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Machon Shmuel – Gimmel Tammuz Original price was: $36.00.$18.00Current price is: $18.00.
Machon Shmuel is proud to offer a collection of papers on a variety of topics relevant to Gimmel Tammuz.
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Machon Shmuel – Shavuos Original price was: $36.00.$18.00Current price is: $18.00.
Machon Shmuel is proud to offer a collection of papers on a variety of topics relevant to Shavuos.
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Reconciling Rambam Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Harmonizing two monumental works of the Rambam, in the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
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Communicating with the Dead Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Love is not bound by time. Even after a loved one passes on, they continue to live on in our hearts; we treasure the memories of the times we spent together and immortalize them through noble deeds.
But may we communicate with them after they’ve gone? The Torah (Devarim 18:11) instructs us to avoid all occult arts, such as sorcery, divination and necromancy. What are the details of these laws and what practical relevance do they have?
Related: Familial Bonds in the Hereafter and תפלה על קברי צדיקים
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Mind-Altering Substances and Jewish Living Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Many natural substances have psychoactive (mind-altering) properties that can significantly impact one’s mental state and affect one’s mood.
May an observant Jew avail himself of such stimulants? Is such recreation acceptable from a halachic standpoint, or does it contravene one’s Torah obligations? How would we judge actions taken while under the influence of drugs and alcohol?
See also: “The Drugs Debate” on the appropriate legislative attitude towards controlling the proliferation of potentially harmful substances.
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Chabad Attitude to Jewish Governance in Eretz Yisrael Original price was: $75.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00.
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The Real Deal: Buying and Selling Olam Haba Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
A cornerstone of our belief is that a life of good deeds is rewarded with “a world that is truly good” in the Hereafter.
Is there another way? Can one “purchase” eternal reward on the open market? Can you get the “deal of a lifetime” (or the afterlife!) on ebay?
What are the Halachic principles of such a transaction? Can one buy or sell such 'intangibles'? Would the transaction by valid, legal tender? Do “free market principles” and “art of the deal” apply? How does this compare to the historic partnership of Yissachar-Zevulun?
Includes a collection of stories about tzadikim who engaged in such “commerce” throughout the ages for the benefit of klal Yisroel.
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Treatment for the Terminally Ill Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
“A single moment of repentance and good deeds in this world is greater than all of the World to Come” (Avot 4:17).
During the final stages of a terminal illness, a patient may endure pain and suffering with no hope of improvement. What measures must be undertaken to prolong the life of the patient?
What are the halachic requirements for administering nutrition, hydration, oxygen and antibiotics? Does the age or presence of mind of the patient play any role in the decision?Although questions of this nature must be dealt with by a Rav moreh hora’ah b’poel on a case-by-case basis, this paper provides an overview of the relevant issues.
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Familial Bonds in the Hereafter Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
“Either way, they are My children” [Talmud].
Blood is thicker than water, they say. The bonds of family are the anchor of an emotionally and spiritually healthy life. But what happens to these relationships after one passes on? Do we “meet again on the other side”? Do families stick together in the hereafter? What about teachers and their pupils? Is this contingent on whether the two are buried in close proximity?Do the souls of the departed maintain a relationship with those left behind? Do they relate to and empathize with the trivialities of our corporeal existence? Does prayer at their grave-site invoke merit on their behalf?
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Bones and Broomsticks: Sorcery in the Torah Part II [New!] Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
How did man come to possess the arts of the occult? What is the scope of their influence over reality? How were they transmitted and shared? Are they still in existence?
In what way are Kabbalistic practices to be distinguished from the occult? Our tradition tells of sages who used the secrets of Kabbalah to manipulate the powers of creation. Does this fall under the same rubric?
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The Soul of a Leader Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
In our era of material affluence, there is little we lack other than worthy, honorable and effective leadership.
But you may be surprised to learn that many more people are capable of leadership than are currently aware. If you are reading this, you probably are too.
Gain a deeper understanding of Jewish tradition’s rich history of iconic and celebrated leaders. How did they balance competence and control, with humility and self-transcendance? Most importantly, how can you?
Tamlichuni Aleichem.
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The Vegan Advantage? Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Since time immemorial, society has debated the merits of consuming animal meat for food. Today, many associate vegetarianism with compassion for sentient life, animal rights as well as a number of other cultural or health-related concerns.
What does traditional Judaism have to contribute to this conversation? Turns out — quite a bit.
Discover the various philosophical, halachic and kabbalistic aspects of nourishing our bodies with sustenance of animal origin.
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Our World – Judaism and the Environment (Sources) Original price was: $75.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
How would you rate your concern for the environment?
Are there Torah perspectives about respect for nature, plant life, wastefullness and the like that you should be aware of?
The following collections feature sources exploring each of the following Mitzvos, as well as insights into how these laws inform our personal lives:
A. Ba'al Tashchis – (17 pages)
Table of Contents Request this paperB. Shmittah – (50 pages)
Table of Contents Request this paperC. Cutting Fruit Trees – (44 pages)
Table of Contents Request this paperD. Orlah – (16 pages)
Table of Contents Request this paperE. Tza'ar Balei Chaim – (47 pages)
Table of Contents Request this paperF. Kilayim – (25 pages)
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Feasts of Gratitude Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
G-d's benevolence is all around us. Every day we experience divine salvation whether we know it or not. But sometimes these events truly transcend the natural order for which we owe G-d an additional debt of gratitude.
What is the appropriate way to express thanks to G-d when experiencing deliverance from danger? Is it preferable to do so discreetly or is a public celebration in order? What is the basis for the common custom of inviting friends to participate in a Seudas Hoda'ah (feast of gratitude)?
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Gender Modification and Jewish Law (Sources) [New!] Original price was: $75.00.$39.00Current price is: $39.00.
“Man and woman He created them” (Bereishis 1:27).
Newborn babies arrive from the mint of the Creator assigned with a particular gender. But does this have to remain this way? What if people feel that they ought to belong to the opposite gender? What is the Torah perspective regarding availing oneself of modern techniques to align one’s physical features with one’s “gender identity”?Throughout history there have been medical anomalies which have not fit neatly into the standard definitions of male or female. This collection also documents some of those instances as addressed by the Torah authorities of their times.
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Do Lifestyles Have Alternatives? [New!] Original price was: $39.00.$25.00Current price is: $25.00.
Since the genesis of humanity, the family unit has comprised of a man and woman – the formula for procreation. There are, however, some who struggle with traditional orientations that depart from this standard.
Should this issue be cast as merely a matter of human rights? What may be a healthy balance between compassion and adherence to Jewish law?
A collection of responses and essays by contemporary Rabbinic voices.
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