Jewish Law

The Mysteries RevealedDo you know why a kallah carries flowers? Or what kind of candle should be used when walking a chassan or kallah down the aisle? Or the importance of the type of veil worn by the kallah?A Jewish wedding and its secular...

What if... a child born during the Holocaust is given one name by his parents at his bris, and another by Jews who hid him and saved his life. When his parents return to take him back at the end of the war, which...

An authoritative, complete guide to the laws of Passover, as well as its various procedures, and terms, from an acclaimed author, now available in a single volume edition. Code: 9780873068642 Author: Rabbi Shimon D. Eider ISBN-10: 0873068645 ISBN-13: 9780873068642 Format: Hardcover Pages: 496 Dimensions:...

Do You Know Hilchos Chol Hamoed?, follows Do You Know Hilchos Shabbos?, and Do You Know Hilchos Brachos? in this series of family - friendly Halacha sefarim. These sefarim are particularly suited to studying with our families because of the light, conversational style of...

Description The Ohr Olam edition of the Mishnah Berurah, a revolutionary project that explicates the Mishnah Berurah and Beiur Halacha with unprecedented clarity and precision, featuring readable translation and clear elucidation of the Shulchan Aruch and Mishnah Berurah in order to open the intricate...

We all know that one of a Jew's primary obligations is to give Tzedakah, to support the poor, help the sick, and share the burden of Torah institutions. But just as the laws of kashrus are detailed and complex, so are the laws of...

Code: 9781680259025 Author: Rabbi Pesach Eliyahu Falk ISBN-10: 1680259024 ISBN-13: 9781680259025 Format: Hardcover Pages: 140 Dimensions: 6.3" x 9.3" Publisher: Feldheim Publishers Date: 9/4/2023

Ribbis? Easy! That means interest on a loan. That's all. Right? Wrong! Ribbis can mean many things, and its law can affect everyone from students to homemakers, including many practices that people have been taking for granted all their lives. Not that everything is...

Discussions of Issues In Our Perilous Times Based on Shiurim in Sefer Ratz K'ZviAs Israel battles enemies on several fronts in the wake of the October 7 massacre, and Jews in the Diaspora face an upsurge of anti-Semitism and attacks, Rabbi Zvi Ryzman turns...

Knowledge of the laws of niddah is absolutely essential for every married woman, and in this new book, Rabbi Forst performs an invaluable service. Unlike his previous works, this book is not geared for someone studying the subject in depth. Instead, it is tailored...

This masterpiece fills a great need for our generation - a generation characterized by a thirst for the eternal values of Judaism. Now, the English - speaking reader can enjoy a clearly written and easy to read summary of Jewish law, based on the...

Zachor V'Shamor on Hilchos Shabbos - Volume 3The third volume of Rabbi Falk's monumental new series on Hilchos Shabbos.His unique method of learning and teaching Halacha, and his distinct approach to organizing, classifying, and clarifying the complexity of Hilchos Shabbos are evident on every...

Until now, a great deal of confusion has prevailed regarding the halachic status of alternative medicine. Is hands-on healing a form of avodah zarah? May one consult a kinesiologist? Is homeopathy permitted? Many rabbanim and poskim are not necessarily familiar with these modalities, and...

For most people, "Just be a nice person, " seems like an easily attainablegoal. Yet, in his famous work, Ahavas Chessed, the Chofetz Chaim distinguishes the gap between simply doing a chessed, an act of kindness and true love of chessed. With the deep...

The Torah Anthology Me'am Lo'ez story of Tisha B'Av Code: 9780940118324 Author: Rabbi Yaakov Culi; Rabbi Yitzchak Bakhor Agruiti Translator: Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan ISBN-10: 0940118327 ISBN-13: 9780940118324 Format: Hardcover Pages: 142 Dimensions: 5.7" x 8.5" Publisher: Moznaim Pub Corp Date: 7/1/1981

As we prepare to sit in the succah, to take the lulav, to light the Chanukah menorah, to listen to the megillah, to eat the matzah and marror, or to sanctify the new month with kiddush levona, we have the opportunity and obligation to...

