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Chovos Halevavos vs. Mesilas Yesharim
The three basic texts that R' Yisroel Salanter wanted people to learn were Chovos HaLevavos, Mesilas Yesharim and Cheshbon HaNefesh.
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Derech Ha-Limud in Chumash
I for a long time have had the question what is the proper way to learn Chumash in order to get to a good understanding al pi pshat.
Many times I hear people saying over vertlach on the Parsha and ...
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Practical guide to the Brisker method in English?
Is there a book that serves as a practical guide in English to applying the Brisker method of learning Gemara?
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Preparing to learn daf yomi Yerushalmi
I am planning to start learning daf yomi Yerushalmi. I have never learned Yerushalmi before
Are there websites the provide the text and audio explanation of the daf akin to those that exist for ...
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Jewish Khan Academy
Does anyone know if there is something similar to the khan academy for limudei kodesh?
I'm looking for something like this just with the whiteboard aspect that khan academy uses.
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Tutorials for learning more about Jewish practice
I wish to learn more about the steps for "Hazara betshova" (Getting stronger) preferably in Hebrew.
I have no knowledge of the Jewish practice at all so a place which assumes no past knowledge will be ...
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Recommendation for Purim divrei Torah (not “Purim torah”)
I've been reading through the Malbim Esther and have found it fascinating reading, and I was wondering whether there are any other notable seforim with divrei Torah about Purim. I am going through the ...
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Beginning a comprehensive study of Moreh N'vuchim
A friend of mine would like to begin learning Moreh N'vuchim seriously and is unsure of exactly where/with what to start.
What is the best version out there of the book itself?
Are there any ...
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Best Site for Reading/Listening to Great Divrei Torah
What are some good sites for Divrei Torah, and what are the strengths of each?
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Starting a Jewish Library
What Jewish Religious books should one consider when starting a Jewish Library in their home? A set of Shas (Talmud)and the Shulchan Orech (Code of Jewish Law) are the obvious ones, What else should ...
