Questions tagged [jewish-books]
Books about or of Judaism
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Good, recent textbook that faithfully describe Orthodox and/or Conservative Judaism
Does Dan Cohn-Sherbok's 2017 textbook Judaism: History, Belief and Practice, 2nd Ed situate and represent fairly Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism within the full spectrum of Judaism? (I'm ...
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Editions of Gur Aryeh by the Maharal
I am looking for a good edition of Gur Aryeh by the Maharal. I am aware of these editions -
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Where to find the book 'Hoshen ha-Mishpat shel ha-Kohen ha-Gadol' by Rabbi Yudel Rosenberg?
Does anyone know where (online preferably) I can access Rabbi Rosenberg's book 'Hoshen ha-Mishpat shel ha-Kohen ha-Gadol'? (The one about the Maharal and the Choshen Ha-Mishpat)
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Seforim on Hilchos Niddah
I'm starting to learn Hilchos Niddah be'iyun (in depth).
[1] I understand that I need to learn the basics: Tur, Bais Yosef, Shulchan Aruch, Shach, Taz, Pischei Teshuva, and R Akiva Eiger. I wanted to ...
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Talmud Yerushalmi Editions
Which edition of the Talmud Yerushalmi would you recommend? I am looking for a hard copy, all Hebrew/Aramaic edition with clear print, helpful commentary, and a high level of accuracy.
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Maharsha on Shas - Standalone Edition
Can anyone recommend standalone editions of the Maharsha's commentary on Shas? I am looking for ones with clear print, in all-Hebrew.
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Midrash Rabbah - User Friendly Edition
Can someone recommend a user friendly edition of Midrash Rabbah? To be more specific, I am looking for an edition that has - a) clear print b) user friendly layout that is good for study b) ...
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Editions of Orot - Har Bracha or Yediot Seforim
I am deciding between two editions of Orot by Rav Kook. One edition is from Har Bracha and contains the commentary of Rav Ze'ev Solonovitch. The other is from Yediot Seforim and contains the ...
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Parenting Seforim [duplicate]
Does anyone have good recommendations for a Torah-inspired parenting book? Planting & Building by Rav Wolbe was amazing and looking for other books to read next. Thanks!
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English translation of Rav Alfas by Rabbi Isaac Alfassi (RIF)?
Does anyone know if there is an English translation of Rav Alfasi?
Here's the Hebrew version FYI.
If not any suggestions on ways to learn this text with some help with the Hebrew?
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Chumash/Tanakh with larger font
I've checked in person:
ArtScroll Chumash Stone Edition
ArtScroll Chumash Schottenstein Interlinear Complete in 1 Volume
Koren Steinsaltz Humash 2nd ed.
All of those books have a font that is too ...
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ArtScroll Chumash Ashkenazic or Sephardic?
I'd like to know details about these full size one book editions from ArtScroll:
Schottenstein Interlinear Chumash Complete in 1 Volume
Stone edition Chumash
I know that there are travel size Chumash ...
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What books/texts for Modern Hebrew
Which of these books/texts would be possible to read when you know only Modern Hebrew?
Kizur Shulchan Aruch
Shulchan Aruch
Mishnah Berurah
Mishnah
Babylonian Talmud
Jerusalem Talmud
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Introduction to the Maharal
Can someone recommend a work of the Maharal to serve as an introduction to his thought? I have no experience with his work, except where he has been quoted in other books and essays. I don't know ...
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Aish Kodesh - Edition Recommendations
Can someone recommend a good edition of Aish Kodesh by R. Kalonymus Kalman Shapiro? I am looking for an English or Hebrew edition.
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Online version of book called "Aiding Talmud Study"?
Does anyone know whether an online version (PDF, ebook etc.) of a book called "Aiding Talmud Study" by Aryeh Carmell exists?
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Midrash Rabbah - Edition
The accuracy and reliability of various editions of Midrashim, especially Midrash Rabbah, is not great. I have the few available volumes by Mechon Schecter, who have been putting out critical editions ...
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Nefesh HaChaim - Edition
Can someone recommend an edition of Nefesh HaChaim? I am looking for a nice edition with clear type and explanatory notes.
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Tzidkat HaTzadik - HaRav Tzadok HaKohen MiLublin
Can someone recommend an edition of Tzidkat HaTzadik by HaRav Tzadok HaKohen MiLublin? I am looking for an edition with clear type, accurate text, and perhaps some explanatory notes.
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Talmudic Methodology - Books
Are there any books that compare and contrast the various methods of Talmud study?
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Is there a Halachic book on regular fasting?
I’d like to take on regular fasting for health reasons. My Rav permits this. He also permits it to weaken desire.
But there are so many contradictory opinions that are hard to reconcile in the ...
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Rumor of New Edition of Friedman Shulchan Aruch
I heard that a smaller and more user-friendly edition of Mechon Yerushalaim's Friedman Shulchan Aruch is going to be released. Does anyone know if this is true?
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Introduction to Responsa Literature
I haven't spent much time studying Responsa Literature. Which works would serve as a good introduction? Which respona are essential to a good personal learning program?
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Introduction to Rav Tzadok HaKohen
Can someone recommend an introductory text to the thought of Rav Tzadok HaKohen MiLublin?
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Who is the commentary on Sefer Orech Apayim?
On the bottom of the sefer there is a commentary by the name "V'Yosef Avraham". Does anyone know who wrote this? See picture below from HebrewBooks.org
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Is there any English Translation of Yechaveh Da'at by Rav Ovadia Yosef
Is there any English translation of Yechaveh Da'at, I know Yalkut Yosef is in English.
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What is the reason behind the Meiri intentionally replacing the names of Rabbis?
