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Rabbi Pliskin uses his vast Torah knowledge and understanding of human nature to present a down-to-earth approach to scale heights of character and spirit. Filled with insights, anecdotes, and examples, this is a precious addition to anyone's arsenal of human understanding and self-improvement.
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Everyone wants to know how to raise children. How to teach them. How to advise parents. How to develop teachers. How to understand the art of rearing children, creating stable families, coping with problems -- and even better, avoiding them. The list goes on and on, of course. In short, everyone needs to know how to deal with issues so delicate and nuanced that only the wisest of counselors will do. This book distills the wisdom and experience of just such a person. Rabbi. The reason for his success? He combines learning, perception, sensitivity, a sense of humor, and the ability to diagnose problems and articulate solutions. He is not doctrinaire; he knows that there are many good ways to deal with children; the trick is to know which way is right for which child, which family, and which situation. In this volume, he collects and updates his many writings. He pulls no punches. The honesty he brought to the classroom and the office are here. This is truly a windfall for anyone who deals with human beings and wants to do it well. It is a valuable contribution to child-rearing and the process of education. Author: Dr. Jacob Mermalstein
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Children at risk has become one of today s most used and abused buzz phrases. But let’s not forget that the vast majority of children grow up successfully and even their parents and teachers need the guidance of Torah leaders and expert educators. Parents and perplexed. Educators seek guidance. Children want answers. The entire community is gearing up to continue the enormous strides of the last two generations while blocking out pernicious influences. What do our Torah leaders tell us about how to raise children, how to nip problems in the bud, how to deal with them when they fester. In this book, Rabbi Nisson Wolpin assembles dozens of articles from some of the greatest Torah leaders and most effective educators and activists: The Chazon Ish, Rabbi Simcha Wasserman, Rabbi Shimon Schwab, Rabbi Yitzchok Kirzner, Rabbi Avraham Pam, Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, Rabbi Elya Svei, Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky, Rabbi Reuven Feinstein, Prof. Aaron Twerski, Rabbi Yissocher Frand, Rabbi Noach Orlowek, Rabbi Yaakov Bender, Rabbi Ahron Kaufman shlita, and many more.Rich, provocative, inspiring, informative, authoritative this is a book that will open eyes and may well repair lives. An ArtScroll-Judaiscope Book
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Are you a parent, a "partner with Hashem" in raising His children and yours?" If so, are you over-stressed, under-appreciated, boxed in, burned out, overwhelmed? Good chance! Aren't we all, sometimes. Cheerfully, wisely, and with an eye not only to what is right, but what is "doable," Wikler deals with such subjects as: instilling self-esteem in children; managing sibling rivalry; the right approaches to discipline; coping with homework; "I don't want to go to school"; understanding adolescents; divorce and remarriage; preparing children for marriage; and that's not all! How many of these subjects affect you? If you're alive on this planet, many of them. This is not an ivory tower book, it is generously laced with real case histories (disguised to protect the identities of the subjects) to show how problems are analyzed and treated, and how goals are achieved. The author is practical and realistic, and that's why so many people seek his advice. Now, in these pages, he is coming to you. The author is sensitive to the fears of parents, the insecurities of children, and the problems and possibilities of rebbes and teachers. His asessments are based on reality and his solutions are founded on the art of the possible.
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potential power of our thoughts is tremendous. In fact, the secret to success lies in the power of thought. How can we realize our life's dreams and aspirations? Can we change our destiny?
How do we avail ourselves of the Almighty's boundless goodness and beneficence?
Is it possible to control our thoughts?
How can we properly thank Hashem for His endless bounty, kindness and generosity?
How can we learn to cope with fear, pressure, anger and resentment?
...this book will prove to be an invaluable guide. Take a few moments from your hectic schedule to reflect on the truly important things in life. Over the years, author Sara Yosef - daughter of Rav Ovadia Yosef zt"l - lecturer and workshop facilitator specializing in positive thinking - has amassed an enormous amount of knowledge and experience in delving into the depths of the human soul.
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At each Torah weadding, the newly married couple is blessed with the joy of the Garden of Eden. The choices of words and actions in one's marriage will either be consistent with the path of this blessing or the opposite. This volume is a guide to making wiser choices.
