Jewish Matters by Doron Kornbluth
In this lightweight, pocketsize book, twenty-three Jewish leaders, thinkers, and educators offer their insights and knowledge on topics as varied as relationships, prayer, mysticism and happiness. These are twenty-three essays worth reading--because being Jewish matters.

Let's Face it! The 8 Essential Challenges of Living by Tziporah Heller
A treasure-trove of upbeat, uplifting approaches to dealing with life’s challenges! This refreshing, witty, and down-to-earth book addresses the eight major challenges of living: Suffering, Happiness, Anger, Self-Change, Relationships, Death, Prayer, and Parenting. In a wise, Torah-based, deeply fulfilling manner, the author shares her enriching experiences with the reader, bringing clarity to the challenges that we all face. This eminently readable book has the power to be utterly life-changing for every reader!

Nine Questions People Ask About Judaism, The by Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin
This book was written for the educated, skeptical, searching Jew, and for the non-Jew who wants to understand the meaning of Judaism. It has become a classic and very widely read introduction to the oldest living religion. Concisely and engagingly, The Authors present Judaism as the rational, moral alternative for contemporary man.

On Judaism by Rabbi Emanuel Feldman
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman, one of the most successful figures in the American rabbinate, demonstrates with knowledge, humor, and eloquence that Judaism is exciting and as relevant today as it was a thousand years ago. In easy conversational format, this book discusses faith, covenant, chosen people, ethics, love, G-d, sin, prayer, food and countless other matters.

Permission to Receive by Lawrence Kelemen
“As few as five generations ago, nearly all Jews agreed that G-d revealed the Torah to Moses at Mount Sinai in the presence of the entire Jewish people. Nearly every Jewish family can trace its roots to ancestors who believed this with all their hearts. Today, however, even those of us who admire the Torah's ethical principles, value its insights, and appreciate the beauty of its practices find it difficult to relate to it as our ancestors did. Those who passionately value both intellectual integrity and their spiritual inheritance; those separated from their heritage only by healthy skepticism will find here permission to receive."

To Be A Jew by Rabbi Hayim Donin
A Guide to Jewish Observance in Contemporary Life. This unique treasury of practical information and daily inspiration has long been acknowledged as the classic guide to the ageless heritage of Judaism-Jewish attitudes, Jewish philosophy, and Jewish law.

Understanding Judaism – The Basics of Deed and Creed by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
Judaism is primarily a religion of actions rather than beliefs. When the Jewish people accepted God's covenant, they committed themselves first to obedience and practice, and then to striving to understand the message implicit in Torah. Rabbi Blech presents a comprehensive explication of the Jewish faith. What does it mean to be a Jew? How does religion affect the ways in which Jewish people think and act? This volume answers these vital questions.

What the Angel Taught You; Seven Keys to Life Fulfillment by Rabbi Noah Weinberg & Yaakov Salomon, C.S.W.
In their new ground-breaking book, two world-renowned educators collaborate to ask and answer some of the most compelling questions we all seem to have, including: what does God really want from me? And how do I get my prayers answered?

Death of Cupid, The by Nachum Braverman & Shimon Apisdorf
We all want to be in love with the person we marry. At the same time, we often fall out of love with the people we have fallen in love with. Was it really love or was it just Cupid again? This book will help you distinguish between a love that can last and the illusion of Cupid's arrow. Marriages all begin with the highest of hopes, yet today, most fail. Is it all a matter of fate or luck? "The Death of Cupid" offers real world insights and clear definitions of love, marriage and commitment that can serve as solid foundations for fulfilling, life-long relationships.

Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore? by R' Manis Friedman
A superb in-depth study of the Jewish perspective on modesty, and its application to dating, marriage and child-rearing. Manis Friedman is the dean of a large women's yeshiva in America.

Head to Heart - What to Know Before Dating and Marriage by Gila Manolson
All too often, we prepare more for a tough test than we do for our marriages. Here is an insightful, frank, and sensible manual that looks at dating, love, and marriage from the Torah perspective and comes up with some surprising, and important, conclusions.

Magic Touch, The by Gila Manolson
A Jewish Approach to Relationships. There's more to touching than most of us realize. In this frank, eye-opening book, an experienced teacher from the Discovery Seminar offers the thought-provoking Jewish perspective on this subject. Entertaining and enlightening, this work clarifies one of the least understood areas of Jewish law.

