exquisite detail like never before.
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Yoav Elan is the author and illustrator of ArtScroll’s Tractate Middos for the Schottenstein Talmud, Yad Avraham Mishnah Series, and The Mishnah Elucidated. He has been studying and teaching about the Beis Hamikdash for over 20 years. He lives in Baltimore where he is a member of Kollel Avodas Levi at the Ner Israel Rabbinical College. Learn More
As Torah Jews, we know that emunah is one of our greatest and most delicate treasures. Therefore, we rely only on our gedolim to lay down its principles and clarify how it should be taught.
In this sefer, Rav Moshe Wolfson shlita, Mashgiach Ruchani of Mesivta Torah Vodaath and Rav of Bais HaMidrash Emunas Yisrael, guides readers, step by step, in properly establishing a solid foundation of emunah, strengthening them to be able to withstand even the fiercest winds.
This easy-to-read book elucidates concepts at the very core of Jewish faith. Included are topics such as:
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- Explanation of the mesorah from Har Sinai
- Practical advice for dealing with challenges
- In-depth discussion of Mashiach and his arrival
The Core of Emunah is a thought-provoking must-read for every Torah Jew. Learn More
Challenging Chinuch Questions and Sensitive Answers
In You Asked Volume 2, Rabbi Binyomin Ginsberg, renowned principal, mechanech and newspaper columnist, addresses pressing questions, with wisdom, honesty, and unusual insight into a child's emotions and motivations. Using clear and contemporary examples to express age-old concepts, Rabbi Ginsberg shows you how to prepare your children to successfully face challenges later in life by training them from a young age to deal with every situation.Rabbi Ginsberg, who was a talmid in both the Telshe Yeshiva in Cleveland and in the Slonimer Yeshiva in Yerushalayim, has been a Jewish educator for more than 30 years. His approach to children and the complexity of chinuch is unique and out of the box. A talmid of the Nesivos Sholom zt"l, Rabbi Ginsberg looks back to the teachings of his Rebbi for any and all advice and guidance he shares.Rabbi Ginsberg is currently in private practice, offering consultations for schools and families, and he lectures on a wide range of topics. He is a sought-after presenter and serves as an advocate for many children. Learn More
Pathways to Success offers parents, educators, therapists, and anyone affected by this challenge practical wisdom and firsthand accounts about ADHD in all varied forms - from hyperactivity to daydreaming, from impulsivity to burnout.With compassion and insight, best-selling author and psychotherapist Rabbi Aharon Lerner offers astute advice, dispels and common myths, and explains treatment options for ADHD. He acknowledges the struggle while focusing on the positives that come with this challenge - including enthusiasm, creativity, and determination. This sensitively written book gives hope to parents, teachers, and children - leading everyone on a path to success. Learn More
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