Judaism Books
Koren Publishers The Koren Talpiot Siddur: A Hebrew Prayerbook
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£23.39
Koren Publishers Koren Tehillim
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£14.24
Koren Publishers Yom Haatzmaut & Yom Yerushalyim Machzor:
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Yom Haatzmaut & Yom Yerushalyim Machzor: Sephardi
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£18.04
Koren Publishers The Koren Mesorat Harav Kinot: Complete Tisha
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£19.79
Koren Publishers Koren Sacks Birkon, 10 Pack
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£64.59
Koren Publishers The Koren Talpiot Shabbat Humash: Humash and
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£14.24
£22.36
Koren Publishers Sukka
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£27.89
Koren Publishers Koren Sacks Sukkot Mahzor, Ashkenaz,
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£22.79
Koren Publishers Koren Sacks Pesah Mahzor
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Koren Youth Siddur: Nusah Sepharadim
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£16.14
Koren Publishers Koren Classic Mahzor Set, Ashkenaz, 3 Volumes
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£48.59
Koren Publishers Sacks Hebrew Haggada
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Koren Siddur for the House of Mourning
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Koren Classic Rosh Hashana Mahzor, Ashkenaz
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£14.24
Koren Publishers Koren Classic Yom Kippur Mahzor, Sepharad
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Koren Classic Rosh Hashana Mahzor, Sepharadim
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£14.24
Koren Publishers Koren Shavuot Mahzor, Ashkenaz
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£24.29
Koren Publishers Koren Shavuot Mahzor, Ashkenaz
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Koren Tanakh Hama'alot Edition, Jeans
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£20.69
Koren Publishers Passover Haggada with Commentary by Rabbi Adin
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Koren Classic Three Festivals Mahzor, Ashkenaz
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£18.04
Koren Publishers Koren Tisha B'Av Siddur, Ashkenaz, Paperback
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£7.99
Koren Publishers Koren Selihot for the First Night, Minhag Anglia,
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£9.49
Koren Publishers Koren Seder Selihot, Minhag Polin
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£11.39
Koren Publishers Koren Tehillim Lev Avot, Blue
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£7.99
Koren Publishers Koren Shalem Siddur with Tabs, Compact, Pink
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£16.14
Koren Publishers Koren Shalem Siddur with Tabs, Compact, Turquoise
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£16.14
Koren Publishers Koren Shalem Siddur with Tabs, Compact, Purple
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£16.14
Koren Publishers Koren Yamim Noraim Mahzor
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£34.19
Koren Publishers Tehillim Yakar Mipninim
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£24.29
Koren Publishers The Steinsaltz Tehillim
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£20.69
Koren Publishers Tehillim with Chinese Translation
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£18.04
Koren Publishers The Koren Yachad Siddur
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£24.29
Urim Publications The Quest for Authenticity: The Thought of Reb
Book SynopsisDistilling the teachings and thought of Rabbi Simha Bunim, one of the foremost figures in the Przysucha school of Hasidism, this study sheds light both on what students of the Pryzsucha tradition believed as well as on its influence on Polish Hasidism at large. Pryzsucha Hasidism believed in a service to God that demanded both passion and analytical study, and sought to understand the human being, rather than God himself. This exploration of Rabbi Bunim's thought illustrates how the spiritual leader was able to transform Przysucha Hasidism into a genuine movement and, in doing so, become the dominant personality in the Hasidic community in Poland during the early part of the 19th century.Trade Review"What happens when a Hasid and a Litvak get together? Well, according to Rabbi Rosen, this is to be the wave of the future [...] Not only has he brought two seemingly opposing bedfellows to dwell comfortably in the space of Yakar, but... he published a fascinating new book [...] Rosen demonstrates how Przysucha Hasidut fuses personal authenticity, intellectual integrity and human inquiry. "--Rabbi Dr. Natan Ophir (Offenbacher), Lookstein Digest"[The book] is worthwhile reading both academically and spiritually." -- Lookstein Digest
£26.95
Urim Publications Sages of the Talmud: The Lives, Sayings and
Book SynopsisWith biographical information on the 400 authors of the Talmud and hundreds of anecdotes about these sages as recorded in the Talmud itself, this collection is both an excellent and practical guide for students of the Talmud as well as a fascinating read for the lay reader. The author details the time period in which each sage lived, who his teachers and significant colleagues were, and the house of study or city associated with the sage. The wealth of stories and anecdotes offered in the book are linked to the correct Talmudic sage and offer a fascinating glimpse into the social environment in which each man lived. An appendix with the corresponding general history of the time also provides readers with an understanding of the political climate in which each master worked.
