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Shaar HaBitachon With Commentary From Classical and Chassidic Sources
Introducing the Fellig edition of Shaar Habitachon (Gate of Trust) from Chovot Halevavot (Duties of the Heart)—the classical and timeless work authored by the eleventh-century Spanish scholar Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pekuda. Published by Kehot Publication Society in partnership with Chayenu, this exciting new book features the Hebrew text with a new English translation, classical commentary, a fresh infusion of Chasidic and mystical teachings, and “bottom line” takeaways to help guide the reader. The world seems to be in turmoil, with so much at stake and so many things operating beyond our control. Aside from global unease, our day-to-day lives run at a frenetic pace; there is so much to accomplish, so much to worry about, and so much could “go wrong.” How do we remain calm, relaxed, and focused at the most trying moments? How do we enter into a state of tranquility and live from a place of worry-free existence? Gate of Trust takes us on a transformational journey towards genuine trust, guiding us to a state of tranquil reliance on the all-powerful and compassionate G-d. Studying this vital work shows us how to confront and even transform unpredictable and challenging events by exercising and implementing the messages of genuine unyielding trust in G-d.
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]]>Chasidut Author: Yeshaya M’Yanov
Tzava’at HaRivash is a collection of teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov and of his successor, the Maggid of Mezeritch, presented as an ethical will.
Composed: (c.1730 – c.1770 CE)
Current Version: Warsaw, 1913
Source: rosetta.nli.org.il
Digitization: Sefaria
License: Public Domain
ואיתא בזוהר דעבד רעותא דמסכנא. ויחשוב שהוא עני וידבר תמיד בדברים רכים ותחנונים כמו עני
It states in Zohar, “One should always strive to be like a pauper.” Thus, always think of yourself as being destitute and speak soft words and supplications, like a pauper.
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]]>Chasidut Author: Yeshaya M’Yanov
Tzava’at HaRivash is a collection of teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov and of his successor, the Maggid of Mezeritch, presented as an ethical will.
Composed: (c.1730 – c.1770 CE)
Current Version: Warsaw, 1913
Source: rosetta.nli.org.il
Digitization: Sefaria
License: Public Domain
ויחשוב שהוא מבני עולם העליון ולא יהיו חשובין בעיניו כל ב”א הדרים בעוהז”ה כי כל העולם כולו הוא כגרגיר חרדל נגד העולם העליון. ויהי’ שוה בעיניו אם יאהבוהו או ישנאוהו כי אהבתם ושנאתם אין כלום
Consider yourself to be a member of the Supernal World and all the inhabitants of this world will be insignificant in your eyes. For the totality of the world is like a mustard seed compared to the Supernal World. It thus should be equal in your eyes whether people love or hate you, because their love and hate is of no significance.
וכן לא ישגיח כלל על תאוות גופו המטונף שהיא צרעת משכא דחוויא
Likewise, pay no heed to the lusts of your body, which is gross and is the “leprous skin of the snake.”
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]]>Chasidut Author: Yeshaya M’Yanov
Tzava’at HaRivash is a collection of teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov and of his successor, the Maggid of Mezeritch, presented as an ethical will.
Composed: (c.1730 – c.1770 CE)
Current Version: Warsaw, 1913
Source: rosetta.nli.org.il
Digitization: Sefaria
License: Public Domain
ידבק מחשבתו למעלה ולא יאכל ולא ישתה יותר מדאי ולא יענג עצמו רק כדי (רק שישתדל בכל ענינם) להבריא עצמו. ולא יסתכל כלל בעניני עוה”ז ולא יחשוב בהם כלל. כדי להפריד את עצמו מהגשמיות כי בהסתכלותו בעוה”ז מגשם עצמו. וארז”ל ראי’ מביאה לידי זכירה ולידי תאוה. וכתיב בעץ הדעת נחמד למראה וטוב למאכל שמחמת הראי’ הוא נחמד
Bond your thoughts to HaShem above. Do not eat or drink excessively, nor eat for pleasure, but solely to maintain your health. Do not look into the matters of this world at all, nor think about them altogether. On the contrary, in all things endeavor to separate yourself from physicality. For by gazing at the matters of this world you become gross and spiritually callous, as our sages, of blessed memory, said, “Seeing leads to remembering, which leads to lust,” as written about the Tree of Knowledge, that it was, “Pleasing to the sight and good to eat,” that is, its appearance is what made it desirable.
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]]>Chasidut Author: Yeshaya M’Yanov
Tzava’at HaRivash is a collection of teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov and of his successor, the Maggid of Mezeritch, presented as an ethical will.
