Rabbi's Study

Son of Hamas

A new book written by Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, one of the founding member of the Hamas terrorist group, has taken the media world by storm. Titled Son Of Hamas, it offers a view of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict few others could provide. It is also a compelling chronicle of one man’s transformation. Buy now

Veiled Honor

In her new book titled Veiled Honor, author Mary Laurel Ross chronicles her years living in Saudi Arabia. She was particularly shocked to see that Saudi women were required to be veiled, were subjugated to men in all aspects of society, and were denied basic civil liberties and legal protections. A prolific letter-writer, Ross began to document her experiences in letters to friends and family in the U.S. These letters became the basis for Veiled Honor. Buy now

101+ Ways to Help Israel: A Guide to Doing Small Things that can Make Big Differences

Many friends of Israel are looking for practical ways they can show their support for the Jewish state in their day-to-day lives. 101+ Ways to Help Israel offers "creative ideas you can incorporate into your life which will support the state of Israel," ranging from simple suggestions such as putting a pro-Israel bumper sticker on your car or ordering an Israeli channel from your local cable TV provider, to more involved suggestions such as traveling or moving to Israel. Whether you're looking for something you can do on your own or an activity that will involve your entire community, you'll refer to this helpful and informative guide over and over again. Buy now

Lone Soldiers: Israel's Defenders from Around the World

Lone Soldiers: Israel's Defenders from Around the World is a powerful new book filled with narratives and vivid color photos which offer glimpses of life in the Israeli military. This inspirational book tells the stories of fourteen young men and women soldiers whose bravery and willingness to sacrifice are an example for all of us who love Zion. Buy now

Man Plans, God Laughs… And More Wisdom from Our Grandparents

Man Plans, God Laughs is a beautiful coffee table book that collects around 100 Yiddish proverbs, snappy sayings that sum up fundamental wisdom about life, often in a sly and humorous way. Each is presented in English translation, Yiddish transliteration, and the original Yiddish, and accompanied by a stunning photo illustration. Man Plans, God Laughs will touch you, amuse you, and make you think, and is a book that you will pull off the shelf and revisit frequently. Buy now

The Last Ember: A First-Rate Thriller With A Deeper Message

In the The Last Ember, lawyer and classics scholar Jonathan Marcus is sent to Rome by his law firm to defend a client accused of stealing an ancient stone map. At first, Marcus—who worked similar cases in the past—thinks it's just another client, but, soon, a secret message carved into the map sends him on a search for one of the most prized objects of antiquity: the great golden Menorah or lampstead (Exodus 25:31) that stood in the Holy Temple, and which was carried off by the Romans after they destroyed the Second Temple. For a novel that both entertains and educates, look no further than The Last Ember.

The Rise of Nuclear Iran: How Tehran Defies the West

In The Rise of Nuclear Iran: How Tehran Defies the West, author Dore Gold, the former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, makes the case that world leaders are failing their citizens by not halting Iran's acquisition of nuclear capabilities. In painstaking detail, Gold documents the deception routinely practiced by Iranian diplomats and other government officials, and shows how this deception has allowed Iran to make progress in development of this powerful—and potentially deadly—technology.

Clash of Destiny

In the compelling set of lectures on the two-CD set, Rabbi Daniel Lapin traces the current struggle between free societies and radical Islam back to the clash between the two sons of the patriarch Abraham: Isaac, one of Jewish people’s forefathers, and Ishmael, who became the father of the Arab nation. With insight and more than a bit of humor, Rabbi Lapin supports his thesis with numerous Biblical examples, showing that the Bible is more than just the historical record of man’s encounter with the Divine or a recording of God’s static word; rather, the Bible sheds light on events in today’s world, clarifying not just the past, but the present, and the future.

Remembering Israel's Scorched Summer

Sadly absent from the wall-to-wall media coverage of the 2006 Second Lebanon War between Israel and the Hezbollah terrorist group was an honest depiction of the plight of hundreds of thousands of Israelis, many of whom lost their loved ones, homes, and livelihoods due to Hezbollah's campaign of terror. Now, their stories are told in two powerful films, Under Fire and Scorched Summer, that view the war through the eyes of the ordinary Israelis on the receiving end of Hezbollah's murderous attacks. Learn more »

Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present, by Michael Oren

The true story of American support for Israel - and the entire story of American involvement in the Middle East from its founding to the present day is told in Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present, by Michael Oren. A gifted historian and scholar, Oren brings a storyteller’s flair to historical events that shed light on the world we live in today, showing how deeply tied American colonialists felt to Biblical Israel, and how their faith informed the development of the United States. A thorough and engaging book, Power, Faith and Fantasy will both educate and inspire you.…

A Code of Jewish Ethics, Volume 2: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin

The charge to "love your neighbor as yourself" is at the heart of both the Jewish and Christian faiths. But just because it is familiar does not mean it is easy to follow. A Code of Jewish Ethics, Volume 2: Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, is a thoughtful and thorough study from a Jewish perspective of this pivotal biblical commandment. Included in this book are dozens of practical examples, drawn from the Bible and the Jewish oral tradition embodied by the rabbinic commentaries on biblical law known as the Talmud and Midrash, of how this commandment can be applied to real-life situations. Whether you are Christian or Jewish, you’ll find Love Your Neighbor As Yourself both intellectually stimulating and spiritually enriching.

Triumph Over Tyranny by Philip Spiegel

Triumph Over Tyranny is the most complete account to date of the remarkable stories of those courageous people who changed the policies of a totalitarian regime. It is a panorama of the history of the international Soviet Jewry movement and the fight for human rights in the former Soviet Union. Don't miss this book that Rabbi Eckstein called "a sobering account of the ravages of anti-Semitism, as well as an uplifting story of God's favor toward His people and the good that can be accomplished when ordinary people stand up to confront evil and help the oppressed."

