Holiday Books
From minor ailments to major medical crises: Dealing with unexpected health situations on Shabbos can be challenging.Through his Hebrew-language halachah sefarim, Rabbi Avrohom Yaged has earned a stellar reputation for clarifying complex halachah topics in an easy and understandable way. Rabbi Yaged is a dynamic rav who has become the address for many modern-day questions.
Now, for the English-speaking public, Rabbi Yaged brings us Refuah on Shabbos, which includes both the general principles of healing on Shabbos and the halachos of how to deal with specific medical situations.
In writing the sefer, Rabbi Yaged worked closely with Harav Yaakov E. Forchheimer, the senior halachic authority of Beis Medrash Govoha, who reviewed all the halachos, and whose piskei halachah appear throughout the sefer.
What is considered a life-threatening situation? How high does fever have to be to pose a danger to life? What if a child needs stitches? What about painkillers or medicines? May an allergic person carry an Epi-pen? What are the halachos of going to the hospital on Shabbos to give birth?
Refuah on Shabbos discusses these and so many other halachos, offering clear guidelines to help navigate this complex and vital subject.
Refuah on Shabbos includes a comprehensive index to ensure easy access to the relevant halachos, as well as detailed sources for those looking for a deeper understanding of the topic. Refuah on Shabbos is an essential "halachic first aid manual" a practical guide that should - yes, that must -- be on the bookshelf of every Jewish home. Learn More
We wait for its arrival every week - and yet...Do we truly appreciate the gift of Shabbos? And are we adequately prepared to observe its myriad halachos?
Hilchos Shabbos, Based on the Teachings of Harav Yisroel Belsky zt"l, illuminates the topic of Shabbos observance like never before, with halachos ranging from activities on Erev Shabbos, to making early Shabbos, to Shabbos in sleepaway camp. An in-depth discussion on hilchos eruv, statements regarding the potential halachic pitfalls of new technologies, and a unique section of Shabbos-related questions posed to Harav Yisroel Belsky and his answers, are only some of the fascinating resources found in this sefer. In addition, poignant vignettes highlight Harav Belsky's own love for Shabbos and his family's conduct on this special day.
Bestselling author Rabbi Moishe Dovid Lebovits once again presents another valuable sefer to the public - one that will forever enhance the holiest day of the week and enable us to truly reap its benefits. Learn More
Does your Shabbos glow with sparkling light?
Does it sizzle with positive energy? Do you look forward to Shabbos?
Revel in it?
How about your weekdays? Do you ever feel stressed out? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Do you want to change that?CPR will guide and show you:
- How Shabbos can recharge you and help you overcome your personal challenges - all week long!
- How you can replace stress and anxiety with a stronger connection to Hashem
- How the restrictions of Shabbos actually liberate us!
In the bestselling book GPS: Navigation for your Soul, thousands of readers discovered – and loved – a fascinating new way of putting timeless Torah teachings into an ultra-contemporary format. Now, CPR: Resuscitation for your Soul, takes that same format to help us truly understand Hashem's incredible weekly gift to us: Shabbos.
CPR is largely based on Nesivos Shalom, the classic contemporary work by the Slonimer Rebbe, Rav Shalom Noach Berezovsky zt"l, a work beloved by all branches of Torah Jewry and widely accepted as a masterpiece of Torah thought. CPR takes the fascinating concepts of Nesivos Shalom and “translates” them into contemporary language and terms.
Let CPR unlock the secrets of truly appreciating the gifts of Shabbos– and see how those gifts can transform your life to one of greater serenity, peace of mind, and inner happiness throughout the week!
With its contemporary examples, true stories, photos, summaries, jokes, questions and answers, and, of course, the words of Nesivos Shalom and other Torah classics, CPR is a Shabbos treat that the whole family can enjoy, together or individually. So sit back and enjoy Shabbos as never before, while you learn how to carry over Shabbos’s amazing powers into the entire week - and become totally reJEWvanated!
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“CPR enlightens the reader about the precious gift of Shabbos according to the spirit of the writings of the NESIVOS SHALOM zy”a!” - HaRav Shloime Weinberg
“CPR contains meaningful messages to teach the importance of the gift of Shabbos Kodesh!” - HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky
“The authors each merited to strengthen Klal Yisrael and I am happy with them for their success!” - HaRav Aaron Schechter
“CPR will certainly be of tremendous help to strengthen the mitzvah of Shabbos to our youth!” - HaRav Yeruchim Olshin
“CPR shares the authors understanding and feelings about the importance of Shabbos!” - HaRav Nota Schiller
“CPR can truly change your life , whether you are a newcomer to Judaism or a Shomer Shabbos all your life!” - HaRav Yitzchak A. Breitowitz
“CPR will be of tremendous help to all rabbeim and moros, manhigim and mechanchos, especially those working in the trenches!” - HaRav Yaakov Bender
“CPR unwraps the gift of Shabbos for our generation by revealing its power and relevance!” - HaRav Moshe Weinberger
“CPR furnishes the reader with the insight and capacity to sense the authentic taste of Shabbos and be able to relate to the significance and gishmak of Shabbos Koidesh.” - HaRav Shulem Noach Landau
"CPR! is a powerful sefer that will certainly upgrade and enhance our Kedushas HaShabbos, and help ensure that it will be "L'dorrossom" for our future generations!" - HaRav Binyomin Eisenberger 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
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
The tefillos of Kabbolas Shabbos are a gateway – a majestic link – that joins the six-week-days to the sanctity of Shabbos. This unique sequence of prayers – from Tehillim, Lecha Dodi, Mizmor Shir, through Ma’ariv - encapsulates many monumental themes and ideas, and this remarkable book reveals these hidden treasures, making them accessible to all.Drawing upon the teachings of our Sages in Talmud and Midrash, along with insights and anecdotes from Sages throughout the generations, the author weaves a wondrous tapestry, resulting in a book so inspiring, you will gladly turn to it time and again.
Particular care is taken to highlight the deep connection between Shabbos and redemption through Moshiach ben David; the reader is drawn to new heights in yearning for redemption. The Covenant of the Chosen provides insight on all of the chapters of Kabbolas Shabbos as well as extensive commentary on Lechah Dodi, and guides the reader through the Shabbos-enhanced Maariv prayer. Enter the world of Shabbos and experience true redemption. Learn More
The Beauty of Shabbos through Stories and Reflections Learn More