£26.95
Urim Publications On Changes in Jewish Liturgy: Options and
Book SynopsisRecognizing that certain of the more archaic aspects of Jewish liturgy contain passages and statements that apply more to past eras than to the present day—and can in some cases be offensive to segments of modern society—this book attempts to delineate the parameters of halachically permissible changes in the liturgy. This consideration argues that these changes should have precedents in traditional sources and that they should be made only when they correct anachronisms and defuse potential conflict, thus enhancing the experience of prayer for an ever-widening spectrum of Orthodox Jewry.Trade Review"Most of the book is devoted to demonstrating that liturgy is far from static.[ ...] The author concludes with some examples of changes to the liturgy that have been introduced for women. His intention is not to recommend changes, but to demonstrate that the liturgy can be changed and to emphasize what is consonant with halakhah and what is not. A very stimulating book!" --Chaim Seymour, AJL Newsletter"The tension between the need to breathe new life into Jewish prayer and the danger of recklessly undermining traditional forms lies at the heart of a new book, On Changes in Jewish Liturgy: Options and Limitations ." --Aryeh Tepper, Jewish Ideas Daily"The English-born Bar Ilan University scholar looks at how far one can change the text of the Orthodox siddur - including to the morning blessing 'who has not made me a woman.'" -- The Jewish Chronicle"[The author's] intention is not to recommend changes, but to demonstrate that the liturgy can be changed and to emphasize what is consonant with halakhah and what is not. A very stimulating book!" -- Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
£22.95
Urim Publications Passages: Text and Transformation in the Parasha
Book SynopsisDeftly weaving literary analysis of the biblical text with selected teachings of classical Jewish commentary, Passages is a thought-provoking study of the weekly parasha. Revealing the intricacies of the Torah portion and offering innovative readings, the book applies the Torah’s message to the complexities of modern living. This journey into the landscape of biblical study will both challenge and refresh readers.Trade Review"...This excellent reference work should be placed in an easily and accessible location since it will be referred to frequently. It is appropriate for any Jewish home, Jewish high schools, public and academic libraries, as well as advanced academic institutions." --Nira G. Wolfe, AJL Reviews
£26.95
Urim Publications Rereading Israel: The Spirit of the Matter
Book SynopsisSetting aside vitriolic debates and worn postures, Rereading Israel refreshes current conversations about Israel, opening Jewish sources to interpret Israel in critical, innovative, and inspiring ways. The book presents readers with an opportunity to engage ethically, intellectually, and emotionally, challenging them to apply the resources at their disposal to grapple honestly and creatively with land and people, history, text, and spirit. This consideration invites those who read into a deep exploration of their roles and their relationships to the destiny of a profoundly human and unfinished sacred project.Trade Review"Bonna Devora Haberman's highly original book examines modern Israel - its achievements and its travails - through the prism of the religious texts and traditions that sustained the Jewish nation in exile. At once brisk and spiritual, Rereading Israel finds inspiration in those sources for the construction of a mature, fulfilled Jewish nation state." --David Horovitz, The Times of Israel"[A] highly original book . . . . At once brisk and spiritual, Rereading Israel finds inspiration . . . for the construction of a mature, fulfilled Jewish nation state." -- Times of Israel
£19.95
Urim Publications Who by Fire Who by Sword: The Journals of Four
Book SynopsisChronicling four distinct eras of Jewish persecution, this book introduces readers to four amazing women whose bravery and heroism saved their lives and the lives of others. Dina, an astute 17-yeard-old living in 12th-century England, helps her family escape to the Continent in the wake of the destruction of Jewish communities by Crusaders. The teenaged Freya and her family escape the Torquemada-run Inquisition and flee from Spain, first to Portugal and then to Belgium. Tonya, whose mother died in childbirth, embarks on a dangerous quest to find her father in a devastated Ukraine during the Cossack pogroms. The young bride Necha witnesses the murder of most of her family and neighbors and fights for survival during the Holocaust. Readers will learn about the difficult times in which each of these young women lived, and the faith and courage that saw them through their ordeals.
