Purim

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Chanukah. Tu B’Shevat. Purim. Lag B’Omer. They’re not the Shalosh Regalim, but these d’rabbanan Yamim Tovim hold a tremendous power and holiness all of their own. And with this volume of Torah Tavlin, you’ll be able to mine their depths and truly appreciate each one of these holidays for all that they signify and all that they are.

Over the years, the Torah Tavlin series has enhanced thousands of lives with its refreshing array of divrei Torah, meshalim, stories, and hashkafah thoughts, whether on the parshah or Yom Tov, or regarding another Jewish highlight. In Torah Tavlin Moadim Ketanim, readers will find a plethora of vertlach, stories, meshalim, and more on the topics of the four d’rabbanan holidays, including much on Al Hanissim, Ma’oz Tzur, and Megillas Esther.

Make the most of these special times. With Torah Tavlin Moadim Ketanim providing a steady stream of inspiration, you will approach each Chanukah, Tu B’Shevat, Purim, and Lag B’Omer with a fresh perspective and new enjoyment. 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

An original, fascinating rendition of the miracles of Megilas Esther 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

Culled from the rich Jewish tradition, comes the story of Queen Esther, as you never heard before Learn More

Prepare to understand the Purim story on an entirely new level!

There is so much to discover in the story of Esther and Mordechai and Haman's genocidal plot against the Jews. For centuries commentators have pored over the words of Megillas Esther, creating a rich treasury of explanation. Megillas Esther: The Answer Is... draws upon these commentaries, helping us uncover the depth of meaning in the Megillah's words, and giving us a unique perspective on the world-changing events taking place in Shushan.

In Megillas Esther: The Answer Is... we read the words of the Megillah together with the Alshich, Maharal, Vilna Gaon, Chassidic masters, Rav Chaim Kanievsky, and dozens more -over seventy commentaries, from Talmudic times and through today.

Why did Vashti refuse to appear during the party? What really lay behind Bigsan and Seresh's attempt to assassinate the king? What was the significance of Achashverosh's signet ring? Why did Mordechai refuse to bow, thus endangering his people? Why did Haman turn to Esther for clemency? Important questions, all of these, and the commentators' many answers give us a new understanding of the Purim story.

One of the most vital themes of Megillas Esther is the idea of hashgachah pratis, Divine Providence. In addition to the questions and answers, Megillas Esther: The Answer Is... features a unique look at "Divine Providence in Motion," in which we get to peek "backstage" at how G-d quietly intervened in Shushan's complex world to ensure Jewish survival and victory.

Wondering how to make your Purim even more meaningful? Here's a quick answer: Read through the questions and answers of Megillas Esther: The Answer Is... and begin to truly comprehend the greatness of Purim's hidden miracles. Learn More

A wondrous look at the halachos of miraculous days. Learn More

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