Questions tagged [jewish-books]
Books about or of Judaism
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Why aren’t there pre WW2 Sefarim that delve into the roots of antisemitism?
The hatred & hostility towards Jews now termed antisemitism is often known as the World’s Oldest Hatred yet I can’t think of any older Sefarim that delve deeply into the roots of this horrific ...
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Whose publisher's Tur and Shulchan Aruch should I get? [duplicate]
Looking for something with clear printing and that has the mishna brurah in it also.
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Ariza"l and Seer (Chozeh) of Lublin on Korach
This fascinating article says:
The Seer of Lublin said: “Were I alive at the time, I would have
supported Korah” … Rabbi Yitzhak Luria Ashkenazi, the Ari, writes: “In
the future, Korah will be shown ...
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Me’am Lo’ez online in English or Hebrew
Is there a translation of Rabbi Culi’s Me’am Lo’ez available online or as an ebook in either English or Hebrew?
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What sefer is יפ"ל - referred to in the כף החיים
What sefer is this? - many references in the Kaf haChayim to a יפ"ל
In searches I've only found it in the Kaf.
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What would be the Jewish version of the 12 steps
In dealing with issues.
Are there any seforim in English or hebrew that deal with psychological issues in a systematic way based on torah sources.
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When did publishers stop asserting a monopoly on printings of books in the common domain?
Usually, when a book is published, it reflects the original creative work of scholars, authors and editors who deserve the benefit of that work. So naturally it’s understood that other parties are not ...
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Why does the Orchos Chaim by the Rosh start the numbering again?
In the Orchos Chaim, the statements are numbered from 1 until 132, Encompassing the days of Sunday through Friday. However, on Shabbos, it starts again at 1. Why not continue at 133?
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Maggid of Caro?
I found a copy of this book on Amazon, has anyone read it? If so, what is it about?
I have heard Rabbi Yosef Karo wrote a book about his experience with his Maggid but I’m not sure if this is the ...
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Are there seforim printed by North African sefardi achronim of the last 250 years
Sometimes I hear stories about sefardi achronim from Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Tangier and their rabonim, and wonder if they had any seforim printed.
Obviously nowadays we have contemporary seforim ...
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Is there a sefer that is m'laket all of the sources from Chazal relating to marriage?
I have read several different sefarim that are related to marriage - Binyan Bayis, the new sefer by Rabbi Schaeffer, the kuntris from R Wolbe - but is there a sefer that has all of the midrashim, ...
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Introduction to the Ben Ish Chai
Which one of the Ben Ish Chai's books is the best introduction to his thought and work?
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Is there modern scholarship on Sefer HaBris?
Have there been any studies, examinations, comparisons, discussions etc. of Sefer HaBris in light of modern (~21st Century) science. I'm looking for elaboration on this book particularly within a ...
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Seforim Recommendations on Bava Metzia
Any recommendations on seforim that deals with (commentaries or insights) Bava Metzia (especially on Perek Eilu Metzios)? Preferably in English. Preferably seforim that explain the deeper meaning of ...
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Halachot Gedolot from Spain
Tosfot in Pesachim 30a paragraph Amar Rava quotes a rule from the Halachot Gedolot from Spain.
ובה"ג של אספמיא פסק דחתיכה בחתיכות בנ"ט ומייתי מדרבא בפ' גיד הנשה
The Tosfot in Chulin 97a ...
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Is there anywhere that discusses people and the types of souls they have?
I've heard people identify with the 4 elements, like that person is a more earthly soul or fire or water. But is there any discussion in any seforim anywhere that identifies traits with different ...
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Midrash Mishlei translation?
Is anyone aware of an available* translation of Midrash Mishlei?
*the Visotzky translation doesn't seem to be available for purchase anywhere, nor online
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Ship Yalkut Yosef New Version
It seems the Yalkut Yosef has been revised and now includes a total of 32 volumes, comprised of 3 boxes. Unfortunately, all the sets I see online or in the U.S. are of the older 24-volume edition, ...
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What is the Sefer Darchei Teshuvah about?
I heard about a sefer (book) called Darchei Teshuvah by Rabbi Tsvi Hersh Shapiro.
What is the purpose of the Sefer? What is the story behind the author?
There’s not much about it on Google.
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On A Fully-Jewish Town in Spain
I'm preparing a shiur on Golden Age Spain and their minhagim. I remember reading in a historical chronicle (which I could have sworn was the Sefer HaKabbalah of the Raavad HaRishon) about a fully-...
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Mishnah Edition
Can someone recommend an edition of the Mishnah? I am looking for an edition that is - a) all-Hebrew b) with all the major commentators (Bartenura, Rambam, T. Yom Tov, etc.) C) printed with very clear ...
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Sefarim on proper speech?
Besides for the classic and wonderful Sefer Shemiras HaLashon by the Chofetz Chaim, are there other Sefarim (English or Hebrew) that discuss mussar/hashkafic/positive aspects of proper speech?
I am ...
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What are the best books to read to get familiar with Jewish philosophy?
I'm looking to spend about 3 months learning Jewish philosophy pretty intensely. I'm looking for recommendations on what are the best books to read, which ones may be too complex, and how I should ...
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Original Arabic text of Isaac Alfasi in last 3 responsum of Menahem Azariah da Fano
In Shut Harama Mipano (see opening page of book), the final three responsum are from the Rif, and explain three laws in tractate Kesubos. He wrote them in Arabic, and the Rama got a reputable ...
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Is there a master list(s) of Middot?
I am looking to find a master list of Middot. I suspect different texts have different lists: ie Cheshbon Ha Nefesh has one list and maybe other sefarim have other lists. At this stage of my research ...
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Where to get Ahava Torah from Rav Zalman Pinchas Horowitz in English?
Where can I buy the sefer Ahava Torah of Rav Zalman Pinchas Horowitz in English?
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Torah Temimah - Edition
Can someone recommend an edition of Torah Temimah?
I am looking for an edition that - a) is all-Hebrew b) is accurate c) has nice, clear print.
Thank you.
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Moznaim Nahardea Edition vs Oz VeHadar
How does the accuracy of the new print Moznaim Nahardea Shas compare to that of the Oz VeHadar Shas?
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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)
Thanks!
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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
Comments by:
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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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