£21.95
Urim Publications On the Relationship of Mitzvot Between Man and
Book SynopsisFinalist:2014 National Jewish Book Award, Modern Jewish Thought and ExperienceThis study seeks to examine the relationship between the two major categories of commandments (mitzvot): ritual commands (between man and his Maker) and social interpersonal commands (between man and his neighbor). It is argued here that when there is a clash between these two categories, and one cannot carry out both, the interpersonal mitzvot almost always override those of a ritual nature. Different scenarios from a broad spectrum of Jewish law are cited to prove this contention, and the conclusion is underscored through the examination of the behavior and rulings of several leading Jewish legal authorities. Finally, the implications of this conclusion and their impact on religious educational direction and rationale are also discussed.
£32.43
Urim Publications Kaddish: Women's Voices
Book SynopsisWinner of:2013 National Jewish Book AwardFor centuries, Jews have turned to the Mourner’s Kaddish prayer upon experiencing a loss. This groundbreaking book explores what the recitation of Kaddish has meant specifically to women. Did they find the consolation, closure, and community they were seeking? How did saying Kaddish affect their relationships with God, with prayer, with the deceased, and with the living? With courage and generosity, 52 authors from around the world reflect upon their experiences of mourning. They share their relationships with the family members they lost and what it meant to move on; how they struggled to balance the competing demands of child rearing, work, and grief; what they learned about tradition and themselves; and the disappointments and particular challenges they confronted as women. The collection shares viewpoints from diverse perspectives and backgrounds and examines what it means to heal from loss and to honor memory in family relationships, both loving and fraught with pain. It is a precious record of women searching for their place within Jewish tradition and exploring the connections that make human life worthwhile.Trade Review"The 52 essays in this book give women a voice and a place. Each one is a prize. We are all enriched by this volume." --Ari L. Goldman, author, Living a Year of Kaddish and The Search for God at Harvard"A deeply moving anthology of women who have loved and lost and prayed. The essays it contains are short in length but long in wisdom, consolation, and comfort." --Erica Brown, author, Happier Endings: A Meditation on Life and Death"This is a groundbreaking work! Women are newly coming to Kaddish, with a self-consciousness and introspection that demonstrate the power of ritual to connect us to our innermost self. . . . This book will surely help make a practice that is just coming into its own become a fixed ritual for all time." --Blu Greenberg, author, On Women and Judaism: A View from Tradition"A warm, personal invitation into the sisterhood of mourners. Reciting Kaddish has altered the lives of these women, and now the lives of the readers of this collection. Deeply moving and inspiring." --Aliza Kline, founding director, Mayyim Hayyim Community Mikveh"Anyone who reads it will come away with a new appreciation of the power of daily prayer to heal bruised hearts and to give new spirit in time of loss, and with a new appreciation for the way in which modern Orthodox Jews are striving to balance their commitment to tradition with their understanding of the spiritual needs of the women in their midst. [...]" --Rabbi Jack Riemer, jns.org"This collection of 52 articulate essays...represents a broad sampling of Jewish women's experiences with traditional mourning rituals.... Kaddish is a religious need, and, as discipline and source of comfort, as crucial for a Jewish woman as it is for a Jewish man." -- Publishers Weekly"More than 50 women writers contributed personal essays to this unique collection.... In addition to providing a dynamic view of feminism and Judaism, the collection coheres as a community of women experienced in mourning as a human sensibility, opening the titular theme to others who may feel alone in their bereavement." --Francisca Goldsmith, Booklist"This collection of 52 articulate essays . . . represents a broad sampling of Jewish women's experiences with traditional mourning rituals. . . . Kaddish is a religious need, and, as discipline and source of comfort, as crucial for a Jewish woman as it is for a Jewish man." -- Publishers Weekly
£24.95
Urim Publications The Night That Unites Passover Haggadah:
Book SynopsisThis book is the first Haggadah that brings together the teachings of three of the most influential and brilliant Rabbinic personalities of the 20th century: Rabbi Kook, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, and Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik. The Night That Unites also offers a special section of contemporary readings and stories related to the Land of Israel and the Holocaust. Suggested questions are offered as a way of encouraging and guiding discussion at the Seder that will enhance the Passover night experience, and illustrations depicting all 15 steps of the Seder are featured throughout.Trade Review"So this is, at least in my opinion, the best new haggadah of the year, and I recommend that you bring it to your table on seder night. It is the next best thing to having three of the giants of Jewish life sitting there with you." --Rabbi Jack Riemer, South Florida Jewish Journal". . . . hands down the best new entry of the year. . . . I learned a lot, and considering that I've reviewed a dozen Haggadot in each of the last six years, that's saying something." --Jay Michaelson, the Jewish Daily Forward"The Haggadah's layout makes it easy to follow the order of the seder, and Perlmutter's drawings at the start of each section are spectacular. The book is comprehensive. . . . a collector's item." --Steve Lipman, the Jewish Week
