On the Path of the Prophets, from the Past into our Future
R. Betzalel Naor takes us on a journey through a dizzying kaleidoscope of sources to understand the nature of chassidus. What is the goal of chassidus? What are its methodologies? What is its allure in the modern era?
Life in the Hands of Hamas
Sharabi watched the people around him carefully. He tried to engage them, not by way of sympathizing with them but to make the best of the awful situation.
The Heroine of Eishes Chayil
Rebbetzin Neustadt describes a Jewish woman as having the roots of the family tree. A tree’s roots are hidden deep into the ground tapping into an unlimited source of water for nourishment.
Fighting the Moral Fight
Indeed, the October 7 massacre was no more and no less than a blip on the radar screen for Hamas, which has been waging war against Israel since its creation in 1987 – in Israel proper and against the Jews the world over, and against the Western nations as well.
A Testament to the Heroism of Ordinary People
The subtitle Forty Heroes is not entirely accurate – there are 41 stories in the Hebrew and 43 in the English version, beautifully translated by Sara Daniel – but the word heroes is incredibly apt.
The Human Holiness of Rav Yehuda Amital, zt”l
As we find ourselves between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rav Amital is the perfect figure to reflect upon.
When Science Isn’t Enough: A Journey of Faith, Love, And Longing
What begins as a disheartening struggle through fertility treatments gradually evolves into something far more transformative.
Searching For Serbia’s Erased Jewish History
What makes the book resonate is its sharp balance of the personal and historical.
Dribbling into Life Lessons
The thematic motif of the book is the life lesson that Tamir wishes to impart: Just like in sports, often we will miss our goal. There is no need to dwell on it; instead, rebound and pivot in order to continue scoring in life.
New Poetry Book Packs A Punch
A prevailing theme of the book is having emunah despite not having one’s desires met.
A Generational Jewish Leader and Scholar
Another core trait of his was his ability to change his opinion, which was grounded in his inner strength and confidence.
Helping Orphans Be Seen
The stories are compact, yet feature writing that is solid, lively, and packed with emotional depth.
A Renaissance Doctor in the Washington Heights Community
Despite his myriad accomplishments in life, he always questioned whether he was serving G-d to the best of his ability.
Shabbos, With a Side of Fun and Flavor
The photos are perfect, varied and colorful; the writing tells many unique, personal, and interesting stories which shed light on different segments of Israeli culture and society (not all of it religious), and many, though not all, of the recipes are relevant to us Orthodox Jewish ladies.
Impossible to Describe, Impossible to Imagine
Ostrov writes that Rabbi Kaufman had a limp in his walk and a fire in his heart. He did, indeed.
Settler Colonialism: A Most Misleading and Malicious Term
This ideology accuses countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and Israel of an ongoing genocide. The adherents had to perform some intellectual contortions and prevarications to make that accusation.
The Rebbe’s Timeless Guidance For Humanity
The Rebbe’s approach is elegant in its simplicity. It is a steadfast focus on moving forward and upward, imbuing every moment with meaning and consistent growth.
Paskening In The Digital Age
Sometimes I felt like I wanted to just know the halacha. But this is a book about emerging technologies, and what it offers are points to consider.
Toras Imecha
Through its engaging conversational style, this book offers readers profound insights and practical steps to live a joyous Torah life, even amidst life's inevitable challenges.
Long Way From Home
One of the most fascinating chapters of Simkovich’s book is an exploration of the origins of word diaspora itself.
The Hand Of Hashem
Norman seems to enjoy sharing the difficult moments in his life which often became the clearest examples of Hashem’s guidance.
Perfecting The Parent-Teacher Connection
One way to empower your child to succeed is to work with their teacher for the child’s benefit. Communication between the parents and teacher is key.
Haggadahs For Pesach 2025
With each passing year, more and more Haggadahs are being printed – and that trend continues in 2025. Here are a few that can enhance your Seder.
Inspiration From The Pulpit
The title is apt. Again and again, Rabbi Steinmetz reminds his readers that life continues to go on, and, though changed forever, will eventually find a new equilibrium.
A Handbook For The Holidays – And More
One of the beauties of this book is its superb organization. Topics are split up into logical sections with clear titles and footnotes, allowing the reader to quickly locate the answers to everyday questions.
Photographing Purim
Purim is a hopeful and mysterious time of victory over our enemies, and there is something triumphant about how Abeles captures the people in her photographs, like a young girl in a lavender dress who became Queen Esther, holding a scepter up in the sunlight.
Book Review: ‘October 7, Antisemitism and the War on the West’ by Fiamma Nirenstein
Dr. Fiamma Nirenstein reveals how the Oslo Accords and the Two State Solution are part of the attempt to undermine Israel.
Facets of Torah
The author, with some reluctance, calls out three groups of individuals who – in his opinion – respond to tragedies in a manner that is inconsistent with Torah and Jewish philosophy.
Heartwarming Novel Inspired By NJ Resident Killed In Israel
In 1995, it was uncommon for Orthodox Jews to desire to donate organs. I think the decision to donate organs made a tremendous impact on the Jewish community to consider donating in the future, Wolf said.
Rediscovering Rabbi Norman Lamm, The Lamdan
A hallmark of Rabbi Lamm’s scholarship was his synthesis of halacha and aggadah. For Rabbi Lamm, these were not separate spheres but complementary dimensions of a unified Torah.