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Questions tagged [jewish-books]

Books about or of Judaism

Books about or of Judaism

This tag is for questions about the books as publications or objects. Generally, questions about the content of Judaism books don't need this tag. For many such texts, especially canonical ones, there are specific tags for each one.

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Deleted attacks on the Shulchan Aruch in Pri Chadash

The bibliography in the English Me'am Lo'ez haggadah says of Pri Chadash that it "often strongly attacks the opinions of the Shulchan Aruch. Its strongest language was deleted from later editions." Does anyone know where these deleted parts can be…
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Why do people write this inside their Sefarim?

I have seen the same phrase or pasuk in the front cover of many Sefarim. I think it’s “L’HaShem ha’aretez u’mloah”. Why this, and where does it come from? I assume there is a source for this because I’ve seen it multiple times from different…
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How to decipher the year a sefer was published

I have come across many, generally older sefarim, without an explicit date given on the title page as to when the sefer was published. Instead they'll write that the sefer was published in the year.... And quote a part of a pasuk. For example…
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Seeking Mevaseret Sion

On Doresh-Tzion.co.il I see Rav Mutzafi Shelit"a quoting his book "Mevaseret Tzion" many times (and I also hear Rav Meir Eliyahu Shelit"a quote it). Does anyone know where I can purchase this book?
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Sefer written by a woman?

I remember hearing once about a sefer written by a woman that people were learning but then it was banned. Do you the name of the sefer/author? *I think it was written in pre-war Europe
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How many books on Judaism are available for access today?

Jews have been writing, adding to the pool of Torah knowledge for thousands of years. How many complete or partial works do we have accessible, even by any means today?
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Books of the Ben ish chai on a husbands responsibilities to his wife

In hukai hanoshim chaper 9 he writes that he will in a different book bring the husbands responsibilities to his wife. Did he do it? If yes in what book/s? see bottom paragraph
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where to buy Sefer Ohr Yitzchak

Where can I buy a copy of the sefer Shailos and Tshuvos Ohr Yitzchak of Rabbi Yitzchak Abadi? No seforim stores carry it anymore ,out of stock.
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I am adding Jewish books in my library what religious books are necessary for any orthodox Jew to have? I only speak English

I am adding Jewish books in my library what religious books are necessary for any orthodox Jew to have? Ive read that I should have these books -Talmud Bavli -Tanakh -Chumash -Shulhan Aruch are there any missing books that I should have?
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Nefesh HaChaim vs Derech Hashem

What is the difference (in content) between Nefesh HaChaim and Derech Hashem? Are they written to educate the reader on the same topic? Does one presuppose knowledge while the other doesn't? Is one a stepping stone to the other?
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Regarding ערוך השלם

The ערוך השלם is a fantastic work and invaluable for learning Gemara. It was written by Alexander (Chanoch Yehuda) Kohut in the late 19th century. It is six volumes. It is available in those volumes on Hebrewbooks.org. (E.g. Volume 1) To my…
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Are there any seforim that explain taamey halocho?

Are there any seforim that explain the reasons why we do halochos. I find halocho very dry and want to find the pnimius in understanding them.
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What are the key differences between Tanya and Mesillat Yesharim?

I've learnt a bit of both, though not thoroughly. How are Tanya and Mesillat Yesharim different, and what are they trying to answer?
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Maggid of Caro?

I found a copy of this book on Amazon, has anyone read it? If so, what is it about? I have heard Rabbi Yosef Karo wrote a book about his experience with his Maggid but I’m not sure if this is the same book.
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Where to buy Rabbi Ouri Cherki's books?

Does anyone know where I could find Rabbi Ouri (Oury) Cherkie's books to purchase? In particular, I'm trying to locate his commentary on the Kuzari for a friend's upcoming birthday and all the websites I've found were not helpful. This sefer is in…
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