Monday, November 5, 2007
New Rabbinic Festivals and Fast Days Volume from Daily Dose of Torah - Series Two!
Sefer Mishlei - Book of Proverbs - Is Now Complete! Volume Two Released!
The result is here, in this magnificent volume, by two consummate scholars and teachers who faithfully communicate the wisdom of the wisest of men, as understood by the classic commentators.
This new volume includes a broad and brilliant treatment of Eishes Chayil - Solomon's tribute to the jewish wife and mother.
Since volume 1 appeared several years ago, the public has clamored for volume 2. Here it is! If you have volume 1, you'll welcome this one. If you don't - get both volumes without delay.
From the author of Uninterrupted Journey, a new novel about good people in conflict!
Despite great acts of kindness, alternating with cold acts of neglect, nothing changes the Brecher's obdurate resistance to the young family's plea for consent. The neighbors weigh in and the situation escalates into a war of words and ill-will.
The Brecher's never disclose the reasons for their strange refusal, even during the waning months of their lives. After her husband's death, Mrs. Brecher entrusts a diary to Tzippy Greenwald. This moving document will eventually become instrumental in changing perceptions, and will be a key to solve much that had previously appeared puzzling and incomprehensible. Subtle, absorbing, and replete with surprises, One Flight Up is more than just "a great read." It's a novel that delivers a story line that leaves the reader guessing until the last chapter.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Way Beyond Borscht - But We've Got Borscht Too!
Over 230,000 copies of the Kosher by Design series of cookbooks have found their way into kitchens across the Jewish world. Each of the four books contains fabulous recipes you’ll love to make for Rosh Hashanah. Home cooks will be delighted to know that author Susie Fishbein is planning to release a Pesach-friendly collection of old and new recipes in the early spring.
Those who savor the traditional foods of the Alter Heim will love A Taste of Nostaglia by Rabbi Abraham Twerski and Mrs. Judi Dick, featuring authentic recipes and memorable stories that nourish body and soul.
Divrei Torah from HaRav Henoch Leibowitz
Aish.com Reviews Conversations With Yourself; JWR features Audio Excerpts
Also, JewishWorldReview.com is featuring audio excerpts from Conversations With Yourself each weekday. These 3-5 minute segments offer insight and inspiration and have motivated many people to acquire the book for themselves and others! You can access the audio archive for Conversations With Yourself HERE.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Holy Woman Author Publishes New Book This Week!
In time for the reflective month of Elul, ArtScroll is releasing Sara Rigler’s new book, Lights from Jerusalem: reflections on growth in the Holy City. Comprising over 50 thought-provoking essays, Rigler’s work demonstrates a depth and breadth of practical Torah perspective, while speaking to the heart of many contemporary concerns. Much of the content from Lights from Jerusalem was originally featured on Aish.com, the mega-site of Aish HaTorah which receives over two millions visitors monthly.
Learning Shevi’is in Advance of Shemitta Year
For the first time in history, the Torah public has in-depth access to . Both volumes of the English elucidation of Shevi’is are available in Judaica bookstores nationwide. Volume 1 of the Hebrew edition is also in print, with Volume 2 scheduled for release next month.
In addition, the Hebrew language Ryzman Edition of Mishnah Shevi’is is available to study the tractate solely from the Mishnah. This edition includes the commentary of R’ Ovadiah of Bertinoro [the “Rav.”] The anthologized commentary, edited by Rabbi Pesach Goldman, was composed in consultation with Jerusalem’s famed Kollel for Agricultural Halachah, directed by Rabbi Yosef Efrati and guided by Maran Rabbi Yosef Shalom Eliashiv shlit”a. And, of course, the English-language Mishnah Shevi'is is available, as well.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Talking to Yourself? Here’s How!
To read a short review of Conversations With Yourself, click HERE.
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Students Leaving to Israel for the Year?
Here’s a list of suggested ArtScroll resources for your traveling son or daughter, all available in a travel friendly pocket size edition. (Note: ArtScroll recently published the popular Ner Naftali siddur which is widely used throughout Israel. Also, hardback and soft back Siddurim and Machzorim are available in nusach Sefard and Ashkenaz.)
Travel size volumes:
• Stone Tanach • Five Megillos • Chumash with Rashi • Tehillim • Interlinear Tehillim • Complete Siddur • Interlinear Siddur • Women’s Siddur • Ner Naftali Siddur (for Israel) • Machzorim • Chofetz Chaim Lesson A Day • Perek Shirah • Pirkei Avos • Mishna • Gemara (Travel edition) • Daily Dose of Torah
Thursday, July 12, 2007
A Jerusalem Prescription for Elul -
Yevamos 3 Hebrew Edition On the Way
Gemara on the Go -
Thursday, July 5, 2007
The Book that Can’t Be Bought -
The Heritage Desk Diary is not for commercial sale. It is available as a thank you gift for supporting the advance of Torah literacy through the Mesorah Heritage Foundation. For a contribution of $36 or more, you will receive the beautiful, hardbound sixteen-month Desk Diary. For a contribution of $18, you will receive the pocket edition of the twelve-month Heritage Personal Planner. Rabbi Nosson Scherman comments, “The insights and information in these diaries have inspired quite a few people to enroll their children in Jewish day schools.”
