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{"id":6736981196951,"title":"A Concise Guide to Halakha - Rabbi Steinsaltz","handle":"a-concise-guide-to-halakha-rabbi-steinsaltz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Erez Series, A Concise Guide to Halakha is a brief, modern presentation of practical halakha (Jewish law). Although it does not presume to be a book of authoritative halakhic rulings, it nevertheless offers a survey of halakha as it is practiced today. Accordingly, it was written not as a commentary on other books but as an independent work, written in a modern style, in a language we hope will be clear and straightforward for every reader. Since we have striven to make the book current, we have dealt as much as possible with contemporary problems, while also attempting to include at least a summary of the various customs practiced by the different ethnic communities inside and outside of contemporary Israel. Due to the great scope of Jewish law, one small volume could not possibly cover all the important issues, and certainly it could not touch upon all the details and nuances that pertain to the subjects at hand. For this reason, the book is not a substitute either for halakhic works that are defined as such or for those specific problems and questions that should be presented to scholars and rabbis with whom one can speak in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Blessings and prayers in Hebrew, English, and transliteration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Step-by-step instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Clarifying illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ashkenazic and Sephardic traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Glossary of Hebrew terms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Full integration with other Concise Guide volumes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Erez Series is comprised of the Concise Guides to the full gamut of Jewish thought, from the Torah to modern halakha (Jewish law) and Mahshava (Jewish philosophy). The late Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt”l was one of the leading thinkers of the modern age and the most prolific author of Jewish thought and commentary since the middle ages. The Erez Series distills the essence of 4 of the principal schools of the Jewish tradition Torah, the Sages (Hazal), Halakha, and Mahshava as a tool for review or introduction to the world of Jewish thought.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-04-13T21:43:39-04:00","created_at":"2021-04-13T21:43:39-04:00","vendor":"koren","type":"","tags":[],"price":3995,"price_min":3995,"price_max":3995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39822213513367,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"A Concise Guide to Halakha - Rabbi Steinsaltz","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Halakha2DHIGHRES_600x__40708.1617809492.1280.1280.jpg?v=1618364623"],"featured_image":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Halakha2DHIGHRES_600x__40708.1617809492.1280.1280.jpg?v=1618364623","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21711035531415,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":913,"width":600,"src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Halakha2DHIGHRES_600x__40708.1617809492.1280.1280.jpg?v=1618364623"},"aspect_ratio":0.657,"height":913,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/Halakha2DHIGHRES_600x__40708.1617809492.1280.1280.jpg?v=1618364623","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe Erez Series, A Concise Guide to Halakha is a brief, modern presentation of practical halakha (Jewish law). Although it does not presume to be a book of authoritative halakhic rulings, it nevertheless offers a survey of halakha as it is practiced today. Accordingly, it was written not as a commentary on other books but as an independent work, written in a modern style, in a language we hope will be clear and straightforward for every reader. Since we have striven to make the book current, we have dealt as much as possible with contemporary problems, while also attempting to include at least a summary of the various customs practiced by the different ethnic communities inside and outside of contemporary Israel. Due to the great scope of Jewish law, one small volume could not possibly cover all the important issues, and certainly it could not touch upon all the details and nuances that pertain to the subjects at hand. For this reason, the book is not a substitute either for halakhic works that are defined as such or for those specific problems and questions that should be presented to scholars and rabbis with whom one can speak in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Blessings and prayers in Hebrew, English, and transliteration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Step-by-step instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Clarifying illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ashkenazic and Sephardic traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Glossary of Hebrew terms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Full integration with other Concise Guide volumes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Erez Series is comprised of the Concise Guides to the full gamut of Jewish thought, from the Torah to modern halakha (Jewish law) and Mahshava (Jewish philosophy). The late Rabbi Adin Even Israel Steinsaltz zt”l was one of the leading thinkers of the modern age and the most prolific author of Jewish thought and commentary since the middle ages. The Erez Series distills the essence of 4 of the principal schools of the Jewish tradition Torah, the Sages (Hazal), Halakha, and Mahshava as a tool for review or introduction to the world of Jewish thought.