Books

“A masterpiece!... I recommend this memoir to anyone looking for inspiration to make a difference in the world.” - Liliane Pari Umuhoza, Founder of the Women Genocide Survivors Retreat

A proud American blends memoir with a joyful cultural peek into his often misunderstood religious community.

Rabbi Levi Welton never forgot the day he was cleaning his guinea-pig hutch, only to turn and face a small contingent of stern Hasidic elders. While certain he’d broken some sacred rule, what happened next is just one of many lessons that taught the rabbi that heroism comes in all shapes and sizes, and wisdom often confronts us when we least expect it.

In this heartwarming coming-of-age story, Levi Welton offers a compelling insider's view, and a sense of humanity to what it was like growing up as a shy Hasidic boy in the radical shtetl of Bezerkely and being surrounded by a community of eccentric, colorful, and endearing role models and mentors.

On his journey from self-discovery to self-acceptance, Levi collects invaluable lessons about faith, family, success, death, and seeing the good in everyone through an assortment of funny yet inspiring stories—from adopting stray animals while in the Boy Scouts, to learning life secrets from a hippie in the Wyoming wilds. Along the way, you’ll watch as young Levi struggles to unite the often-fraught nature of secular society with his Hasidic culture, one of the most vibrant religious communities in America.

Be Like the Moon strengthens your faith in humanity by sharing wisdom that will speak to anyone, of any (or no) faith, who’s ever struggled with life’s weighty challenges. No subject is off-limits – addiction, depression, racism, and even a walk on the (atheistic) wild side! Yet running through all these is a powerful lesson—one about heroism:

You don't need superpowers to be a hero. You can change the world through the quiet impact you have on others through how you live your life.

It’s a transformative book, with insights on every page and an inspiring message of optimism, hope, and yes, heroism—minus the superpowers!

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“Authenticity and love of one’s fellow man emanate from Levi Welton’s life and words. He calls for and exemplifies an integration of ‘distinct cultures fused together.’ This is a rabbi's call to personal greatness and one man’s honest and sincere reflection on the path of fully being both a Jew and a committed member of the human family.”

Rabbi Zalman Kastel, Founder of the non-profit Together For Humanity

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During World War II, many Jews from Germany, Austria, and France tried to flee from the Nazis and reach safety in Switzerland. Who would help them get past the guards? Who would take care of them and make sure that the Swiss police didn’t send them back?

Mrs. Recha Sternbuch was a young mother in Switzerland who wouldn’t rest until she had done everything possible for the desperate refugees. Warm and caring, with a regal appearance, she devoted her life to saving Jews. Again and again, she arranged for guides to help people slip past the border to safety. Once they arrived in neutral Switzerland, the refugees ate and slept at her house. Mrs. Sternbuch and her husband opened their hearts and home to all who needed them. This is Mrs. Sternbuch’s story. It’s the story of a woman who was the rescuer of refugees. Learn More

And Other Stories about Rav Yisrael Meir Hakohen Kagan, the Chafetz Chaim zt"l

Even as a young child in Zhetel, his righteousness shone brightly. Everyone knew that this boy had an extraordinary neshamah, and that he was destined for greatness.

And Other Stories About Maran Harav Moshe Feinstein Zt"l

Reb Moshe Feinstein was greatness personified. He was a brilliant gaon in Torah and halachah; his hasmadah and love for Torah were mind-boggling; and his middos were golden. How lucky American Jewry was to merit having such a gadol in its midst!

In The Light From America you will read twenty-five magnificent stories about the righteousness, wisdom, and sensitivity of Reb Moshe. Each one adds another stroke to the beautiful portrait of one of the greatest gedolei Yisrael of recent times. Learn More

Champions of the Jewish People

In the Land of Israel, Jews were very poor. They lived in crowded and dangerous conditions. There weren’t enough food, jobs, or hospitals.

Who could help them?

Sir Moses and Lady Judith Montefiore were two of the richest Jews in the world in the early 1800s. They could have spent all their days enjoying their grand castle in England. But they made a fateful decision. A decision that changed the lives of Jews everywhere.

They decided to devote themselves to helping the Jewish people. They traveled near and far to countries where Jews were being oppressed. They met with kings, queens and sultans.

This is the story of the Montefiores. It’s the story of a couple who used their wealth and influence to aid their fellow Jews. Learn More

This book tells the story of the life of the Alter Rebbe, as originally described in the Chabad Heritage Series tapes by Rabbi Shloma Majeski. It is the only comprehensive and authoritative history of the Alter Rebbe in English. Explanatory footnotes, references, a glossary, chronology, maps and more are added to enrich the reader’s experience of the first Lubavitcher Rebbe. From the Rebbe's birth, to his bar mitzvah and marriage, through his arrest, liberation, and finally his histalkus the reader will gain an invaluable view into the fascinating life of the founder of Chabad Chassidus. This book will serve as an invaluable reference as well as an entertaining biography for anyone who has a connection to Lubavitch Chabad, whether expert or novice. Learn More

קורות חייה של הרבנית הצדקנית מרת חיה מושקא ע"ה, ילדותה בצל אביה הרבי הריי"צ, המאסר והגאולה, החתונה הגדולה, הבריחה מצפרני הנאצים וקורות חייה בתקופת ה"נשיאות" בספר קומיקס מרהיב עין. פורמט גדול Learn More

Rabbi Yosef Rosen, the Rogatchover Gaon, was one of the greatest Talmudic scholars in recent memory. He was a seminal figure in the 20th century project of conceptualizing and systemizing Talmud and Halacha. Perhaps the most abstract and philosophical Talmudist and posek ever to have lived, he merged classical Talmudic thought with philosophy, metaphysics, political theory, and more. He represents an alternative school to the Brisker method which has dominated yeshivos to the present day.

One of the most integrated rabbinic thinkers, his works have remained obscure and inaccessible due to their cryptic nature. This is the first attempt to present this giant revolutionary scholar and his writings to the English-speaking public. Learn More

Baal Shem of Michelstadt

Feldheim Publishers is pleased to publish an updated English edition of The Baal Shem of Michelstadt, enhanced with a variety of photographs. This small literary gem, written originally in German, recreates the loving, authentic Judaism of long ago, making it come vibrantly alive. In the series of heartwarming chapters, the author writes with persuasion and affection of episode after miraculous episode in the life of Rabbi Seckel Loeb Wormser -- the Baal Shem of Michelstadt. Learn More