Choose Your Own Giveaway!

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Here at ArtScroll, we have so many exciting new releases. Too many, in fact, to choose just one title for our next giveaway! So instead…we’ll let you pick!

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Which new title from ArtScroll would you like to win?

1) GPS: By Yaakov Shain and Avi Fishoff – Fun and authentic Torah, GPS takes the thought provoking and brilliant concepts of the Nesivos Shalom and “translates” them intocontemporary terms.

2) 48: By Rabbi Nachman Seltzer – People are following our Sages 48 ways to incorporate Torah into our lives. These are their stories.

3) Maran Harav Ovadia: By Rabbi Yehuda Heimowitz – An authoritative biography detailing the life of one of the great Torah leaders of our times.

4) Look What My Parents Give Me: By Sara Ginsburg – Teach your children the importance of respecting what their parents do through fun rhymes and cute illustrations.

5) Positive Word Power for Teens: By Chana Nestlebaum – Set up for daily study, this latest project from the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation teaches teens the power of their words.

6) Imagine If: by Rabbi Zeegel – Imagine if Hashem hadn’t made the world so perfect. Imagine if you could teach your children important lessons through hilarious rhymes and adorable illustrations.

Giveaway is over.

To enter the giveaway:

Comment on this post letting us know which of these new titles you would like to win.

Want another chance to win? Enter the contest on Facebook too!

**Giveaway ends on Monday, June 16th at 11:59 pm eastern time. Prize can be shipped within the USA. Winner will be notified via email. Valid email address must be provided to claim prize. Limit one entry per person on the blog and an additional entry per person is available on Facebook. 

 

ArtScroll’s June Sale – 20% off all books!

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Exciting news! Today marks the start of ArtScroll’s June Sale! From now through June 24th, we’re offering a 20% discount on all of our books! That’s right – any book you want from ArtScroll.com is now 20% off!

Take a look at some of our new releases – now available at 20% off!

Maran Harav Ovadia by Rabbi Yehuda Heimowitz – Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef met with world leaders and politicians, as well as humble Jews seeking guidance and advice. He was the author of numerous seforim, the Sefardic Chief Rabbi of Israel…and the leader who revitalized the Sefardic community. This comprehensive biography allows a glimpse into one of the greatest rabbinical leaders of the last 100 years.

 

Living Kiddush Hashem by Rabbi Shraga Freedman – What exactly is a Kiddush Hashem? How do we sanctify Hashem’s name? This groundbreaking new volume presents practical strategies for making Kiddush Hashem an essential component of our lives.

 

 

Positive Word Power for Teens – Written especially for teenage readers, this fantastic new book will teach you the impact of the words you use and encourage kindness and sensitivity.

 

48 By Rabbi Nachman Seltzer – Our sages teach us 48 ways to make the Torah a part of us. 48 presents incredible true stories for each of these ways, told in the entertaining and education style of Rabbi Nachman Seltzer.

Touched by Their Faith by Rabbi Yechiel Spero – Uniquely touching and inspiring, tens out thousands of people have been inspired by Rabbi Spero’s stories. In his newest collection, we are treated to a wealth of stories that will uplift and encourage your faith.

Upwards by Shami Reinman – this incredible story of a woman’s journey through illness and her spiritual triumph over a dreaded illness has touched the lives of all who read it.

This is just a small sampling of over 1800 titles available from ArtScroll – all at 20% off! Click here to shop.

Free Download: A Parent’s Prayer {Tefillas HaShelah)

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Today, May 14th, is Erev Rosh Chodesh Sivan – the day before the start of the month of Sivan, in which we received the Torah. It is a custom on that day for parent’s to recite Tefillas Hashelah – the prayer written by the Shelah Hakodosh for parents to say on behalf of their children.

Click here to view, print or download: Tefillas Hashelah – A Parent’s Prayer.

Shavuos Cooking Made Easy!

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The latest release in our Made Easy cookbook series, Dairy Made Easy, is just in time to help you prepare your dairy meals for shavuos. To help you get started, we’ve prepared a sample menu, compiled from all four Made Easy cookbooks.

You can print the PDFs by clicking the links below, or you can scroll down for image files of the recipes. Make sure to read our helpful tips from the authors and the handy make-ahead and freezer guide!

Menu (Click the links for a downloadable PDF):

Avocado Cigars

Pomegranate and Apple Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup

Penne Rosa

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

Make ahead and freezer friendly food guide:

Many of the recipes in Dairy Made Easy can be made ahead, making your Yom Tov prep much easier. Here is a list of make-ahead tips and instructions.

