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Insights, stories, and teachings on THE WEEKLY PARASHAH from the treasure-trove of the maggid Harav Yaakov Galinsky zt"l In delivering his derashos, Rav Galinsky’s aim was to inspire, to awaken, to make people aware. To give meaning and focus to the tefillos we pray, the Torah we...

Insights, stories, and teachings on THE WEEKLY PARASHAH from the treasure-trove of the maggid Harav Yaakov Galinsky zt"l A group of friends gathered for drinks, but there was nothing on the table. "Nu," said one, "we need a drink." They looked around, searched through...

Insights, stories, and teachings from the treasure-trove of maggid Harav Yaakov Galinsky, zt"l For decades, Rav Yaakov Galinsky fulfilled the directive of the Steipler, Rav Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, zt"l, whom he knew in the Novardok yeshivah in Bialystok. "Reb Yaakov, the Steipler advised, "zolst...

Insights, stories, and teachings from the treasure-trove of the maggid HaRav Yaakov Galinsky, zt”l The telephone rings in the Galinsky home. “May I speak to the rav?” “No, he’s in shul. Who is this?” “It doesn’t matter. Just tell him that the last one...

Insights, stories, and teachings on THE WEEKLY PARASHAH from the treasure-trove of the maggid Harav Yaakov Galinsky zt"l Delivering a good derashah is an art. An art that Rav Yaakov Galinsky, zt"l, one of the greatest maggidim of our generation, perfected as he delivered thousands...

Insights, stories, and teachings from the treasure-trove of the maggid HaRav Yaakov Galinsky, zt”l In his unique, penetrating style—with stories and parables, lessons and maxims, pesukim and ma’amarei Chazal—Rav Yaakov Galinsky brings the Moadim alive. As you unearth this magnificent treasure-trove of stories and...

Insights, stories, and teachings from the treasure-trove of maggid Harav Yaakov Galinsky, zt"l For decades, Rav Yaakov Galinsky fulfilled the directive of the Steipler, Rav Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, zt"l, whom he knew in the Novardok yeshivah in Bialystok. "Reb Yaakov, the Steipler advised, "zolst...

Stories and Inspiration Turn to Viduy for inspiration... when regretting misdeeds... when seeking encouragement... when facing difficult times... when preparing for Yom Kippur. Take this powerful sefer to shul with you to propel your tefilos to higher and higher levels. It is sure to...

Forty Steps to Reconnect and Discover Yourself It happened more than four thousand years ago. The world lost its direction and was filled with thievery. There was no choice but to restart.  The mabul rained down for forty days. Forty days straight of cleansing, of...

Reaching the Struggling Teen Based on the Teachings & Guidance of Harav Mattisyahu Salomon shlit"a The Torah approach to dealing with the struggling teen A must-read for parents, educators, mentors, professionals and rabbanim Includes section on the Tomer Devorah and The 13 Attributes of Mercy...

Reaching the Struggling Teen Based on the Teachings & Guidance of Harav Mattisyahu Salomon zt"l "My child is exhibiting warning signs of straying. How do I determine how serious the situation is?" "How much of my child's behavior should I notice and act on,...

Rav Moshe Aharon Stern zt"l educated and inspired thousands of followers and talmidim with the shmuessen that he delivered. Through his position as the renowned mashgiach of Kamenitz Yeshivah in Yerushalayim, as well as his many travels to communities across the globe, Rav Moshe...

Finding Meaning and Direction Amidst Today's World CrisisThe global events rapidly unfolding around us are a source of alarm and confusion to many. Conflict, hatred and violence, often perpetrated in the name of religion, have become the order of the day. In this thought-provoking...