£34.95
Urim Publications After the Holocaust the Bells Still Ring
Book SynopsisWinner of:2015 National Jewish Book Award; Biography, Autobiography, and MemoirThis memoir is a fascinating portrait of mother and child who miraculously survive two concentration camps, then, after the war, battle demons of the past, societal rejection, disbelief, and invalidation as they struggle to reenter the world of the living. It is the tale of how one newly takes on the world, having lived in the midst of corpses strewn about in the scores of thousands, and how one can possibly resume life in the aftermath of such experiences. It is the story of the child who decides, upon growing up, that the only career that makes sense for him in light of these years of horror is to become someone sensitive to the deepest flaws of humanity, a teacher of God’s role in history amidst the traditions that attempt to understand it—and to become a rabbi. Readers will not emerge unscathed from this searing work, written by a distinguished, Boston-based rabbi and academic.Trade ReviewAfter the Holocaust the Bells Still Ring is a Winner! - Urim Publications is proud to announce that After the Holocaust the Bells Still Ring is the winner of the 2015 National Jewish Book Award in the category of Biography / Autobiography.Another book on the Holocaust? Yes and no; this book is about a different Holocaustthe one that survivors of concentration camps endured after April 1945. That is when survivors began to experience the horrific and persistent memories of what they had lived through, according to Joseph Polak, who entered the camps when he was just a toddler. - -Eleanor Ehrenkranz, Jewish Book CouncilAs one of the last witnesses to the Shoah, certainly one of the youngest, Joseph Polak has written a memoir that is an essential contribution to the body of Holocaust literature....This is a must read for anyone not afraid of grappling with the unfathomable. - Blu GreenbergJoseph Polak has written a memoir that begins where Anne Franks diary leaves off. We dont have many books like this one, books that tell what Hell was like for children who were too innocent to understand where they were, and too young to remember it clearly afterwards. So read this book and absorb what it has to say. And take some comfort from the fact that its author grew up to be a teacher of Torah and a counselor of young people on campus, hard as that is to comprehend. - Jack Reimer, South Florida Jewish JournalThe story is so fantastic that, as Polak himself says, it goes against what we know of the Holocaust and the concentration camps. Every page teaches the reader something new, in language that is fresh and original. - Alan Rosen, PhD"It is haunting and melancholic, unforgettable and poignant. Polak is a wonderful writer, proffering a terrifying truth while speculating about the wisdom of the Torah and the apparent absence of God." - Charles Weinblatt, NY Journal of Books"I have a thought about why this particular memoir, of all memoirs, deserves to be read, indeed, must be read. World-wide, Anne Frank is considered to be the authentic voice from within the Holocaust. Her diary is indeed precious and incredibly touching. And yet it ends with her deportation to Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen where she dies a gruesome death. That is not part of her diary. The reader is left in a void. From that same hideous place that claims her life emerges a little boy to continue the story. Joseph's voice originates from within Bergen-Belsen, and perhaps poses the questions and challenges to G-d that Anne might have posed, had she survived. His story and her story merge. These two youngsters from Holland, Anne forever a teenager, Joseph approaching the status of elder, provide a perspective of unusual insight from within the Holocaust, and from within survival. Surely Joseph's sensitive portrayal of this brief period of his life illustrates dramatically that for Jewish children, liberation was not particularly liberating. By reading this memoir and savoring its wisdom and lessons, perhaps we can assume a degree of [Joseph's] burden and confer meaning upon it by sharing its insights with our children and grandchildren." --Robert Krell, MD, professor emeritus, department of psychiatry, University of British Columbia"Joseph Polak's memoir is a unique document, riveting and unnerving. All Holocaust memoirs describe not only what happened but also the survivor's terrible search for bearings. But as one who survived the Holocaust at age two, Polak has nothing to grasp hold of. He is as skeptical of his own survival as we are. Polak's great contribution is exploring the Holocaust not by way of what he remembers but rather by way of what he has been told, read, and discovered. He