Books, Tapes and Sites

Books, Tapes and Sites

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KIRUV BASICS

Great books for you to learn the basics on how to do outreach:

Putting Out the Fire: Your Unique Role in Bringing Jews Closer to Torah, by Aharon Ungar

The ultimate Jewish outreach book that was first seen at Agudah convention! Practical, inspiring, & down-to-earth, this Jewish outreach guide shows how every Jew can have a part in kiruv. Read Putting Out the Fire & help to quell the fires of Jewish assimilation.


Beyond A Reasonable Doubt: Convincing Evidence of the Truths of Judaism, by Rabbi Shmuel Waldman

This book was written with the specific intent to give an FFB a large percentage of the "proofs and logic" (evidence) of the main Yesodos Hemunah. You can become proficient in "proving" there’s a Creator, (and expose the serious fallacies of Evolution), that our Torah is MiSinai, that we posses a Neshama, that there must be Olam Haba and Schar V'onesh. It also explains a lot about Human suffering, the Holocaust, Free-Will, what it means to be Jewish, and shows Hashems Hashgacha Pratis. We suggest the outreach edition since it provides more information that you would need to know while conversing with a potential Baal Teshuva.


The Eye of a Needle, by Yitzchak Coopersmith

An eye-opening look at the foundations of Judaism -- designed for the observant Jew who wishes to venture into the world of kiruv. This comprehensive, well-organized primer lays a solid foundation for one's own hashkafah, as well as providing useful techniques and answers which will be useful when involved with outreach.


Shmooze: A Guide to Thought-Provoking Discussions on Essential Jewish Issues, by Nechemia Coopersmith

Don't let the small, convenient size of this book deceive you. It is a veritable powerhouse of thought-provoking, discussion-stimulating nuggets, opening up the world of Judaism to everyone. Explores such issues as true friendship, love, intermarriage, moral responsibility, and the value of life. Essential for youth groups, campus meets, and anywhere you want to start up a lively, gratifying, Jewish discussion. In Pocket-Paperback format.

Great books to give to friends, neighbors and coworkers.

SPIRITUALITY & PERSONAL GROWTH


Search Judaism: Judaism's Answers to a Changing World , by Rabbi Yitzchok Fingerer

This compelling and powerful page-turner will keep the reader transfixed on a trajectory of personal and collective self-discovery. "Judaism is about searching and investigating in order to passionately live and learn the truth," says the author. We are taught that when we learn Torah we must ask pointed questions. We know that every word-every letter-in the Torah is laden with hidden meaning. Just as we peel away the layers of an onion, we must assiduously search for answers to the questions of life. Search Judaism will facilitate our innate quest for truth, and play a pivotal role in bringing our lost brethren back to Hashem.


Small Miracles: Extraordinary Coincidences from Everyday Life, by Yitta Halberstam, Judith Leventhal

Stories of Divine providence written beautifully for a wide audience.


Triumph: Inspiring True Stories of Challenge and Spiritual Growth

Triumph features 27 personal accounts of people who meet - and conquer - their challenges with courage and determination. Top Jewish educators and writers take us on their extraordinary journey of faith and spiritual growth. Brimming with humor, insight and everyday acts of heroism, Triumph is the ideal gift for every type of Jew.


Heaven on Earth, Edited by Nechemia Coopersmith & Shraga Simmons

An anthology of 54 inspiring essays, and chronicles a wide range of spiritual journeys that demonstrate how to bring spirituality into everyday life.


What the Angel Taught You: 7 Keys to Life Fulfillment, by Rav Noah Weinberg and Yaakov Salomon

Two world-renowned educators collaborate to ask and answer some of life's most compelling questions. Insightful, humorous and user-friendly.


Let's Face It : 8 Essential Challenges of Living, by Tziporah Heller

A treasure-trove of uplifting approaches to dealing with life's major challenges: Suffering, Happiness, Anger, Self-Change, Relationships, Death, Prayer, and Parenting.