In the span of just a few short years, the rapid advance of modern technology has changed the face of business and commerce forever. Computers and automated systems have given rise to new forms of trade never dreamed of in days gone by. But...

The Laws and Parameters of Interpersonal MitzvosAre we required - or even permitted - to visit a patient with a contagious disease?If one does not want to lend a friend money, can he say, "I don't have any to lend right now"?Is it permitted...

Halachic Challenges And Solutions Based on The Weekly ParshahWe ask Hashem each day "Veha'arev Na - Please make our Torah learning sweet!" And the bestselling Vehaarev Na series does just that, by presenting the fascinating halachic challenges and solutions of Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein shlita,...

The complete laws of the Shabbos Candle-lighting, Kiddush, Lechem Mishneh, meals, Bircas HaMazon and Havdalah Including newly published responsa of Maran Hagaon Harav Moshe Feinstein zt"lA Compendium of Practical HalachahThis book is an authoritative Halachic compendium that will enhance every family's personal "Radiance of...

This ground - breaking series presents practical halachic guidance in a handy pocket paperback format. Each law is presented in a question and answer format and includes extensive Hebrew sources and footnotes.This volume contains commonly asked questions and answers on the laws of Eiruv...

How many of us have the background to seek rabbinical guidance on kashrus problems - intelligently? How prepared are we to deal with the maze of modern appliances in the typical kitchen? This book explains the principles of kashrus laws, and shows how real...

In this remarkable volume, in his trademark engaging manner, respected author Rabbi Yehuda Spitz explores halachic issues pertaining to what we eat and explains essential concepts such as Chodosh, Maris Ayin, Bishul Akum, and Chalav Yisrael. Noted for their comprehensive yet easy-to-read portrayal, the...

Daily wisdom on how to live in peace with family friends and yourselfIt's all we really want, and when we think about our life and our world, we realize that shalom - peace - is all we really need. No matter what we have...

A Comprehensive Question-and-Answer Guide to the Halachos of Shabbos as They Apply to the Kitchen and Beyond Shabbos comes every week, with all types of questions...Are twist ties permissible to use?What is the way to clean up a spill?Can napkins be folded into nice...

A comprehensive treatment of the principles and common applications of the laws of muktzehEver the practical, down-to-earth posek, Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen concentrates on the areas of Halachah that affect every home and family. His previous works have become indispensable handbooks in countless homes,...

In The Complete Guidebook to Family Purity, Rabbi Reuven Epstein guides the readers - from the young bride to the seasoned scholar - through the complex laws of family purity in a refreshingly clear way, navigating the difficult topics with clear conclusions from sources...

Contemporary Halachic Issues Involving Computer Software The First Sefer To Discuss Halachic Issues Regarding Artificial IntelligenceArtificial Intelligence (AI) Misrepresentations Trojans, Malwares And Bots Employment And Headhunters Bugs And Defects Intellectual Cproperty Rights The industry of software development is one that is extremely complex. Its intricate...

While many books and articles exist on the topic of tefillah and the halachos surrounding it, generally little attention is given to the subject of the shul itself, the setting where so much of our davening takes place.As the House of Hashem and -...

Halachos, Minhagim, Sources, and ExplanationsSandwiched between the simchah of a boy's bris and the simchah of his bar mitzvah is yet another simchah: that of his upsherin. In actuality, this is really the celebration of a child beginning to learn Torah, and indeed it...

ARE YOU: Aspiring to gain a firm understanding of the laws of kashrus? Looking for guided learning material for group or individual learning? Need to get to the source of a shabbos issue? Then this book is for you!Hilchos Shabbos: The Inside Story makes...

This ground - breaking series presents practical halachic guidance in a handy pocket paperback format. Each law is presented in a question and answer format and includes extensive Hebrew sources and footnotes. This volume contains commonly asked questions and answers on the laws pertaining...

For tens of thousands of readers, Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen's books of Halacha, Jewish law, are synonymous with extraordinary clarity. Rabbi Cohen has the rare gift of being able to take complex topics and make them understandable without talking down to the reader. Even...

