In this compelling episode of Inside ArtScroll, Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with Rabbi Daniel Glatstein to explore his deeply moving new sefer, Tziphisa L’Yeshuah (Yearning for Redemption).
Together they journey into the hearts and minds of giants—starting with the Chofetz Chaim—unpacking what it truly means to yearn for the Geulah.
Rabbi Glatstein reveals why longing for redemption isn’t merely hopeful—it’s a foundational mitzvah and spiritual catalyst and shares stirring anecdotes from the Chofetz Chaim’s life that illuminate how his unwavering hope elevated his generation.
Rabbi Landau’s thoughtful questions guide Rabbi Glatstein in painting a portrait of what yearning for redemption looks like in our daily lives—from prayer to pursuit of spiritual purpose.
In this episode of Inside ArtScroll, Rabbi David Sutton discusses his latest work, Beis HaLevi on Anavah, a translation and elucidation of Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik’s (the Beis HaLevi) timeless essay on humility.
Rabbi Sutton explores how true anavah (humility) enhances our relationships with Hashem, others, and ourselves. He shares insights into the Beis HaLevi’s teachings, practical lessons for personal growth, and inspiring stories that bring the concepts to life. This conversation offers a profound look into cultivating genuine humility and its transformative impact on our lives
Discover why a day whose origins are shrouded in mystery has become one of the most joyous days on the Jewish calendar. In Lag Baomer: The Fire and the Soul, Rav Daniel Glatstein reveals the inner meaning of this hallowed day and why it has gained almost supernatural momentum in our times.
Enter the world of Rebbi Shimon bar Yochai and the Zohar HaKadosh, and experience an exalted realm of Torah that will bring Klal Yisrael closer to the final redemption.
Revolutionize the Way You Look at Chanukah and Tu B’Shevat (and your life)!
Chanukah – a time of joyous celebration — the radiance of menorahs glimmering in the darkness, the family gatherings, the traditional foods and songs … Yet there is so much more depth and meaning to the holiday, so many rich and inspiring lessons it has to elevate our lives. And though Tu B’Shevat is often almost overlooked, or simply marked by a few moments of eating dried fruit, it, too, is a day of profound spiritual awakening and significance.
The unexplored depths of Chanukah and Tu B’Shevat beckon the thoughtful and perceptive Jew to discover the treasures that lie beneath the surface. In this collection of wide-ranging, stimulating, and original essays, Rabbi Daniel Glatstein draws upon a vast array of sources, many of them rare and some almost unknown, to show us the deep inner dimensions of these two holidays, and how they relate to contemporary times.
What makes the mitzvah of Chanukah candles “beloved to Hashem” — and why is the mitzvah so hard to fulfill properly? Why did we need the miracle of the oil at all … and what does it tell us about our own daily lives? Why was the miracle of Chanukah not recorded in Tanach? What is the connection between Tu B’Shevat and repentance — and what is the difference between the teshuvah of Rosh HaShanah and that of Tu B’Shevat?
Rav and Founder of Machon Maggid Harakiah in Cedarhurst, New York, Rabbi Glatstein is one of the contemporary Jewish world’s most popular speakers and respected maggidei shiur. As you read these brilliant and illuminating essays, you will understand why his more than 5,000 shiurim have garnered literally millions of views and downloads on Torahanytime.com and other venues, while his Hebrew-language sefarim, too, have been acclaimed throughout the Torah world.
Like the glowing flames of the Menorah, The Light and the Splendor brings us a luminous new understanding of Chanukah and Tu B’Shevat, an important contribution to Torah Literature and a precious gift to us all.
While still very young, Rabbi Moshe Neuman became the menahel of Bais Yaakov of Queens. He started with 27 girls in something that could hardly be called a school building. In his fifty years of leadership, as the school grew and grew and grew, thousands of girls received his chinuch — and his caring.
Caring? This menahel would bend over to tie a preschooler’s shoes. He’d discreetly help an impoverished seventh-grader with funds to buy a dress for yom tov, and give a surly sixth-grader a bowl of cereal when he learned she’d skipped breakfast. Discipline when needed? Absolutely. Leadership when necessary? For sure. But firmness was always coupled with love and respect for parents, teachers and, above all, students.