The Committed Life, by Esther Jungreis

For anyone longing to connect with the ancient teachings of the past in order to live a better life today, inspirational spiritual leader Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis offers a perfect modern guide. Each chapter offers its own riveting lesson on such pivotal subjects as responsibility, forgiveness, banishing fear, gratitude, anger, committing to marriage, depression, faith, and hope.


Something to Think About , Yaakov Salomon

Entertaining, inspiring, astute, Rabbi Salomon has the uncommon ability to look at the ordinary and see the extraordinary. And he always finds something to give us pause and make us think. Something to Think About gives us just that -- with a healthy dose of wit and charm.

JEWISH PHILOSOPHY


The Non-Orthodox Jew's Guide to Orthodox Jews, by David Baum

"The Non-Orthodox Jew's Guide to Orthodox Jews", published by Veracity Press, 2010, is a book that offers an all-encompassing view of Orthodox Jews’ beliefs and actions and explains the issues that non-Orthodox Jews often find puzzling or exasperating. Readers will encounter surprisingly refreshing discussions of topics such as happiness, good and evil, personal integrity, suffering, heaven and hell, prayer, charity, economics, love and sexuality, marriage, evolution, morality, assimilation, intermarriage and Zionism.

To read more excerpts from the book or to purchase a copy, go to www.jewsguide.com.


The Art of Amazement, by Alexander Seinfeld

How do you communicate Judaism as a masterful ancient spiritual system? How can Judaism possibly compete in a world dominated by huge religions with huge followings, such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Yoga, Islam and Christianity? The answer is first to remember how you feel when watching a breathtaking sunset.... Why are such moments so fleeting? This book is a step-by-step manual on how to nurture that sense of amazement every day, in every area of life. After reading this book, you will see Judaism as a masterful ancient for unleashing the power of amazement. Includes basics of hashkafa, prayer, relationships, morality, practical exercises, shows how what Judaism offers includes and supersedes Buddhism etc.


Understanding Judaism, by Benjamin Blech

This work presents an excellent overview of Jewish philosophy. It deals with all the major issues such as belief, free will, mitzvot, intellect and faith, etc.


Gateways to Judaism, by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

The What, How, and Why of Jewish Life


Permission to Believe, by Lawrence Kelemen

Four rational approaches to God's existence.


Permission to Receive, by Lawrence Kelemen

Four rational approaches to the Torah's Divine Origin, for those who value both intellectual integrity and the Jewish spiritual inheritance.


Jewish Matters, by Doron Kornbluth

In this pocketsize book, 23 Jewish educators offer their insights and knowledge on topics as varied as relationships, prayer, mysticism and happiness.


The Aryeh Kaplan Anthology, Volumes 1 and 2, by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

In these two volumes published by the OU and NCSY, Rabbi Kaplan asks hard questions about Judaism and its commandments, and he gives compelling answers that have broadened the horizons of countless people. VOL I: Maimonides' Principles / The Real Messiah/ The Infinite Light / If You Were G-d VOL. II: Waters of Eden/ Tzitzith / Tefillin / Jerusalem / Sabbath, Day of Eternity


The Aryeh Kaplan Reader, by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Essays on a variety of topics, from biography to Kabbalah, contemporary movements to cosmic speculation.


Letters to a Buddhist Jew, by Akiva Tatz and David Gottlieb

When a Buddhism-practicing Jew begins searching for his Jewish roots, he develops an ongoing correspondence with esteemed educator, Rabbi Akiva Tatz. This book is the collection of their fascinating, immensely informative correspondence. An intellectually stimulating, intensely fascinating book full of extremely thought-provoking questions -- and brilliant answers.


Making Sense of Suffering, Rabbi Yitzchok Kirzner

Why do people suffer? Where is Divine justice? What purpose can there be in the suffering of children? Unafraid to ask the questions that dwell in the inner recesses of our minds, the late Rabbi Kirzner discussed them forthrightly, with crisp honesty and intense realism as he confronted his own illness.


