Questions tagged [product-recommendation]
Questions asking for a recommended product, book, website, etc. Note that questions must have an objective answer; primarily opinion based questions are off-topic.
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Which Black Fedora fits Chabad?
Recently I've decided that I want to start wearing a double covering for when I daven. I believe that it would thus be best that I get myself a black fedora, however I don't know which to get.
Are ...
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Introductory seforim for learning Kabbalah
Are there any seforim which serve as an introduction to learning Kabbalah? These seforim, I imagine, would give the basic terms and ideas of Kabbalah along with some explanation for the novice learner....
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Looking for an index for subjects in tanach [duplicate]
I am looking for an index for subjects in tanach. For example every place that pesach is mentioned/refered to or every time bris milah is mentioned/refered to etc.
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What is the difference in Sha"s types; Oz V'hadar, Zecher Chanoch, N'harda'ah(נהרדעא)?
I am looking to purchase a true Chossen Shas, and I see various editions or publications.
I am familiar with the classic Vilna Shaas, but I see many sets in either Oz V'hadar עוז והדר, Zecher Chanoch ...
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Is there an online compendium of Rav Moshe teshuvos in English that exists?
I see and hear lots of Rav Moshe's teshuvos quoted, mostly the "famous" ones.
For example, a number of notable Rav Moshe teshuvos can be found on Rav Moshe's Wikipedia page:
Does an English online ...
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The Siddur of R Yaakov Emden
Is there a version of R Yaakov Emdens siddur online?
Also how is the Siddur different from the Artscroll Ashkenazi Siddur which I am more familiar with?
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What should I use for Mishna study?
I'm new to Mishna study, and I want to participate in a communal effort to study Mishna. I picked out a section to study, and now I need to find a convenient resource to learn from. I don't ...
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Is there a Siddur authored by the Gra?
Is there a Siddur authored by the Gra or his talmidim that goes according to him?
If so is there a copy online?
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Information about the Vilna Siddur
I am looking for information on the Vilna Siddur.
What is the vilna/vilnis Siddur?(for example how is it different than a regular Ashkenazi Siddur)
Who authored it?
And is there a copy online?
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Tools to validate Torah codes
Torah codes are "a purported set of secret messages encoded within the Hebrew text of the Torah" (Wikipedia).
For instance, a well known code suggests that counting 3 intervals of 12111 letters from ...
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Sefarim on sci-fi/fantasy theoretical Halachic questions
Here on Mi Yodeya we have a long and extensive (and growing!) list of sci-fi and fantasy questions.
Have there been any Rabbanim who have written complete Sefarim on these kinds of topics?
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A sefer that states the reasons behind the Halachos
Is there a sefer that states the Halachos L'maseah and gives the reasoning as to why the Halacha is the way it is.
I'm looking for a Halacha sefer that states the Halacha as we pasken, but also ...
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Suggestions on how to spend Shaabath (constructively) alone
Due to undisclosed circumstances, I'd rather not go the local shul CURRENTLY, at the given moment. Spending Shaabath with the community definitely was an immense help in getting those ~25 hours ...
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Is the Kafich edition of the Rambam's peirush on Mishnah to Mesecht Keilim available online anywhere?
I'm trying to find the Kafich edition of the Rambam's peirush on Mishnah to Mesecht Keilim. Is it available online anywhere?
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Online Kitzur Shulchan aruch by Rabbi Reuben Amar?
Rabbi Reuven Amar wrote a Sefardic kitzur shulchan aruch. Do we have it online (also if there is in english)?
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Shas Chazarah Seforim
Are there any seforim that are catered only to help one chazar mesechtos/Shas Bavli? If so, can you please direct me to them.
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Learning to translate the Shulchan Aruch
How can I get good at translating the Shulchan Aruch? Due to the fact that a lot of the words are more of a Rabbinic Hebrew rather then a Modern Hebrew, it's harder to translate without an English-...
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Is there an English Shulchan Aruch Audio online?
Is there anyone online that gives a straight English Shulchan Aruch shiur online? Shulchan Aruch not Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.
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Pocket Chumash recommendations
I'm looking for a new pocket Chumash to keep in my tallis bag for following along during leining. While there are a few features I'd like, but I'm fairly loose on some of them, if not all are ...
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Book on Derech Eretz
As manners and etiquettes are also an important part of Judaism, are there websites or online books in English that discusses in detail all the important derech eretz laws?
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Book on the laws of Shabbos
Which English book on the laws of Shabbos would you recommend?
One that is Halacha Lemaase with footnotes that show where the Halacha stems from and the differentiating opinions.
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A compendium of Shas Concepts?
Is there a sefer, a website, or an app with all the concepts in Shas?
Halachic Concepts such as - "Women are exempt from time-bound commandments".
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Choosing name for our children
Is there a comprehensive list which we can pick names from? I’m looking for all traditional names, not names that are modern creations or not Jewish originally.
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Select Ohr HaChaim list?
In yeshiva, guys who learned Ramban al HaTorah used to use this list that contained the "must-see" Ramban's on that week's parsha.
Is there an equivalent list of Ohr HaChaim's?
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Mikraos Gedolos set of the entire Tanakh?
I will start by saying that I know nothing and must admit I was raised Christian. I had some curiosity as to why Christians are Christian when our guy that we are supposed to imitate and be like told ...
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Website of Stories of Gedolim
Do we have any website on the net that have inspirational stories from the lives of contemporary gedolim?
