Books

Being in Eretz Yisroel is one of the most wonderful times in life. Adjusting back to 'reality' is one of the hardest. How can a person stay spiritually charged when they are at work, or in school? How does one stay close and loving to family and friends after a life-changing experience? What can we learn from others who have been down this path before?

In this original and powerful volume, R' Yankie Schwartz shares information, wisdom, and time-tested advice. This one book can help turn your year in Israel into a lifetime of happiness and growth.

About the Author:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Yankie Schwartz learned in the Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva system and is a talmid of Rabbi Shaya Cohen. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Brooklyn College and a Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York; however, he elected to pursue other professions and is currently employed as a risk management consultant.

Yankie resides with his wife and children in Cedarhurst, he is the author of two previous books on Jewish thought: Ponderables and Contemplations.

Endorsements:

"Young men and women returning from a year or two learning in Eretz Yisroel often have great difficulty adjusting back into life in our mundane … world. Reb Yankie takes returning seminary students … through the often gut-wrenching process of maintaining their newly found levels of ruchnius, while not losing important family relationships…. he provides valuable advice on dealing with work, internet, tznius, and other sensitive subjects .. I highly recommend this original work."

— Rav Yaakov Feitman, Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi of Cedarhust

"… a 'must-read' for all seminary girls who want to strengthen their ruchniyos…"

— Rav Yosef Viener, Kehillas Sha'ar HaShamayim

"… a big step towards … continued spiritual growth."

— Mrs. Dina Schoonmaker, Michlala

"[with] this book … Eretz Yisrael will never leave you."

— Mrs. Rachel Rose, Bnot Torah (Scharfman's) Learn More

Fascinating and fun facts about Israel, its history, geography, animal life, religion, and much more! Learn More

Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh sets forth a conceptual and practical program for healing the ills of the State of Israel. Learn More

Moshe of Japan

Hi! My name is Moshe and I’m eight years old. Sounds pretty regular, doesn’t it? But I live in a very interesting place. I was born in the capital city of Japan – Tokyo! I don’t go to regular school. Instead I go to school on the computer with kids from all over the world. The classmate that lives closest to me lives in China, a five-hour plane ride away!

Join Moshe as he takes you on an exciting journey through his daily life in Tokyo.

Moshe from Japan is the second book in the Young Lamplighters series. These books will allow young readers to peek into the lives of boys and girls from all around the globe. They will meet children who, together with their parents, are trying to help Jews learn more about their heritage.

Via these first-person accounts, readers will visit the most fascinating places. They will be drawn into these children’s lives and they will learn all about the cities in which they live.

Fascinating facts and interesting descriptions alongside authentic professional photographs are included throughout the books. These stories will broaden horizons while demonstrating the art of giving and caring for others.

Come join Moshe as he travels the clean streets of Japan on his trusted bicycle. Watch the role he happily fulfills as a busy young outreach worker.

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Tamar of Venice

Hi! My name is Tamar. I live in Venice, Italy. We used to live in Israel but we moved here when I was two months old to teach the Jews in Venice more about Judaism. Venice is an unusual city built on water! I go to school by boat every day and there are only two students in my class. One of them is – me!

Tamar of Venice is the first book in the Young Lamplighters series, books about children from families who have moved all over the world in order to inspire other Jews. These books will allow young readers to peek into the lives of boys and girls from all around the globe. They will meet children who, together with their parents, are trying to help Jews learn more about their heritage.

Via these first-person accounts, readers will visit the most fascinating places. They will be drawn into these children’s lives and they will learn all about the cities in which they live.

Join Tamar as she takes you on an exciting adventure of her daily life in an unusual city of canals and bridges and learn about the role she happily fulfills as a young, busy emissary.

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