The Meiri in his writings gives each Rabbi whom he quotes an alternative name, based on the main contribution that particular rabbinic authority made. Why does he do so, for it seems he goes against ...
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Books about business and Torah
Friends regularly ask me for recommendations of great Torah books for business people, focused on halakha or hashkafa, as inspiration for people straddling the line between a busy professional life ...
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Why do people write this inside their Sefarim?
I have seen the same phrase or pasuk in the front cover of many Sefarim. I think it’s “L’HaShem ha’aretez u’mloah”. Why this, and where does it come from? I assume there is a source for this because I’...
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How would Beis Din rule in the Aguch v Gourary Case (Didan Natzach)? [closed]
In the case of the Chabad library case (Agudas Chasidei Chabad of United States, v Gourary) a US federal court ruled that the (Previous) Rebbe's books belong to the Chabad community and not his ...
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Source in Darash Moshe on own understanding
It is said that in Darash Mose דרש משה Parashas Korach, the following quote can be found from Rabbi Moshe Feinstein zt'l
Korach thought that every Jew is entitled to fulfill the laws of the
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Brit Avraham commentry on Yalkut Shimoni
Does anyone know if the Brit Avraham commentry on Yalkut Shimoni, Leviticus remez 137 is available online? (First published 1586.)
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Sources to Learn about Bechina
I'm studying Chovos Halevavos. Can you provide me with some further sources to learn more about Chovos Halevavos's "bechina", i.e., reflecting on God's kindnesses in creation. Books/articles/...
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Writing Torah Scroll: Writing a sefer [duplicate]
The Rambam explains "It is an affirmative precept binding upon every individual Israelite to write a scroll of the Law for his own use, as it is said, "Now therefore write ye this Song for ...
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Which Talmudic chapter has the most Halachic references by number?
Modern printings of the Talmud include Ein Mishpat glosses at the top outside corner of each page (for the most part). Which chapter reaches the highest number? I think I'd like to delve into that ...
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Opinions of Contemporary Gedolim Re: Me'or Einayim (De Rossi)
Rabbi Azariah De Rossi wrote a very controversial sefer called Meor Einayim. While earlier authorities did oppose it (see above link), are there any recent American rabbanim who have offered opinions ...
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Am I allowed to print individual sheets or full Seforim from copyright Seforim found online?
"if someone posted a copyrighted book accessible online, what does halacha say about printing it? I'm worried about Gezeilah on the one hand, but perhaps since there is no loss to the owner it ...
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Tosfos Yom Tov editions/commentaries
Besides Ikar Tosfos Yom Tov, are there any helpful/modern editions of Tosfos Yom Tov that can help me learn the sefer?
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New print of Minchas Yehuda
The popular commentary Sifsei Chachamim is a digest of supercommentaries on Rashi on Chumash. One of the commentaries I've frequently noticed he quotes is the Minchas Yehudah, by Rav Yehudah Leib ben ...
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How do I find "Frum" Authors and their Novels on Amazon Kindle?
I am a big reader.
Was only able to find around 30 novels in Amazon Kindle through searching by these 3 authors:
Ruth Benjamin,
Chaim Walder,
& Ruthie Pearlman.
Where do I get a full list of "...
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Sefer recommendations for a couple to learn? [closed]
I want to start learning with my significant other. Was curious if anyone has any positive experience with a Sefer that would be good for a couple. If so, please recommend!
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Yosef giving signs to his brothers
Bereishit 45:3 states "וַיֹּ֨אמֶר יוֹסֵ֤ף אֶל־אֶחָיו֙ אֲנִ֣י יוֹסֵ֔ף הַע֥וֹד אָבִ֖י חָ֑י וְלֹֽא־יָכְל֤וּ אֶחָיו֙ לַעֲנ֣וֹת אֹת֔וֹ כִּ֥י נִבְהֲל֖וּ מִפָּנָֽיו"
In his book, Vedibarta Bam, ...
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Where to buy Rabbi Ouri Cherki's books?
Does anyone know where I could find Rabbi Ouri (Oury) Cherkie's books to purchase? In particular, I'm trying to locate his commentary on the Kuzari for a friend's upcoming birthday and all the ...
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Overview of Choshen Mishpat; please recommend sefer
I am not familiar enough with the laws of Choshen Mishpat. Can I please have a recommendation for a summary sefer that would give me an overview of the subject before going on to learning in Sh O ...
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Recommendations for a book that describes Prophecy
Last week, I came across ספר סודי רזיא (Sodey Raziah) by רוקח. While perusing, I found a fascinating outline of the experience of prophecy (i.e., what a prophet sees, hears, etc.).
However, it's ...
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Pri Tzadik-looking to buy
I'm looking to buy Pri Tzadik from Rav Tzadok HaKohen. Any suggestions on editions and where to buy it from? I'm looking for a hard copy with no translation.
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Why can’t I find the book Cheshbon HaNefesh?
I have been trying to purchase the books Cheshbon HaNefesh by Rav Menachem Mendel Lefin.
I am seeing one obscure posting on a website I've never used. I’ve never encountered this with a common English ...
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Good book(s) on conquering anger?
Looking for an English book based on Torah ideals, that helps quell the bad midda of anger.
The book can be specific to anger but can also be a book on how to better all of your middot.
Note: this ...
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Suggested books of the development of the Mishna, Gemaras, and Talmud
What solid books on the historical and intellectual development of the Talmud would you recommend? e.g.:
David C. Kraemer - A History of the Talmud - Cambridge (appears a bit light and intended to a ...
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What is the best modern day, Hebrew kitzur sefer for learning hilchos succah?
I am looking for something in the style of ספר ארחות שבת. That is, something that has short introductions to each subsection in which the author will explain the relevant background from the gemaras ...
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