Love, Marriage, Family in Jewish Law and Tradition by Michael Kaufman
This book provides a detailed look at the traditional Jewish view of marriage, love, and sex, and a description of the Jewish wedding.

Made in Heaven - A Jewish Wedding Guide by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
This Jewish Wedding Guide was written to give couples a new insight into the depth and spiritual power of the Jewish wedding ceremony, and of Judaism as a whole. It was composed in the hope that it would help make the wedding ceremony an event, which will infuse the couple's lives with love for each other, love for all Israel, and love for G-d.

My Child, My Disciple by Rabbi Noach Orlowek
A practical Torah-based guide to effective discipline in the home, preventing and solving disciplinary problems and establishing warm, loving relationships with children.

To Become One by Rabbi Ezriel Tauber
The secret to a successful marriage is contained in Bereshith 2:24, and those who know the secret can improve their relationship with their spouse immediately. For over three decades, Rabbi Ezriel Tauber has been counseling and helping couples overcome their difficulties and work towards a beautiful, harmonious marriage.

To Kindle a Soul -- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Parents and Teachers by Lawrence Kelemen
We would love to discipline our children without yelling or hitting, prevent and manage ADD and ADHD without drugs, and develop our children’s psychological resilience, self-esteem, and sense of security. We would love to know how to handle troublesome children. We would love to give our children academic and social success. This book puts all these skills within reach.

Why Marry Jewish? by Doron Kornbluth
Everyone wants love. Everyone wants happiness. And the vast majority of Jews today don't want their family's Jewish identity to end with them. Will the Kids Stay Jewish? Hopes, dreams, and rationalizations aside, the reality is that children of intermarriage are extremely unlikely to identify as Jews when they mature into adults. This book deals with these crucial issues and presents the "whys" of dating Jewish.

Art of Amazement, The by Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld
Have you ever stopped to look at a breathtaking sunset and felt tremendous joy, calmness, or even timelessness? Has your entire body ever responded to something with awe? This book is a step-by-step guide to discovering the untapped wisdom of Judaism. Rabbi Seinfeld's powerful book outlines the ancient Jewish spiritual arts in clear terms for any spiritual seeker in a way that is accessible to anyone, and does not demand a radical lifestyle change.

Chofetz Chaim: A Lesson a Day-The Concepts and Laws of Proper Speech Arranged for Daily Study by Shimon Finkelman & Yitzchak Berkowitz
In this fascinating book, the Chofetz Chaim's teachings and insights about the laws and sanctity of speech are distilled in 178 daily readings. As an added feature, the book includes anecdotes from his personal life, and a comprehensive overview as well as practical strategies for guarding our speech. Few books are as valuable day in, day out. Try it and become a better, happier person.

Committed Life, The: Principles for Good Living from Our Timeless Past by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis
For anyone longing to connect with the ancient teachings of the past in order to live a better life today, inspirational spiritual leader Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis now offers the perfect modern guide. Filled with the time-honored teachings of the Torah, illustrated with contemporary real-life examples, Jungreis frankly discusses the Scriptures' impact on subjects as varied as responsibility, prayer, anger, commitment, depression, banishment of fears, and forgiveness.

Enemy Within, The by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.
Though we are usually unaware of it, the lines of spiritual battle are drawn early in life and persist till our last day. In this intriguing book, the renowned Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. delineates how the tactics of the yetzer hara (evil inclination) are carefully tailored to each individual and how tenaciously it attempts to hold us in its grip. And yet, Rabbi Twerski assures us, we each have the ability to triumph over and temptation and love upright Jewish lives. Utilizing Torah wisdom and his deep insight into human psychology, he teaches us to galvanize our spiritual and emotional resources to battle the specific challenges inherent in today’s lifestyle.

Gateway to Happiness by Zelig Pliskin
Your attitude controls your mood. Learn the Torah's techniques for ridding yourself of anxiety, fear and stress - while increasing your joy, appreciation and energy. A noted psychologist and Talmudic scholar, Rabbi Pliskin heads the counseling center at Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem.

Gossip - Ten Pathways to Eliminate It from Your Life and Transform Your Soul by Lori Palatnik & Bob Burg
The authors discuss the role of lashon hora (evil speech) in the Bible and in Jewish tradition, exploring the immediate and even the eternal consequences of negative gossip. The book is accessible and well-designed, with powerful pull-out quotes from sources as diverse as Maimonides and Henry Ward Beecher, all illustrating the destructive power of evil words.

