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Chumash with Rashi and Siftei Chachamim
Does anyone know of a Chumash (not Mikraot Gedolot) with Rashi and Siftei Chachamim
Most Chumashim come with Ikar Siftei Chachamim, but that's not the same thing.
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All Sifre HaRamhal? (Rabbi Moshe Chayim Luzzatto)
Is there a set that has "Kol Sifre HaRamhal"? The have "Kol Sifre HaHida" and other Rabanim, so maybe they'll also have all Sefarim of the Ramhal?
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Has the Sefer Abudraham been translated into English?
I am looking for an English translation of David ben Josef ben David Abudirham's book on tefillah, entitled Abudraham.
Does one exist? If so where could I find it?
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Rabbi Hirsch's original sefer
Can anyone direct me to or know where I can order or buy (in the US) the original German version of Rav Hirsch's commentary on the Torah?
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Is Megilas Eivah (Scroll of Hostility) available anywhere?
About the Tosafos Yom-Tov, Wikipedia writes:
the Megillah that Heller wrote, called Megilat Eivah (Scroll of Hostility), that tells the story of his imprisonment and release, became a tradition for ...
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Book Request: Machshava by Topics
I am looking for a book that provides an anthology of sources on topics of machshava. Organised and that can be used as a reference book for learning a topic.
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English Translation of Rabbi Chaim Volozhin's Nefesh ha-Chaim?
I need to find an English translation of Nefesh Hachaim. Preferably one that is gratis on the World Wide Web. Thanks!
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What are some good modern-era books on Hilchos Shabbos in Hebrew?
Looking for something late 20th Century or later:
Shmiras Shabbos Kehilchasa
Kitzur Hilchos Shabbos
Others? (What did R' Shimon Eider write?)
How do the above compare? Others you'd suggest?
This is ...
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Nechama Leibowitz Books online
I have two related questions:
Can I find Nechama Leibowitz books online anywhere for free?
I often see her books titled either with or without the word new. For example "Studies in Vayikra" ...
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Seeking an English version of Minchat Chinuch
Is there an English version of Minchat Chinuch by "Rabbeinu Yosef" (Yosef Ben Moshe Babad, 1800–1874), a commentary on the Sefer ha-Chinuch?
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Resource for learning Nach Yomi
I would like to start learning Nach yomi (one or two perakim a day), but I don't just want to read the Hebrew/English, since I will not end up with a proper understanding as to what is actually taking ...
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Book on Noahides by Sefardi Chief Rabbi
I heard from someone that there is a book on Noahides written by the Sefardi Chief Rabbi. But, I couldn't find it.
Does anyone know of this book, if it exists and which book it is?
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Are Metsudah Siddurim permananently out of print?
I've websearched all over for both the weekday and the Shabbat linear Metsudah siddurim (nusach Ashkenaz). Jewish booksellers are out of stock or have only nusach Sefard. Used copies are expensive or ...
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Introductory sefer on Gematria?
I am interested in learning more about gematrias. Namely, I am looking for an English-language sefer that discusses some of the more famous gematrias and the lessons that we can learn from them. ...
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Seeking recommendations for a set of טור ושולחן ערוך
I am seeking recommendations for a set of טור ושולחן ערוך. (A set “in progress” is worthwhile for consideration too — I mostly learn אורח חיים and יורה דעה so I’m not really needing a full set anyway ...
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Where can I find a complete Shulchan Aruch without too many abbreviations?
I am looking to buy a Shulchan Aruch, but unlike Buying a Shulchan Aruch, I am concerned with different requirements
I don't want a lot of abbreviations. I have spent some time learning Yoreh Deah ...
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Looking for a good tikkun kor'im
I have an old Tikkun Kor'im by Mishor whose cover has literally come off (ah, the motivation for that question is revealed!).
Now that i'm in the market for a new tikkun, i'd like to make sure i get ...
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Searching for the commentary of Rabbi Menahem ben Simeon of Posquières to Jeremiah and Ezekiel
Over Pesach I was taking a deeper dive into the Haggadah and saw an unusual reference in the Koren Tanach from Rabbi Adin Even Yisroel Steinsaltz to the commentary from Rabbi Menachem ben Shimon (...
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Book/Sefarim recommendations that explore the deeper meaning of Eretz Yisrael?
Does anyone have any Book/Sefarim recommendations that explore the deeper meaning of Eretz Yisrael as a whole and/or specific places in Israel? The books can be in Hebrew or English.
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Deep dive into learning about Matriarchs?
I would like to learn more about the Imahot. I am happy to hear about books written focussing on this topic, gathering sources and summarising them into some easy reading, as well as hear any list of ...
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Is there a concise book on how math and measurements are used in Torah and talmud?
Both the Torah and Gemarrah use math in various places, e.g. percentages (5ths (certain penalties); 10ths (ma'aser), etc.)
They also use many terms of measurements - e.g. shekel = 20 gerah; numerous ...
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Is the sefer אור הצפון available?
Does anyone know where to get the sefer ohr hatzfon, containing mussar of the Alter of Slabadka, either online for free or by buying an actual copy?
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Is sefer Avkat Rochel available in English anywhere?
Is the sefer Avkat Rochel by the rishon Rabbeinu Makir ben Abba Mori of Lunel available anywhere in English?
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Where Can I Find a Full Set of Metikat Hapri?
There is an excellent set of green hard cover seforim (super commentary) by R. Refael Lofer on parts of Pri Megadim called Metikas Hapri. I own one volume. Where in the US can one locate a full set?