Let Us Break Bread Together: A Passover Haggadah For Christians (Many Mansions)

During Passover and Easter, we're reminded of the common spiritual roots shared by both Christians and Jews. In this season that is holy to members of both faiths, Rabbi Eckstein is pleased to recommend Let Us Break Bread Together. Co-authored by a rabbi and a pastor, this book offers the unique opportunity to experience an authentic Jewish Passover Seder from a distinctively Christian perspective.

The Holocaust by Bullets

The Holocaust by Bullets is a poignant and heart-wrenching new book that tells the true story of Father Patrick Desbois, a Catholic Priest, and his journey to uncover the truth behind extermination of a million and a half Ukrainian Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators during World War II. Combining archival evidence with the voices of Ukrainian eyewitnesses, Father Desbois delivers the first complete and harrowing account of one of history’s long forgotten chapters.

Night

In Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel's memoir Night, a scholarly, pious teenager is wracked with guilt at having survived the horror of the Holocaust and the genocidal campaign that consumed his family. His memories of the nightmare world of the death camps present him with an intolerable question: how can the God he once so fervently believed in have allowed these monstrous events to occur? There are no easy answers in this harrowing book, which probes life's essential riddles with the lucid anguish only great literature achieves. It marks the crucial first step in Wiesel's lifelong project to bear witness for those who died.

The Sistine Secrets
Michelangelo's Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican

Five hundred years ago Michelangelo began work on a painting that became one of the most famous pieces of art in the world—the Sistine Chapel ceiling. In The Sistine Secrets, authors Rabbi Benjamin Blech and Roy Doliner tell the fascinating story of how Michelangelo embedded messages of understanding between Christians and Jews within this masterpiece, challenging the prevailing anti-Semitism of his time and reminding Church authorities that Christianity’s roots are grounded in the Torah given to the Jewish people.

Kristallnacht
Night of Destruction/Dawn of the Holocaust An Oral History

On the nights of November 9 and 10, 1938, rampaging mobs throughout Germany and the newly acquired territories of Austria and Sudetenland freely attacked Jews in the street, in their homes and at their places of work and worship. The events of that night, known as Kristallnacht, or "the Night of Broken Glass" were the beginning of the Holocaust.

Bard records the events of this seminal historical event on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht. This book provides an account of the incidents immediately preceding the attacks on November 9-10, an oral history that provides a minute-by-minute and hour-by-hour account of what happened during the pogroms, and an analysis of the immediate aftermath and why the Holocaust can be dated from this evening.

How Firm A Foundation

In How Firm A Foundation, Rabbi Eckstein explores Jewish beliefs and holidays, the Jewish life cycle, Jewish worship practices, and much more. It's an invaluable resource for Christians seeking to understand the Jewish roots of their faith and build relationships with their Jewish brothers and sisters. Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie, former Chaplain to the U.S. Senate, said that How Firm A Foundation is "rich in information Christians need to know to be responsible and affirming friends, neighbors and fellow citizens to Jewish people" and after reading it we know you will agree.

The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land
A Brief Introduction for Christians

The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land explores Israel’s achievements, disappointments, joys, and tragedies while addressing issues of particular interest to Christians. You’ll learn the importance of Israel’s existence to both Jewish and Christian identity, and how it creates opportunities for bridge-building between members of the two faiths.

Compelling, accessible, and honest, The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land is essential reading for Christians who want to better understand the Jewish roots of Christianity and the importance of Israel in Jewish faith, history and tradition.

The Fight for Jerusalem
Jerusalem: center of faith—or apocalyptic trigger?

Radical Islam has long desired to seize Jerusalem and cut it off to Christian and Jewish believers. In his revealing new book, The Fight for Jerusalem, bestselling author and former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Dore Gold explains why the battle for Jerusalem is intensifying today. Gold shows why only Israel can preserve its holy places for Christians, Jews, and even Muslims, and why uncovering Jerusalem's past-and the truth of biblical history-can be the key to saving its future.

Terror
How Israel Has Coped and What America Can Learn

No country has experienced more acts of terrorism over a prolonged period than Israel. The frequency of attacks has propelled Israel toward innovative methods to address the threat. Indeed, treating so many victims of physical and psychological trauma has given rise to the new field of terror medicine.

In a gripping narrative, terrorist expert Leonard A. Cole describes how different segments of Israeli society have coped with terrorism-survivors of attacks, families of victims, emergency responders, doctors and nurses, and, in the end, the general population.

He also interviews Palestinians, including imprisoned handlers of suicide bombers, who endorse or deplore suicide bombings. He concludes that the Israeli experience with preparedness and coping offers valuable lessons for the United States.

Terror in Black September

When David Raab boarded his flight from Israel to New York on the morning of September 6, 1970, he was 17 years old, and he had no idea that his life was about to change forever. David’s plane was hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine as part of a quadruple hijacking attempt on that historic day. TERROR IN BLACK SEPTEMBER is Raab’s gripping account of the time he spent as a hostage in Jordan, and the first eyewitness documentation of one of the most significant acts of terror prior to September 11th.

With a combination of personal anecdotes from Raab’s recollections of the ordeal, and little-known facts obtained from recently opened archives in Washington, London and Jerusalem, Raab’s story fuses the intimacy of a memoir with an impeccable historical account. Raab’s day to day account of his survival and release is a crucial contribution to the current discourse on terrorism, international diplomacy, and how they affect the innocent civilians who become embroiled in these dangerous situations.

Understanding Israel

"Understanding Israel" is an informative history of the ancient and modern state of Israel written by Sol Scharfstein. Richly illustrated with more than 200 photographs, this book will help you better understand all aspects of Israeli history and culture, and will bring to life the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the establishment of the Jewish homeland.