Guard Your Tongue by Zelig Pliskin
A Practical Guide to the Laws of Loshon Hora based on the Chofetz Chayim. Loshon Hora (evil speech) has caused the dissolution of numerous friendships, the termination of countless marriages, and has resulted in people losing their jobs. In an English adaptation, this book renders the laws of loshon hora as set forth by the Chofetz Chayim into clear and straightforward language. The adapter has added scores of true to life examples to illustrate the practical applications of these laws. This guide is a must for every Jewish home and should be frequently reread.

Holy Brother - Inspiring Stories and Enchanting Tales about Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach by Yitta Halberstam Mandelbaum
Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach was one of the most original and inspired Jewish personalities of the twentieth century. In this incredible volume, Mandelbaum, a devoted student of Reb Shlomo, gathers dozens of stories about this charismatic, loving Jewish leader. The episodes retold here by Reb Shlomo's followers and admirers underscore his unfailing generosity, his capacity to love unconditionally, and his desire to reconnect every Jew with his or her heritage. As a whole, the collection reveals how many individuals were touched by Reb Shlomo, and serves as a moving tribute to the man many consider a tzaddik (righteous one).

Jewish Meditation by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Rabbi Kaplan presents a step-by-step introduction to meditation and the Jewish practice of meditation. This practical guide covers such topics as mantra meditation, contemplation and visualization within a Jewish context. It shows us how to use meditative techniques to converse with G-d and enhance prayer. His instructions are explicit, and his advice is informed and sound, advocating that a 20-mintue-a-day program can indeed help make the practitioner a better person, a better Jew, and develop a closer relationship with G-d and things spiritual.

Living Each Day by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.
This book provides an inspirational message and an appropriate prayer for every single day of the year, in a convenient daily calendar format with room for daily notes. They are perfect companions for daily doses of strength and thought.

Living Inspired by Akiva Tatz
In this remarkable book, Rabbi Tatz shows how an understanding of some of the deeper ideas and patterns of Torah thought can illuminate our everyday experiences. In these pages, life in general and its ordeals in particular are brought into focuses, relationships, the unexpected; even life's problems and doubts become springboards to inspiration. Rabbi Tatz's presentation of some of the deepest ideas in Jewish thought and his unique ability to show these ideas affect everyday life and its challenges have touched and enriched audiences and individuals worldwide.

Love Your Neighbor by Zelig Pliskin
Love Your Neighbor is a monumental work dealing with all aspects of a person’s relationship with his/her fellow human being. Following the order of the Torah, it is a practical guide to the basic laws of all commandments pertaining to our relationship with others: chesed (all forms of kindness), speech, business integrity and general honesty, honoring parents and teachers, rebuke, usury, returning lost objects, husband-wife relationship, revenge, love and hate. A careful study of Love Your Neighbor will make the reader sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and hopefully will inspire him to elevate his behavior toward his fellow human being.

Pirkei Avos Treasury (Ethics of the Fathers) by Rabbi Moshe Lieber
Since Sinai, the lessons of Pirkei Avos (Ethics of the Fathers) have been the foundation of Jewish character and personality, of morality and ethics. They are the road map toward the goals of happiness, fulfillment, and personal growth, as defined by the Torah. Pirkei Avos brings together how the Sages actually lived, the standards they set, and the ethical teachings that have guided and inspired Jews century after century, to this very day. This magnificent anthology includes insights and anecdotes. It explains the text of Avos with clarity and explores its implications through the prism of every day's practical challenges.

Visions of the Fathers by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D.
Beautiful reading, provocative ideas, enticing stories, sound insights, acute observations it's all here in the inimitable Twerski manner. He focuses on what the Sages say to us in our daily lives, and he illustrates it beautifully with delightful anecdotes, from today and from the archives of Chassidic lore. Contains the full Hebrew text of Pirkei Avos with English translation and commentary.

Real Messiah, The? A Jewish Response to Missionaries by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Fundamental concepts of Jewish and Christian thought. A much needed response to the missionary challenge, it provides both a practical guide and in-depth source material directed at specific issues.

Universal Jew, The: Letters to a Progressive Father from his Orthodox Son by Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen
The Universal Jew tells of Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen's struggle to resolve the basic conflict between the universal worldview that his progressive parents had given him, and the particularistic attitude of many Orthodox Jews, which seems to focus primarily on the needs and concerns of the Jewish people. Yosef found that this tension seems to exist within the tradition itself, since there are sources that stress involvement and love for all people, and also sources that emphasize the uniqueness of the Jewish people. The exchange of letters between Father & Son makes for a fascinating exploration into this important subject.

