Shabbos

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.

The Song of Shabbos is a sefer, not a book, that presents an in-depth understanding of the tefillos and zemiros of Shabbos, arranged chronologically, from sunset to sunset. The various treatises present the secrets and sanctity of Shabbos in a new light. This light, the light of the ohr ha’ganuz (the hidden light) was originally revealed in the sifrei Maharal. After centuries of neglect, it was rekindled for the Torah world by the appearance of the famous maamarim of Hagaon Harav Yitzchak Hutner, zt”l, and recorded in his sefarim, Pachad Yitzchak. It is said that the Maharal had the keys to Chazal, and Rav Hutner had the keys to the understanding of the Maharal, not to exclude his uncanny insights into the words of the Ramban, the Gra, and many others. Today, forty years after his passing — the years necessary to understand the mind and ways of the Rav (“adatai d’rabbai”) — his inspiration has brought about a crescendo of interest in his Torah, the maamarim. The light he brought to the world continues to shine brightly.

Shmuel Blitz has done it again! The author whose books help children look forward to bedtime, has penned another collection of charming tales for youngsters. This delightful book of bedtime stories is all about Shabbos, helping children understand its beauty and significance. Some of the stories are funny, some are moving, some teach important lessons - and all are a joy to read, again and again. Illustrated in fabulous full color by Tova Katz, each tale is alive with warmth and gentle wit. So let your little ones snuggle under the covers as they hear about Shabbos in ancient times and foreign places, and Shabbos in our lives today. . . It's the sweetest way to end a wonderful Shabbos night!

Your Shabbos table is transformed into an uplifting experience when there is stimulating discussion of the weekly Torah reading. This enlightening volume contains stories, parables and insights on the weekly parashah that will delight every member of your household. Culled from Gemara, Midrash, commentaries and traditional lore, each selection is simply told, yet delivers an inspiring and profound message. A Shabbos Vort is a superb English translation of the work, Vekarasa L'Shabbos Oneg. A bestseller in the original Hebrew, this collection is a wonderful gift for your Shabbos host and a meaningful addition to your own home library. Compiled by Rabbi Yisroel Bronstein.

A bear keeps taking the honey needed for the shabbos kugel, until Grandma learns that he is lost and invites him to come to dinner.