  • Many appetizers that get fried such as Arancini Balls (page 28) and Broccoli Spring Rolls (page 30) can be prepared ahead and frozen, then fried fresh.
  • Pizza doughs, such as the Bistro Style Pizza Dough (page 70) and the 30 minute Thin Crust Pizza Dough (page 72) can be prepared ahead and frozen, then defrosted before using.
  • For the Roasted Veggie Galete (page 36), let it thaw completely before rewarming. If you try to reheat it straight from the freezer, the dough will thaw much faster than the veggies.
  • Herbed Pull Apart Bread (page 79) can be prepared completely and frozen. Reheat before serving.
  • Many blended soups, such as the Cauliflower and Lemon soup (page 50) and the Broccoli Cheddar soup (page 46) freeze nicely.
  • To prepare the Baked Roasted Veggie Pasta (page 94) ahead, make each component separately and reheat them together just before serving.
  •  Pasta sauces (see chapter on pasta, starting on page 82) can be frozen up to a month. Cook the pasta fresh, and warm up together with the sauce.
  • All desserts in Dairy Made Easy (other than Peanut Butter Crème Brule) can be frozen fully prepared.
  • Three Cheese Quiche (page 34) can be frozen after baking and reheated just before serving.
  • Calsones (page 90) freeze nicely. When you defrost them, leave uncovered for a crunchy dish, or cover it while reheating for a softer dish.
  • Salad dressings can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge.

Holiday Cooking Tips from Leah and Victoria:

There will be enough pastries to go around. Instead, prepare and serve a couple of (easy-to-make-ahead) frozen desserts. Shavuos signals the beginning of summer, and everyone will be appreciative when you bring refreshing treats out from the freezer. I’m making Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream (from Dairy Made Easy) in little mason jars and Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches (from Kids Cooking Made Easy) for the kids. – Victoria Dwek

Even if you’ll be preparing your meals fresh, get as many components as you can out of the way in advance. For example, prepare your salad dressings in advance. Balance your menu with items you can prep ahead, like Arancini balls (fry fresh!) and quick to assemble sides like cauliflower garlic bites. – Leah Schapira

Print or Share the Recipe Cards:

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Click here to buy Dairy Made Easy

Click here for the entire Made Easy Series

Weekly Download: Touched by the Parashah 2

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If you’re one of the tens of thousands of people all over the world who has been touched by one of Rabbi Yechiel Spero’s stories, you don’t want to miss this week’s download from his best-selling volume on the weekly Torah portion: Touched By The Parasaha 2: Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim.

Master teacher and story-teller Rabbi Yechiel Spero has a gift for telling stories. In this best-selling series on the Parasha, Rabbi Spero imparts his insights and stories and drives home the lessons of the weekly Torah portion in an enjoyable and inspirational form.

Click here to view, print and Download a chapter from Touched by the Parashah 2: Bamidbar

Click here for book details and exclusive online savings.

Click here for all titles by Rabbi Yechiel Spero.

 

***Time is running out on our big Talmud Set Giveaway! Did you enter yet? Click here to enter the raffle for a free Shas!

Did You Get Your Bonus Entries?

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A complete set of the Schottenstein Talmud – our biggest giveaway ever! The grand prize drawing is Tuesday morning, May 27th. Don’t wait!

We’re also giving away a set of The Kleinman Edition Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. The drawing for this will be on Thursday, May 22, 9:30 am. Make sure to enter before then for your chance to win! You just need to enter once, and you’re automatically entered into both drawings!

Here’s the best part – even if you already entered, you can get bonus entries by referring your friends!

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That’s right! When your friend enters, you get bonus entries into the giveaway!

What are you waiting for? Click here to enter the giveaway and refer your friends!

Coming Tuesday, May 27th: Maran Harav Ovadia

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He had a mind big enough to master all of Torah.

A spirit big enough to lead his people.

And a heart big enough to contain all of Klal Yisrael.

Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef זצ״ל was the unique and revered gaon and posek who brought hundreds of thousands under the banner of Torah. In this authoritative biography, read how the son of a humble grocer became the “Maran” who transformed
his era.

 

The highly anticipated biography of Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef is due in stores on Tuesday, May 27th.

 

Click here for book details and to preorder your copy.

Weekly Learning Download: Lag B’omer

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This Sunday is Lag B’omer! You might be gearing up for a bonfire, scheduling a haircut, or getting ready for a simcha, but don’t forget to prepare spiritually for Lag B’omer as well!

