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Dirshuni I
First-ever collection of midrashim written by contemporary Israeli women, covering topics from biblical stories to contemporary feminist issues.
Dirshuni II
First-ever collection of midrashim written by contemporary Israeli women, covering topics from biblical stories to contemporary feminist issues.
Eliezer Berkovits
Works of the 20th-century theologian, educator, and rabbi in Germany, England, Australia, and the United States.
A Jewish Critique of the Philosophy of Martin Buber
Religious and philosophical critique of 20th-century existentialist philosopher Buber, focusing on his view of divine revelation.
Between Yesterday and Tomorrow
Collection of sermons that Berkovits delivered to his congregation in England over the course of World War II.
Conversion "According to Halakhah"; What Is It
An argument for Jewish unity as a critical factor in deciding how to formulate Orthodox conversion policy
Crisis and Faith
Discussions about Jewish fortitude and survival in light of the crises that faced the Jewish people in the mid-20th century.
Jewish Women in Time and Torah
20th-century work analyzing the historical, legal, and philosophical status of women in Judaism and advocating for changes in halakhic practice to reflect women’s equal status to men.
Judaism; Fossil or Ferment
Response to 20th-century British historian Arnold Toynbee's dismissal of Judaism and Jewry.
Major Themes in Modern Philosophies of Judaism
Analysis and critique of thinkers like Martin Buber, Franz Rosenzweig, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Mordecai Kaplan.
Man and God
Investigation of God and God’s attributes through a deep reading of the Bible.
The Scientific and the Religious World View
Scientific and religious approaches to knowledge and meaning grounded in the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.
Towards Historic Judaism
20th-century work arguing for the importance of a sovereign Jewish state to ensure survival of the Jewish people and its mission.
Unity in Judaism
On the centrality of Jewish unity and tolerance in traditional Jewish sources.
With God in Hell
A discussion about the nature and passion of faith against the backdrop of modern rationalism and faithlessness, of which the Holocaust is seen as a symptom.
Em HaBanim Semecha
20th-century book by Rabbi Yisachar Shlomo Teichtal arguing that redemption can come only if the Jewish people unite to rebuild the Land of Israel.
Gan Naul
18th-century work investigating Hebrew roots and their bases in Tanakh, focusing on the root “chakham” and its synonyms.
Halakhah and Aggadah
Landmark 20th-century essay of Hayim Nahman Bialik about law, narrative, and the relationship between them
Hegyonei Uziel
20th-century work on the fundamentals of faith by Rav Ben-Zion Uziel, the first Sephardic chief rabbi of Israel
In the Narrow Places; Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks
21st-century work by Dr. Erica Brown with short essays and prompts for reflection for each day of the period from the 17th of Tammuz through Tisha B’Av.
Kol Dodi Dofek
20th-century essay by Rav Soloveitchik on God in the Holocaust and the State of Israel, considered a classic of contemporary religious Zionism.
Leadership in the Wilderness; Authority and Anarchy in the Book of Numbers
21st-century work by Dr. Erica Brown analyzing events of the Book of Numbers in search of the key to successful leadership.
Moreh Nevukhei HaZeman
On the philosophy of Jewish history by 19th-century thinker Nachman Krochmal.
