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Aish.com Books

Aish.com Books

A highly recommended list of great books to feed your mind and nurture your soul.

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Books by Aish.com Authors

• Aish.com Editors
• Rabbi Noah Weinberg
• Sara Yocheved Rigler
• Yaakov Salomon
• Lori Palatnik
• Rabbi Benjamin Blech
• Rabbi Zelig Pliskin
• Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski
• Siddur/Bible
• Dating
• Sarah Shapiro
• Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf
• Rabbi Tzvi Gluckin
• Rabbi Ken Spiro
• And More!
 
Aish.com Editors

Like Water on a Rock
New collection of inspiring essays that shows the power of transformation within each of us.
Triumph
Aish.com's anthology of everyday people who conquered their challenges with courage and determination.
Heaven on Earth
Aish.com's popular book of real-life episodes that bring Jewish spirituality down to earth.

David & Goliath
The explosive inside story of media bias in the Arab-Israeli conflict. By Rabbi Shraga Simmons.
Shmooze
A fun, thoughtful book that provokes discussions on essential Jewish issues. By Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith.
Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Wisdom for Living
Rabbi Weinberg's parsha lessons: a revolutionary look at Torah wisdom in today's world.
What the Angel Taught You
Co-authored with Aish founder Rabbi Noah Weinberg. A fresh approach to pleasure, prayer, happiness and love.
5 Levels of Pleasure
Enlightened Decision Making for Success in Life
Sara Yocheved Rigler

Holy Woman
Best-selling biography of Rebbetzin Chaya Sara Kramer, presenting a practical roadmap for personal greatness.
Lights from Jerusalem
Stories and perspectives from the Holy City that demonstrate the transformative power of Judaism.

Yaakov Salomon

The Bar Mitzvah Treasury
An illustrated collection of customs and inspiring stories. The perfect Bar Mitzvah gift.
Something to Think About
Extraordinary reflections about the ordinary events in the world around us.

Lori Palatnik

Remember My Soul
A practical guide for the stages of mourning, and how to memorialize the deceased in a uniquely Jewish way.
Friday Night and Beyond
Step-by-step instructions, answers to common questions, and personal anecdotes on the authentic Shabbos experience.
Gossip
Ten pathways to eliminate gossip from your life, to strengthen relationships and transform your soul.
Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Understanding Judaism
A comprehensive explication of how Judaism is based primarily on action rather than belief.
Taking Stock
A spiritual guide to rising above life's financial ups and downs.
If God is Good, Why is the World so Bad?
Addresses questions like life after death; death of children; pain and illness; and faith after the Holocaust.
Rabbi Zelig Pliskin
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Marriage
A guide to making any marriage even better, replete with Torah wisdom and contemporary true stories.
Anger
A 9-step program to free yourself from anger and become uplifted spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially.
Happiness
93 short chapters that gives you skills for renewed happiness, appreciation, joy and energy.
Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski
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Wisdom Each Day
A shot of inspiration for every day of the year.
Smiling Each Day
A charming collection of humorous thoughts, stories and anecdotes -- for every day of the year.
Living Each Day
An inspirational message and prayer for every day of the year, in a convenient calendar format with room for notes.
Siddur/Bible

ArtScroll Siddur
Full text and explanations of all prayers, laws and customs for daily services, holidays and lifecycle events.
Stone Chumash
User-friendly translation of the Five Books of Moses, with running commentary on every page.
Stone Tanach
User-friendly translation of the 24 Books of the Bible, as interpreted by the sages of Talmudic and Rabbinic literature.
Dating

Talking Tachlis
A valuable guide to finding one's soul-mate. From the authors of Aish.com's "Dating Maze."
Death of Cupid
A guide to reclaiming the lost wisdom of love and romance. By Nachum Braverman & Shimon Apisdorf.

The Magic Touch
Gila Manolson's eye-opening approach to intimacy, modesty and dating.
Dating Smart
On-target advice on networking, identifying dating obstacles, avoiding an impasse, and much more.
Sarah Shapiro

Of Home and Heart
Delightful anthology of prose and poetry, reflecting the spiritual searchings of today's Jewish woman.
The Mother in Our Lives
Heart-warming anthology examining the facets and dynamics of mother-daughter relationships.
Wish I Were Here
Reflections on the realities and rewards of living in the Land of Israel.
Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

Judaism in a Nutshell
4-part series includes volumes on: God, Israel, the Holidays, and Passover
Survival Kit Series
Award-winning books for those who'd like to raise a hand and ask some questions. Volumes on: the High Holidays, Passover, and the Haggadah.
Chanukah: Nights of Light
Travel beyond the wrapping paper to discover new spiritual dimensions of the Chanukah celebration.
Rabbi Tzvi Gluckin

Knee Deep in the Funk
Understanding the connection between spirituality and music
The Glue Factor
The Glue Factor is the mother of all campus recruitment books. It outlines an approach that will a) dramatically transform the way you recruit new students and b) retain the students you already have.

Discover This
The answers to the toughest questions people ask about the authorship of the Torah including: the Torah Codes, accuracy of the Torah’s transmission, Sinai Experience, Jewish Survival, and much more.
Everything You Want Is Really Jewish
A book about pseudo-hipsters, hairstyles, loud music, Czech beer, shwarma, New York driving, music school, Israel, and the Earth Jew. It is about identity, frustration, and asking questions.
Rabbi Ken Spiro

Crash Course in Jewish History
The miracle and meaning of Jewish history, from Abraham to modern Israel
World Perfect
The Jewish impact on Western values. By popular Aish.com author and historian Rabbi Ken Spiro.
And More!

Ask Rebbetzin Feige
Based on Rebbetzin Twerski’s popular Aish.com column, this is brimming with pragmatic solutions to real-life situations.
Forever His Students
Rabbi Baruch Leff's powerful lessons from Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg, based on the "Kol Yaakov" column on Aish.com.
The Jewish Ethicist
Based on Rabbi Dr. Asheir Meir's popular column on Aish.com; covering everyday ethics in business and life.
How to Prevent an Intermarriage
Rabbi Kalman Packouz explores the hot points of intermarriage, and offers important suggestions. Click here for a free download.
Art of Amazement
Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld shows the deeply spiritual side of Judaism, with an eye toward Eastern philosophy.
The Bible for the Clueless But Curious
Rabbi Nachum Braverman shows how the Five Books of Moses is packed with practical wisdom for today.
Let's Face It!
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller's treasure-trove of down-to-earth approaches to dealing with challenges like suffering, anger, prayer and parenting.
How to Get Your Prayers Answered
Rabbi Irwin Katsof teaches five steps for more effective prayer and a closer relationship with God.
Quick & Kosher
Aish.com cooking coach Jamie Geller shares her "recipes from the bride who knew nothing."
Gateway to Judaism
Rabbi Mordechai Becher spells out the practical explanations and philosophy behind Jewish tradition.
Angels at the Table
Yvette Alt Miller's practical guide to celebrating Shabbat. Practical, fun and meaningful.
Chicken Soup with Chopsticks
The challenges a Jew faces in dating a Chinese woman, and how this leads them both to Jewish commitment.
Parsha Potpourri
A fragrant mix of intriguing insights on the weekly Torah portion.

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Visitor Comments: 2

(2) Matt, June 25, 2012 5:04 PM

Missing a Great Book

Search Judaism is an outstanding book and absolutely belongs with your list of other significant books which are helpful in clarifying Judaism's outlook and explaining the spiritual whys and hows of Judaism.

(1) Anonymous, October 11, 2011 6:06 AM

Bar Mitzvah gift bundle

It would be very useful to provide different Bnai Mitzvah gift bundles.

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