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Learning Torah in places with no Yeshivot
There are still many people in this world who want to learn Torah but do not have a chance yet due to the fact that there are no yeshivot around etc.
What would be the best and easiest way for ...
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What Hebrew language Mishna do you recommend?
I like Koren Publishing, and I noticed they have Bartenura and Kav V'Naki edition. I want to practice my Hebrew. I like a clean visual design, but also portability. What should I purchase? Any ...
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English version of Me'am Lo'ez on the internet
Rabbi Yehoshua Zitron suggested that I study Me'am Lo'ez as a beginner. Is there a version of Midrash Me'am Lo'ez on the internet in English?
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Sheimos-free versions of Tanach Online
There are many websites that provide the user with the text of Tanach (as well as various other Jewish sources). When printing sources, I like to avoid printing "Shemot", or actual names of Hashem, ...
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Online resource for Marei Mekomos on the laws of Krias Shema
Does anyone know of an online resource for Marei Mekomos on Hilchos Krias Shema similar to this site: http://shaareihoraah.org/wordpress/?page_id=1046
Or even not similar.
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Sefer on Chazal, Geonim and Later Acharonim
I currently own the Artscroll books The Rishonim and The Early Acharonim by Rabbi Goldwurm. They have a few features on Rabbonim of the ages that I really appreciate:
Anecdotal information about each ...
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Has anyone learned the Sheiltot of R. Achai Gaon with the Netziv's commentary?
Would you recommend it? I really enjoy learning anything with the Netziv and I like the idea of halachic midrashim on the parsha with some ethical messages. It seems like it's a great way to learn ...
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List of which Rishonim wrote on each Masechta?
I would like to know if anyone has made a comprehensive list/chart of which Rishonim wrote on each masechta in shas.
Such a list would include details such as: Masechtos where Rashi is not rashi, the ...
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Sources on mystical and spiritual meaning of Brit Milah?
What are some good sources discussing the mystical and spiritual meaning of Brit Milah as well as how it affects one's spirit/life/etc?
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Recommendation of Chassidic classics
I have recently seen reference to the “chassidic classics”, a term which I understand encompasses works by the great rebbes of the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Examples that I have seen mentioned are ...
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Alei Shur Online
Does anyone know if there is a copy of Rav Wolbe's Alei Shur anywhere online? Free versions preferred, but if it is behind a paywall that can work too.
Thanks!
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Are there any audio recordings of the Gemara?
929 Project has recordings of Tanach in which a voice actor reads the given chapter of Tanach in the original Hebrew with intonations that fit the subject matter (example).
This can be useful for ...
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Mac or PC computer file Bencher in Hebrew and English
I would like to get (for free or for pay) a bencher in Hebrew and English, similar to Artscroll, one side Hebrew and one side English in pdf format that I can open on a Mac or a PC and do some changes....
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Where can I obtain the sefer “Titen Emes L'Yaakov”?
Rabbi D Neustadt referenced a sefer “Titen Emes L'Yaakov” in his “Weekly Halacha Discussion” titled “The Halachic Definition of a Lie”. Can someone tell me where I can obtain this sefer please? (I ...
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Qafih edition of Bustan al-Uqul Online?
Is R. Yosef Qafih's translation גן השכלים by R. Nathanel al-Fayumi available online somewhere? It seems to appear here in Otzar HaChochma but only the first 40 pages.
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Mekoros book for עוז והדר לבושה
Throughout the work on Tzniut entitled Oz VeHadar Levusha, by R. Pesach Falk, he refers to a separate book of his entitled "Mekorot" which includes a more complete list of the sources he bases his ~...
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Pre-1948 Haredi view on political Zionism and how it developed
Are there any readings discussing the Haredi (Hasidic, orthodox non-Mizrachi) stance on political Zionism prior to the establishment of the State of Israel?
Did it change with the establishment of ...
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Are there any yeshiva programs (Israel or US) that begin mid-year?
I was raised Reform -- with very light-handed text study and just enough Hebrew to get through my Bar Mitzvah -- and recently had a bit of an epiphany: there's nothing I find more fulfilling than ...
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Sefer Nestor Hakomer Online?
Does anyone know if it is possible to find the (hebrew) text of Sefer Nestor Hakomer, an old jewish apologetic book, available for free online?
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English translation of Reshit Chochmah
Is there an English translation of the book Reshit Chochmah By Rabbi Eliyahu DaVidas?
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Where can I buy the sefer Meor Einayim by Rabbi Azaria min Haadumim (dei Rossi)?
Rabbi Azariah dei Rossi wrote a sefer called Meor Einayim. It was/is a controversial book which the Maharal famously argued against in his book Be'er Hagola. There is an English translation of Meor ...
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Daily Mishnah Study - Reference Request
Putting into action another of the suggestions I received (@SAH) for "One Jewish Practice," I would like to begin daily studying.
Specifically, I would like to participate in a Daily Mishnah study. ...
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What are the best editions of miqraot gedolot? [closed]
I am looking for a good edition of Miqraot gedolot (either hebrew-english or only english doesn't matter). What are the best editions for that ? And if somebody gives me an opinion about the JPS ...
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Where can I find this Rabbi’s seforim?
I can't seem to find several of Rabbi Eliezer Berkovits’ seforim. For example T'nai Bi'N'suin u'V'Get. Does anyone know a store in NYC or which delivers to the US which has his books? Particularly the ...
