Free Weekly Download: Halachic Handbook: The Laws of Purim

When you think of purim, you might think of fun – parties, costumes and shalach manos. But it’s important to understand the laws and customs of purim as well. Enter The Halachic Handbook: Laws of Purim, . by Rabbi Yitzchok Rosedale. In this handy, pocket-sized volum, the laws of Purim are clearly laid out and explained in a concise and understandable manner.

This week is Parashas Zachor, the shabbos in which we read the Torah portion recounting the war with Amalek. To help you understand the complex laws surrounding this special mitzvah, this week’s free download gives you the chapter on Parashas Zochar. Download it and share it with your friends so they can learn too.

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Weekly Free Download: The Wisdom in the Hebrew Months

whmhToday is Rosh Chodesh Adar – that means Purim is just two weeks away!

Here on The Official ArtScroll Blog, we’ve been helping you prepare for Purim, and today’s free download will continue to help our loyal readers get ready for purim with the chapter about Adar from The Wisdom in the Hebrew Months by Zvi Ryzman. 

Classic works of Jewish thought teach that each of the twelve lunar months corresponds to one of the twelve tribes. What do the months and the respective tribes have in common? … The Wisdom in the Hebrew Months opens the door to a new dimension of understanding. Drawing upon the full breadth of Talmudic, Midrashic, and Rabbinic literature, this work sheds new light on the months of the year, the tribes of Israel, and the ways that Hashem relates to His people. It is engrossing, interesting, stimulating, and provocative.

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ArtScroll’s Ultimate Purim Giveaway!

We’re gearing up for Purim here at ArtScroll, and we’re giving away a selection of Purim titles and gifts for everyone in your family!

ArtScroll’s extensive selection of Purim titles includes megillos for both adults and children, Purim reading and stories, halachic guides, and even Purim themed judaica and mishloach manos items. Make sure to shop now in order to get everything in time for Purim, then scroll down for your chance to win our ultimate Purim gift basket!

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The Ultimate Purim Gift Basket Giveaway!

Included in this giveaway:

Esther: The Megillah: This is the sefer that launched what was to become ArtScroll. This ground-breaking sefer contains the text of the megillah, English translation, and commentary from 2000 years of talmudic and rabbinic sources.

Let My Nation LiveLearn and understand the Purim story as never before with this fascinating book. While it reads like a story, this book is filled with carefully researched facts based on Talmudic and Medrashic sources. Download a sample chapter here. 

The Family Megillah: x2!! This easy-to-follow edition of Megillas Esther provides the text, translation and short commentary – all in a compact sefer. All of the adults in your family will want to use one of these, so it’s a good thing the winner will be getting two of them!

Halachic Handbook: The Laws of PurimThis pocket-sized sefer contains a clear and concise summary of the laws of Purim in an easy-to-follow, readable format.

The ArtScroll Children’s MegillahIn this  edition of Megillas Esther, made especially for children, renowned children’s author, Shmuel Blitz, presents the story of Esther – and its lessons – in a thrilling and exciting manner. This is a great way for your children to learn the Purim story!

Purim Cookie Cutters: ArtScroll carries a full line of Judaica for all seasons and Purim is no exception. With fun paper-goods, mishloach manos gift boxes and lots more, ArtScroll.com is your one-stop-shop for all things Purim! These Purim shaped cookie cutters will make it easy to create adorable Purim-themed cookies!

Purim ConfettiThis confetti comes in an assortment of Purim shapes and will make your Purim celebrations a whole lot more fun!

To enter the giveaway for all of the above items in ArtScroll’s Ultimate Purim Package: Leave a comment on this post letting us know that you would like to win!

Giveaway now closed! Check back soon for the winner!

**Giveaway ends on Wednesday, February 25th at 11:59 pm eastern time. Winner will receive one copy of Esther: The Megillah, one copy of Halachic Handbook: The Laws of Purim, one copy of The ArtScroll Children’s Megillah, one copy of Let My Nation Live, two copies of The Family Megillah, one set of Purim Cookie Cutters and one package of Purim Confetti. Prize does not include food and baskets. Prize can be shipped within the USA. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via email. Valid email address must be provided to claim prize. Limit one entry per person. 

Purim With ArtScroll’s Cookbooks: Savory Hamantashen Recipe

With Purim coming up in just a few weeks, Jewish cooks from all over the world are eagerly preparing their purim

Whenever you’re cooking, whether it’s for a Jewish Holiday, a weeknight supper, or anything in between, you’re bound to find the recipe you’re looking for in one of ArtScroll’s top-of-the-line Kosher cookbooks. With Purim coming up in just a few weeks, we figured it’s a good time for the Official ArtScroll Blog to share one of those fabulous recipes: Savory Hamantashen from Fresh and Easy by Leah Schapira. Traditional sweet hamantashen are great, but these Savory Hamantaschen, with their delicious dipping sauce, make a great appetizer for your Purim Seudah!