then pieces together his remarkable story devoid of sentimentality--a distinguishing trait of the best memoirs. But Polak's is again unique in chronicling what he has been told of arrest, deportation, and camps together with the austere post-reunions and the more recent returns to the European sites. The story of his and his mother's postwar experiences actually traces the brutal legacy of the Holocaust itself. Finally, he interrogates his experience in unflinching terms, letting neither God nor man off the hook. Readers are generally interested in survival stories. In this case, they will want to see how it was possible for a toddler to survive what most adults could not. How did it happen? And how did he come to know about it? It has all the elements of a detective story and fantasy tale together. The story is so fantastic that, as Polak himself says, it goes against what we know of the Holocaust and the concentration camps. Every page teaches the reader something new, in language that is fresh and original." --Alan Rosen, PhD, author, The Wonder of their Voices"Joseph Polak is an outstanding writer. His memoir is an essential contribution to Holocaust literature . . . .This fast-paced, brief memoir reads like a novel. It is haunting and melancholic, unforgettable and poignant. Polak is a wonderful writer, proffering a terrifying truth while speculating about the wisdom of the Torah and the apparent absence of God." Charles Weinblatt, nyjournalofbooks.com"This book is about a different Holocaustthe one that survivors of concentration camps endured after April 1945. That is when survivors began to experience the horrific and persistent memories of what they had lived through, according to Joseph Polak, who entered the camps when he was just a toddler." Eleanor Ehrenkranz, jewishbookcouncil.org
£17.95
Urim Publications Nefesh HaTzimtzum, Volume 1 Volume 1: Rabbi Chaim
Book SynopsisNefesh HaTzimtzum provides the single most comprehensive and accessible presentation of the teachings and worldview of the Vilna Gaon’s primary student, Rabbi Chaim Volozhin. It is focused on Rabbi Chaim’s magnum opus, Nefesh HaChaim, a work that has lain in almost total obscurity for nearly two centuries due to its deep Kabbalistic subject matter. Nefesh HaTzimtzum opens up the real depth of the ideas presented in Nefesh HaChaim together with all of Rabbi Chaim’s related writings, making them accessible to the public for the first time in any language. In addition to the complete English translation, Nefesh HaTzimtzum includes the full facing page Hebrew text of Nefesh HaChaim and many other writings by Rabbi Chaim, along with in-depth explanations, an informative historical overview, an easily consumable innovative presentation layout and a full index. After centuries of confusion, extensive clarification is provided of the central Kabbalistic concept of Tzimtzum, or the secret of how an infinite God occupies a finite world. Most importantly, it unequivocally demonstrates that the key Kabbalists, including the Vilna Gaon, Rabbi Chaim Volozhin and the Baal HaTanya, all unanimously agreed on the underlying principles of the concept of Tzimtzum and that contrary to widespread historical misunderstanding, there was no fundamental dispute about the philosophical principles of Judaism between the Hasidim and the Mitnagdim. Based on this Nefesh HaTzimtzum shows that both Nefesh HaChaim and Sefer HaTanya present the same methodology for serving God which is rooted in their identical understanding of the concept of Tzimtzum. Nefesh HaTzimtzum is published in two volumes which are sold separately. This volume contains the complete Hebrew text of Nefesh HaChaim which is brought to life by an illuminating translation and incisive commentary. It additionally provides extensive translated source material necessary to properly understand the basic text. The text is further complemented by an informative introduction which includes a historical overview.Trade ReviewWe owe Avinoam Fraenkel an immense debt of gratitude for a monumental labour of scholarship. Truly this is a work by which, at every level, we are enriched. Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi, the United Hebrew Congregations of the CommonwealthMany will now begin to study this holy book [ Nefesh HaChaim ]. Rabbi Herschel Schachter, head of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, Yeshiva UniversityNefesh HaTzimtzum is a monumental work which truly explains the teachings and worldviews of Rabbi Chaim Volozhim . . . . Avinoam amazingly dispels the confusion [about Tzimtzum ] by explaining the historical factors and providing scholarly proof. Rabbi Moshe Schatz, Kabbalist and author, Sparks of the Hidden Light"Many will now begin to properly study this holy book [ Nefesh HaChaim ]." Rabbi Herschel Schachter, head of the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, Yeshiva University" Nefesh Hatzimtzum is simply outstanding. It is a crisp and clear presentation of what has essentially been a closed book . . . . There are few sefarim available today in the English language that offer a thorough education in such an important and lesser known area of Torah. This two volume set is a must have for anyone who values high quality English Torah works . . . . Fraenkel has made an historic contribution to the Jewish people." Rabbi Ari Enkin, torahbookreviews.blogspot.co.il"Avinoam