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המועדים בחיי, חגים ומועדים Learn More
The time between Elul and Yom Kippur.
Forty of the holiest - and perhaps the most important - days of our year.
Imagine having Rav Chaim Kanievsky shlita guiding you each and every day.
You can.Written by Maran HaRav Chaim Kanievsky's grandson, Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Shteinman, who has been spending time daily with him for many years, Rav Chaim on Elul and the Yamim Noraim includes stories, commentary, laws, customs, and perspectives on the awesome time between the month of Elul and Yom Kippur.
This sefer includes:
- Rav Chaim's answers to questions on the laws and customs of Selichos, Elul, Rosh Hashanah, Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, Yom Kippur
- His explanation of the meaning of many of the prayers of these exalted days
- His comments on the Torah readings of the Yamim Noraim
- His personal practices
- His insights on Selichos, Vidui, and the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy
- His inspirational words on repentance, mussar, prayer, the blowing of the shofar, and many more vital topics
- Many inspiring stories about Rav Chaim and lhbch"h the Rebbetzin Learn More
May an ebay seller set his auction to conclude on Shabbos? May one rent advertising space on his website to others for an entire week, including Shabbos?Should a person worry about ayin hara? What are the most effective defenses against ayin hara?
May one who will be on an airplane for an entire night of Chanukah use a flashlight for ner Chanukah?
If it is difficult for someone to make it to shul, may he hear krias haTorah or Megillas Esther read over the telephone?
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Rav Zev Smith is a popular maggid shiur and much sought-after speaker on halachic issues who has thousands of recorded shiurim in circulation on a wide range of interesting and relevant, day-to-day topics. His unique blend of halachah and hashkafah, and his knack for explaining difficult concepts in a down-to-earth, practical way, draw both scholars and laymen who seek a thorough grasp of halachah topics. In this fascinating book, he and Rabbi Dovid Kaiser, a previously published author of Torah works as well as a maggid shiur in halachah, have adapted some of the best of Rav Smith's halachah shiurim into written form. Arranged according to the months of the year, What's the Halachah? follows a specific, reader-friendly format. Each chapter begins with a set of intriguing questions on a topic in halachah, which is followed by a broad discussion of the halachic issues the topic involves. The chapter concludes with an application of the information discussed to the initial queries.
What's the Halachah? is a book that will do more than just teach you halachah; it will open before you the vastness and the beauty of the world of halachah. Learn More
Dear Children, I'm sure you all know about the trial that's just around the corner. The month of Elul is a time for us to prepare for this special trial, which takes place on Rosh Hashanah. For most of us, the trial continues throughout the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah, and then on Yom Kippur our aveiros are forgiven and the verdict from the trial is sealed. I want to invite you on an imaginary journey. Together, Just Imagine what it might look like if we were asked to come give an accounting of our mitzvos and aveiros before a court on this earth, instead of the Heavenly Court...Imagine facing the prosecutor as he lists our aveiros one by one. Imagine standing before the advocate, as he praises our good deeds and stacks up our mitzvos... It will be a fascinating journey: exciting, sometimes a bit scary (in a good way) and even a little amusing... Above all, this story will help us really understand our annual "day in court" and learn wise tips that will help us win the case and enjoy a great new year! Learn More
Enjoy a vast collection of beautiful and diverse Divrei Torah on the Parshah. Each “Pshetl” begins with a question and ends with a thought provoking answer. An eclectic array of sources is given to explain how the author drew his concluding thought. The commentaries quoted are culled from Rishonim, Achronim, Litvish, Chassidish, Sefardic, Kabbalah, and everything in between. Challenge yourself to have a deeper understanding of the Parshah!This Sefer is a perfect resource for those looking to gain a concise, yet insightful, look at each week’s Parshah, and is an excellent reference for those preparing a Dvar Torah, or speech for a Simcha, or just looking to learn more on the Parshah. It is also a unique and useful gift for a Bar Mitzvah Bochur, friend, host, or anyone wanting to get a taste and understanding of the powerful life lessons intrinsically woven into each Parshah.
Parshah Pshetl is sure to become a favorite for all those who wish to incorporate and infuse their lives with the timeless lessons of the weekly Parshah. Learn More
“Tishrei in Lubavitch” walks the reader through a Tishrei with the Rebbe through over 200 masterfully curated photos, accompanied by insightful captions and commentaries.Words have the power to inspire the imagination, but an image can bring something to life.
Those who merited to experience the holidays of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah with the Rebbe – chasidim, and those from across the Jewish spectrum; young and old – found themselves invigorated and renewed. In similar vein, the album’s captions, narratives and quotes from the Rebbe and the Tishrei prayers, are designed to engage and inform – as well as to inspire and uplift, individuals from across the Jewish community.
Whether one is able to “relive their memories,” or enjoy a first taste of the special meaning with which the Rebbe imbued the holidays, “Tishrei in Lubavitch” enables one to experience the solemn, the joyous, the uplifting and the unforgettable moment of the month of festivals in the Rebbe’s presence.
Selected from the best photos of Levi Y. Freidin, Yossi Melamed and other photographers between the years 5740 and 5745 (1979-1984). Learn More
One Special PrayerA Young Boy and His Friends Experience the Days of Awe in the Time of the Second Temple
Join Naftali, beloved hero of the Naftali in the Beis Hamikdash series, in this latest adventure! The radiance and holiness of the Second Temple comes to life for the spellbound reader in this riveting book which kids - and their parents - will cherish! With intricate detail, the author describes the era of the second Beis Hamikdash during the times of the Yamim Noraim, the High Holy Days. In this historical tale, the reader is drawn in so dramatically so as to feel almost present during these awesome days. This well-researched and well-written book is a joy to read and experience. Learn More
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