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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Do any Poskim still respond with full teshuvos/responsa?
It seems like until recently, it wasn't very hard to get a comprehensive teshuva to a shaila one had. Sefarim like Igros Moshe, Shevet Haleivi, Minchas Yitzchak, Tzitz Eliezer etc. are compilations of ...
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Drawing on Shabbes: product recommendation?
I have two young children, one of whom (aged six) loves drawing. Sadly, she often professed to hate Shabbes, given that she cannot draw for the entire day, and I have been looking for a kosher ...
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Looking for hechshered plain kefir Kosher for Passover
Does anyone know of hechshered plain kefir gluten free no additives Kosher for Passover?
Kefir is a fermented milk product (cow, goat or sheep milk) that tastes like a drinkable yogurt.
Kefir ...
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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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Rambam Mishneh Torah handbook
Rambam’s Mishneh Torah is filled with particular words and phrases used repeatedly. It’s also organized in a very particular fashion. Both the word choice and the structure are used deliberately. ...
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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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Ramak's Pardes Rimonim English translation
I'm looking to see if anyone has translated the Pardes Rimonim of Moshe Cordovero into English.
I found a record online of a translation by Elyakim Getz, but I can't find any information about who he ...
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Where can I find the Talmud Bavli in Spanish online?
I have been using archive.org to read the Talmud in Spanish online but sadly now their website is down. Does anyone know where else I can find it? Any advice on where to find Jewish texts in Spanish ...
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Is there a machzor ashkenaz for yomim noroim without piyutim?
Is there a machzor ashkenaz for yomim noroim without piyutim?
Seeing that we skip so much of it these days, it would be proper if we had a smaller standardised machzor.
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Searching for a website that will calculate gematria and indicate parts of torah that match that numerical value
Many years ago I went to a website that had a Gematria calculator. You could type in any hebrew word and it would tell you the numerical value of the word. Then, it would show you any words or ...
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A request for online source of nusach Arizal (chabad tehilas Hashem) other than Sefaria
Where can I find a test based copy of nusach Arizal (chabad tehilas Hashem) online other than Sefaria, which only has weekday prayers but not brachos.
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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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Are Lindeman's fruit lambic beers endorsed as kosher by any other agencies?
Lindeman's Beer has a hechsher from the Triangle K. This hechsher is recommended (by many kosher agencies) only for certain products. Is there another organization that has also verified the koshrus ...
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Looking for the right daf yomi shiur
I'm looking for the right daf yomi shiur that I can download online. I know there's a lot to choose from, so hopefully my criteria are specific enough to lead you in the right direction. I'm looking ...
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Where can I get dark blue Techelet for my tzizit and talit?
I want to buy some techelet and white tzizit. I want the techelet to match the color in this picture and to be made by Ptil Tekhelet foundation. However, when I try to contact them on their website I ...
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Place to buy Modern Orthodox Gedolim pictures?
Is there a place online to buy pictures of Modern Orthodox Jewish leaders ("Gedolim") such as Rav Soloveitchik, Rav Lichtenstein, Rav Amital, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, and Nechama Leibowitz?
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Where can I buy Extra Large Kittel?
I am very tall and large (6'6" and 390lb). My current Kittel came stained, and I have been trying to replace it, but the largest size ones I have been able to find (Keter 3xl) are all too small.
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Online English Rashi (Talmud)
Is there an English translation of Rashi's commentary on the Talmud available online?
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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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Where can I get the Mishnah Torah in English in plain text, open source?
I want to upload and maintain various texts in English in plain text format for wikisource: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Portal:Judaism
In particular, I am looking for the Mishnah Torah in English. ...
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Online Hebrew Lexicon for learning Tanakh
Shalom, it is my goal to significantly improve my Hebrew this year.
It was recommended to me that an online Hebrew Lexicon, which allows you to analyze each word of Tanakh, including grammar, ...
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Tanach without Christian chapter divisions
Is there a Tanach available that is not divided into Prakim, rather into Pesuchos or Sedorim etc. ?
The nonJewish origin of the chapters is shown at Who Divided the Torah Into Weekly Readings, ...
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Tribe of Dan Spartans?
Northern Israel fell to Assyrians 740 BC. Sparta, Greece conquered at the approximate time. When Samson died the Tribe of Dan conquered people in Northern Israel naming the new city Dan. When the ...