The Way of G-d, by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

This 18th century classic is a standard text in every yeshiva throughout the world. A thorough, intellectual examination of the whys and hows of the relationship between G-d and mankind, Jews and non-Jews and the physical and metaphysical worlds.


DATING & MARRIAGE

The Magic Touch, by Gila Manolson

There's more to touching than most of us realize. In this frank, eye-opening book, an experienced teacher offers the thought-provoking Jewish perspective on this subject. Entertaining and enlightening, this work clarifies one of the least understood areas of Jewish law.


Outside/Inside, by Gila Manolson

In a refreshing, straightforward style, the author addresses the subject of tzniut, loosely translated as "modesty", providing insight and inspiration for all. An eye-opening, unique perspective for both men and women of every background and Jewish skill level.


Head to Heart, by Gila Manolson

All too often, we prepare more for a tough test than we do for our marriages. Here is an insightful, frank, and sensible manual that looks at dating, love, and marriage from the Torah perspective and comes up with some surprising, and important, conclusions.


Why Marry Jewish?, By Doron Kornbluth

It's a question many young singles have asked themselves at one point or another. Here are some very convincing answers to the question.


The Death of Cupid, by Nachum Braverman & Shimon Apisdorf

Marriages all begin with the highest of hopes, yet today, most fail. Is it all a matter of fate or luck? "The Death of Cupid" offers real world insights and clear definitions of love, marriage and commitment that can serve as solid foundations for fulfilling, life-long relationships.


Talking Tachlis, by Rosie Einhorn & Sherry Zimmerman

Talking Tachlis was written to help single men and women learn more about themselves, formulate lasting goals based on their unique needs, and use this new understanding to determine what it is they are looking for in a spouse. Written by a psychotherapist and a family law attorney, this book contains valuable advice to aid, and hopefully hasten, the process of finding one's mate.


To Be a Jewish Woman, by Lisa Aiken

Includes issues of child-raising, modesty, and spirituality. Included is a historical overview of the Matriarchs as well as a guide to the ideas and building blocks for becoming more observant. It touches on all the major issues in a Jewish woman's life.


Ten Minutes a Day to a Better Marriage, by Dr. Meir Wikler

Even if your marriage is great, it can be better. And working on it 10 minutes a day is all it takes. Improving communication between you and your spouse is the key to enhance your relationship.


PARENTING


Raising a Child with Soul, by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

A longtime parenting coach and advisor to young couples and families, Slovie teaches how to approach the entire gamut of parenting issues, with a special emphasis on strengthening the child's morality and character.


Preparing Your Child for Success, by Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald

An accomplished educator's approach to bring out the best in every child. This book has a wealth of practical analysis and advice that every teacher and parent will value and be able to put to good and effective use.


To Kindle a Soul, by Lawrence Kelemen

In this fascinating, extensively-researched work, Rabbi Kelemen sets out a practical Torah-based model for raising ethical, moral, and well-adjusted children, backing up his insights with over 400 scientific studies. This book is must reading for kiruv professionals and for parents, both observant and non-observant alike.


ISRAEL & JEWISH HISTORY


WorldPerfect: The Jewish Impact on Western Civilization, by Ken Spiro

A highly readable and well-documented book about the origins of values and virtues in Western civilization as influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Christians, Muslims and, most significantly, the Jews.


Triumph of Survival, by Berel Wein

The complete story of the Jews in the modern era, 1650-1990. Filled with facts and anecdotes, includes Enlightenment, anti-Semitism, American Jewry, the Holocaust and the State of Israel.


Herald of Destiny, by Berel Wein

The complete story of the Jews in the medieval period, 750-1550. Far from the 'Dark Ages', this is a time when Jews achieved great heights of power, wealth, scholarship and creativity. Includes Maimonides, the Golden Age of Spain, the Spanish inquisition and the rise of Kabbalah. Entertaining, informative, inspiring.