Composed: (c.1730 – c.1770 CE)
Current Version: Warsaw, 1913
Source: rosetta.nli.org.il
Digitization: Sefaria
License: Public Domain
כלל גדול גול על ה’ מעשיך ויכונו מחשבותיך שכל דבר שיזדמן יחשוב שהוא מאתו יתברך ויראה שיבקש מהשי”ת שיזמין לו תמיד מה שהשי”ת יודע שהוא לטובתו ולא מה שנראה לב”א ע”פ שכלו כי אפשר מה שבעיניו טוב הוא רע לו רק ישליך הכל כל עניניו וצרכיו עליו יתברך
An important principle is as follows, “Turn your deeds toward HaShem, and your thoughts will be set aright.” In other words, know that everything that comes about is from HaShem, blessed is He. See to it, to always request of HaShem, blessed is He, to bring about what He knows is for your good, rather than what appears to be good according to human intellect. For it is possible that what you think is good for you is actually bad. Instead, cast all your affairs and needs upon HaShem, blessed is He, as the verse states, “Cast your burden upon HaShem and He will sustain you.”
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]]>Chasidut Author: Yeshaya M’Yanov
Tzava’at HaRivash is a collection of teachings of the Ba’al Shem Tov and of his successor, the Maggid of Mezeritch, presented as an ethical will.
Composed: (c.1730 – c.1770 CE)
Current Version: Warsaw, 1913
Source: rosetta.nli.org.il
Digitization: Sefaria
License: Public Domain
וכל האדם צריך לעבוד השי”ת בכל כחו שהכל הוא צורך מפני שהשי”ת רוצה שיעבדו אותו בכל האופנים
Every person must serve HaShem, blessed is He, with all his strength and all his aspects. For, HaShem desires that we serve Him with all aspects of our being, in every manner, for it all has profound purpose.
והכוונה כי לפעמים אדם הולך ומדבר עם ב”א ואז אינו יכול ללמוד וצריך להיות דבוק בהש”י וליחד יחודים. וכן כשהאדם הולך בדרך ואינו יכול להתפלל וללמוד כדרכו וצריך לעבוד אותו באופנים אחרים
The meaning is that sometimes you may need travel or speak with others. At such times, you cannot study HaShem’s Torah. Nonetheless, you must adhere to HaShem, blessed is He, in thought, and unify yourself to Him. (This is called Yichudim). Thus, if you are travelling and are unable to pray or study as you are accustomed, you must serve HaShem in other ways.
ואל יצער את עצמו בזה כי השי”ת רוצה בזה שיעבדוהו בכל האופנים פעמי’ באופן זה ופעמים באופן זה לכך הזדמן לפניו לילך לדרך או לדבר עם ב”א בכדי לעבוד אותו באופן הזה
Moreover, do not become upset by this, for HaShem, blessed is He, desires to be served in all manner of service, at times in one way and at times in another way. HaShem therefore arranged that you would need to travel or speak with others, so that you could serve Him in a different way.
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The Practical Tanya – Part One – The Book for Inbetweeners
Includes All 53 chapters of the Tanya in one book! An astoundingly clear adaptation of Tanya, one of the most influential works of Jewish spiritual thought ever written, penned by Chasidic Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812). This new translation and commentary, by best-selling author Chaim Miller, renders the text relevant for the contemporary reader with elegant simplicity. The Practical Tanya will guide you on the path of spiritual consciousness to a state of inner freedom and liberation.
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Large Type Tehillim Psalms Pocket Size
The ArtScroll Large-Type Tehilim: It’s Really Something to See! Here are King David’s timeless words, in a format that’s easy on the eyes. Newly designed and typeset, these books feature extra large and clear type on neat and uncluttered pages. Includes complete Hebrew text together with the famed, bestselling ArtScroll translation, instructions, and abridged commentary.
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The Chumash: The Stone Edition, Full Size (ArtScroll) (English and Hebrew Edition) The Torah: Haftaros and Five Megillos with a Commentary Anthologized from the Rabbinic Writings
A Classic in its own time – The entire Chumash, newly reset, in one beautiful volume with a new, contemporary English translation of the Torah, faithful to Rashi and the classic Rabbinic commentators, and an anthologized commentary by a team of scholars, under the editorship of Rabbi Nosson Scherman. This commentary draws on the spectrum of biblical commentaries, from the Talmud, Midrash, and the classic Rabbinic commentators, and includes insights of contemporary greats. Also includes: Hebrew/Aramaic texts of Rashi and Onkelos, newly set according to the most accurate texts.
- Haftaros with new translation, and introductory comments introducing the haftarah and relating it to the Torah reading.
- The Five Megillos with translation and commentary.
- Comprehensive index.
- Lightweight, opaque, acid-free paper for decades of quality use.
- Special section for your own genealogy and family milestones.
- Ultra-reinforced binding, using the most durable materials.
- Elegantly gilded page heads.
- Ribbon place-marker. The Chumash of choice for synagogue and home! The stone edition of the chumash now comes with ultra-reinforced binding
- Now includes a Full-color section of maps, charts and diagrams
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