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jewish books

 

The following books are among those that I feel are crucial for any basic English language Jewish collection. Most of the texts that I credit in my workshops and Shabbatons are on this list and I am more than happy to make recommendations based on subject matter and attention span. I picked a dozen good starter texts...they are hilighted in blue.

Don't have the time to read? Well, as an experiment, for one short month, cut off your cable TV, avoid the internet, cancel the newspaper and forego Stephen King. New vistas for stimulating Torah study will materialize! For those interested in procuring an instant Jewish library, simply present this list to the largest Jewish bookstore in your community and bring plenty of money. There are several online resources as well, including Artscroll.com, Feldheim.com, even Amazon.com! Better yet, find yourself a weekly learning partner who will force you to keep that all important date with your heritage.

Please note for the record that the majority of these authors are rabbis and I did not include the plethora of titles from Artscroll Publications including the Stone Chumash, Shottenstein Talmud, Chumash with Rashi and books focusing on the various holidays. Metsudah linear study guides and siddurim are fantastic for building Hebrew comprehension. Let me also plug the indispensable Artscroll siddur which includes modern translations, commentary, excellent typography and full instructions for the neophyte, and is now available in an interlinear or transliterated version.