Why the Jews -- The Reason for Anti-Semitism by Dennis Prager & Joseph Telushkin
The very word Jew continues to arouse passions as does no other religious, national, or political name. Why have Jews been the object of the most enduring and universal hatred in history? Why did Hitler consider murdering Jews more important than winning World War II? Why has the United Nations devoted more time to tiny Israel than to any other nation on earth? In this seminal study, Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin attempt to uncover and understand the roots of anti-Semitism -- from the ancient world to the Holocaust to the current crisis in the Middle East. This postmillennial edition of Why the Jews? offers new insights and unparalleled perspectives on some of the most recent, pressing developments in the contemporary world.

WorldPerfect -- The Jewish Impact on Civilization by Ken Spiro
In pursuit of an answer to the question of what would constitute a perfect world, Spiro questioned more than 1,500 people of various backgrounds and religions. His findings revealed six core elements: Respect for human life; peace and harmony; justice and equality; education; family; and social responsibility. He then set off on a journey to find out why these were such common goals across cultural, economic, social and racial lines, and in the process, traced the history of the development of world religions, values and ethics.

Challenge -- Torah Views on Science and Its Problems by Aryeh Carmell & Cyril Domb
Issues of medical ethics, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, science and creation, as well as evolution & faith, are just some of the many subjects discussed in this highly intriguing volume.

Encounters by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
In this collection of essays, Rabbi Kaplan talks about the meaning of the term "G-d", the concept of holiness, the meaning and purpose of prayer, and the nature of death, as well as such issues as, "Why should I remain a Jew?".

Informed Soul, The by Rabbi Dovid Gottlieb
This compilation of essays -- from a former Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University who became a Rabbi – is a penetrating exploration into some of the most crucial issues confronting Jews today (e.g. comparative religion, Chosen People, suffering, & mysticism).

Judaism on Trial: An Unconventional Discussion about Jews, Judaism and the State of Israel by Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Rabbi Cardozo brings clarity to timeless questions relating to the very purpose of our existence while openly confronting such contemporary concerns as the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox divide. Combining extensive education in world thought and philosophy with an intense study of Jewish sources, Rabbi Cardozo shares compelling insights into a rich tradition.

Road Back, The by Mayer Schiller
In search for his spiritual roots and identity, the author sets out on a rigorous educational program. This book includes an examination of assimilationist movements in light of traditional Judaism, and a stunning contrast of Western versus Jewish thought.

(Ten Commandments, The) -- Aseres Hadibros by editors Rabbi Avrohom Chaim Feuer & Nosson Scherman
The Ten Commandments translated, with stimulating exposition from talmudic, midrashic and other rabbinic sources.

Jewish Women Speak about Jewish Matters edited by Doron and Sarah Tikvah Kornbluth
The power-packed sequel to the bestselling Jewish Matters. Each of the twenty-four hand-picked essays illuminates a different issue affecting Jewish women of today. Topics discussed include: women in the workplace, women and spirituality, and the Biblical view of women. Dispel the myths and ignorance -- come see what Judaism really thinks about women!

To Be a Jewish Women by Lisa Aiken Ph.D.
Exploration of the role of the woman in the modern traditional Jewish life. This book explores all of the major issues regarding Jewish women today. Engrossing, with a wealth of information, it is for anyone who is searching for a greater understanding of the role women actually play, and theoretically should play, in Judaism.

Waters of Eden by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
The mystical secrets of Family Purity and the Mikveh.

Woman in Jewish Law and Tradition, The by Michael Kaufman
This Book offers a comprehensive look at the Jewish woman now and throughout the ages, through the lens of Jewish sources.

Book of Shabbos, The by Rabbi Yechiel Michel Stern
This book is a comprehensive work built around the thirty-nine categories of Shabbos work (melachas) with actual photographs. It defines and illustrates each Melacha, cites its source from the formation of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), explains the various subdivisions of the prohibition, and gives practical applications.

Kosher for the Clueless but Curious: A Fun, Fact-Filled, and Spiritual Guide to All Things Kosher by Shimon Apisdorf
Kosher foods, kosher cooking, and the kosher dietary laws are one of the most widely known yet least understood areas of Judaism and Jewish life. This is the first book to ever present all aspects of kosher – including the kitchen sink – to readers who are filled with curiosity but are hungry for easy-to-understand information.

