Book Review: “Together Again” By Rabbi David M. Cohen
By 5TJT Staff
I spent Shabbat reading Rabbi David Cohen’s latest book, “Together Again,” and I’m happy to report it truly transformed my Shabbat.
In his book, Rabbi Cohen takes a...
Professional Organizer Morphs Her Skills Into A Book On Jewish Life
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Some people give tzedakah or sponsor lectures in memory of their loved ones. The more affluent write sifrei Torah or donate rooms, or buildings, or Torah...
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On Wednesday, October 14, Touro President Dr. Alan Kadish hosted Natan Sharansky and Dr. Gil Troy in an engaging and eye-opening discussion on the current situation in Israel and...
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BY GABE FRIEDMAN
(JTA) — Louise Gluck, the American granddaughter of Hungarian Jews, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday.
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YU’s Nechama Price Publishes Book Exploring the Twelve Tribes
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Halacha Yomis: Daily Halachic Companion From OU Press
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Kafka Letters Reveal Deep Affinity for Hebrew
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6 New Children’s Books for the New Year
BY PENNY SCHWARTZ
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Philip Roth’s Possessions to Be Auctioned for Charity
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NEW YORK (JTA) — There are fans of Philip Roth who enjoy his books. Then there are the fans who want to own his typewriters.
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