Because He Cared is the story of a wealthy and privileged child in Germany … who became a young and impoverished refugee in America … who became a champion stickball player morphing into a masmid … who did NOT become the tax lawyer he’d envisioned, instead dedicating his life to teaching Jewish children.
Beautifully told by master storyteller Rabbi Yechiel Spero, this is the story – these are the countless stories – of the greatness that happens when someone really, truly cares.
In Reb Reuven Feinstein on the Haggadah, Rav Sholom Reuven Feinstein, the esteemed and beloved Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshiva of Staten Island, guides us through the Seder. Indeed, as we enjoy this Haggadah masterpiece, we begin to actually feel that we are sitting with the Rosh Yeshiva at his Seder table.
In this Inside ArtScroll interview, the Rosh Yeshivah reminisces for us what Pesach was like at the home of his father, Hagaon Rav Moshe Feinstein. The Rosh Yeshivah also offers fascinating chinuch insights and general chizuk in his trademark down-to-earth manner. Watch and be inspired!
Reb Reuven Feinstein on the Haggadah: As we enjoy this Haggadah masterpiece, we begin to actually feel that we are sitting with the rosh yeshivah at his beautifully set table. We gain a fresh perspective on the familiar text, enjoying Rav Reuven’s clarity and originality, his insights and wisdom, as well as fascinating first-hand experiences and stories. Bullet points introduce each segment of the Seder, providing a clear, enlightening outline, and sections on minhagim interspersed throughout give us a glimpse into the customs of the rosh yeshivah and his father, the posek hador, Rav Moshe Feinstein zt”l. With a commentary that offers a unique blend of historical context, halachic analysis, and spiritual reflection, this Haggadah, masterfully written by Rav Reuven’s grandson, is a unique Seder companion. BUY NOW!
The Rav Moshe Sternbuch Haggadah: In these pages, we will savor Rav Sternbuch’s brilliant and dazzling insights on Yetzias Mitzrayim, his minhagim and halachic rulings, and his inspired advice for living elevated Torah lives all year round. At the same time, we clearly hear the voice of previous generations of Torah giants from whom Rav Sternbuch learned – giants such as Rav Elchanan Wasserman, the Brisker Rov, Rav Dessler, the Chazon Ish, Rav Aharon of Belz, and the Tchebiner Rov, as he shares their Torah thoughts and personal stories about them. Here, too, are stories of Rav Sternbuch’s encounters during his close to eight decades of Torah leadership. BUY NOW!
The Great Jewish Haggadah: This stunning, full-color addition to Rabbi Moshe Bamberger’s much-hailed “Great Jewish…”series brings us a Haggadah like no other – one that will ensure a meaningful and unforgettable Seder experience. The text of the Haggadah, with the classic ArtScroll translation and instructions, is clearly laid out on one side of this magnificent Haggadah. The facing page provides a scintillating thought and captivating image relating to the part of the text that is highlighted, including powerful quotes from our sages, each with a brief explanatory comment, set upon a beautifully designed backdrop of evocative photographs and images. Do you like visuals and brief but powerful ideas? You’re going to love this Haggadah! BUY NOW!
With Pesach just a week away, there’s a ton of preparation to be done. There’s a kitchen to kasher, food to cook, and of course, a Seder to prepare for. Here are the Official ArtScroll Blog, we’ve been helping you along with free dowloads and guides to assist in your Pesach preparation. To make sure you haven’t missed any, here’s a roundup of all of the Pesach resources we’ve shared.
Pesach is just a week away, which means that kosher kitchens around the world will be “turned-over” – cleaned, covered and prepared for Passover cooking. To help with this sometimes complicated process, we’ve prepared a free download with a practical halachic guide to Kashering your kitchen, excerpted from The Kosher Kitchen.
For Jewish cooks all over the world, the search for Passover recipes usually means shelving your favorite cookbooks for a week or two. But we have good news for all of you fans of our latest hit cookbook, Secret Restaurant Recipes. Authors Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek have compiled a handy list of 39 favorite recipes from this fantastic book – so you can keep cooking those favorites all through Pesach!