Laws of B'rachos, The by Rabbi Binyomin Forst & Rabbi Aaron D. Twerski
This contemporary halachic classic explains how the complex laws of blessings on food are developed and derived. Includes a comprehensive list of foods and blessings and an eloquent, philosophical introduction.

Artscroll Siddur: Hebrew/English by Rabbi Nosson Scherman & Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz
A Prayer book for our times, it speaks to today's Jew, relating the thoughts and words of our heritage to the mind and heart of modern, sophisticated Jews.

Artscroll Siddur: Interlinear (line-by-line English translation)
This interlinear Prayer book conveniently offers a line-by-line English translation along with the Hebrew that each line corresponds to.

Artscroll Siddur: Transliterated by Rabbi Nosson Scherman; Introductory essays by Rabbi Benjamin Yudin
Can't read Hebrew yet? Want the translation in front of you also, phrase by phrase? Want illuminating essays on every part of the prayers? Want clear instructions as the prayers proceed? Want it all, including an ArtScroll commentary? Then this siddur is for you!

Bible for the Clueless but Curious by Nachum Braverman
A guide to Jewish wisdom in one volume. This storehouse of ancient wisdom is now available in everyday language. From spirituality to relationships and personal potential, Jewish wisdom has been tackling life's ultimate issues for 3,000 years – and it all flows from the Torah, the Jewish Bible.

Explorations: In-depth analysis of the weekly parashah through the prism of rabbinic perspective by Ari D. Kahn
Drawing upon the vast reservoir of rabbinic literature -- from Talmud to Midrash, from Zohar to the chassidic masters -- Rabbi Kahn combines traditional understanding with new insights. The result is a beautiful mosaic of Torah learning.

Foundation of Judaism, The by Akiva Aaronson
A basic reference work on Judaism, an outline of Jewish history, and an overview of Halachah - Jewish law. Newly revised and expanded.

Stone Edition of the Chumash (5 Books of Moses) edited by Rabbi Nosson Scherman
The 5 Books of Moses, Haftorah, & Five Megillos newly reset in one beautiful volume with a new, contemporary English translation of the Torah. This work includes an anthologized commentary by a team of scholars, under the editorship of Rabbi Nosson Scherman.

Chanukah: 8 Nights of Life 8 Gifts for the Soul by Shimon Apisdorf
This book peels away the outer layers of Chanukah, the wrapping paper if you will, and reveals a profoundly rich, spiritual core to the holiday. Chanukah is about the awesome subtleness of life. It's about the power in a diminutive flame to banish an enormous darkness. It's about the imperceptible human spark that enables us to reach far beyond our perceived limitations. It's about how little things can make a profound difference, and it's about discovering the soul in the flame, the soul in everyday life, and the power of the soul in Jewish History.

Friday Night and Beyond: The Shabbat Experience Step-by-Step by Lori Palatnik
Shabbat is a day our homes take on a different quality and our actions seem more refined and purposeful. Here is practical guide on how to experience Shabbat that will give one the full spiritual and physical benefits the day can offer. The author, a modern, traditional woman, guides the reader through Shabbat in a warm and user-friendly manner.

One Hour Purim Primer, The by Shimon Apisdorf
Everything a family needs to understand, celebrate and enjoy Purim. BYOB!

Passover Survival Kit by Shimon Apisdorf
This internationally acclaimed best-seller, serves as a friendly gateway through which you will enter the world of Passover Survival Kit enables you to experience one of the centerpieces of Jewish life as insightful, thought-provoking and relevant to issues of personal growth and the everyday challenges of life. This book stands on its own and also serves as a companion volume to The Survival Kit Family Haggadah.

Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Survival Kit by Shimon Apisdorf
The award-winning guide that blends wisdom, humor and down-to-earth spirituality by transforming the holidays into an inspiring, and meaningful experience. User-friendly format.

Sabbath: Day of Eternity by Aryeh Kaplan
Why is the Sabbath the only religious observance mentioned in the Ten Commandments? Why does the Talmud call the Sabbath "a taste of the world to come?" Why is the Sabbath gaining adherents in an age of rapidly expanding technology? How can we explain the mysterious hold of the Sabbath over the Jew? What is the connection between the Sabbath, belief in G-d, affirmation of G-d as the Creator of all things, the Exodus from Egypt and the coming of the Messiah? Sabbath-Day of Eternity, by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, answers these and many more questions about the day that is the heart of Jewish existence, offering explanations, philosophy and a concise guide to Sabbath observance.

