Weekly Free Download: Triumph of Survival

Published on December 25, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

In his comprehensive volumes on Jewish History, Rabbi Berel Wein brings the events of our heritage and past to life in an engaging way. Thousands of readers have achieved a new understanding of history and the Jews’ part in it through his writings and teachings. And now, three of Rabbi Wein’s most popular books are available in compact sizes, either on their own or as part of a popular new set, Jewish History A Trilogy.

For this week’s download, we are offering a sample chapter of Triumph of Survival, the book that covers the story of the Jews in the Modern Era: 1650-1990.

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Don’t forget: ArtScroll’s Chanukah sale is still running – so you can get any of these great books for 20% off – through 12/29!

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Weekly Free Download: A Touch of Chizuk

Published on December 11, 2014 by miriamp2 Comments

Everyone 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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Weekly Free Download: What If…Volume 2

Published on November 27, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

Who doesn’t love an animated and involved discussion at their Shabbos table? With What If…, thousands of readers enjoyed the complex halachic discussions, and now, readers can get another taste of the fascinating conversations, questions and of course, answers of Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein, adapted and arranged according to the weekly parashah by Rabbi Moshe Sherrow with What If…Volume 2.

What if…
… a mohel is running late, and the bris will not be performed on time unless he breaks the speed limit on a major highway?
… a person buys a hat, and the “cashier” turns out to be a thief who had simply sat at the cash register – does he have to pay the store again?
… a man hired to say Kaddish does so faithfully, and finds out at the end of eleven months that he’s gotten the name of the deceased wrong?

These are some of the halachic discussions you’ll find in What If…Volume 2. Conveniently arranged according to the weekly parashah, this is a book that will transform your shabbos table!

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Free Download: Eruv Tavshilin

Published on October 7, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

We take this opportunity to wish you and yours a Chag Samei’ach – a joyous Succos festival.

An Eruv Tavshilin Reminder: Since Shabbos comes immediately after the first days of Succos this year it is necessary to make an Eruv Tavshilin on Wednesday, Erev Succos. The same will apply to Shemini Atzeres. The laws and text of the Eruv Tavshilin have been prepared for download from the Schottenstein Edition Interlinear Machzor.

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PLEASE NOTE: We will be closed for the ENTIRE SUCCOS HOLIDAY as of Wednesday, October 8^th. Orders placed after 3 pm today, Tuesday October 7^th will ship when we reopen on Monday, Oct. 20^th

Download Six Free Recipes for a Magnificent Succos Meal

Published on October 2, 2014 by miriamp4 Comments

Treat your family and guests to a magnificent meal with six free recipes from ArtScroll’s best-selling cookbooks. Scroll down for free downloadable recipe cards, or click the images below to view the individual recipes larger on your screen.

We’re excited to announce the forthcoming addition to ArtScroll’s best-selling collection of cookbooks:

Secret Restaurant Recipes: from the world’s top kosher restaurants

Release date: 11/14/14. Click here to pre-order your copy.

This innovative new cookbook is like nothing you’ve seen before. Veteran kosher food writers, Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek take you on a global culinary tour of over 70 top kosher restaurants from all over the world. They’ll introduce you to the restaurants, the cuisine, and the chefs who produce the food. This book is filled with over 80 recipes, plus tips, tricks and techniques from acclaimed chefs. With recipes for special occasions and every day meals, all of which have been adapted for home use by Leah and Victoria, this book will soon become your new favorite.

Keep on checking The Official ArtScroll blog as we’ll be sharing behind the scenes information, author interviews, and giveaways. In the meantime, we’re giving an exclusive, pre-release recipe to our readers. To further assist in your Succos meal planning, we’ve put together an entire menu from ArtScroll’s extensive cookbook collections – available as a free download!

Scroll down for free downloadable recipe cards, or click the images to view the individual recipes larger on your screen.

Appetizer: Teriyaki Salmon Skewers from Fresh and Easy:

Soup: Winter White Soup from Kosher by Design Entertains:

Main Course: Braised Short Ribs from the forthcoming Secret Restaurant Recipes:

Side: Silan Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Leeks from Kosher by Design Cooking Coach:

Side: Pecan, Basil and Green Bean Salad from Starters and Sides Made Easy:

Dessert: Cappuccino Mousse from Kosher by Design Teens and 20-Somethings:

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Weekly Download: Let There Be Rain

Published on September 11, 2014September 11, 2014 by miriamp1 Comment

What are you thankful for? When was the last time you really though about gratitude?