In Jerusalem, or New York — wherever there are Jews who are loyal to the Torah — children and their teachers take to the fields with bows and arrows; brides and grooms march to the chuppah; shuls and yeshivos fill to mark the sacred happiness of the day.

What is it about Lag Ba’Omer? What transformed the days of Sefiras Ha’Omer — the forty-nine days between Pesach and Shavuos — from happy anticipation to somber mourning? What is the significance of the unusual Omer offering?

 

Rabbi Shimon Finkelman’s comprehensive sefer, Lag B’omer, provides the answers to this, as well as anecdotes and insights, plus history, customs and lessons applicable to this special day. This week, we’re presenting a sample chapter, filled with stories about Lag B’omer and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.

Click here to view, print or download a sample chapter from Lag B’omer.

**Don’t forget to enter our HUGE giveaway! The grand prize is a complete Schottenstein Talmud! Click here to enter.

Click here for book details and exclusive online savings.

Click here for all books by Rabbi Shimon Finkelman.

Get Ready…Get Sets! ArtScroll’s 30% Off Sets Sale

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Save 30% on over 50 best-selling sets with ArtScroll’s 30% Off Sets Sale!

Over the last couple of days, we’ve been talking about our big Talmud giveaway in honor of our Big Set Sale. Today, we want to spotlight the sale and show you some of the great titles you can save on!

From now until May 27, many of ArtScroll’s most popular book sets are available at 30% off the list price. ArtScroll sets make great gifts for bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, graduation, and all occasions. They’re an adornment to your bookshelf and – more importantly — your life.

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Here is a sampling of the more than 50 sets available at these special savings:

The Schottenstein Edition of Talmud Bavli: Hailed as one of the greatest achievements in the history of Jewish publishing, this treasure house of Torah is available at an incredible price. Save more than $900 on the 73 volume full size set, and more than $700 on the daf-yomi size set, which includes every word of the full-size edition in a more compact size.

Yad Avraham Mishnah Series: This 44-volume set includes a translation of Mishnah with commentary; in-depth introductions; full Hebrew text of the commentary of R’ Ovadyah of Bertinoro; and many explanatory diagrams.

The Sapirstein Edition Rashi:  This masterful treatment enables scholar and layman alike to gain a clear understanding of the classic Chumash commentary.

Ramban on the Torah: Ramban’s classic commentary elucidated in the manner of the Schottenstein Talmud. Introductions to each section make even the Ramban’s most complex insights understandable.

Stone Edition Chumash: The classic Stone Chumash in five convenient, personal-size volumes. Each volume includes its own index and appropriate haftarahs and Megillahs.

Schottenstein Edition Interlinear Chumash: This five-volume slipcased set features a newly-reset Hebrew text of the Chumash, Targum Onkelos and Rashi’s commentary; English translation below each Hebrew word; interlinear haftarahs; commentary, diagrams and illustrations; and long-life embossed binding.

The Kleinman Edition Kitzur Shulchan Aruch: This beloved halachah classic, translated and elucidated, includes rulings of the Mishnah Berurah and Igros Moshe, when they differ from the Kitzur. Available in slip-cased 5-volume full size or 10-volume personal size sets.

ArtScroll Machzor Sets: Nusach Ashkenaz and Nusach Sefard; full size and pocket size; standard and leather bindings; interlinear; the Yamim Noraim or all the holidays: whatever your needs, whatever your budget, there is an ArtScroll machzor set for you.

Kosher by Design Cookbook Series: Five of Susie Fishbein‘s best-selling cookbooks, in a beautifully designed slipcase.

 

And so many more sets, including sets for children, English sets, and more. Click here to shop!

 

**Did you know? ArtScroll is giving away a grand prize of a complete Schottenstein Talmud! We also have four other prizes – our next drawing is the Kosher By Design cookbook set. Click here to enter.**

 

Weekly Learning Download: Festivals in Halachah

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This week began ArtScroll’s BIG SET SALE – where we offer 30% off on over 50 best-selling sets!

One of those sets is The Festivals in Halachah. The first of Rav Zevin’s halachic masterpieces to appear in English — it’s a classic analysis of the reasoning underlying the laws of the Festivals. It delves its way through the ancient roots of these laws, and traces their growth as they branch forth in the course of centuries of halachic debate.

For the weekly download, we are sharing the chapter on the Omer – insights and halachahs to help you understand and appreciate this time of the year.

Click here to view, print or download a sample chapter from The Festivals in Halachah.

Now you can purchase the set at 30% off the list price, thanks to our BIG SET SALE!

Click here for 30% off on The Festivals in Halachah.

Click here to shop ArtScroll’s 30% off Set Sale.

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