Twenty-six years old and still single, Miriam was a jaded dater. She felt like she’d met all the shadchanim who existed, read all the shidduchim books possible, met all the frum boys who were even remotely compatible to her—and still, nothing. She was burnt out and frustrated, and felt like no one could understand her. Worst of all, she felt like she was at an all-time spiritual low. 

Then she began reading Rabbi Yoni Posnick’s articles in the Yated. What at first was simply “interesting reading material” to her soon grew to become “really good stuff” and then even “excellent articles”! There was no question about it: Miriam was hooked on Rabbi Posnick’s writings.

What makes Rabbi Posnick’s articles so refreshing, especially to singles, is the way he takes all of his shidduchim advice from the Chumash itself. In this way, readers feel like they are getting a spiritual boost and learning about the parshah—which they really are—while gaining invaluable insights and advice from a veteran shadchan at the same time.

And Rabbi Posnick is not your typical shadchan. He is known for his warmth and sensitivity in the way he deals with singles, making them feel validated and understood. This warmth threads its way throughout all of Rabbi Posnick’s writings, which is why so many singles, as well as their parents and those who deal with their shidduchim, enjoy the articles so much.

In the Parshah is a compilation of Rabbi Posnick’s on-the-mark articles on shidduchim and shalom bayis. In these pages, you will discover a plethora of Torah-based advice on these all-important topics. You’ll enjoy reading what Rabbi Posnick has to say, as well as how he says it…and who knows? The guidance he provides may be the very thing you need in order to discover your own zivug…

Besuros tovos by all!

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You’re visiting a friend and her family along with your child. Just as you and your friend have sunk into a delicious conversation over mugs of hot coffee and chocolate-chip cookies, the unmistakable sounds of children fighting fill the air. You watch in horror and mortification as your child lifts his hand to hit your friend’s child; or delivers a sharp kick to the other kid; or begins spitting at him.

As you stand there, begging Hashem to please let the ground open up and swallow you right then and there, your child turns to you and nonchalantly says, “Hey, Ma, can I have a chocolate-chip cookie, too?”

For many children, the knowledge of the right and wrong ways in which to use their hands, feet, and mouth—which to us would seem instinctive—does not come naturally. Such children need to actually be taught these important social skills.

In her capacity as an O.T., Sara Leah Schwartz sees children misusing their hands, feet, and mouth all the time, often because they need stimulation for these body parts and simply haven’t been taught the correct—and incorrect—ways to exercise them. She approached us with the idea of creating a book that would teach children, in rhyme and with illustrations, what they should and should not do with their hands, feet, and mouth. Additionally, she planned to include tips and advice for parents on how to provide proper stimulation for their children’s developing (and thus often restless) limbs.

We at Israel Bookshop Publications were thrilled with the idea and jumped right into the project, which led to the production of Let’s Use Them Right.

In this adorable, rhyming book, your child will learn the appropriate ways in which to use their hands, feet, and mouth, as well as what they should not do with them, in a most enjoyable way. It’s not preachy at all, but it does do a great job at showing children that, for example, there is a time when it’s appropriate and correct to spit (i.e., when they are brushing their teeth) and times when it’s not proper to do so (i.e., all other times).

For all children needing reminders about the proper way to use their hands, feet, and mouth—Let’s Use Them Right is the book of choice!

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If you’re looking for a hefty, juicy novel to give you lots of oneg Yom Tov this Sukkos—your search (pun intended!) is now over. Popular author Rachel Schorr is known for her captivating and well-written novels, and The Search, her latest masterpiece, is sure to exceed all the expectations you may have had for this terrific book.

In this riveting and suspenseful page-turner, you will meet a woman with a past she can’t forget; a man with a secret, sinister identity; and a young girl bearing the weight of loneliness, abandonment, and betrayal. You will read about a kallah who is forced to choose between sides, and loving grandparents who will stop at nothing to reclaim their long-lost grandchild…

Sounds enticing? You bet it is! So be sure to pick up this superb novel for yourself this Yom Tov, as well as some munchies to go along with it… Go ahead—you deserve some pampering, too, you know!

Happy reading, and a good Yom Tov to all!

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With this year’s abundance of three-day Yamim Tovim, every respectable mother knows that, in addition to cooking up mountains of food, she must also prepare mountains of activities with which to entertain her kids. But it’s not just the little ones that need to be entertained. Tweens and teens, too, can usually be found on many a day of Yom Tov wandering from room to room, opening and closing the fridge and pantries, and in general moving restlessly about, searching for something to do to keep themselves busy. (Of course, if your tween/teen happens to be a social butterfly, who is always surrounded by a group of friends, you may not be as familiar with this phenomenon, though one might be surprised to discover that a social butterfly sometimes needs to be entertained by things other than friends, too!)

One great way to fill a teen’s craving for entertainment during a long Yom Tov afternoon (or any time, for that matter) is by giving her Escape to Freedom to read. This is a book that will keep her spellbound and glued to her seat from the first page until the last.

