A "best of" compilation of Rav Sender's previous three Haggadah commentaries with added material, insights, stories and parables from great Torah luminaries.
A new edition of this in-depth study of the Shabbos prayers. With wisdom and insight, the author weaves together the words of the Sages, bringing to light the holiness and the special quality of the Shabbos day and its prayers. This book answers questions such as: Why do we console mourners after Lechah Dodi? Why do we read Shir Hashirim before Shabbos? Why do we study Pirkei Avos from Pesach to Rosh Hashanah? The answers are sophisticated and thought-provoking, drawing upon the words of commentators and Torah authorities throughout the generations.
Did you ever want to ask an Orthodox Rabbi a question, but didn't know howor where to begin? Rabbi Shmuel Jablon, a young Orthodox rabbi and educator, answers questions from all over the world. He also provides thoughts from sages both modern and classical on the Jewish Holidays. You may be surprised to find your questions here...and even more surprised at the answers!
Like the author's classic 'Book of Our Heritage,' this work is characterized by his profound knowledge and love of the Written and Oral Torah, and of Chassidic thought. Not 'just' a Haggadah, this book includes a detailed section on preparation for the Seder; the laws and customs of the night; a wealth of traditional and original commentary on the elements of the Haggadah; and an extensive compendium of midrashim that make the miracles of the Exodus come alive.
A guide to help you invigorate your Seder, create lively discussions, and make personal connections with the Exodus story today. For many people, the act of simply reading the Haggadah no longer fulfills the Passover Seder's purpose: to help you feel as if you personally had gone out of Egypt. Too often, the ritual meal has become predictable, boring, and uninspiring. Creating Lively Passover Seders, Second Edition, is an innovative, interactive guide to help encourage fresh perspectives and lively dialogue. With three new chapters, this intriguing Haggadah companion has been revised, updated, and expanded, and offers thematic discussion topics, text study ideas, activities, and readings that come alive in the traditional group setting of the Passover Seder. Each activity and discussion idea aims to: Deepen your understanding of the Haggadah Provide new opportunities for engaging the themes of the Passover festival Develop familiarity with the Exodus story, as well as the life and times of the people who shaped the development of the Haggadah Reliving the Exodus is not about remembering an event long ago, but about participating in a conversation that provides hope and strength for the struggle to make tomorrow a brighter day. With this complete resource, you can create more meaningful encounters with Jewish values, traditions, and texts that lead well beyond the Seder itself.