Looking for other hamantashen ideas? These crafty hamantashen from Crafting Jewish are a great mishloach manot container!

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Savory Hamantaschen

Recipe from Fresh and Easy Kosher Cooking by Leah Schapira. Copyright ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications. 

Click here to download a printable version of Savory Hamentashen on The Official ArtScroll Blog

Ingredients:

4 (10-inch circles) frozen malawah dough

2 tbsp honey

3 cloves garlic

1 full tbsp salt

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp apple juice

3 chicken cutlets, cubed

¼ cup red bell pepper, finely diced

oil, for frying

Apricot Dipping Sauce

1 cup apricot jam

2 tbsp mustard

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

Instructions: 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine honey, garlic, salt, soy sauce, and apple juice. Marinate chicken in mixture for a minimum of 30 minutes. Add the diced red pepper.
  2. Remove malawah dough from freezer to begin defrosting.
  3. When dough has slightly defrosted (approximately 10 minute after removing from freezer), use a cookie cutter to cut out 2º-inch circles. Defrost circles for an additional 5 minutes. Using a rolling pin or pressing down with your hands, roll the dough circles slightly until they are 3Ω inches wide.
  4. Place a heaping teaspoonful of chicken mixture into the center of each circle. Pinch the edges together to form a hamentash.
  5. Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet or frying pan. Add hamentashen to pan, filled side down. Fry over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through or until golden (the heat needs to be low enough so the chicken is cooked before the dough browns).
  6. To prepare dipping sauce, add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine thoroughly.
  7. Serve hamentashen warm with dipping sauce.

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Weekly Free Download: Let My Nation Live

llihPurim is coming up sooner than you think, and it’s time to start preparing. ArtScroll has a large selection of purim titles, including Megillos, Purim reading, and purim books and megillos for children.

One of our best-selling Purim titles is Let My Nation Live by Yosef Deutch. Presenting the miracle of Purim in story form, Let My Nation Live is an excellent way to gain an understanding and appreciation for the thrilling story, the struggles and triumphs, and the miracles portrayed in Megillas Esther. Based on sources from the Talmud, the Medrash and classic commentaries, this fascinating book will give you an appreciation for the purim story like never before.

Get ready for rosh chodesh adar by reading the first chapter of this great book – for free!

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Save 40% on Eight Daily Specials: Day 1 – The Kleinman Edition Midrash

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Here at ArtScroll, we’re celebrating the eight days of Chanukah with eight days of huge savings!

That’s right – on every day of Chanukah we are going to put one item on a super special sale: 40% off of the list price! You won’t find prices like these any time soon, so make sure to come back daily to find out what the deal of the day is. You can also sign up for blog emails (use the form on the right sidebar) to make sure you never miss a post, deal or giveaway.

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Features Include:
• ArtScroll’s acclaimed phrase-by-phrase translation and elucidation of the Midrash text, with explanatory footnotes
• A special “Insights” section that at times brings a contemporary focus to the timeless words of the Midrash

• Many classic Hebrew commentaries, including Rashi, Matnos Kehunah, Eitz Yosef, Maharzu, and the out-of-print classic Eshed HaNechalim

Click here to get this at 40% off – today only!

FLASH SALE on Kosher Lamps

It’s the sale you’ve been waiting for – the must-have lamp for every room in the house: Kosher Lamps!

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Hurry and stock up on Kosher Lamps at this super-low price of $36.40 before the sale ends at midnight on Monday, December 15th.

Don’t forget: Kosher Lamps make an amazing Chanukah Gift! 

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Weekly Free Download: A Touch of Chizuk

tchhEveryone knows Rabbi Yechiel Spero: best-selling author, popular lecturer, and of course, master story teller. His books are filled with stories that are known for their touching nature and inspirational values. Just in time for Chanukah, Rabbi Spero is back with an uplifting new book: A Touch of Chizuk

Everyone needs a dose of encouragement from time to time, and you’ll find it between the pages of true stories recorded within this book. Buy it for yourself, or get it for friend and family – it’s a wonderful chanukah gift! Don’t forget, from now through December 29th, you can save 20% on this book, as well as all ArtScroll titles in our big Chanukah sale.

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Remember: all ArtScroll orders over $49 automatically qualify for free shipping within the USA.