This ground - breaking series presents practical halachic guidance in a handy pocket paperback format. Each law is presented in a question and answer format and includes extensive Hebrew sources and footnotes.This volume contains over 60 commonly asked questions and answers on the laws...

The Laws and Customs of Mezuzah For Ashkenazim and Sefardim Clearly Presented with Detailed Illustrations 100+ Images Illustrating SceneriosThe Emblem Of A Jewish Home, A Mezuzah Is A Constant Reminder Of Our Connection To Hashem. Chazal Teach That It Offers Continual Protection, Both In...

Hard-to-Find Halachah for Everyday LivingIn Halachically Speaking Volume 8, readers will once again recognize and appreciate Rabbi Lebovits's unique style as he clarifies and explains hundreds of practical halachos in an easy- to-read and easy-to-understand format.May a shaliach tzibbur lengthen the davening? What are...

This ground - breaking series presents practical halachic guidance in a handy pocket paperback format. Each law is presented in a question and answer format and includes extensive Hebrew sources and footnotes.This volume contains commonly asked questions and answers on the laws of berachos...

Start the Torah Conversation What If... makes a wonderful addition to our Shabbos table. Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein shlita is a noted rav and posek, as well as a son-in-law of Rav Elyashiv zt'l. What If... presents hundreds of halachic questions and answers in the...

Applying the laws of Shabbath observance to the innovations of modern life can be daunting and confusing. In response to this challenge, the classic Shemirath Shabbath Kehilchathah was compiled by Rav Yehoshua Y. Neuwirth. The complete English edition covers all aspects of Shabbos observance,...

An Indispensable Collection of Halacha for Life.This volume presents Halacha that you need to know, clearly and in all its majesty, through the prism of those who shape it - the brilliant and saintly sages of all generations right up to ours. It is...

Practical Questions for the Whole FamilyThis excellent sefer of questions and answers is presented in a clear, engaging way, sure to keep the whole family entertained over the Shabbos table.For free download click here"A Shabbos table needs to be warm, productive, and fun-filled. This...

A special volume on fourteen mitzvos that govern the relationship between man and his fellow man. A stand - alone volume that can serve as a beautiful, thoughtful gift, a program for self - improvement, or an addition to the evolving encyclopedia set. By:...

An English translation of the immensely popular sefer on the laws of Shabbos.Sefer Kitzur Hilchos Shabbos was first written as a Hebrew textbook, when the author began teaching hilchos Shabbos at the Rika Breuers Teachers Seminary. The original paperback sefer soon grew into a...

Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen's classic books on the Laws of Shabbos and Yom Tov have made complex halachos understandable and practical to laymen and scholars alike.Rabbi Cohen now turns his attention to the laws that apply to the routines of daily life. The word...

Build The Habit That Builds Your Blessings Daily 3-minute Shmiras Haloshon lessons plus 120 true stories to bring the message home A 40-Day Mission... Countless Blessings! Imagine looking back 40 days from now and realizing. "I'm finally getting somewhere with my shmiras haloshon!" And...

An authoritative and essential guide for every Jewish home. With clarity and a lucid, flowing writing style, the authors put the halachos of Refuah, medical matters, within the grasp of every reader, layman and scholar alike. With practical examples and contemporary rulings, and a...

Talk is NOT cheap.Words are our most valuable - and most powerful - assets. Through words, we can forge or tear down relationships, inspire or demean our children, spouses, or friends, offer comfort or inflict pain. Through words, we can create an atmosphere of...

Welcoming Shabbos Stories, inspiration, and insightsWait! Listen! Open your ears (and your eyes and your heart). Can you hear it? It's the wondrous song of Shabbos. And it's coming, with its blessings and its peace and its delights and its beauty.Erev Shabbos. Yes, it's...

What you can do in memory of a departed loved oneThe loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult and traumatic events we must face. Many of us struggle with the loss of connection to our loved ones, and we wonder...

This ground - breaking series presents practical halachic guidance in a handy pocket paperback format. Each law is presented in a question and answer format and includes extensive Hebrew sources and footnotes.This volume contains over 35 commonly asked questions and answers on the laws...