By Uriel Greenwood
The mo’adim, the Jewish holidays, are the highlights of the Jewish year. Often we are so involved in the physical and logistical preparations for the holidays that we lack the wherewithal to contemplate the many questions on the mo’adim that are in the back of our minds. The newest handsome two-volume English edition of Dorash Dovid, distributed by Israel Bookshop Publications, provides answers that leave the reader with a more comprehensive understanding of each yom tov.
Every maamar in Dorash Dovid begins with several queries, then develops an in-depth approach, opening new vistas that enable one to truly grasp the messages that the Torah and our Sages impart.
In this unique work, Rav Dovid Hofstedter, president of the internationally acclaimed Dirshu organization, analyzes the opportune times of Elul and the Yamim Nora’im. He provides deep and relevant insights into the season of teshuvah and the yamim tovim of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as the joyous holidays of Sukkos, Shemini Atzeres, Chanukah, and Purim. In addition he presents in-depth lessons on Tu B’Shevat and the four parashiyos.
Virtually every aspect of each of these special times is covered extensively, with a focus on discerning each yom tov’s message.
This is not a sefer of allegorical thoughts; rather, it can be described as “the thinking person’s sefer on the mo’adim.”
Every maamar concludes with a practical lesson that is applicable to everyday life.
Dorash Dovid is solidly based on the foundations put forth by the great Rishonim and Acharonim. Its objective is to clarify primary concepts and commentaries related to the mo’adim and to illuminate its messages.
Especially at this time of the year as the Yamim Nora’im approach, Dorash Dovid on mo’adim is a sefer that will give deeper meaning to the entire season from Elul through Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and beyond. It is a sefer that has the power to infuse one’s Yamim Nora’im with profound inspiration.
It will answer many difficulties you have always had; it will ask many questions that you will wonder why you never thought of yourself. If you are looking for a stimulating and meaningful Yamim Nora’im season, this is the sefer for you!
With his latest contribution to the world of Jewish thought, Rav Hofstedter has earned the thanks of thinking Jews the world over.