Written by popular author Chaya Sara Ben Shachar, whose writing has been known to appeal to both children and adults, Escape to Freedom weaves the tale of Shirin Gabbay, a young teenager living with her family in Iran under the constant fear of oppression from the Muslims who rule and live in the country. When Shirin’s father is arrested, the family is thrown into chaos, and an immediate decision is made to have everyone escape from the country one by one. The plan is for Shirin to be smuggled out of Iran and into America, where the rest of her family hopes to eventually join her, but not everything goes exactly according to the plan…

In this thrilling, fast-paced novel, teens of all ages—and adult readers, too—will find themselves holding their breath, with their hearts in their mouths, waiting to see if Shirin will be successful in her escape to freedom…or not.

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There’s a mystery in the Gefen neighborhood, and kids are invited to read all about it in Nati & Tzviki—The Double Mystery!

This exciting and suspenseful (educational, too!) mystery story was written especially with elementary-aged readers in mind. Your kids will be holding onto the edge of their seats as they read about Nati and Tzviki’s efforts to figure out who is vandalizing Mr. Krovitz’s Judaica store and causing him and his family so much damage and frustration. The plot thickens even more with Sasha, the Krovitzes’ son, in the picture. Why is Sasha behaving so coldly to Nati and Tzviki, when all the two boys want to do is extend their friendship to him?

For a book that will entertain and thrill even your hardest-to-entertain-and-thrill children, pick up a copy of Nati & Tzviki—The Double Mystery. When you witness your child’s engrossment and excitement in the story, you’ll know you made the right choice of a book this season!

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Hagaon Harav Aharon Yehudah Leib Shteinman shlit”a, the great leader of the yeshiva world in Israel, is no stranger to our readers. He is at the forefront of trying to solve the inevitable political crises that come up in the struggle between the Torah-true chareidi world and the secular Israeli establishment. The current draft proposal and fiscal cuts have thrust this Torah giant into the media limelight, much to his dissatisfaction.

But who is this nonagenarian Rosh Yeshivah, and what does he teach to his students and followers? What guidance does he have to offer based on a lifetime of Torah and Avodah in Eretz Yisrael and in Europe, having associated with such greats as the Brisker Rav, Rav Aharon Kotler, Rav Shach, the Ponevezher Rav and many others?

Until now, Rav Shteinman’s advice has been a closed book to many of us. However, just in time for the Yamim Noraim and Sukkos, all of us – men, women, and teenagers – can bask in the light of this great sage’s advice, wisdom, and loving guidance. In Leading with Love, Rav Shteinman’s shmuessen (discourses) and letters are translated into plain, readable English. His love and concern for every Jew shines through on each page. This is a book that belongs in every Torah Jew’s home.

This book can be a great gift to others for Yom Tov, or provide much needed personal chizuk over this long holiday season. Either way, we’re sure you’ll love reading Leading with Love!

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Here is an excerpt from Leading with Love:

The World Is on Fire!

 Menachem Av 5761

 We all know the Gemara which states: One should always view the world as half innocent and half guilty (Kiddushin 40b). If we do one mitzvah, we can tilt the scale to the side of good. Even if we do not cause the good to outweigh the bad, we will have created more merits for the world. That causes an influx of good in the world, which can save people from death and all sorts of harsh decrees.

Especially nowadays, we see so much pain and tragedy on a daily basis. There are terrorist attacks, car accidents, as well as children, young adults and older people taking ill with all kinds of sicknesses. All age groups are afflicted. We can say quite literally that “the world is on fire!” Keep Reading…

Taryag is proud to present its latest masterpiece: an encyclopedia on the mitzvos related to the Moadim, in English! This thick, handsome volume will astound you with the amount of information it contains, both in breadth and in depth. You’ll find in it all about the mitzvah of teshuvah, shofar, the issurim of Yom Kippur, netilas lulav, sukkah, the obligation of simchah during the Shalosh Regalim, the mitzvah of zechiras and mechiyas Amalek—and all the other mitzvos d’Oraysa pertaining to the Yamim Tovim around the year.

Be sure to include this volume in your Taryag Encyclopedia collection! It also makes the perfect bar mitzvah present, or gift for anyone who would appreciate learning more about the Taryag mitzvos—the legacy of each and every one of us.

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A marriage that’s on the rocks is no joking matter. There are couples willing to pay a fortune for therapy and marriage counseling, in an effort to salvage a tottering state of shalom bayis.

As experienced and well-known psychotherapists and marriage counselors, husband-and-wife-team Rabbi Simcha Feuerman LCSW-R and Mrs. Chaya Feuerman LCSW-R are often called upon to deal with rocky relationships, and they have been instrumental in turning around many downward-spiraling marriages. Now they bring their experience and expertise to the public readership in this treasure of a book, Marriage 911.

In Marriage 911, the Feuermans offer a 3-step, Torah-based, and psychologically informed method to reviving troubled relationships. Among the numerous pearls of advice that they dispense in the book, they discuss how to let go of resentment and revenge—and the importance of doing so; how to talk to your spouse about your resentment; becoming a more forgiving person and spouse by doing “attitude surgery”; and the essentiality of a couple having fun together (yes, you read that right!).

With glowing haskamos from Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, Dr. David Pelcovitz, Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz of Project YES, and Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein of Project Chazon, Marriage 911 is a first choice for couples holding on to their last thread. This is a book that will provide you with new hope for the future, by showing you how to do an overhaul of your troubled marriage.

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