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This is a book that will open eyes and penetrate hearts. It will influence behavior and elevate aspirations. It will make a positive difference in people?s lives. The author knows what bothers people. He deals with troubling and vital issues: the modern scourge of cynicism, parent?s struggle with shidduchim, the tension between a Torah life and a ?bottom line÷ society, preservation of life in an HMO-dominated society. Rabbi Frand finds these issues in the wellsprings of the Torah, halachah, and the profound ideas of our sages and teachers. He articulates them in a way that will ease the hearts of multitudes that seek constructive guidance.
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Insights Into the Practice of Taharat HaMishpachah
The survival of the Jewish people as a Holy Nation has always depended on the determination of its married women to live up to the Torah standards of Taharat HaMishpachah, despite every obstacle placed in their path. In an age where the sacred institution of marriage is so threatened by the excesses of a permissive and self-centered society, many Jews look to the time-honored practice of Family Purity as an anchor for the preservation of their personal identity and their marital happiness. "The Secret Of Jewish Femininity" is a unique book, sensitively written for women by a woman, with their practical needs in mind. It is based on the curriculum originally developed by Mrs. Tehilla Abramov for the prestigious Mercaz Letaharat HaMispachah, whose headquarters are in Jerusalem, under the supervision of the Center's distinguished President, HaGaon Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Shlita. In it women will find fresh, new approaches to the time honored system of Jewish family life. A clear review of the laws of Taharat HaMishpachah is interwoven with philosophic insights and real-life accounts of the sacrifice and devotion that Jewish women across the world and throughout the ages have demonstrated on behalf of this all-important mitzvah. This book, which radiates warmth and enthusiasm, proves that when sensitively presented, these intimate laws, the secret of Jewish femininity, are accessible to every Jewish woman.
by Tehilla Abramov
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Living Emunah transformed the lives of tens of thousands of people, taking them on a breathtaking journey towards tranquility and happiness - through faith. Now, Living Emunah 2 brings us even further on the road to serenity.It's a priceless gift, emunah. It gives us the tools to endure tragedy and disappointment. It helps us to surmount the insurmountable, to create goals and achieve them. And, yes, it enables us to experience true happiness, the joy that comes from realizing that Hashem knows what is happening in our lives - and will only do what is best for us.
We all sometimes have questions. Why weren't my heartfelt prayers answered? If Hashem loves us, why is there so much suffering? If I have emunah, can I still cry in pain? In stories, parables and, of course, in the words of our sages and Torah leaders, Living Emunah 2 helps us find the answers.
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Come and hear Yemima Mizrachi speak. She'll energize you. She'll awaken you to the wondrous potential within you. She'll make you laugh, and cry, and change.
And she'll do it all through the power of Torah. Based on her incredibly popular classes, and sensitively adapted by Shiffy Friedman, Yemima Mizrachi Speaks perfectly captures the beloved voice of the woman who has become a worldwide phenomenon.
Yemima Mizrachi's range of Torah sources is absolutely extraordinary - and so is her understanding of the world around us, the challenges we face, the strengths we have (even those we don't know about!) the weaknesses that we can also put to good use.
If you're one of the tens of thousands of women who have been inspired by Yemima Mizrachi, you will be thrilled to have her words at your fingertips. And if you've never heard her... prepare to take an unforgettable journey into life, with the Torah as your guidebook and Yemima Mizrachi as your laughing, loving guide.
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To keep your marriage strong, whenever you are wrong, admit it. When you are right, keep your mouth shut. She offers sage advice for
men, such as: Never argue with a woman when she’s tired…
or when she’s rested. She gives fine advice for women, such as: A
woman never appears more intelligent to a man than when she is listening to him.
The Art of Marriage provides the research and techniques of today’s most renowned marriage therapists as well as inspiring Torah thoughts, all put
together in a format that is highly entertaining, insightful, and designed to
help you improve your marriage.
It will teach you how to communicate, strengthen your self-esteem, set
boundaries, appreciate each other, grow together, and build an authentic
Jewish home. Finally, this book will teach you that love is an unusual
game in which there are either two winners or no winners.
Laugh your way to a fulfilling and better marriage!
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Rebbetzin Esther Greenberg was famous throughout Israel as a mentor to countless women, including some of the best-known teachers and counselors. In this warm, wise, homey book, Aviva Rappaport presents the lectures of the Rebbetzin, exactly as she said them. Filled with stories and fascinating insights, these talks are interesting and inspiring. To read them is to enjoy being a Jew and to aspire to be a better one.