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Divrei Yoel Al HaTorah recommendations
I have been looking for a while now, for a newly done typeset for the Divrei Yoel Al HaTorah by Rav Yoel Teitelbaum, the Satmar Rav.
The standard-edition, see here has the old Rashi-script which I can ...
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Does the Kuntres Yeshivas Eretz Yisroel exist?
In the Eim Habonim Smeichah, the Mishnah Sachir makes many references to a Kuntres Yeshivas Eretz Yisroel by a certain R' Yonah Dov Blumberg from Dvinsk. Is this kuntres in publication? Is anyone ...
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Looking for an English translation of the mishna berura
Question as stated in title. So far I've only been able to find two through online searching:
Ohr Olam, with a very... sparse website. They direct purchasers to zbermanbooks, but (1) I can't seem to ...
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Best Seforim Stores in USA and Israel?
What seforim stores in the USA and Israel that ship, objectively, have the most extensive selection? Especially for Kabbalah, chassidus, machshava and Rav Kook?
In USA east coast region optimal. In ...
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Edition of Mesilat Yesharim
Can someone please recommend an edition of Mesilat Yesharim?
I am looking for an edition with the following features.
All Hebrew
Nice, clear print
Elucidations/commentaries for difficult passages
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Basic Kabbalah books for kids
I'm looking for children's books that teach basic Kabbalah concepts in a simple way. Preferably with illustrations and stories.
EDIT: For all the discussion in the comments, remember that I am asking ...
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Kabbalistic concepts taught in an allegorical story
Looking for a book filled with stories (real or allegorical) which implicitly teach different Kabalistic concepts and how they're applied/relevant to different situations. Something like a Kabbalistic ...
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Sefer on the chagim/moadei Hashana
Looking for a sefer that discusses the energy that's in the world at every time period throughout the Jewish calendar (so each month and each chag). Which sefer can I turn to for this info? Ideally ...
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What is a good place to buy kabbalah seforim online?
I am aware of Nehora and the other sites I could find googling this same inquiry, I'm looking for other recommendations of sites that have a good selection. Specifically I'm looking for Kanfei Yona (...
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Chasam Sofer Biography
Does anybody have any recommendations for a Biography about the Chasam Sofer? I'm really interested in learning more about him and the events in his life that may have influenced his writings.
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Different publishers of kovetz mefarshim
I'm wondering what the different major publishers of kovetz mefarshim on Gemara are, and if there are any pros/cons to the different editions. In general, and if known regarding Kiddushin specifically....
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Pocket-size Tehillim with trop
Is there a clear, pocket-sized safer Tehillim, printed with trop ? Ideally, the girsah is corrected against the Keter Aram Soba. Everything I've seen is either fairly large or lacks trop, but I live ...
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Rashi with sources in context
Is there a sefer chumash with Rashi's commentary which brings Rashi's sources in context?
For example, if Rashi were to quote a gemara, this sefer would print the relevant text of the gemara in the ...
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Sefer on bal tashchit
Is there any contemporary Sefer which covers the basics of hilchos bal tashchit, and practical cases of their relevancy.
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Chazon ish translation
Does the community know where I can find an English translation of the Chazon Ish’s masterpiece (well the Chazon ish).
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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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Books on science and Torah in Hebrew
Can anyone recommend books in Hebrew that address the topic of science and Torah?
The types of books that I'm looking for are ones that address the interplay between science and Torah including topics ...
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Are there any books on Seder Hishtalshelus?
I was wondering whether I could find a book which describes the stages of the seder hishtalshelus.
The Seder Hishtalshelus refers to the chain-like descent of spiritual worlds (Olam/Olamot) between ...
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Sefer about Tzniyus in loshon Hakodesh
I am looking for recommendations for a sefer in Loshon Hakodesh about the laws of tznius (modesty).
If anyone knows of any comprehensive sefer, please respond!
[I already know about Rabbi Falk’s "...
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Broken family, what resources does Judaism offer in books, teaching, old and contemporary about incorporating loving parent archetypes?
Both mother and father were entirely demonstrative of negative aspects only. Would like to utilize Judaic teachings, perhaps in a contemporary orthodox-oriented book that's very well written and ...
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Seforim written by Dutch Jewry
In this answer, a sefer called מנהגי אמשטרדם - Minhagei Amsterdam is introduced. I have taken a quick look into that sefer (since I'm from the Netherlands) and in the hakdamah (introduction from the ...
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Where can one get the Pri Yitzchak, a text discussing the 613 Mitzvot
Regarding the Chassidic text written in 1840 entiled Pri Yitzchak that details all 613 Mitzvot and the corresponding 248 limbs for positive mitzvot and 365 sinews for negative commandments.
My Rabbi (...
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ISO Mussar Sefer similar to Orchos Yosher
I’ve recently been learn HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky’s Sefer, Orchos Yosher. I specifically have the Artscroll English/Hebrew version and would ideally prefer something like that as my Hebrew is far ...
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Looking for a sefer abbreviated מק"ק
I'm looking for a sefer which is abbreviated as מק"ק. I've seen it quoted primarily refering to halachos of Krias Hatorah. Any ideas what the sefer may be called or where I can find it?
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Two editions of Teshuvos Chasam Sofer
I am aware of two editions of the Responsa for Chasam Sofer: Machon Meor and Machon Chasam Sofer. I was wondering what were the differences between the two, and if anyone could recommend one over the ...
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Where can I purchase ספר הבית היהודי volume 7 by Rabbi Aaron Zachai?
It is out of print and Lehmann's (the UK's main sefarim distributor) doesn't have it and can't get hold of it. I don't mind if I have to buy the whole set, but one way or another I would like to own a ...
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