Fraenkel's research, translation, and commentary are essential components to making this classic of Mitnaged (non-Hasidic) Ashkenazi Orthodoxy accessible to the English reading audience." Zev Garber, American Reference Books Annual"Fraenkel's attempt to harmonize the apparently conflicting views on the tzimtzum is highly valuable. In the first place, Fraenkel's claim is well argued and meticulously grounded in the sources, and thus deserves serious consideration. Second, Fraenkel's reading goes against the main trend of interpretation in both the academic world of Kabbalah studies and that of Chabad historiography, which follows the last Lubavitcher Rebbe in stressing the opposition between Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi and Rabbi Chaim on tzimtzum. It is a work of both real piety and ingenious scholarship." Yitzhak Y. Melamed, https://jewishreviewofbooks.com
£36.18
Urim Publications Nefesh HaTzimtzum, Volume 2 Volume 2:
Book SynopsisNefesh HaTzimtzum provides the single most comprehensive and accessible presentation of the teachings and worldview of the Vilna Gaon’s primary student, Rabbi Chaim Volozhin. It is focused on Rabbi Chaim’s magnum opus, Nefesh HaChaim, a work that has lain in almost total obscurity for nearly two centuries due to its deep Kabbalistic subject matter. Nefesh HaTzimtzum opens up the real depth of the ideas presented in Nefesh HaChaim together with all of Rabbi Chaim’s related writings, making them accessible to the public for the first time in any language. In addition to the complete English translation, Nefesh HaTzimtzum includes the full facing page Hebrew text of Nefesh HaChaim and many other writings by Rabbi Chaim, along with in-depth explanations, an informative historical overview, an easily consumable innovative presentation layout and a full index. After centuries of confusion, extensive clarification is provided of the central Kabbalistic concept of Tzimtzum, or the secret of how an infinite God occupies a finite world. Most importantly, it unequivocally demonstrates that the key Kabbalists, including the Vilna Gaon, Rabbi Chaim Volozhin and the Baal HaTanya, all unanimously agreed on the underlying principles of the concept of Tzimtzum and that contrary to widespread historical misunderstanding, there was no fundamental dispute about the philosophical principles of Judaism between the Hasidim and the Mitnagdim. Based on this Nefesh HaTzimtzum shows that both Nefesh HaChaim and Sefer HaTanya present the same methodology for serving God which is rooted in their identical understanding of the concept of Tzimtzum. Nefesh HaTzimtzum is published in two volumes which are sold separately. This companion volume presents a number of important concepts, including the concept of Tzitmzum, which together enable the true depth of Nefesh HaChaim to be understood. It also adds valuable insight by providing the full Hebrew text and translation of all of Rabbi Chaim Volozhin’s published writings which are related to Nefesh HaChaim. Additional related writings are also included together with detailed outlines and a full index for both volumes. Trade Review". . . there is much pseudo-depth in this generation and it is a true pleasure and comfort to encounter a writer who invests maximal effort towards reaching the truth of the Torah and of wisdom." Professor Jonathan Garb, professor of Jewish Thought, Hebrew University"R. Avinoam Fraenkel . . . has proven at length . . . that everyone agrees that the concept of Tzimtzum is not to be understood literally." Rabbi Yitzchok Meir Morgenstern, Rosh Yeshiva of Toras Chochom, Jerusalem" Nefesh Hatzimtzum is simply outstanding. It is a crisp and clear presentation of what has essentially been a closed book . . . . There are few sefarim available today in the English language that offer a thorough education in such an important and lesser known area of Torah. This two volume set is a must have for anyone who values high quality English Torah works . . . . Fraenkel has made an historic contribution to the Jewish people." Rabbi Ari Enkin, torahbookreviews.blogspot.co.il"Of particular significance, Fraenkel' s attempt by introduction, insightful notes, use of additional writings of Rabbi Chaim and others to adjudicate differences between Mitnagdim and Hasidim on the language, ideology, and salvific role of Tzimtzum as mediator between holy and profane." Zev Garber, American Reference Books Annual
£35.90
Urim Publications Torah Mysteries Illuminated: Intriguing Insights
Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of intriguing insights relating to Jewish law and tradition. Thomas Furst articulates an original approach to fundamental questions and teachings in Judaism, including the hidden essence of Shabbat, the striking significance of the Seder night, marital harmony, the immense importance of the mitzvah of inviting guests, the overriding importance of Israel, as well as other topics of contemporary relevance. The author provides clear and profound insights into crucial issues of Jewish law and life in ways that animate the Torah’s wise teachings.Trade Review"Impressively well written, exceptionally well organized, and deftly presented . . . . Simply stated, Torah Mysteries Illuminated is very highly recommended for scholars and non-specialist readers alike." Michael Dunford, Midwest Book Review
£23.95