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Chabad Chazzanus Recordings
Is there a place online where I can find recordings of Chabad chazzanus (i.e. the tunes a Chabad chazzan would use for Hodu, Shemoneh Esrei, etc.)? The recordings should preferably be free online. ...
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Where can I buy the siddur that Toldot Aharon uses?
Hi where can I buy the siddur that toldot Aharon uses? I have been trying to buy it for awhile with no luck.
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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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Yeshiva For Working Professional
I am single and currently work full time, but am looking for a Yeshiva Community to become part of during the evening/Shabbos (i.e. dorm there, night seder, etc).
Does something like this exist ...
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Is there a good Jewish discussion forum whose members are respectful of Halacha?
I posted a question that a moderator seemed to feel was not worthy of this forum. So, are there any Jewish discussion forums that anyone knows of that are well-run and respectful of halacha?
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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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Book recommendation for Jewish-Buddhist dialogue and Jewish reactions to Buddhist doctrines [closed]
I'm looking for some book recommendations for how Jews view various Buddhist teachings and doctrines and engage in Jewish-Buddhist dialogues.
Maybe something similar to what I'm looking for is "...
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What is a summary of basic Jewish metaphysics or theology?
Whilst wishing no disrespect to any religion, various "basic concepts" are easily found summarised or explained in introductory texts or online. For example:
Buddhist metaphysics would have to do ...
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I need a free PDF transliterated orthodox siddur
Shalom everyone, I am a jew who is really really bad when reading Hebrew and also I don't have a lot of wealth. I would like to have a PDF Orthodox (chassidic) siddur, with English transliteration. I ...
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Does anyone know where i can find a gemara menukad that isnt 13” i would like something more condensed like a 6 volume 10” with the vowels
I've been searching all over for a gemara set with the vowels in a small size. All I see are the 13” ones over many volumes.
Does any one know of 6-volume fully vowelized set? Or would that have to be ...
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Comprehensive Guide to saying Mourners' Kaddish
Is there a guide that focusses on Mourner's Kaddish, as a sort of guide to get people going when the situation arises (sometimes unexpectedly)? Ideally one that gives an overview of the points in the ...
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Rambam Interlinear Online?
Does anyone know a place online where I can find and English, interlinear translation of the Rambam?
The only English I found is on the chabad.org website.
But that is far from interlinear.
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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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Tikkun Leil Shavuot for download
Do we have any pdf of Tikkun Leil Shavuot (Nusach Edot haMizrach)?
If not is there any syllabus (which portions from Tanach, Mishnayot, etc.) suggested by Chacham Ovadia Yosef or any other ...
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What resources exist for a ger toshav?
I am trying to observe the 7 Noahide commandments, as a ger toshav. However, I am struggling to find resources that apply to a ger toshav and can only find resources that apply to Jews. What resources ...
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Online Synopsis of each Mesechta of Talmud Bavli
Where can I find an online synopsis of each Mesechta of Talmud Bavli?
Details:
I do not care so much about length, the longer the better. As long as it is not too long.
I want a overall summary of ...
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Jewish Archaeology
I'm looking for a good read which discusses archaeology and the Tanach, Chazal, etc. Could anyone point me to some resources? I would prefer that the book be in English, and have pictures throughout.
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Yerushalmi — masechet recommendations? [closed]
I’m interested in delving into learning Yerushalmi. Any recommendations for a good, fun, and interesting masechet to start with?
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Looking for a kosher hot plate for Shabbos and Yom Tov
Does anyone know of a kosher hot plate that can be safely left on for the duration of Shabbos, Yom Tov, or a 3 day Shabbos and Yom Tov and will not become a fire hazard?
Every product should be and ...
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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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Where can I find online a good recording of Gemorah which explains it very well peshuta shel talmud
Where can I find online a good recording of Gemorah which explains it very well peshuta shel talmud?
I do not need a lot of mephorshim just someone who explains very well and clear the peshuta shel ...
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Resources to improve my Hebrew to learn Halachic works?
My Hebrew is solid - I am able to get around Israel - but when I learn works of Halacha (Aruch HaShulchan, Mishna Berura, Kitzur) I am not able to follow due to not knowing words and acronyms.
What 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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