Hacham Yosef Hayyim of Baghdad (1833-1909) was one of the most brilliant and prolific Sefardic sages of his time. Best known for his halachic work, the Ben Ish Hai, he wrote over seventy books on all areas of Torah study, from response to mussar to Kabbalah. He was the undisputed leader of Sefardic Jewry, and his work remains one of the major influences on the Torah world today. The Ben Ish Hai Athology offers a select translation of Otzrot Hayyim, a thirty-five volume encyclopedia of the writings of H. Yosef Hayyim, published by Yeshivat Ahavat Shalom of Jerusalem. Each volume of Otzrot Hayyim is a collection of the Ben Ish Hai's teachings on a specific topic, such as Torah, Prayer, Repentance, and the Jewish holidays. The Ben Ish Hai Athology, these teachings have been made available to the English-speaking public for the first time. In this volume, Days of Peace, the Ben Ish Hai looks at the future redemption and final period in human history: the days of peace and joy, when the exiles of the Jewish people will be redeemed and the knowledge of God will fill the earth. He discusses the coming of the Messiah and what we can do to hasten his arrival: the resurrection of the dead; and the world to come.

Days of Peace: Ben Ish Hai Anthology

Hacham Yosef Hayyim (Ben Ish Hai)

Translated by Daniel Levy

Ahavat Shalom Publications

BEN ISH HAI Sephardic Haggadah

E. Van Handel

Hacham Yosef Hayyim of Baghdad (1833-1909) was one of the most brilliant and prolific Sefardic sages of his time. Best known for his halachic work, the Ben Ish Hai, he wrote over seventy books on all areas of Torah study, from response to mussar to Kabbalah. He was the undisputed leader of Sefardic Jewry, and his work remains one of the major influences on the Torah world today.The Ben Ish Hai Athology offers a select translation of Otzrot Hayyim, a thirty-five volume encyclopedia of the writings of H. Yosef Hayyim, published by Yeshivat Ahavat Shalom of Jerusalem. Each volume of Otzrot Hayyim is a collection of the Ben Ish Hai's teachings on a specific topic, such as Torah, Prayer, Repentance, and the Jewish holidays. The Ben Ish Hai Athology, these teachings have been made available to the English-speaking public for the first time.In this volume, Walking in his Ways, the Ben Ish Hai teaches us how to develop ourselves into fine human beings who reflect God's image. With sensitivity and perceptiveness, he explains how to delicately balance the medley of character traits; how to use our Divinely given power of speech constructively; and how to build healthy, happy relationships.

Walking in his Ways: Ben Ish Hai Anthology

Pillars of Righteousness: Ben Ish Hai Anthology

One of the most influential works of mussar, the Mesillat Yesharim is Rabbi Moshe Hayyim Luzzatto's instruction manual for the correction of character flaws and refinement of one's service to the Al-mighty, based on well-known teachings of our Sages. It presents a structured program for those seeking to walk the proper path leading to perfect service of the Creator, while making the most of the tools G-d has given us in order to achieve the best possible spiritual results. In this beautifully bound, compact 5 volume set, Rabbi Yaakov Hillel, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Ahavat Shalom in Jerusalem, highlights and expands on Rabbi Luzzatto's thoughts and methods, showing how they can be applied to the everyday situations, trials and tribulations we all encounter. Ascending the Path clarifies and defines the relevance of the Mesillat Yesharim to our daily lives and includes many new concepts and explanations to aid the reader's progress along the path of the just. Volume 1- Introduction, Man's Duty in This World Volume 2 - Watchfulness Volume 3 - Zeal Volume 4 - Cleanliness Volume 5 - Separation/Purity

Ascending The Path (5 Vol.) [Mesillat Yesharim]

Rabbi Yaakov Hillel

The rulings of the renowned 19th-century Halachic authority followed by Sephardic communities throughout the world. (2 volumes)

The Halachot of the Ben Ish Hai (2 Vol.)

"This volume offers penetrating reflections by noted Jewish and Christian thinkers on the groundbreaking statement, To Do the Will of Our Father in Heaven: Toward a Partnership between Jews and Christians, that was published by prominent Orthodox rabbis from the U.S., Israel, and Europe in 2015. It was the first public Orthodox statement on Christianity since the Second Vatican Council in 1965, and articulated a bold vision of covenantal appreciation between Jews and Christians"--

From Confrontation to Covenantal Partnership : Jews and Christians Reflect on the Orthodox Rabbinic Statement of ''To Do the Will of Our Father in Heaven''

In this book, Rabbi Bulka endeavors to share insights to help make the world a better place. The book is a collection of essays, spanning a number of decades. The title \\x27\\x27Fixing Tikkun Olam\\x27\\x27 was chosen, as the intention of the book is to change the way we think about the concept of \\x27\\x27Tikkun Olam\\x27\\x27, and understand what it really means to improve the world.\n\ 
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The first section deals with big picture concepts such as what it means to be holy and where meaning, philosophy, and psychology meet. The second section deals with well\\\-known prayers or affirmations and attempts to explore their deeper meaning. The third and final section deals with famous biblical stories, and suggests new ways of thinking about them.

Fixing Tikkun Olam & Other Essays

Rabbi Reuven P. Bulka

In this remarkable volume, in his trademark engaging manner, respected author Rabbi Yehuda Spitz explores halachic issues pertaining to what we eat and explains essential concepts such as Chodosh, Maris Ayin, Bishul Akum, and Chalav Yisrael. Noted for their comprehensive yet easy-to-read portrayal, the diverse and fascinating halachic topics addressed include dishwashers, cholent, Coca-Cola, quinoa, genetically engineered meat, buffalo burgers, meat scandals - and much more. Readers are granted a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the halachic process as it unfolds, from ancient tomes to modern times.

Food A Halachic Analysis

Rabbi Yehuda Spitz

Skillfully connect to the Torah Scroll with confidence and joy\nThis guide connects Hebrew readers of all ages with the joy of personally locating Shabbat and holiday Aliyahs as they appear in the Torah Scroll.\nEasily find upcoming Shabbat and holiday Parashahs The \\x27\\x27Where is my Parashah?\\x27\\x27 section of this easy\\\-to\\\-use handbook enables readers to find and engage with the peshat, the literal and straightforward rendering of the Biblical text, in the exact Torah Scroll column where the reading commences.\nConfidently know where the Torah Scroll is rolled (or unexpectedly rolled) to The \\x27\\x27Where am I?\\x27\\x27 section gives readers with even modest Hebrew reading skills the ability to identify the contents of any Torah Scroll column ― the Sefer, Parashah, and Aliyah(s) contained within it. Students, bar mitzvah boys, and baalei teshuvah who can find simple nouns in a Hebrew dictionary have the prerequisite skills to use this reference guide.\nThe Torah Scroll Column Reference Guide is an indispensable companion to Torah Scrolls and Tikkun Kor\\x27im and provides great benefit for native Hebrew speakers as well.

Torah Scroll Column Reference Guide: Index to Identify Each Column and to Locate Each Parashah/Aliyah

P.R. Kliman

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