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A new edition of the popular work on the laws of Tzniyus, divided into daily sections; provides insights and practical advice on all aspects of dress and behavior. With this new format, daily learning is easy, in just 5 minutes a day!
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Build a positive birth experience on a foundation of faith and understanding.
Change your thinking about yourself, your birth, and pain.
Understand how to unlock your potential as a Jewish woman and mother.
It's your birth - be informed, be prepared, and be inspired.
Understand the anatomy and the entire process of labor and birth.
Learn the latest medical information about childbirth.
Discover the power of the mind and how you can be actively involved in your birth.
practice new breathing techniques and effective strategies for coping with pain.
Plus special sections on:
Nursing, Health, Exercise, and ways Husbands can help and knowing what they need to know. Foreword by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.
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Facilitated Communication with Special Children Reveals Startling Spiritual Messages
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This book powerfully explains some of the deepest concepts in Judaism, demonstrating how those ideas and principles can, and should, guide decisions, relationships and growth to real maturity. There's no "talking down" here; there's just straight inspiration, depth, and many answers. 224 pp. Targum Press
Author: Akiva Tatz
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After being introduced by a mutual friend in the winter of 2000, Reform Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch and Orthodox Rabbi Yosef Reinman embarked on an unprecedented eighteen-month e-mail correspondence on the fundamental principles of Jewish faith and practice. What resulted is this book: an honest, intelligent, no-holds-barred discussion of virtually every “hot button” issue on which Reform and Orthodox Jews differ, among them the existence of a Supreme Being, the origins and authenticity of the Bible and the Oral Law, the role of women, assimilation, the value of secular culture, and Israel.
Sometimes they agree; more often than not they disagree—and quite sharply, too.
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When Rabbi Yeruchom Pitter, Mashgiach of the Mesivta of Long Beach, and his wife Rena, had their first child, 39 years ago, they were suddenly thrust into a strange, new world of medical terminology, emergency surgeries, and potentially overwhelming challenges.As soon as the baby was born, I realized something was wrong. A team of nurses materialized and took her away. Is everything okay? my wife asked, through a haze of anxiety.Everything s okay, the doctor began, except… , but then I motioned to him to be quiet; that we d talk about it later. The last thing I wanted to do was burden my wife, who d just given birth, with whatever it was the doctor had noticed. The whole exchange took a few seconds, but at that moment, I realized that our lives would be changed forever. From the author:The more I came to know Chaya, the more I realized her simchas ha chaim is genuine. She is no Pollyanna, making believe all is sunshine and roses. She and Elli face real challenges every single day. When I inquired, Chaya didn t see what the fuss was all about: I made a choice to be happy, she explained. It was a no-brainer.What will I gain from being miserable? My life is so full and enriching. And besides, did you know that you use waaaaay more muscles when you frown than when you smile? So why bother?
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Beyond the stereotypes, the boundaries, and the restricting self-definitions, we are women who seek to actualize our potential in all spheres: career, relationships and in our hearts. In this book, a world-renowned educator and author shows us how we can achieve such wholeness. With warmth, wit, and a rare depth of scholarship, the author shows how the traditional Jewish paths can help lead women to spiritual awareness.
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A practical Torah based guide to effective discipline in the home.
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So many books about parenting. Finally - a book about our parents.
Everyone knows the importance of kibud av va'eim. Honoring parents is one of the Ten Commandments, something that every Jewish child learns in school.
And then we grow up. Of course, we still want to be good sons and daughters. And yet, do we really understand how to fulfill this never-ending mitzvah — as adults?
Do we know how the Torah expects us, grownup children, to treat our parents? What about stepparents or in-laws? What are our financial obligations? How do we balance our own needs, and the needs of our family, with those of our parents? What happens when our parents divorce? Or if a parent has a difficult or abusive personality? Do we have to love our parents?
Rebbetzin Yehudis Samet, veteran educator and author of the classic The Other Side of the Story, brings us a book that is a game-changer; or, rather, a life-changer. It's a tour-de-force that includes:
More than 170 stories of sons and daughters - of all ages - rising to the challenge of kibud av v'eim
Strategies and common sense advice on dealing with the sensitive issues of "the sunset years"
Comprehensive and clear halachos of kibud av v'eim
My Father, My Mother and Me is a must-read book for everyone. Because everyone is someone's child.
