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See Beyond the Disguise $39.00
The teachings of Kabbalah and Chassidus illuminate the yom tov of Chanukah and reveal the hidden messages of the Chanukah lights. What is the connection between the Ohr Haganuz (the light that was concealed at the beginning of time), and the light cast by the Chanukah candles?
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Sequence of Scripture – Retracing the Writing of the Torah from Sinai $75.00
What elements of the Torah were revealed before the giving of the Torah? How was the Torah first conveyed to Moshe and the Jews? What was the process used to record the Torah? Is any of this reflected in the setup of the Torah, the way it is written, divided into portions, its spaces, letters or crowns?
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Seudah Shelishis – The Mystery and Mysticism of the Third Meal $75.00
Shabbos is a day of physical delight and spiritual rejuvenation. Each of the Shabbos meals is designed with taste and splendor, which elevates the simple act of eating to being a Heavenly experience.
Of what mystical significance are the three halachically-mandated meals on Shabbos? How does Jewish mysticism transform our appreciation for the Shabbos in general, and our perception of the third Shabbos meal in particular? -
Sexual Abuse and Misconduct in Jewish Law and Ethics – A Monograph $75.00
The reality of sexual abuse in the Jewish community demands a clear response and informed guidance.
Understanding both the legal and ethical dimensions of this issue are critical to the prevention of this crime, and this paper seeks to address both.
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Shabbos with a Bang $39.00
The Sages
forbid clapping and dancing on Shabbos. What is the halachic
justification for the Chassidic custom to dance and clap in prayerful song on Shabbos? What about applauding at the conclusion of a great
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Shaking Hands and Shaking the Boat $75.00
How does a Rabbi explain to women why he won’t shake their hands? And why can’t we find a similar way to avoid embarrassment—our own and our female laity’s?
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Shedding Light on the Ner Tamid $39.00
What is the reason some Shuls have a Ner Talmid? Does Chabad share this custom?
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Singing in Good Company $39.00
May a female singing hopeful be
trained by a male voice instructor? This paper analyzes a whole host of halachic
issues that are essential to deciding this question. These include a
discussion of the isur of kol isha; the problematic nature of an
occupation that requires direct engagement with those of the opposite gender,
including doctors, schoolteachers and others; the isur of yichud
and its applications, and a number of halachic precedents to facilitate a sound
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Souls and Spirits $39.00
This paper features an in-depth look at our spiritual anatomy. Are the Divine soul and the Good Impulse synonymous? What about the Animal soul and the Evil Impulse? Most importantly, how can this information empower us in our service of G-d?
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Spelling Variations in the Torah $75.00
Totafot and mezuzot have variant spellings: should this inconsistency disturb us? Is the Torah trying to convey a deeper message? A sweeping look at why the Torah sometimes spells the same words differently.
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Spontaneous Generation $75.00
The Talmud refers to various creatures that grow spontaneously (asexually) – a phenomena roundly rejected by modern biology. What are some of the approaches that have been put forward to reconcile between the two and what bearing do they have the practical Halachah? Did the Rebbe espouse a unique approach to this?
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Study or Sink: Secular Education and the Hunt for a Job $39.00
Judaism generally eschews secular education at the expense of Torah study. The reality, though, is often that one must gain some education or skill in order to make a livelihood. What does Jewish law say about this? What are the limits? How do we balance dogma with daily life?
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Studying the Secular: The Soul of the Matter $75.00
What are the theological underpinnings of the school of thought that advocates for a Jewish child to experience a wholesome Torah education that is unencumbered by the pursuit of secular knowledge?
This is a sequel to an earlier paper that addressed the relevant halachic issues.
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Supporting Yeshivos and the Jewish Future (Sources) $39.00
A Yeshiva is the mainstay of the Jewish community. The Rebbe would often encourage people to support Yeshivos in a myriad of ways, be it by encouraging enrollment, assisting with financial support, and the like. This features a collection of the Rebbe’s talks on the importance of supporting Yeshivos.
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Talking Animals (Sources) $39.00
Man was set apart from the animal kingdom by his ability to speak. How were Chava and Bilam able to converse with the snake or donkey? Were these conversations real?
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Tefillin Basics $39.00
This paper features a compendium of sources for the
instruction of foundational aspects of the mitzvah of Tefillin.
