Since its completion circa 500 CE, the Talmud has traveled with Jews wherever we have wandered in the Diaspora. It is like a suitcase of Jewish wisdom—a didactic mixture of law and lore. Although the first English translation of the Talmud appeared a century ago, getting into Talmud study still remains a daunting challenge. These […]
When considering Judaism, we recommend leading with your head. The different brands of Judaism make very different claims about the origins, nature, and parameters of Torah and Judaism. They are not merely different expressions of the same thing—it’s deeper than that (and more interesting!). And merely basing your decision on synagogue experiences is not going […]
The Holocaust is probably too big a topic for a single book and there are thousands of titles to choose from. Here are our top picks to for anyone trying to wrap their head around this almost incomprehensible topic. Are these books suitable for children? It depends on the child. We recommend that parents and […]
…and other fun books for teens. How to Send Smoke Signals, Pluck a Chicken, & Build an Igloo The Book of Unusual Knowledge: Big Book of Fascinating Facts & Information What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words Gonzo Gizmos: Projects & Devices to Channel Your Inner Geek […]
Marriage is the only job you need a license for that has no test requirement. But parenting… no license required! For some reason, not only do our colleges and universities require a parenting course, they don’t even offer parenting courses. 1-2-3 Magic is one of our favorites for basic balanced motivation—it will enable you to […]
Bubby Karp is no ordinary detective. Most of the time, she’s just proud to be the bubby of Nechama, Naftali, Eli, and Ezra. But whenever something strange happens in Spring Hill, she and her grandkids are hot on the trail. Join Bubby Karp and the kids as they search for a priceless violin, unmask an […]
The pulsating world of double agents, treason and the vicious greed that destroys innocent lives…. Renowned author Yair Weinstock has proven, once again, that he sees beneath the veneer of daily life in the Middle East to reveal layers of clandestine operations that place the fate of many in the hands of a few. The […]
Life is so full of challenges—at any and every age! Judaism has 3,000 years of wisdom on every topic, including how to be happy. Here are some of our favorites books on cultivating serenity: Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, Life Is A Test: How To Meet Life’s Challenges Successfully Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, Begin Again Now: A Concise […]
“I really want to fulfill this mitzvah, but I’ve yet to find a tallit that doesn’t make me get really hot and sweaty.” The T-shirt tallit katan has become the most comfortable way to do this mitzvah. Why does it matter? The Rabbis teach us that the mitzvah of tzitzit is in itself equivalent to […]
Animation, 57min, starring Armand Assante, Paul Scofield, and Leonard Nimoy. In the calm before the Crusades, one man changed the way Jews would understand the Torah and the world would understand the Bible. Set in the 11th Century, “Rashi” is the story of a unique hero, a Torah commentator who lived at the beginning of […]