| Fifty-Four Pick Up: Fifteen Minute Inspirational Torah Lessons Contributor(s): Herzfeld, Shmuel (Author) |
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ISBN: 9652295582 ISBN-13: 9789652295583 Publisher: Gefen Books OUR PRICE: $24.26 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Theology - Religion | Judaism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Judaism - Orthodox |
| Dewey: 296.47 |
| LCCN: 2011049126 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.9" W x 9.5" (1.55 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Why is giving away your pillow the best way to a get good night's sleep? Why does speaking out against anti-Semitism take so much courage?Tzitzit, tefillin, tallit...and women? How can I change the destiny of the world? How can you stop your kids from intermarrying? Should the Internet be used for Bar Mitzvah lessons? What would you do if you had only five minutes to live? Rabbi Herzfeld is confident and proud of his Jewishness. His enthusiasm and unabashed love for the Torah is infectious, and his Jewish pride shouts out from every page. The weekly parashah has never been more meaningful.You've never experienced the weekly parashah like this Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, the Rabbi of Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue, presents an insightful commentary on the Torah portion. Combining timeless wisdom with real-life experiences, he shows us how the Torah is relevant and important for our lives today. The book is a commentary on the Torah portion of the week. It discusses each portion and how it is relevant and meaningful to our lives today. It uses real anecdotes from my life to inspire others. |
Contributor Bio(s): Herzfeld, Shmuel: - " Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld is the rabbi of Ohev Sholom - The National Synagogue in Washington, D.C. He received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, an affiliate of Yeshiva University, and a master's degree in Jewish history from Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University. From 1999 to 2004, Rabbi Herzfeld was associate rabbi at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, where he was mentored by Rabbi Avi Weiss. This is Rabbi Herzfeld's fourth book. " |