JEWISH PRACTICE

 


Remember My Soul, by Lori Palatnik

A practical and spiritual guide to Jewish mourning. An excellent gift for someone who has suffered a loss.


The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning, by Maurice Lamm

Written for the layman, this description of Jewish customs surrounding death and burial clarifies a subject often misunderstood and always difficult.


To Be a Jew, by Hayim Halevy Donin

A complete guide to Jewish observance in contemporary life. Clearly explains the origin and practice of every holiday and ritual. Great refresher course or re-introduction to our rich heritage.


The Art of Jewish Prayer, by Rabbi Yitzchok Kirzner & Lisa Aiken

Refreshing, relevant, deep, and invigorating. Each down-to-earth page is filled with stimulating insights that make prayer come alive, that transform it into the most relevant of human activities, that make it what it should and can be: the moments when I feel the strength, power, and miracle of man's ability to talk to God and know in my heart of hearts that God is actually listening.


Kosher for the Clueless but Curious, by Shimon Apisdorf

A fun, fact-filled and spiritual guide to all things kosher.


The Artscroll Siddur

The most complete and accurate prayer book on the market today. Yet more than just a text of the prayers, this includes full explanations of all prayers, laws and customs. Features a masterful essay on the essence of prayer. Includes special prayers for the holidays and life-cycle events. Beautifully organized and designed.


Horeb: A Philosophy of Jewish Laws and Observances, by Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch

"Epoch-making books have their own history. This is particularly valid with regard to S.R. Hirsch's Horeb, which is not only a classical and original exposition of the rationale and underlying ideas of Jewish law, but also played a historic and perhaps decisive role in redressing the balance in favor of the conception of authentic Judaism as the Religion of the Law." - Dayan Dr. Isidor Grunfeld


HOLIDAYS

Friday Night and Beyond, by Lori Palatnik

The "How-To" book on the authentic Shabbos to experience. Filled with step-by-step instructions, answers to common questions, and warm personal anecdotes.


Survival Kit Haggadah, by Shimon Apisdorf

This Passover, don't just eat the Matzoh and bitter herbs -- find out "why"! Explanations of all the symbolism and historical background of the Seder rituals.


The One-Hour Purim Primer, by Shimon Apisdorf

Everything a family needs to understand, celebrate and enjoy Purim.


Inspiring Days

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Beyond -- Visions and Pathways for Spiritual Growth and Personal Potential


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For a wide selection of tapes and mp3s, and other resources, visit these sites:

Ohr.edu
Aish.com
Torah.org
SimpleToRemember.com
BeingJewish.com
Innernet.org.il
Shofar.net (has Hebrew)
AskTheRabbi.org
AishCafe.com
DivineInformation.com
Rabbi.Bendory.com
JewishPathways.com
TorahAnytime.com
www.jewish-people-unite.com
www.join4shabbat.com
Jewsforjudaism.org
Ou.org
Torahtots.com
Torahlab.org

Chart on how to pick the right book for your Kiruv situation

General

  1. Triumph by Aish.com Editors- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  2. Heaven on Earth by Aish.com Editors- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  3. Shmooze by Rabbi N. Coopersmith- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  4. What the Angel Taught You by Rabbi N. Weinberg and Rabbi Y. Salomon- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  5. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  6. Something to Think About by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  7. Friday Night and Beyond by Lori Palatnik- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  8. Understanding Judaism by Rabbi B. Blech- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  9. Judaism in a Nutshell by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  10. Art of Amazement by Rabbi A. Seinfeld- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  11. Gateway to Judaism by Rabbi M. Becher- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  12. Small Miracles by Halberstam and Leventhal- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  13. Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  14. Salomon Says by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection

Life Cycles

  1. Remember My Soul by Lori Palatnik- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  2. The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by M. Lamm- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection

Relationships

  1. Talking Tachlis by Einhorn and Zimmerman- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  2. The Death Cupid by Braverman and Apisdorf- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  3. The Magic Touch by Gila Manolson- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  4. How to Prevent an Intermarriage- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  5. The Committed Life by Rebbetzin Jungreis- female, college and up, all degrees of connection
  6. Outside/Inside by Gila Manolson- female, all ages, all degrees of connection
  7. Head to Heart by Gila Manolson- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  8. Committed Life/Committed Marriage by Rebbetzin Jungreis- female, college and up, all degrees of connection

Shabbos

  1. Friday Night and Beyond by Lori Palatnik- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  2. The Magic of Shabbos by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection

History

  1. World Perfect by Rabbi K. Spiro- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  2. Triumph of Survival by B. Wein- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  3. Herald of Destiny by B. Wein- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  4. Crash Course in Jewish History by Rabbi K. Spiro- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection

Science

    Genesis and the Big Bang by Gerald Schroeder- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection

Spirituality and Personal Growth

  1. Triumph by Aish.com Editors- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  2. Heaven on Earth by Aish.com Editors- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  3. Shmooze by Rabbi N. Coopersmith- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  4. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  5. Something to Think About by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  6. Gossip by Lori Palatnik- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  7. Art of Amazement by Rabbi A. Seinfeld- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  8. Small Miracles by Halberstam and Leventhal- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  9. Letter to a Buddhist Jew by Tatz and Gottleib- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  10. Raising a Child With Soul by S. Jungreis-Wolff- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  11. The Little Book of Big Jewish Questions by David Ordan- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection

Women’s Issues

  1. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  2. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  3. Outside/Inside by Gila Manolson- female, all ages, all degrees of connection
  4. To Be a Jewish Woman by L. Aiken- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  5. Jewish Women Speak of Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- female, college and up, all degrees of connection

Family

  1. Committed Life/Committed Marriage by Rebbetzin Jungreis- female, college and up, all degrees of connection
  2. To Kindle a Soul by L. Keleman- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  3. Raising a Child with Soul by S. Jungreis-Wolff- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  4. The Committed Life by Rebbetzin Jungreis- female, college and up, all degrees of connection

Business

  1. The Jewish Ethicist by Asher Meir- both genders, college and up, high degree of connection

Ethics

  1. Search Judaism by Rabbi Y. Fingerer- both genders, college and up, high degree of connection
  2. The Jewish Ethicist by Asher Meir- both genders, college and up, high degree of connection
  3. Gossip by Lori Palatnik- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  4. Shmooze by Rabbi N. Coopersmith- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection

Philosophy

  1. Shmooze by Rabbi N. Coopersmith- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  2. What the Angel Taught You by Rabbi N. Weinberg and Rabbi Y. Salomon- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  3. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  4. Something to Think About by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  5. Understanding Judaism by Rabbi B. Blech- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  6. If G-d is Good, Why is the World so Bad? by Rabbi B. Blech- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  7. Judaism in a Nutshell by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  8. World Perfect by Rabbi K. Spiro- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  9. Gateway to Judaism by Rabbi M. Becher- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  10. Permission to Believe by L. Kelemen- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  11. Permission to Receive by L. Kelemen- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  12. The Aryeh Kaplan Anthology:Volumes 1&2 by Rabbi A. Kaplan- both genders, all ages, high degree of connection
  13. The Aryeh Kaplan Reader by Rabbi A. Kaplan- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  14. Letter to a Buddhist Jew by Tatz and Gottleib- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  15. Making Sense of Suffering by Rabbi Y. Kirzner- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection
  16. The Art of Jewish Prayer by Kirzner and Aiken- both genders, all ages, high degree of connection
  17. Horeb by Rabbi S.R. Hirsch- both genders, all ages, high degree of connection
  18. If You Were G-d by Rabbi A. Kaplan- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  19. The Little Book of Big Jewish Questions by David Ordan- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection

Holidays

  1. Inspiring Days by collection- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  2. The One-Hour Purim Primer by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  3. Chanukah: Nights of Lights by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection
  4. Survival Kit Series by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- both genders, all ages, all degrees of connection

Israel

  1. Crash Course in Jewish History by Rabbi K. Spiro- both genders, college and up, all degrees of connection

Mitzvos

  1. The Art of Jewish Prayer by Kirzner and Aiken- both genders, all ages, high degree of connection

Female

  1. The Committed Life by Rebbetzin Jungreis- Relationships, Family, college and up, all degrees of connection
  2. Committed Life/Committed Marriage by Rebbetzin Jungreis- Relationships, Family, college and up, all degrees of connection
  3. Jewish Women Speak of Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- Women’s Issues, college and up, all degrees of connection
  4. Outside/Inside by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, all ages, all degrees of connection

Both Genders

  1. Triumph by Aish.com Editors- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, all ages, all degrees of connection
  2. Heaven on Earth by Aish.com Editors- General, all ages, all degrees of connection
  3. Shmooze by Rabbi N. Coopersmith- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Ethics, Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  4. What the Angel Taught You by Rabbi N. Weinberg and Rabbi Y. Salomon- General, Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  5. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- General, Women’s Issues, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  6. Something to Think About by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  7. Friday Night and Beyond by Lori Palatnik- General, Shabbos, all ages, all degrees of connection
  8. Understanding Judaism by Rabbi B. Blech- General, Philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  9. Judaism in a Nutshell by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- General, Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  10. Art of Amazement by Rabbi A. Seinfeld- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, college and up, all degrees of connection
  11. Gateway to Judaism by Rabbi M. Becher- General, Philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  12. Small Miracles by Halberstam and Leventhal- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, all ages, all degrees of connection
  13. Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- General, all ages, all degrees of connection
  14. Salomon Says by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- General, all ages, all degrees of connection
  15. Remember My Soul by Lori Palatnik- Life Cycles, all ages, all degrees of connection
  16. The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by M. Lamm- Life Cycles, college and up, all degrees of connection
  17. Talking Tachlis by Einhorn and Zimmerman- Relationships, college and up, all degrees of connection
  18. The Death Cupid by Braverman and Apisdorf- Relationships, college and up, all degrees of connection
  19. The Magic Touch by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, all ages, all degrees of connection
  20. How to Prevent an Intermarriage- Relationships, college and up, all degrees of connection
  21. Head to Heart by Gila Manolson- Relationships, all ages, all degrees of connection
  22. Friday Night and Beyond by Lori Palatnik- General, Shabbos, all ages, all degrees of connection
  23. The Magic of Shabbos by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine- Shabbos, all ages, all degrees of connection
  24. World Perfect by Rabbi K. Spiro- History, Philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  25. Triumph of Survival by B. Wein- History, college and up, all degrees of connection
  26. Herald of Destiny by B. Wein- History, college and up, all degrees of connection
  27. Crash Course in Jewish History by Rabbi K. Spiro- History, Israel, college and up, all degrees of connection
  28. Letter to a Buddhist Jew by Tatz and Gottleib- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  29. Raising a Child With Soul by S. Jungreis-Wolff- Family, Spirituality and Personal Growth, college and up, all degrees of connection
  30. The Little Book of Big Jewish Questions by David Ordan- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  31. To Be a Jewish Womanv by L. Aiken- Women’s Issues, all ages, all degrees of connection
  32. To Kindle a Soul by L. Keleman- Family, college and up, all degrees of connection
  33. The Jewish Ethicist by Asher Meir- college and up, high degree of connection
  34. Search Judaism by Rabbi Y. Fingerer- college and up, high degree of connection
  35. Gossip by Lori Palatnik- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Ethics, all ages, all degrees of connection
  36. Understanding Judaism by Rabbi B. Blech- General, Philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  37. If G-d is Good, Why is the World so Bad? by Rabbi B. Blech- philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  38. Permission to Believe by L. Kelemen- Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  39. Permission to Receive by L. Kelemen- Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  40. The Aryeh Kaplan Anthology:Volumes 1&2 by Rabbi A. Kaplan- all ages, high degree of connection
  41. The Aryeh Kaplan Reader by Rabbi A. Kaplan- Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  42. Making Sense of Suffering by Rabbi Y. Kirzner- Philosophy, college and up, all degrees of connection
  43. The Art of Jewish Prayer by Kirzner and Aiken- all ages, high degree of connection
  44. Horeb by Rabbi S.R. Hirsch- all ages, high degree of connection
  45. If You Were G-d by Rabbi A. Kaplan- Philosophy, all ages, all degrees of connection
  46. Inspiring Days by collection- Holidays, all ages, all degrees of connection
  47. The One-Hour Purim Primer by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, all ages, all degrees of connection
  48. Chanukah: Nights of Lights by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, all ages, all degrees of connection
  49. Survival Kit Series by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, all ages, all degrees of connection
  50. Genesis and the Big Bang by Gerald Schroeder- Science, college and up, all degrees of connection

