Joyous Torah Treasures: A Collection of Rabbinic Insights and Practical Advice for Daily Living [Hardcover]

Sam (Author), M.D. Friedman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2008

This title is suitable for those who are looking for Rabbinic thoughts that are somewhat different than can normally be found in a book of divrei "Torah. The author ties together a wealth of information from modern and classic commentators on a specific theme of the weekly "Torah" reading. Each theme serves as a musar 'trigger point' for introspection and interpersonal discussion of the "Torah" traits that define the Jewish people. The focus of these weekly gems is the relationship of man to man and how it affects the relationship with our Creator. Ideal for a "musar shmooze" at the Friday night table, the author delineates the discussions by the moral and ethical principles that are being elucidated, thereby allowing the reader to tailor remarks for a particular audience or for a specific Jewish theme.

Editorial Reviews

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"The author`s taste is such that every reader will find beautiful thoughts which teach and inspire." --Rabbi Dovid Cohen, Bait Hamidrash Gvul Yavetz, Brooklyn, New York

"I personally found the essays to be of great value. Kol Ha`Kovod ...for this Torah accomplishment." --Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rosh Kollel of the Marcos and Adina Katz Kollel of RIETS, Yeshiva University

"I strongly recommend the book and greatly commend its author." --Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Chancellor of Ohr Torah Stone Institutions, Efrat, Israel

About the Author

Sam Friedman is a physician living in Teaneck, New Jersey. He is an alumnus of Yeshiva University and Yeshivat Kerem B`Yavne. He feels privileged to have learned Torah from Rabbi Shmuel Scheinberg, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, Rabbi Chaim Yaakov Goldvicht, and Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 450 pages
• Publisher: Devora (September 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934440515
• ISBN-13: 978-1934440513
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,077,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone, August 23, 2009

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E. Crum (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joyous Torah Treasures: A Collection of Rabbinic Insights and Practical Advice for Daily Living (Hardcover)

This collection of essays on the weekly parsha is unique in that it contains wisdom of the ancient sages as well as commentary from modern Torah scholars. It is very well organized and easy to understand. For those with less religious knowledge, the essays thoroughly but briefly explain various concepts, and even contain vowels in the Hebrew passages, which are fully translated. For those with the benefit of a higher level of religious knowledge, there is a wealth of information and thought-provoking commentary. These essays are not very long, so they are not burdensome to fit into a busy life. The style is very conversational, which makes reading the essays like sitting down with an old friend. I highly recommend "Joyous Torah Treasures."

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and clear, April 29, 2009

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N. Gonter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Joyous Torah Treasures: A Collection of Rabbinic Insights and Practical Advice for Daily Living (Hardcover)

An excellent collections of assays on the weekly torah readings. It is clear with explanations for even the novice to help them understand the numerous sources as well as gain insight into the reading. Highly recommended!

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling and comprehensive, November 27, 2008

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Andrew J. Neff (Teaneck NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is a real treat as it brings a wide variety of insightgs on the parasha shavua. Sam Friedman has an easy-going readable style that is ideal for a range of readers. It will enhance your week and your shabbos table!!