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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The depth and quality of the reader’s understanding of the halachic process will be astoundingly improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is unique and its author is a marvel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZvi Ryzman insists that he not be called a rabbi, although he is in the top rank of Torah scholars. He calls himself an ish asakim, a businessman. Indeed, he is the embodiment of the Rabbinic teaching that one should combine Torah with commerce — yet he gives priority to the beis midrash over the office. Reb Zvika is a scholar, teacher, lecturer, author, and philanthropist. He is a winner of the Jerusalem Prize for his many Hebrew volumes of Ratz KaTzvi. His halachah shiurim in Israel and America are attended and acclaimed by renowned rabbinic leaders. He has a fertile mind, is an original thinker and has a passion to share his brilliance with others, through the written and spoken word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this extraordinary book, he educates and stimulates – and shows us that halachic principles are eternally enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-04-07T20:24:38-04:00","created_at":"2021-04-07T20:24:38-04:00","vendor":"artscroll","type":"","tags":[],"price":2599,"price_min":2599,"price_max":2599,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39741121691799,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Exploring Modern Halachic Dilemmas By Zvi Ryzman","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2599,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"9781422628041","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/explh.jpg?v=1617841481"],"featured_image":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/explh.jpg?v=1617841481","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":21333593456791,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.65,"height":769,"width":500,"src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/explh.jpg?v=1617841481"},"aspect_ratio":0.65,"height":769,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/explh.jpg?v=1617841481","width":500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIn this fascinating book, Rabbi Zvi Ryzman of Los Angeles deals with a fascinating array of modern halachic dilemmas – and deals with them in a fascinating way. In response to Covid-19, what is the status of backyard minyanim? Before long, artificial meat made from stem cells will be on the market – what is its kashrus status? May one desecrate Shabbos to save property from looters? May one daven from a cell phone?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabbi Ryzman discusses these and many other relevant questions by marshaling a dazzling array of halachic sources, from Talmudic, halachic and contemporary sources. Brilliantly – often surprisingly – he shows how classic sources apply to today’s situations. He weaves them all together in tapestry that is engrossing and extraordinary. The depth and quality of the reader’s understanding of the halachic process will be astoundingly improved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is unique and its author is a marvel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZvi Ryzman insists that he not be called a rabbi, although he is in the top rank of Torah scholars. He calls himself an ish asakim, a businessman. Indeed, he is the embodiment of the Rabbinic teaching that one should combine Torah with commerce — yet he gives priority to the beis midrash over the office. Reb Zvika is a scholar, teacher, lecturer, author, and philanthropist. He is a winner of the Jerusalem Prize for his many Hebrew volumes of Ratz KaTzvi. His halachah shiurim in Israel and America are attended and acclaimed by renowned rabbinic leaders. He has a fertile mind, is an original thinker and has a passion to share his brilliance with others, through the written and spoken word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this extraordinary book, he educates and stimulates – and shows us that halachic principles are eternally enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":5655760568471,"title":"What If…on Yamim Tovim volume 2","handle":"what-if-on-yamim-tovim-volume-2","description":"\u003cp\u003eFascinating halachic discussions for the Yom Tov table\u003cbr\u003eBy Rabbi Moshe Sherrow (Adapted by) Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torah Conversation Continues... On Yom Tov!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe What If..? series has become a beloved part of our Shabbos table conversation. With its interesting scenarios and clear halachic explanations, it's a fantastic conversation starter for young and old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen first published, What If on the Yamim Tovim became an instant favorite for holiday tables. Now What If on the Yamim Tovim 2 brings us even more unusual scenarios and thought-provoking explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA diamond is found in the chicken used for kapparos. Who gets the diamond? The one who bought the chicken? Or the one who was using it for kapparos?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSara's sister-in-law is very sick, and cannot take care of her young children. Should Sara give up davening in shul on Yom Kippur to watch them? Or are her prayers more important?