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Yes, dear diary. Can you believe it? We’re going to be free! After centuries of slavery ... the dream that we have dreamed for generations is finally coming to pass. We have merited, finally, to emerge from the darkness to the light — from slavery to freedom!

So begins nine-year-old Amiasaf ‘s diary, as he continues to bring the story of Yetziyas Mitzrayim to life.

Our children will be there when the Jews bravely tie up the lambs for Korban Pesach. They will accompany the former slaves as they retrieve the Egyptians’ treasures during Makkas Choshech, watch the idols of Mitzrayim collapse into nothingness, eat of the Korban Pesach at the world’s very first Seder. We will travel with Amiasaf and his family to the banks of the Yam Suf, facing its waters in front of them and the fearful Egyptian army at their backs, awaiting Hashem’s miracles.

Based on the Torah narrative and many midrashim, Leaving Mitzrayim will enhance our children’s Seder, and their appreciation for one of the most important events in our history. Learn More

RETURN is a sefer, not a book. It presents an in-depth understanding of the mitzvos and tefillos of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkos, in a new light.

THIS LIGHT, the light from the ohr ha’ganuz (the hidden light) was originally revealed in the sifrei Maharal. After centuries of neglect, it was rekindled for the Torah world by the appearance of the famous maamarim of Hagaon Harav Yitzchak Hutner, zt”l, and recorded in his sefarim, Pachad Yitzchak.

“He was planted in this generation to bring light to the world and all who dwell in it - a new light”

(From the inscription on his tombstone)

A commentary to enlighten the hearts of the probers of Torah. The spirit of Rav Hutner is evident.

Rav Moshe Shternbuch

He has plumbed the depths of the deep waters of Torah, and drawn its secrets, with acumen and richness.

Rav Aaron Schechter

I sensed the aroma of the perfume shop of my father-in-law’s Torah, transmitted with sweetness and wisdom.

Rav Yonasan David

His very being is suffused to the source - the well of pure waters, the Torah of Rav Yitzchock Hutner.
Rav Alster himself has become a well of pure waters.

Rav Moshe Shapiro Learn More

“A treasure trove of wonderful ideas” Rabbi Yaakov Rabin, Rosh Kollel Nefesh Hachaim, Jerusalem Learn More

Everything a parent needs to teach their children about yetzias Mitzrayim, emunah, and creating a relationship with Hashem can be found right here — in the structure of the Haggadah and in the words of Chazal. By showing how to use the text itself to tell the story of yetzias Mitzrayim, A Night of Teaching guides both Seder leaders and participants to take full advantage of the tremendous opportunity the Seder night offers. This innovative Haggadah features:

Clear instructions and explanations for all the steps of the Seder

Side-by-side Hebrew Haggadah text and English translation

Divrei Torah focused on the essential mitzvah of sippur yetzias Mitzrayim

Dedicated space for the user to write their own divrei Torah

Rabbi Isaac Rice teaches Judaic studies and heads the halachah department at the SKA High School for Girls in Long Island, New York, and is a rabbi at Congregation Anshei Chesed in Hewlett, New York. Learn More

The Striving Higher Haggadah presents contemporary perspectives and novel ideas to enrich your Seder — through stories, nostalgia, and humor. Drawing from his extensive experience in chinuch, rabbanus, and therapy, the distinguished author demonstrates the relevance of the Haggadah’s ancient words to our day. With superb explanations and a refreshing commentary, this engaging Haggadah will elevate and enhance your Seder table.

“Written with clarity and deep understanding, in a vernacular that could be appreciated by all readers.”

Rabbi Mordechai Finkelman

“Harav Staum possesses the tools to help us create the magical experience of Seder night.”

Rabbi Chaim Schabes

“Filled with. … style, wit, and perceptive wisdom.”

Rabbi Berel Wein

Rabbi Doniel (Dani) Staum lives in Monsey, New York. Having served as a shul rabbi for a decade, he is currently a high school rebbi and a therapist in private practice. Rabbi Staum is also a sought after speaker and a popular columnist Learn More

This Haggadah introduces a new accessible translation that makes the seder come alive, explaining each step in simple and relatable terms. The Haggadah also offers tips for leading a seder to make sure everyone at your table gets involved and enjoys the experience.

Features original and engaging art to help the seder come alive along with visual icons to help direct the reader on the most important instructions.

