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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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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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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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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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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?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Seforim on Suffering
Besides sefer Yov and its commentaries, are there any seforim on a jewish understanding of suffering? I'd like to see a book in which there is rabbinic sources and/or insights regarding this in a way ...
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Looking for a Sefer on Chagim/ Yom Tov
I enjoy learning Rav Soloveitchik's Hararei Kedem and Rav Zevin's Ha’moadim Be’halachah to prepare for Yom Tov. Does anyone have any other recommendations for sefarim similar to these? Specifically, ...
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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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Source on the life of Shlomo Hamelech
There are many Gemoras, Mirashim and Mifarshim explaining what Shlomo did or did not do wrong. Can anyone recommend a Sefer, dissertation or book on the life of King Shlomo which gives perspective on ...
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Recommendation for the best Talmud Bavli set [closed]
I want to purchase the best Talmud Bavli set that every Jew would dream to have. I have been using Artscrolls Bavli for many years now.
Can you recommend me the best set (price is not an issue)?
Make ...
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List of Seforim that Collect Midrashim on the Parsha
I'm looking for a list of seforim that collect midrashim on the Parsha. In particular, I am looking for a sefer or seforim that can help me see what happens between the lines of the pesukim according ...
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What am I supposed to be thinking about during Davening?
How am I supposed to be connecting to G-d. I need some sort of mental framework or concept with which to begin approaching Tefila.
This could be: I want to come away getting what I want from G-d or it ...
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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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I can't find where Shulchan Aruch is in Tur v'Shulcahn Aruch HaBahir
Through this site, I knew that there are the Seforim including Tur and Shulchan Aruch, so I am considering purchasing them.
But I'm not sure if Shulchan Aruch is in the book just by looking at the ...
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Books on understanding Midrash
Anyone know any books or websites or just commentators who delve into and actually try to figure out the deep meaning behind crazy midrashim?
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How many volumes are in Doros HaRishonim?
There seems to be a discrepancy in different places as to how many volumes there are in Yitzhak Isaac Halevy Rabinowitz's Doros HaRishonim:
6 volumes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
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Best Kovetz Shitos Kamai
I'm looking to buy a Kovetz Shitos Kamai. Does anyone have any recommendations?
As far as I'm aware, no two editions are too different from one another, so I guess the deciding factors would be ...
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Where can buy Pachad Yitzchak online?
Looking to buy Pachad Yitzchak to learn. Any ideas where I can purchase one online?
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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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Is there a Sipurey Maasiyos with very good explanations
Is there a good version of Sipurey Maasiyos by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov with excellent commentary, in English or in Hebrew?
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What are some books on Emunah? [closed]
Does anyone have any names of books related to faith and Emunah?
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Source for purchasing an authentic set of the Arizal's writings?
Where can I purchase kisve Arizal from an authentic source?
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Is there a book that traces the musical development of Jewish liturgy?
Over the last several weeks, at the recommendation of someone on here, I've been studying Jewish Liturgy: A Comprehensive History by Ismar Elbogen. It is a modern (early Twentieth Century) academic ...
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Looking for a list of Sefarim on Teshuva
As Elul approaches, I am curious about a list of Seforim that are focused on Teshuva. The starting point, of course, is Shaarei Teshuva by Rabbeinu Yonah. The seforim could be all Hebrew, all English, ...
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Books on Geonic Period
Looking for books discussing aspects of the Geonic Period, whether it be analysis of the Responsa, a historical outline/discussion.
Thanks
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