All Ages

  1. Triumph by Aish.com Editors- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all degrees of connection
  2. Heaven on Earth by Aish.com Editors- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all degrees of connection
  3. Shmooze by Rabbi N. Coopersmith- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Ethics, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  4. What the Angel Taught You by Rabbi N. Weinberg and Rabbi Y. Salomon- General, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  5. Something to Think About by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  6. Friday Night and Beyond by Lori Palatnik- General, Shabbos, both genders, all degrees of connection
  7. Judaism in a Nutshell by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- General, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  8. Small Miracles by Halberstam and Leventhal- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all degrees of connection
  9. Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- General, both genders, all degrees of connection
  10. Salomon Says by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- General, both genders, all degrees of connection
  11. Remember My Soul by Lori Palatnik- Life Cycles, both genders, all degrees of connection
  12. The Magic Touch by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, both genders, all degrees of connection
  13. Outside/Inside by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, female, all degrees of connection
  14. Head to Heart by Gila Manolson- Relationships, both genders, all degrees of connection
  15. Friday Night and Beyond by Lori Palatnik- General, Shabbos, both genders, all degrees of connection
  16. The Magic of Shabbos by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine- Shabbos, both genders, all degrees of connection
  17. Gossip by Lori Palatnik- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Ethics, both genders, all degrees of connection
  18. The Little Book of Big Jewish Questions by David Ordan- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  19. The Magic Touch by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, both genders, all degrees of connection
  20. Outside/Inside by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, female, all degrees of connection
  21. To Be a Jewish Woman by L. Aiken- Women’s Issues, both genders, all degrees of connection
  22. Permission to Believe by L. Kelemen- Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  23. Permission to Receive by L. Kelemen- Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  24. The Aryeh Kaplan Anthology:Volumes 1&2 by Rabbi A. Kaplan- both genders, high degree of connection
  25. The Aryeh Kaplan Reader by Rabbi A. Kaplan- Philosophy, both genders, high degree of connection
  26. The Art of Jewish Prayer by Kirzner and Aiken- both genders, high degree of connection
  27. Horeb by Rabbi S.R. Hirsch- both genders, high degree of connection
  28. If You Were G-d by Rabbi A. Kaplan- Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  29. Inspiring Days by collection- Holidays, both genders, all degrees of connection
  30. The One-Hour Purim Primer by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, both genders, all degrees of connection
  31. Chanukah: Nights of Lights by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, both genders, all degrees of connection
  32. Survival Kit Series by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, both genders, all degrees of connection

