Reviewed by Steve Lipman

CHANUKAH

Review of Guardians of the Flame: A historical fiction about the wars of the Maccabim

In this period before Chanukah, which celebrates the lives of the Maccabees, Guardians of the Flame is a fitting preparation for the observance of the eight days that constitute, in…

CHANUKAH

Books That Shine: Two Inspirational Books for Kids This Chanukah 

We reviewed two inspirational kids books: "The Heroes of October 7th: Heroic Stories for children," by Hadassa Ben Ari, and "Ping-Pong Shabbat: The true story of champion Estee Ackerman," by…

REVIEWS

Kaddish Around the World: Uplifting and Inspiring Stories

The rabbi did not know any of the men and women of Be’eri for whom he undertook to recite Kaddish until September of 2024. Strangers, all. . . . [Except…

PASSOVER

Haggadah for Teens and Their Grown-Ups

“The goal of the Seder,” she writes in the book’s introduction, “is to leave everyone on a higher spiritual level.”

REVIEWS

Kan Tzipor: Inspiring Stories on Seizing “Magic Moments” of Opportunity to Do Chesed

The book’s tacit message: you don’t have to be a big macher to do big things.

HOLOCAUST

Strength Through Fire: A Chizuk Handbook

When we take what is a tragic event and use it to enhance our awareness of Hashem, then the merits can be used as comfort.

BOOKS

Faith Amid the Flames: The Story of Reb Yosef Friedenson

Even while mourning, our sights are invariably set on the future.