Don’t forget to enter our giveaway where you can win your choice of new releases – including this book! Click here to enter.

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Chanukah Gifts For The Whole Family + A Triple Giveaway!

Scroll to the bottom of this post for your chance to win one of ArtScroll’s popular new releases!

Chanukah is just over a week away, and now’s the time to shop for chanukah gifts for your whole family!

With ArtScroll’s annual chanukah sale, you’ll save 20% on all of ArtScroll’s over 1800 titles!

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With an impressive array of brand-new titles to choose from, you’re bound to find something for every member of your family. Don’t forget – we now offer free shipping on all US orders over $49!

Read about our selection of new releases, then comment on this post telling us which you’d like as a Chanukah present, and you could be one of three winners who will get a free copy of the book they chose – think of it as our Chanukah gift to you. 

A Touch of Chizuk  Best-selling author Rabbi Yechiel Spero is back with a brand-new collection of stories bound to lift up your spirits…because everyone needs a good dose of chizuk!

Inside Their Homes Get up close and personal with some of the most renowned Torah personalities of our generation, learn from them and be inspired by their ways, told over by master-storyteller Rabbi Nachman Seltzer.

Living Emunah Paperback or Hardcovered Practical, down to earth, approachable – the life changing lessons of Rabbi David Ashear are arranged in short chapters – perfect to give you an emunah boost – just when you need it. Now available in hardcover or a compact paperback size. 

What if… Volume 2 The sequel to What If… a classic best-seller, presents fascinating halachic questions, perfectt for discussion at the shabbos table and conveniently organized according to the weekly parashah.

Rav Wolbe on Chumash Gain a new appreciation for the weekly parashah through the timeless lessons of Rav Shlomo Wolbe, adapted from his lectures by Rabbi Yitzchok Caplan.

Great Jewish Wisdom A beautiful way to present torah wisdom! Each full-color spread presents a short quote by a great torah personality, as well as a short biography. This compact sized book includes benching and the berachos for a bris or sheva brachos, making it great for a gift at a simcha.

Jewish History – A Trilogy Well known Jewish historian Rabbi Berel Wein presents Jewish History like nobody else. This trilogycombines three of his best-selling volumes in a handy, slipcovered set – a perfect gift!

Secret Restaurant Recipes Discover the secrets of the world’s top Kosher chefs with this new cookbook from Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek. Featuring recipes from over 70 of the world’s top kosher restaurants, a beautiful photo for every dish, and cooking techniques and tips direct from the chefs, this hard-covered, full-size cookbook makes a great gift for cooks and foodies alike.

Broken Promises a gripping novel by popular author Libby Lazewnik, this page-turner is a riveting read.

Alef Bais Adventures with Ziggawat  Learning the Alef Bais can be fun, and this book will demonstrate that to your children. Written by a veteran teacher with many years of experience teaching children to read, Alef Bais Adventures with Ziggawat is an exciting read for children ages 3-8.

The Story of Rav Nosson Tzvi A biography for young readers, this book tells the true story of a “regular” american boy who grew up to lead tens out thousands of young men in Torah learning.

The Adventures of PJ Pepperjay Is a short chapter book about the hilarious adventures of PJ Pepperjay. A perfect chanukah gift for your 7-10 year old. 

Baruch and His Disappearing Yarmulka If your little boy is constantly losing his yarmulka, you’re going to really appreciate the thoughtful lessons and playful rhymes in this book, and your children will have fun reading about Baruch as he learns to hang on to his yarmulka.

Which new book do you want for Chanukah? Tell us and you could be one of 3 winners!

Giveaway is over! Winners have been contacted via email – if you entered, make sure to check if it was you!

To enter the giveaway:

Comment on this post letting us know which of these new books you would like as a chanukah gift.

Three winners will be chosen at random and we will send them the book of their choice.

**Giveaway ends on Tuesday, December 16th at 11:59 pm eastern time. Prize can be shipped within the USA. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond. Valid email address must be provided to claim prize. Limit one entry per person.

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Cyber Monday Specials Start Now!

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From now until midnight on Monday, we’re offering 32% off a large selection of titles for the whole family. Click here for all sale titles, or scroll down to see what savings you can get. Start planning for your chanukah gifts with these great savings – don’t delay – sale ends at midnight on Monday!

The Wisdom in the Hebrew Alphabet

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Jewish History: A Trilogy

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Let’s Stay Safe

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The ArtScroll Children’s Siddur

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Ishei Hatanach: Encyclopedia of Biblical Personalities

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Arrogant Ari Learns a Lesson

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Eli and His Little White Lie

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