Pesach

Yes, dear diary. Can you believe it? We’re going to be free! After centuries of slavery ... the dream that we have dreamed for generations is finally coming to pass. We have merited, finally, to emerge from the darkness to the light — from slavery to freedom!

So begins nine-year-old Amiasaf ‘s diary, as he continues to bring the story of Yetziyas Mitzrayim to life.

Our children will be there when the Jews bravely tie up the lambs for Korban Pesach. They will accompany the former slaves as they retrieve the Egyptians’ treasures during Makkas Choshech, watch the idols of Mitzrayim collapse into nothingness, eat of the Korban Pesach at the world’s very first Seder. We will travel with Amiasaf and his family to the banks of the Yam Suf, facing its waters in front of them and the fearful Egyptian army at their backs, awaiting Hashem’s miracles.

Based on the Torah narrative and many midrashim, Leaving Mitzrayim will enhance our children’s Seder, and their appreciation for one of the most important events in our history. Learn More

How does matzah heal the neshamah?

How does Shir HaShirim channel the energy of spring?

What is it about Pesach Sheini that includes even the tamei Jew?

How does Lag B’Omer include even the lowest Jew?

What is the connection between Yirmiyahu HaNavi and Shlomo HaMelech?

Amos Hanavi (8:11) predicted that preceding Mashiach’s arrival there would be a famine — not for bread and water, but for the word of Hashem. This explains why more and more people find themselves needing the nourishment of the deeper layers of Torah.

Festivals of Faith, presenting the Torah of Rav Moshe Wolfson, shlita, Rav of Beis Midrash Emunas Yisrael and Mashgiach Ruchani of Mesivta Torah Vodaath, attempts to satisfy this hunger and quench this thirst.

Written in a light and engaging style, the Festivals of Faith series draws from the mystical layers of Torah as transmitted through the channels of Chassidus.

Sprinkled throughout are astounding gematrios, marvelous sidebars, and next-level appendices — and each chapter ends with a practical takeaway.

This series opens up the rich resources of the Jewish year, enabling our emunah to blossom with the Festivals of Faith. Learn More

According to our Sages, the ideal time to transmit the story of our Exodus from Egypt is when parents and children sit together at the Seder, exchanging questions and answers. Dr. Ari’s Haggadah simplifies the process and asks the important questions for us. With its engaging question-and-answer format, followed by short digestible takeaway messages, this refreshing new Haggadah illuminates the fundamental concepts of our Redemption, so that everyone can understand—at any age or level.

Includes the following in an easy-to-follow, fully translated format:

• Shulchan Aruch’s halachos of the Seder
• Rabbi Avraham Sperling’s Taamei Haminhagim of the Seder

“With this unique peirush on the Haggadah, Dr. Ciment meets his goal of having something for everyone participating in the Seder.”

Rabbi Donald Bixon, Mora D’Asra, Miami Beach

“Dr. Ari Ciment presents the Haggadah with a new approach — questions, answers, and takeaway messages… this unique approach is very valuable, easy to follow, and important for comprehension.”

Rabbi Prof. Avraham Steinberg, MD, Editor of Talmudic Encyclopedia

“I cannot wait to use this Haggadah with my family around the table for years to come!”

<p.Eli Beer, CEO of United Hatzalah

About the Author:

Ari Judah Ciment, son of Larry and Helen Ciment, has been practicing pulmonary and critical care medicine in Miami Beach, Florida, since 2008. In addition to many medical field achievements, he has been an invited grand-rounds lecturer for several hospitals and universities and has publications in the New England Journal of Medicine and Chest. He currently is the pulmonary and critical care fellowship director at Mount Sinai Medical Center and is clinical associate professor at FIU medical school and Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Ciment served as the president of the medical staff of Mount Sinai Medical Center during the coronavirus pandemic and was able to treat thousands of coronavirus patients. Honored at the Heroes breakfast and at his hometown high school Hebrew Academy of Greater Miami, he received the key to the City of Miami Beach from his good friend Mayor Dan Gelber. He is an honorary member of the local Hatzalah of South Florida and is most proud to be the the Florida Chair of United Hatzalah of Israel promoting their great work.

His prior books include Pirkei Dr. Ari as well as Coronavirus Pandemic stories and halachic review written alongside mentor Rabbi Avraham Steinberg. His hobbies include basketball, tennis, guitar, and writing. He lives with his wife, Elissa, and their three children, Tehila, Jack, and Sam, in Miami Beach, Florida. Learn More

I was totally mesmerized by this outstanding, extraordinary original and creative analysis of the role the Shalosh Regalim play in representing the most fundamental elements of Jewish faith. In this work, which is organized, compelling, and full of deep wisdom, Rabbi Neil Lauer combines highly rigorous halakhic analysis with deeply thoughtful homiletical insights in a most seamless and clearly presented way. He extracts great wisdom hitherto hidden in plain sight on these important celebrations as well as on a multitude of other Jewish concepts and practices. Over and over again I found myself saying, “I knew this source, but never realized its true full meaning and significance. Of course, now it is obvious.” We owe Rabbi Lauer a great debt for the exceptional gift he has given us. Your understanding and appreciation of the Shalosh Regalim, like mine, will never be the same again.

Rabbi Jacob J. Schacter

Eye opening insights that will benefit scholar and layman alike. Will most certainly enhance the spiritual pleasure of the hagim.

Rabbi Eli Mansour

A refreshing and unique viewpoint. For those looking for a deep and penetrative fresh look at the Jewish holidays, enjoy The Tripod!

Rabbi Shalom Rosner

Neil (Nachman) Lauer received rabbinic ordination from RIETS, an MA in medieval Jewish philosophy from the Bernard Revel Graduate School, and an MS in secondary Jewish education from the Azrieli Graduate School. He commutes every workday between his home in Teaneck, New Jersey, and his suspender factory in Brooklyn, New York. Learn More

Beautiful and elegant format combining the traditional text of the Haggadah and Recovery Language Commentary. Each commentary has a subtitle that is a relevant pull quote from the Big Book.

Typeset and designed to sit comfortably and enhance every Seder table. Included are practical tips for conducting a Seder for those in recovery and their supportive loved ones. Learn More