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn army officer may requisition for himself either a set of arba minim or a succah, but not both. Which should he choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe What If...? series is based on the popular Hebrew-language series Chashukei Chemed, written by noted rav and posek Rav Yitzchok Zilberstein shlita, and translated and arranged by Rabbi Moshe Sherrow. The series has brought interesting, animated conversations to tens of thousands of homes. Bring it to your table and watch the excitement -- and the Torah learning! -- begin.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-09-14T13:39:58-04:00","created_at":"2020-09-14T13:39:58-04:00","vendor":"artscroll","type":"","tags":[],"price":2699,"price_min":2699,"price_max":2699,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":36260203167895,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"What If…on Yamim Tovim volume 2","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2699,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/whay2h.jpg?v=1600105202"],"featured_image":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/whay2h.jpg?v=1600105202","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":11340106956951,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.653,"height":766,"width":500,"src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/whay2h.jpg?v=1600105202"},"aspect_ratio":0.653,"height":766,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/whay2h.jpg?v=1600105202","width":500}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eFascinating halachic discussions for the Yom Tov table\u003cbr\u003eBy Rabbi Moshe Sherrow (Adapted by) Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Torah Conversation Continues... 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{"id":5445452562583,"title":"Z'manim - Rosh Chodesh, The Dateline, And The Calendar In Jewish Law\nby: Rabbi Moshe Ze'ev Granek","handle":"zmanim-rosh-chodesh-the-dateline-and-the-calendar-in-jewish-law-by-rabbi-moshe-zeev-granek","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow did the Jewish calendar come to be? Why are there sometimes two days of Rosh Chodesh and sometimes not? Who keeps Yom Tov for two days? Why are some parshiyos read together? What do Chazal have to say about the International Date Line? Which halachos apply when there is an eclipse? Does the “Magen Avraham’s z’man for k’rias Shema” really exist? Why do we wait for Rabbeinu Tam (and why is he always late)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile all of us are familiar with and use the Jewish calendar, there is much about it that lies beneath the surface. Explorations in the Jewish Calendar is the culmination of twenty years of research in the mechanics of the Jewish calendar and the halachos of the daily z’manim. For the first time, these complicated topics are presented to inquisitive readers in clear, easy-to-understand English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabbi Moshe Ze'ev Granek is the author of four books, including a multi-volume commentary on the Sefer Hamitzvos of the Rambam. In addition to researching the topic of the Jewish calendar for over twenty years, he is, at present, a member of the kollel of the Bais Havaad of Lakewood, NJ, which specializes in topics of Choshen Mishpat. He lives in Jackson, NJ.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-07-29T12:42:37-04:00","created_at":"2020-07-29T12:42:37-04:00","vendor":"feldheim","type":"","tags":[],"price":1999,"price_min":1999,"price_max":1999,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":35270088327319,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Z'manim - Rosh Chodesh, The Dateline, And The Calendar In Jewish Law\nby: Rabbi Moshe Ze'ev Granek","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1999,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/7919.jpg?v=1596040960"],"featured_image":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/7919.jpg?v=1596040960","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":10353522671767,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.66,"height":700,"width":462,"src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/7919.jpg?v=1596040960"},"aspect_ratio":0.66,"height":700,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/riverdale-judaica.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/7919.jpg?v=1596040960","width":462}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eHow did the Jewish calendar come to be? Why are there sometimes two days of Rosh Chodesh and sometimes not? Who keeps Yom Tov for two days? Why are some parshiyos read together? What do Chazal have to say about the International Date Line? Which halachos apply when there is an eclipse? Does the “Magen Avraham’s z’man for k’rias Shema” really exist? Why do we wait for Rabbeinu Tam (and why is he always late)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile all of us are familiar with and use the Jewish calendar, there is much about it that lies beneath the surface. Explorations in the Jewish Calendar is the culmination of twenty years of research in the mechanics of the Jewish calendar and the halachos of the daily z’manim. For the first time, these complicated topics are presented to inquisitive readers in clear, easy-to-understand English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabbi Moshe Ze'ev Granek is the author of four books, including a multi-volume commentary on the Sefer Hamitzvos of the Rambam. In addition to researching the topic of the Jewish calendar for over twenty years, he is, at present, a member of the kollel of the Bais Havaad of Lakewood, NJ, which specializes in topics of Choshen Mishpat. He lives in Jackson, NJ.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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