Shabbat Table Handbook, The by Tara Publications
The Shabbat Table Handbook has Hebrew, English and transliterations of the CD, Shabbat, for Starters, and more, along with explanations, instructions and illustrations.

Survival Kit Family Haggadah, The by Shimon Apisdorf
The "Survival Kit Family Haggadah" is ideal for people leading a seder for anyone seeking deeper insights into Passover. This Passover, don't just eat the Matzoh and bitter herbs - find out "why!" Explanations of all the symbolism and historical background of the Seder rituals.

Art of Jewish Prayer, The by Rabbi Yitzchok Kirzner & Lisa Aiken
This work centers on the central part of Jewish prayer, the Shmoneh Esreh, or Amidah. These are eighteen -- actually nineteen -- blessings said in the three daily prayers of the weekday service. The authors provide a clear and insightful description of the meaning of each of the blessings. They discuss the meaning of the words, the relation of each blessing to others, the theme of the prayer, and its historical background.

Endless Light -- The Ancient Path of the Kabbalah to Love, Spiritual Growth, and Personal Power by Rabbi David Aaron
Who am I? What is life all about? What do I need to do to love and be loved? After years of careful study, Rabbi Aaron helps us find the answers to these questions as revealed in the Kabbalah, the mystical tradition of Judaism. Unlike other works on the Kabbalah, which are often academic, abstract, and unrelated to our everyday challenges and concerns, Endless Light is a thought-provoking, practical guide that illuminates our path in life. Rich in personal stories and anecdotes, Endless Light offers deeper awareness of ourselves, our inner conflicts, and the way we understand and receive life's bounteous gifts.

If you were God by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan had the unique ability to gaze behind the Godly curtain and reveal Torah truths which until now were reserved for scholars and rabbis. In this profound and moving book, he has again taken us beyond simple and superficial concepts. Here he delves deeply into the mysteries of the soul, the world and its purpose.

Infinite Light, The -- A Book about G-d by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
In this small work his aim is not to define the indefinable, or know the Unknowable (The Nature of God) but rather to help human beings strengthen their relation to God, and their sense of meaning in their own lives. He writes, "If we believe in God as Creator of the Universe, then creation has a mighty purpose and life has an infinitude of depth. If man is to find meaning in life, he must seek God's purpose in creation and spend his days trying to fulfill it. The existence of man, a creature who can search for purpose in life, is no longer a mere accident, but the most significant phenomenon in all creation. The concepts of good and evil take on awesome proportions. That which is in accordance with God's purpose is good, while that which goes against it is evil. We are nothing less than partners with God in fulfilling His purpose."

Gesher HaChaim: The Bridge of Life by HaRav Yechiel M. Tucazinsky & translated by HaRav Nissan A. Tucazinsky
A popular treatise which examines life as a bridge between past and future: the soul, the purpose of life in this world, and life after death.

If God is Good Why is The World So Bad? by Rabbi Benjamin Blech
As author Benjamin Blech admits, the answers are not simple. There is no one-size-fits-all explanation. Indeed, not only are there many answers, but in different situations several explanations may apply. This fascinating analysis of Jewish wisdom on the subject of suffering is the fruit of thousands of years of debate, examination and struggle. Jewish wisdom teaches there are rich and inspiring answers to the ultimate question: If God is good, why is the world so bad?

Jewish Way in Death and Mourning, The by Maurice Lamm<br> This classic work presents all of the fundamental laws and traditions pertaining to Jewish death and mourning. A best-seller since its publication in 1969, The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning has been praised by scholars and laymen alike for its presentation of the traditional point of view in modern psychological terms. Aside from explaining the rites and rituals from the moment of death to interment, it discusses all of the first-year mourning observances. A closing chapter deals with the afterlife.

Remember My Soul by Lori Palatnik
This book provides the comforting voice of wisdom at life’s most painful moment. People who have suffered a recent loss -- and those for whom a distant loss continues to be a struggle -- find in these pages insight, inspiration and resolution. Starting from the very beginning, Palatnik walks the reader through each stage of grief and gives an accurate account of the mourning process from shiva to keeping the memory of a loved one alive. With great compassion and understanding, this meaningful book provides hope and comfort to the grief-stricken.

Why Me, God? - A Jewish Guide for Coping with Suffering by Lisa Aiken
"Why Me, G-d?" is the first book of its kind to meld Jewish perspectives about suffering with psychological insights and practical suggestions for coping with it.