Panekha Avakesh
Collection of sermons delivered by Rav Shagar at Yeshivat HaKotel in Jerusalem in 1981-1982, when he served as head of the yeshiva.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Global religious leader, philosopher, award-winning author, and respected moral voice in the late 20th and early 21st centuries
Arguments for the Sake of Heaven
Work exploring contemporary issues that influence Judaism and the controversies that affect its destiny
Ceremony and Celebration Family Edition, The Hagim
Contemporary resource for families and educators to explore and discuss holidays
Ceremony and Celebration; Introduction to the Holidays
Introductions to the themes and meaning behind Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover, and Shavuot
Community of Faith
An evaluation of the role of the synagogue in contemporary Jewish life
Crisis and Covenant; Jewish Thought after the Holocaust
Work exploring Jewish thought and peoplehood against the backdrop of the challenges of modernity
Faith in the Future
On problems facing society at the end of the 20th century and on constructing a humane social order that honors human dignity and difference
Future Tense; A Vision for Jews and Judaism in the Global Culture (Hebrew)
R. Sacks’s vision for the future of Judaism, Jewish life, and the State of Israel in the 21st century, translated into Hebrew
Morality; Restoring the Common Good in Divided Times (Hebrew)
Tracing the loss of a strong, shared moral code and arguing for rebuilding a common moral foundation, translated into Hebrew
Not in God's Name; Confronting Religious Violence (Hebrew)
On the phenomenon of religious extremism and violence committed in the name of God, translated into Hebrew from the original English edition
One People? Tradition, Modernity, and Jewish Unity
Examining ways to mend the schisms between different Jewish groups and denominations
Radical Then, Radical Now
On how Judaism has survived and flourished in the face of catastrophe and adversity over thousands of years, translated into Hebrew
The Dignity of Difference; How to Avoid the Clash of Civilizations
R. Sacks's proposal for reconciling hatred between civilizations and religions, translated into Hebrew from the original English edition
The Home We Build Together; Recreating Society
On the future of British society and the dangers facing liberal democracy, translated into Hebrew from the original English edition
The Jonathan Sacks Haggadah; Essays
Essays on the themes and motifs of the Passover holiday
To Heal a Fractured World; The Ethics of Responsibility (Hebrew)
On duties to others, society, and humanity, and on living a meaningful life in an age of global uncertainty, translated into Hebrew
Tradition in an Untraditional Age
Exploring the challenges of secularization, assimilation, and antisemitism
Will We Have Jewish Grandchildren? Jewish Continuity and How to Achieve It
A study of Jewish continuity: why it matters, how it was achieved in the past, and how it can be created in the future
Rav Amiel
20th-century works by Rav Moshe Avigdor Amiel, rabbi of Antwerp and later of Tel Aviv, on legal methodology and pre-state religious-Zionist (Mizrachi) ideology.
Darkah shel Torah
Collection of articles on Jewish thought and values, some of which were originally published as an introduction to Darkhei Moshe.
Darkhei Moshe (Amiel)
Rav Amiel’s first halakhic publication, covering topics like sacrifices in the Temple, vows, and financial laws.
HaMiddot leCheker haHalakhah
Three-volume work on Jewish legal methodology; Rav Amiel’s magnum opus.
Hegyonot El Ami
Essays for the High Holiday season, Sukkot, and the Torah portions in the Book of Genesis.
Justice in the Jewish State according to the Torah
Essay analyzing Judaism’s approach to justice, ethics and law in comparison to secular approaches
LeNevukhei HaTekufah
Rav Amiel’s last work, addressing topics like belief in God and the Godliness in people, Jewish ethics, and Rav Amiel’s perspectives on Jewish history.
Sermons Unto My People
Sermons that Rav Amiel delivered over the course of World War I, while he served as rabbi of the town of Grajewo in present-day Poland.
Rav Kook
Works of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi in pre-state Israel and an essential figure in religious Zionism.
For the Perplexed of the Generation
Response to contemporary philosophy and science, first published on the internet in 2010
Ma'amar Hador
Essay on the attitude of traditionalist Jewry toward secular Zionism.
Midbar Shur
Collection of sermons delivered by R. Kook in the late 19th century while serving as rabbi in Lithuania
Musar Avikha
Introductory work of musar, exploring how to work on fear and service of God, character traits, and personal reflection
Olat Reiyah
Commentary on the siddur and the haggadah, edited by R. Kook’s son, Rav Zvi Yehuda Kook
Orot
Collection of R. Kook’s writings on topics like the Jewish people, nationalism, and attitudes toward other religions
Orot HaKodesh
Four-volume compilation of essays containing R. Kook’s philosophy, edited by his student, R. David HaKohen ("The Nazir")
Orot HaTeshuvah
Popular short work on repentance, edited by Rav Kook’s son, Rav Zvi Yehuda Kook
Orot HaTorah
Short work on the meaning and purpose of Torah study
Shemonah Kevatzim
A collection of eight unedited notebooks containing R. Kook's thought
Return; Daily Inspiration for the Days of Awe
21st-century work by Dr. Erica Brown with textual study and self-improvement exercises for the ten-day period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Revealment and Concealment in Language
20th-century poetic essay of Hayim Nahman Bialik on the meaning of words and the difference between poetry and prose
Sefer Yesodei HaTorah
19th-century treatise of the Shadal on Jewish belief in light of humanistic ethics and psychology.
Standing Again at Sinai; Judaism from a Feminist Perspective
Late 20th-century work by Dr. Judith Plaskow rethinking key theological ideas from a feminist lens
Torah of the Mothers
21st-century collection of essays and teachings by women Torah scholars and educators
Words of Peace and Truth
18th-century pamphlet advocating incorporating secular studies in Jewish schools, by the author of Gan Naul.
Zakhor VeShamor
Contemporary work by Rabbi Yoel Bin-Nun analyzing connections to both nature and history throughout the Jewish calendar.
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