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Arguing that science and anti-religious philosophy are not responsible for the decline of Judaism, Rabbi Cardozo says it is those who teach it that make Judaism appear irrelevant to the needs and problems of modern man. Jewish law and custom are taught as a dogmatic creed and no longer contains the exciting spontaneity of worship, while remaining formalistic, replacing love with habit. Instead, the author believes that Judaism must reflect deep compassion to recapture the flowing fountain of a glorious tradition-if not, all becomes meaningless. The author is dean of the David Cardozo School for Jewish Studies and Human Dignity.
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From the author of 'The Secret of Jewish Femininity,' and her husband, a rabbi and noted educator, comes this indispensable volume to help couples understand each other better and promote sh'lom bayis, marital harmony.
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Self beyond Self presents a novel and practical approach to analyzing and understanding Judaism. Developing a basic formula called the THREEFOLD KEY TO BEING JEWISH, the book applies this system to very many of Judaism’s major concepts, laws and traditions: the three signs of a Jew, the three vital responsibilities of Jewish women, the three pillars of the world, the three pilgrimage Festivals, the three Heavenly presents, and much more. The result for both the knowledgeable Jews and those less well-versed is a very succinct and manageable description of Judaism, explaining its ultimate goals and how practically to achieve them.
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In an age when “spin” is the national pastime and a culture where scandal is so common it has become boring, there is an almost unprecedented need for emphasis on traditional values and undiluted ethics. It’s here in this collection of articles from many of Judaism’s distinguished rabbinical and lay leaders. From such eloquent voices as Rabbi Shimon Schwab and Rabbi Avraham Pam to little-known laymen who have elevated the marketplace by their behavior, this collection of essays from the Jewish Observer offers solid food for thought and guides for conduct. In the words of the 19th century K’sav Sofer, “There is no phase of behavior not addressed by Torah law. Every aspect of life has the potential for spiritual uplift.” Read this book and you’ll agree — and be proud of it! Includes a proposed high-school curriculum to teach ethics and values. An ArtScroll Judaiscope Book
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Self beyond Self presents a novel and practical approach to analyzing and understanding Judaism. Developing a basic formula called the THREEFOLD KEY TO BEING JEWISH, the book applies this system to very many of Judaism’s major concepts, laws and traditions: the three signs of a Jew, the three vital responsibilities of Jewish women, the three pillars of the world, the three pilgrimage Festivals, the three Heavenly presents, and much more. The result for both the knowledgeable Jews and those less well-versed is a very succinct and manageable description of Judaism, explaining its ultimate goals and how practically to achieve them.
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A groundbreaking book on Torah and self-awareness for women! Discover your inner world, that special place where you cultivate stability and serenity. In that realm of silence and calm, Torah can be found, a unique connection to G-d. But how does a woman take this inner core of energy and truth and use it to enrich her every moment? In this profound book, the author offers guidance into the deeper realms of body and soul as well as the powerful true stories of women she has helped on this remarkable journey.
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A companion volume to the much-heralded Inner Torah, this new book is vital for people seeking to know themselves, better their relations with others, and truly reach the enormous potential locked within them. The author shares a dynamic and effective program to help people develop the skills to: enter deeply into their own inner world, get to know all facets of themselves, heal old wounds and change habitual reactions, and come closer to Hashem.
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When Rabbi Yeruchom Pitter, Mashgiach of the Mesivta of Long Beach, and his wife Rena, had their first child, 39 years ago, they were suddenly thrust into a strange, new world of medical terminology, emergency surgeries, and potentially overwhelming challenges.
As soon as the baby was born, I realized something was wrong. A team of nurses materialized and took her away. Is everything okay? my wife asked, through a haze of anxiety.
Everything s okay, the doctor began, except… , but then I motioned to him to be quiet; that we d talk about it later. The last thing I wanted to do was burden my wife, who d just given birth, with whatever it was the doctor had noticed. The whole exchange took a few seconds, but at that moment, I realized that our lives would be changed forever.
From the author:
The more I came to know Chaya, the more I realized her simchas ha chaim is genuine. She is no Pollyanna, making believe all is sunshine and roses. She and Elli face real challenges every single day. When I inquired, Chaya didn t see what the fuss was all about: I made a choice to be happy, she explained. It was a no-brainer.What will I gain from being miserable? My life is so full and enriching. And besides, did you know that you use waaaaay more muscles when you frown than when you smile? So why bother?