The Mesorah Heritage Foundation has recruited over 100 scholars in America, Europe and Israel to produce an English-language Torah literature that will endure for generations. Three major projects are currently underway: the Schottenstein Edition of the Jerusalem Talmud in English and Hebrew, the Ramban on Chumash, and the Kleinman Edition of Limud Yomi – A Daily Dose of Torah. In the foreseeable future, the Foundation plans to launch an English language elucidation of Midrash Rabbah. Anyone desiring to support the Foundation’s vital research work can contact its office at 1-718-921-9000.
Visit Eastern Europe without Leaving Home –
Monday, July 2, 2007
From the (E)-Mail Bag:
Three Weeks – Nine Days – One Purpose –
This week’s fast of Shivah Asar b’Tammuz signals the onset of the Three Weeks, a time to remember tragedy and exile, but also for personal reflection and rectification. Many ArtScroll volumes strengthen that spiritual and moral aspiration.
One of the earliest (1976), authored by Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz and Rabbi Nosson Scherman, is Megillas Eichah, with an anthologized commentary that elucidates Yirmiyahu Hanavi’s lamentations on the Churban. Subsequently (1992), ArtScroll published Tishah B’Av, which incorporates Tishah B’Av sources, a digest of the laws, the history of the period from Tanach and Chazal, and much inspirational commentary on the day. Many readers say this book helps them prepare not only for the Three Weeks, but for the month of Elul and the Yamim Noraim.
Tractate Gittin vol.2 (55b-58a), in the Schottenstein Edition, elucidates the passages detailing the tragedies of the Churban. On Tishah B’Av many learn the Book of the Iyov/Job. Last year (2006), ArtScroll published Rav Schwab on Iyov, in which Rav Shimon Schwab zt”l brilliantly illuminates the profound messages of this very difficult book of Jewish scripture.
For the Tishah B’Av service, ArtScroll offers a complete siddur, available in Ashkenaz and Sefard versions, which includes the Kinnos, with translation and commentary by Rabbi Avrohom Chaim Feuer and Rabbi Avie Gold. This work makes it possible for everyone to understand the very difficult and very moving Kinnos.
To help children grasp the message of the Three Weeks, Yaffa Ganz created Tishah B’Av with Bina, Benny, and Chaggai Yonah. Engagingly and enjoyably, it teaches the major historical themes of the Three Weeks. May this year bring the fulfillment of the prophecy that these days will be transformed from sadness to joy.First Printing of Reb Chatzkel Nearly Sold Out!
Friday, June 22, 2007
A Daily Dose of Torah Vol 11 Released
The Kleinman Edition of A Daily Dose of Torah has become a systematic, 18-minute a day program for thousands of Torah learners. Offering a daily six-part focus on Torah, Mishnah, Gemara, halacha, mussar, and tefilah, the Daily Dose series nears conclusion with the release this week of Vol. 11, covering the four weeks of Parshiyos Mattos through Va’Eschanan. Plans are in motion to reissue the 14 volumes as a specially boxed set in time for Parashas Bereishis.
Rav Lau on Pirke Avos Set Completed
The long-awaited third and final volume of Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau’s comprehensive commentary on Pirke Avos (the Ethics of the Fathers) is ready to ship to a Judaica store near you. A rich and eloquent exposition of the fifth and sixth perakim, this third volume is brimming with insights, history, anecdotes, and wise principles for character development. One of the youngest survivors of the Buchenwald death camp, Rav Lau grew up under the influence of great Torah leaders. A renowned teacher of Torah, Rav Lau is the former Chief Rabbi of Israel. He is currently the Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv. A profound work by a world-class teacher, the completed set of Rav Lau on Pirke Avos is sure to become a classic.
Monday, June 18, 2007
ArtScroll Adds Live Help and Call Back Option to Online Customer Service
More Straight Talking Advice from Rabbi Abraham Twerski
The content proved to be so popular in book form that ArtScroll decided to release Dear Rabbi, Dear Doctor 2, a second volume with all new content - including some that was never published. Fresh off the bindery assembly, Dear Rabbi Dear Doctor 2 is on its way to a Judaica bookstore near you - or you can order it right now at 20% off during the annual BookWeek Sale, going on now until June 25.
Rabbi Twerski has authored over 50 books during his professional career as a renowed therapist and addictions specialist. A descendant of an illustrious chassidic dynasty, Rabbi Twerski has written 29 of his books with ArtScroll, a complete list of which is available here.
Thursday, June 14, 2007
The Ultimate Way to Keep Foods Warm on Shabbos
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This new product is ready for shipping the week of June 19. Order now and get free shipping. For details, click HERE.
This product is not intended for cooking. The laws of preparing and heating food for use on Shabbos are very complex. Our best-selling title, The Shabbos Kitchen, discusses many of these laws. However, please consult your Rabbi about how to use this product properly on Shabbos.