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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Recommended edition of Flavius Josephus
I would like to read some of Flavius Josephus works in English regarding early Judaism (e.g., his History of the Jews). I understand many of the translations generally available are from a very old (...
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English Tanakh with as much commentary as possible
I am looking for a Tanakh Sefer (or set) which has as much commentary as possible. I’m basically looking for one place where I can study without opening a thousand other seforim.
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Where can I find tzuras hadaf of the yerushalmi?
Daf Yomi Yerushalmi starts tomorrow. As I don’t own a set, I would like to find somewhere online I can see the daf (PDF or otherwise) to follow along with a shiur - similar to the Tzuras haDaf you can ...
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Where can I find the Ramban's Letter in PDF?
I am looking to download or print a PDF of the Igeret HaRamban in the original Hebrew, to be able to view/read conveniently. Does anyone know where I can find this?
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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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Micropedia Talmudit
Does anyone have any experience learning with Micropedia Talmudit?
Is it too much of an abridgement of the full version to be of serious use for someone studying Gemara?
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Torah commentaries in modern Hebrew
I’m not sure if such thing exists, but I wonder if there are books which contain classical (if it has modern ones, also fine, but not necessarily) Torah commentaries in Modern Hebrew? What I mean is: ...
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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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Yiddish Siddur (Nusach Ashkenaz)
I am trying to buy a new Yiddish siddur, but all the ones I see available are nusach Sefard. I wonder if anybody has a recommendation of where one might be able to find a Yiddish siddur which is ...
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Purchasing a replacement Tallis
I am replacing a custom made tallis. What should I look for? What are the dimensions that I need? I do not wear mine covering my head.
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Abudraham on the Siddur - Edition
Can someone please recommend an edition of Abudraham's commentary on the siddur?
I am looking for an edition that is -
A) all-Hebrew b) pleasant to use, with clear print c) up to date (has parts of ...
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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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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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Where can I find a great gemara shiur online that doesn’t require background knowledge?
I am looking to recommend to a friend a deep and interesting shiur in gemara online that doesn’t require any background knowledge or use of Hebrew terms.
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Looking for a translation of Toldos Yaakov Yosef
I’m looking for a translation of the Toldos Yaakov Yosef, does anyone know where I could buy one (preferably online)?
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Hebrew Dictionary for Mishneh Torah
I’m looking for a dictionary which contains words that one would find in The Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, not Biblical Hebrew. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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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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Cholov Yisroel formula
Where in the world can there be found producers of the cholov yisroel formula (except Materna that does not ship to north America & US where, they don't like to ship and the Kenda from england) ?
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Sefer Matei Efraim on Noach
I was told once by an older Rabbi about 10 years ago, how he read a sefer 30 years ago that taught that the Dor Ha-Mabul (the generation of the flood) had what seemed to be technology that let them ...
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Book With Talmudic Moral Proverbs Compilation
is there a book with a compilation of all the moral proverbs found in the Talmud? Not directly related to הלכה (Halacha). For example:
פסיעה גסה נוטלת אחד מחמש מאות ממאור עיניו של אדם
A large step ...
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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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Works of Rav Moshe ibn Chaviv
If I'm not mistaken a popular series of sefarim for Maseches Rosh Hashanah, Yoma, and Sukkah, are respectively "Yom Teruah", "Tosefes Yom Hakippurim", "Kapos Temarim", by ...
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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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Book about death for goyim
Does anyone have a recommendation for a book about losing a loved one which is for Goyim but from a Jewish perspective?
Back story; when my father sat shiva, a family friend gifted him 'The Jewish Way ...
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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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Are there any compliations of ancient/medieval Jewish comments on Scripture?
Is there any book or website where I can look up ancient/medieval Jewish teaching on any given verse in the Tanach to see what the Talmud, Midrash, Rashi, etc. says about the verse? Something akin to ...
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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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Looking for a Mussar Sefer broken into short daily teachings
Looking for a recommendation on a mussar Sefer that has daily teachings, sort of like how the Chofetz Chaim Sefer was broken down into one page a day.
Not any specific type of mussar, but something ...
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English Translation of Milhamoth Hashem by Yiḥyeh Qafiḥ
Milhamoth Hashem is Yiḥyeh Qafiḥ's controversial work, presenting his group's philosophy and questioning the authenticity of the Zohar and it's attribution to the sage R' Shimon bar Yohai.
Is there an ...
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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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Looking for an easy to read chassidic commentary on the Torah
I'm looking for an easy to read chassidic comentary on the Torah. I'm looking for a single commentary. Iwas considering to buy Imrei Noam by the Dzikov rebbe, but I'm not sure if it is easy to read.
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English translation for Kovetz Maamarim?
I’m looking for an English translation of Rabbi Elchanan Washerman’s sefer, “Kovetz Maamarim”. Are there any publications?
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Tefillin Straps Cracking DIY Paint Suggestions [duplicate]
What are acceptable materials to color tefilin straps with? I don't have Amazon or similar where I am.
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What is the best book on halacha? [closed]
What is the best book for learning halacha systematically? I'm considering 3 options:
(a) Peninei Halacha
(b) Kitzur Shulchan Aruch
(c) Mishnah Brurah
I'm trying to understand the benefits and ...
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Shtender Recommendations
Can someone recommend a shtender to hold a volume of Gemara? I am looking for one with the following features -
Adjusts for angle
Adjusts for height
Has page holders to keep the pages open
Fits a ...
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Online Torah Scroll [closed]
Is there an online virtual Sefer Torah (in 3D) that could be rolled and unrolled?
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Picture Book for Learning Mishna berura
Does anyone know of a good sefer that has pictures to learn in conjunction with mishna berura?
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Parashiot Search Utility
Shalom friends!
Is there such a service that keywords can be searched to find the parasha where the keyword can be found. For example if I typed the word "Moses" then all the parshiot in the ...
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Is there a tehilim in Hebrew or English with amazing commentaries?
I'm looking for a tehilim with commentaries that are melaket from commentaries like the Alter Rebbe or Reb Nachman or any of the chassidic masters. I don't mind if it is in Hebrew or English.
Is there ...
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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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Does anyone know where to find cholov yisrael condensed milk?
Does anyone know what companies make or where to find cholov yisrael condensed milk? I'm having a really hard time finding it, I'm from New York
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Place to buy new tefillin [duplicate]
Could anyone recommend a place to buy new tefillin? I would be open to buying online or I live in the New York area, so also would be open to a store in the area.
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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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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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