Talelei Oros, English, Shemos


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When Sefer Talelei Oros first appeared upon the horizon of Torah Jewry, it was met with instant appreciation and popularity. Now, for the first time, this masterwork has been adapted into the English language, making it even more accessible to the general public. A veritable galaxy of Torah giants appear on the pages of this extraordinary work. Among them are: Rabbi Yonasan Eibeschutz, the Vilna Gaon, Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, Rabbi Yeshoshua Leib Diskin, and the Chafetz Chaim, just to name a few. This is a work that expands the mind and uplifts the soul.




Living the Parashah


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With All Your Heart


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The words of the Shema are no less than a fulcrum of the entire Jewish religious experience. Rooted in the Bible, discussed by mystics, examined by the halachah, on the lips of Jews through the millennia what is the power and significance of these words? Here the author skillfully weaves together traditional sources, both ancient and modern, to examine the many interlacing facets and meanings of the profound and belovedwords.




The Jewish Self


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Torah from Heaven


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An intriguing consideration of the validity of traditional notions of divine revelation and authoritative interpretation in today's world.




Ten Commandments


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Abarbanel on the Torah


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Bringing The Prophets To Life


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In Bringing the Prophets to Life, Rabbi Neil Winkler offers us a masterful source of inspiration and insight into the early prophets. He shows us that in order to understand the vital messages of the stories, we must go beyond a simple translation of the text and identify the themes of the stories, as well as the struggles and challenges that faced the outstanding personalities of each era: the warriors and the women, the prophets and the kings.




The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Studies


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The Oxford Handbooks series is a major new initiative in academic publishing. Each volume offers an authoritative and up-to-date survey of original research in a particular subject area. Specially commissioned essays from leading figures in the discipline give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates. Biblical studies is a highly technical and diverse field. Study of the Bible demands expertise in fields ranging from Archaeology, Egyptology, Assyriology, and Linguistics through textual, historical, and sociological studies to Literary Theory, Feminism, Philosophy, and Theology, to name only some. This authoritative and compelling guide to the discipline will, therefore, be an invaluable reference work for all students and academics who want to explore more fully essential topics in Biblical studies.