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Bible Basics

This is an ideal introduction to the Bible/Torah. With maps, timelines and a list of mitzvot this book lays it all out in a clear and orderly fashion. For more resources check out our Torah Page.  

Secrets of the Stars

To all ancient peoples, the stars contained messages for humans to interpret. The Torah and the rabbis were no exception. Take, for example, the correspondance between the 12 Tribes of Israel and the 12 constellations of the Zodiac. Rabbi Storch's book gives a very readable account of how the Talmud and its commentators used the […]

Rashi – A Light After the Dark Ages

Rashi is most famous for his 900-year-old commentaries on the Torah and Talmud — hands-down the most studied Torah commentaries. Yet Rashi also played a pivotal role in his own lifetime.  11th century France saw the beginning of the “Reign of Terror” – the Crusades. Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzchak) guided the Jewish people through many of the […]

Akiva

This breathtaking, historical novel tells the story of the life and times of the great sage, Rabbi Akiva. It is a classic literary tapestry woven with the details of life in Israel after the destruction of the Second Temple. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this book will captivate and inspire all audiences.