College and Up

  1. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- General, Women’s Issues, Philosophy, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all degrees of connection
  2. Understanding Judaism by Rabbi B. Blech- General, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  3. If G-d is Good, Why is the World so Bad? by Rabbi B. Blech- Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  4. Talking Tachlis by Einhorn and Zimmerman- Relationships, both genders, all degrees of connection
  5. The Death Cupid by Braverman and Apisdorf- Relationships, both genders, all degrees of connection
  6. The Jewish Ethicist by Asher Meir- Business, Ethics, both genders, high degree of connection
  7. World Perfect by Rabbi K. Spiro- History, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  8. How to Prevent an Intermarriage- Relationships, both genders, all degrees of connection
  9. Art of Amazement by Rabbi A. Seinfeld- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all degrees of connection
  10. Gateway to Judaism by Rabbi M. Becher- General, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  11. Search Judaism by Rabbi Y. Fingerer- Ethics, both genders, high degree of connection
  12. The Committed Life by Rebbetzin Jungreis- Relationships, Family, female, all degrees of connection
  13. Letter to a Buddhist Jew by Tatz and Gottleib- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  14. Making Sense of Suffering by Rabbi Y. Kirzner- Philosophy, both genders, all degrees of connection
  15. Raising a Child With Soul by S. Jungreis-Wolff- Family, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all degrees of connection
  16. To Kindle a Soul by L. Keleman- Family, both genders, all degrees of connection
  17. Triumph of Survival by B. Wein- History, both genders, all degrees of connection
  18. Herald of Destiny by B. Wein- History, both genders, all degrees of connection
  19. The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by M. Lamm- Life cycles, both genders, all degrees of connection
  20. Jewish Women Speak of Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- Women’s Issues, female, all degrees of connection
  21. Committed Life/Committed Marriage by Rebbetzin Jungreis- Family, Relationships, female, all degrees of connection
  22. Genesis and the Big Bang by Gerald Schroeder- Science, both genders, all degrees of connection
  23. Crash Course in Jewish History by Rabbi K. Spiro- History, Israel, both genders, all degrees of connection

High Degree of Connection

  1. The Art of Jewish Prayer by Kirzner and Aiken- Mitzvos, Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  2. Horeb by Rabbi S.R. Hirsch- Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  3. The Aryeh Kaplan Anthology: Volumes 1&2 by Rabbi A. Kaplan-Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  4. Search Judaism by Rabbi Y. Fingerer- Ethics, both genders, college and up
  5. The Jewish Ethicist by Asher Meir- Business, Ethics, both genders, college and up

All Degrees of Connection

  1. Triumph by Aish.com Editors- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all ages
  2. Heaven on Earth by Aish.com Editors- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all ages
  3. Shmooze by Rabbi N. Coopersmith- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Ethics, Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  4. What the Angel Taught You by Rabbi N. Weinberg and Rabbi Y. Salomon- General, Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  5. Lights from Jerusalem by Sara Yocheved Rigler- General, Women’s Issues, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, both genders, college and up
  6. Something to Think About by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  7. Remember My Soul by Lori Palatnik- Life cycles, both genders, all ages
  8. Friday Night and Beyond by Lori Palatnik- General, Shabbos, both genders, all ages
  9. Gossip by Lori Palatnik- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Ethics, both genders, all ages
  10. Understanding Judaism by Rabbi B. Blech- General, Philosophy, both genders, college and up
  11. If G-d is Good, Why is the World so Bad? by Rabbi B. Blech- philosophy, both genders, college and up
  12. Talking Tachlis by Einhorn and Zimmerman- Relationships, both genders, college and up
  13. The Death Cupid by Braverman and Apisdorf- Relationships, both genders, college and up
  14. The Magic Touch by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, both genders, all ages
  15. Judaism in a Nutshell by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- General, Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  16. Chanukah: Nights of Lights by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, both genders, all ages
  17. Survival Kit Series by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, both genders, all ages
  18. World Perfect by Rabbi K. Spiro- History, