Holidays

First the background to each melachah is given-how and why it was performed for the Mishkan, and then the practical applications-the various ways the melachah is relevant nowadays-are explained. Each concept is fully illustrated, and the text is color-coded in a way that enhances the reader's understanding and retention of the material. Also included is a "test yourself" section, which quizzes readers on what the halachah is in various situations, based on the information they've been given.

Ideal for family learning, this illustrated guide to the 39 melachos will fast become a favorite at your Shabbos table! 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

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

This highly praised and comprehensive book on the laws of Shabbos is designed for daily learning.

With its unique, easy-to-understand format, thousands of day-to-day practical examples, and user-friendly index, this book will be an indispensable reference for anyone who wants to study and know the laws of Shabbos… In just 3 minutes a day!

Approbations:

"The most practical laws of Shabbos are presented in an easy format and language, and this will certainly bring great benefit to those who wish to grow."

Rav Moshe Sternbuch, Ra'avad of Jerusalem

"It has been written with great clarity and in a way that will benefit many people."

Rav Shraga Feivel Zimmerman, Rov of Gateshead

"Learn Shabbos in Just Three Minutes a Day is an ideal way to master the intricate laws of Shabbos without that much effort."

Rav Yitzchak Berkowits, Rosh Kollel

"Rabbi Braude has provided a truly valuable source for one to learn the laws of Shabbos in a very effective and clear manner.

Rav Zev Leff Learn More

A stunning book that captures the pure beauty of your Shabbos candles!

The Eishes Chayil Hadlakas Neiros Candle Lighting Treasury

Make that wonderful moment when you usher in Shabbos even more special with this elegantly-designed, full color book.

The Eishes Chayil Hadlakas Neiros Candle Lighting Treasury features:

• Short, inspirational insights and true stories to enhance your Shabbos
• Selected laws and customs of candle lighting on Shabbos and holidays
• Unique 5" x 9" size lets you keep the book open next to your candlesticks
• Full text of the blessings of candle lighting, as well as additional prayers, in Hebrew, and in English translation and transliteration
• Full text of "Tefilas Chanah" in Hebrew, and in English translation
• Deluxe embossed cover
• Foreword by Rabbi Warren Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South Africa and founder of The Shabbos Project

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

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

Maran HaGaon Harav David Feinstein shlit"a is renowned as one of the world's premier authorities in Torah Law. Less well-known is that he has an encyclopedic knowledge of Tanach, and his weekly shiurim on the Parashah attract a wide variety of people anxious to hear his scintillating, original explanations.

Over the years, Harav Feinstein has explained how the weekly and festival Hafatarahs are related to the Torah readings they accompany. As he writes in his preface, he went on from this endeavor to write a commentary on the Haftarahs themselves. In this brilliant work, the Rosh Yeshivah presents the fruit of his thought and writing.

There was a tragic period in our ancient history when the notorious King Antiochus, of Chanukah infamy, forbade the Torah reading on Shabbos and Yom Tov. In response, the Sages of Israel chose selections from Nevi'im to be read during the tefillos. When the Torah readings were restored to their proper place, the Sages retained the selections from Nevi'im as the Haftarah, to follow of Kerias HaTorah. Over the course of the year, there are over 70 Haftarahs, which means that knowledge of the Haftarahs will provide an understanding of a significant portion of the Books of the Prophets.

In this masterpiece, the Rosh Yeshivah introduces each Haftarah, explains its historical context where necessary, shows its relationship to the Parashah, and offers an enlightening commentary in his own unique, original manner. The reader marvels at the clarity and the depth of the insights. At the same time, the content is easily accessible to everyone, regardless of background. This volume will be welcomed wherever there is a thirst for knowledge. It adds an important new dimension to the Shabbos and Yom Tov Torah readings. And it is an unusual opportunity to be welcomed into the mind of one of the great men of our time and "join him" as he explores the teachings of the Nevi'im in the light of Chazal.

Includes the complete Hebrew text of all the Haftaros with an English translation. Learn More