The Chabad.org Haggadah was created by the Chabad.org team based on years of experience in creating and providing thought-provoking content that engages and brings people together. Learn More

מגילת אסתר בספר מפואר עם לקט נרחב ויסודי מכלל תורתם של רבותינו נשיאינו, החל מכ”ק אדמו”ר הזקן וכלה בכ”ק אדמו”ר, נלווה אליהם גם ביאורים נפלאים מהספר ‘פלח הרמון’ לר’ הלל מפאריטש ומתורתו של אביו של כ”ק אדמו”ר, הרה”ג ר’ לוי יצחק שניאורסון ע”ה.

כמו כן הובא גם מדור ‘הלכות ומנהגי חב”ד’ לחודש אדר וחג הפורים Learn More

“The art of blowing the shofar is a knowledge-based skill.”

(Siddur Rav Hertz Sheliach Tzibbur)

With the publication of this sefer, the halachos, hanhagos, eitzos, and mesorah related to tekias shofar are now available to the English-speaking readership. Fully annotated, The Shofar is the product of consultations with many baalei tekiah, poskei Gedolei Yisrael, responsa, and sifrei halachah. An enormous contribution to Torah literature, this volume includes:

• Minhagim from communities and kehillos around the world
• An analysis of each kol, its acceptable length, and possible complications
• Customs that are practiced prior to, during, and after tekias shofar
• Important but little-known issues regarding the shofar itself
• What to look out for when buying a shofar

“A literal encyclopedic compendium of laws, customs, and practices of shofar blowing...The work is spiced with anecdotes, stories, and rulings of contemporary halachic poskim.”

Rav Zev Leff, Moshav Matityahu

“Anyone who reads this will obtain a ‘Panim Chadashot’ regarding the mitzvah.”

Dayan Eleizer Dunner, Bnei Brak

“The author unfurls the tapestry of customs belonging to kehillos world over.”

Novominsker Rebbe, Lakewood

Rabbi Bentzion Ettlinger is a product of the Yeshiva Rabbi Samson Raphael institutions and learned in its Bais Hamedrash Jeshurun during the ten-year tenure of Rav Yaakov Perlow, the Novominsker Rebbe, zt”l, who was its rosh hayeshiva. During that time, he became a close talmid.

He enjoyed a filial relationship with Rav Shimon Schwab, zt”l, and had the unique zechus to be meshamesh him for twenty-three years, and later Rav Zechariah Gelley, zt”l, as well as Rav Shach’s son-in-law, ybl”t, Rav Meir Tzvi Bergman of B’nei Brak, during Rav Bergman’s annual stays in Washington Heights.

He is a member of the editorial board of L’dor Va’dor, a bi-annual Torah journal, a mentor in Mesivta R.S.R.H., and has been a baal tokeia in K’hal Adath Jeshurun for more than thirty-five years.

His penchant for tekias shofar has enabled him to traverse far and wide to bring to light the myriad of rich minhagei Yisrael from multitudes of beautiful communities within Klal Yisrael. His eye-opening feature articles that have appeared in the magazine section of Hamodia have generated wide interest.

He uses his very extensive collection of horns, shofaros, shofar stories, and shofar manufacturing slides for presentations on all levels, from pre-schools, elementary schools, and mesivtos to seniors, Daf Yomi shiurim, and kollelim. He lives in Washington Heights with his wife, Debbie. Their many children and grandchildren live in Lakewood, NJ; Chestnut Ridge, NY; Monsey, NY; and Yerushalayim Ir Hakodesh. Learn More

Erev Shabbos. Yes, it’s a time of rushing to get everything done. But when Yisroel Besser describes the frenetic activity, Erev Shabbos becomes, not a tension-filled, stressful race against time -- but an enthusiastic and joyous preparation for the incomparable delights of Shabbos.

And then we welcome our Queen, with flickering candles and uplifting song. Here, again, as we enter a new and holy dimension, Exalted Moments enriches our experience, bringing our tefillos and bakashos to life.

In Exalted Moments, Yisroel Besser – author of many bestselling books including Nishmas: Song of the Soul – shows us how to experience those special first moments of Shabbos. Exalted Moments includes stories, ideas and insights on erev Shabbos preparations, the enormous power of prayer during candle lighting, Shalom Aleichem, Eishes Chayil and Kiddush.

Open this book and learn to savor those first wondrous moments, as the sun gently drifts downward and we begin to experience the energy, hope and sheer holiness of Shabbos. Learn More