In this new release from ArtScroll, Let There Be Rain, popular teacher and lecturer Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein teamed up with best-selling author Rabbi Shimon Finkelman to introduce the public to the lessons of gratitude and hakaras hatov in a deeper and more meaningful way than ever before. Conveniently arranged for daily study featuring both lessons and stories, this revolutionary volume will change your life…and the lives of those around you.

With the new year approaching, it’s a great time to take on a new daily learning commitment, and Let There Be Rain is a great option. You can experience the first week of the powerful lessons of Rabbi Wallerstein and Rabbi Finkleman through our free weekly download series.

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Weekly Download: Living Emunah

Published on August 21, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

Imagine a life free of worry, of stress, of anxiety. This life could be yours, and Rabbi David Ashear’s new book, Living Emunah is here to show you how. Rabbi Ashear’s Daily Emunah talks have taken the world by storm. Thousands have internalized his life amazing lessons.

Now his life changing lessons are combined into ArtScroll’s newest masterpiece, and for this week’s free download, we’re giving our blog readers a chance to experience it this hot new release.

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Weekly Download: Shabbos Stories

Published on August 14, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

Everyone loves a good story, right?

Rabbi Shimon Finkelman, master teacher, best-selling author and master-storyteller’s best-seller, Shabbos Stories shares an inspirational story for you to enjoy every week, share with your family, and discuss at the shabbos table. Conveniently arranged by the weekly parashah, Shabbos Stories will be enjoyed week after week and year after year.

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Weekly Download: Tishah B’Av Reading

Published on July 31, 2014 by miriampLeave a comment

With Tishah B’Av approaching, we want to help our readers prepare to have a meaningful fast. This week we are sharing two free downloads that will make your Tishah B’Av more meaningful.

First, a portion of the Kinnos:

The destruction of the Six Million is our own generation’s stark connection to the eternal Tishah B’Av. Two great and inspiring spiritual leaders of our time, The Bobover Rebbe and Rav Shimon Schwab composed Kinnos lamenting and memorializing the unspeakable tragedy. Adopted by many congregations worldwide, these painful laments are read on Tishah B’Av.

Click here to download the excerpt from the Schottenstein Edition Interlinear Kinnos / Tishah B’Av Siddur.

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Second, a portion of the Talmud:

On Tishah B ’Av, it is customary to study the interpersonal conflicts which led to the ruin of the Second Temple. One well-known source comes from the Schottenstein Edition Talmud Bavli Tractate Gittin, pages 55b-56a.

Click here to download the excerpt from the Schottenstein English Edition Talmud

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May we merit to see the speedy coming of Mashiach, and the transformation of Tishah B’Av from a day or mourning to a day of celebration.

Free Download: Learn the Laws of The Three Weeks and Tishah B’av

Published on July 24, 2014 by miriamp1 Comment

Practical. Comprehensive. Vitally important.

With the 9 days starting at the beginning of next week, and Tishha B’av following, it’s important to make sure you’re familiar with the practical laws and halachahs associated with this mournful time of year.

Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen, author of Laws of Daily Living: The Three Weeks and Tishah B’av told ArtScroll that the shailos that he commonly gets around this time of year are practical questions that we all encounter. For example:

My favorite store is running a sale, am I allowed to shop now?

I ran out of clean towels. Can I wash some?

Can I have my contractor continue the renovations on my bungalow, or should we wait until after Tishah B’av?

My children are constantly getting their clothes dirty. Can I wash their clothes during the nine days?

What should I do about taking showers during the nine days?

May I water my garden plants to keep them healthy?

In Laws of Daily Living: The Three Weeks and Tishah B’av, Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen answers these questions, along with all of the halachic queries you might have, from the simple to the most complex, This week’s download offers a selection from the laws pertaining to the 9 days preceding Tishah B’av.

We all hope that this Tishah B’av won’t be a day of mourning. But in case it is, it’s important to be prepared by learning the laws:

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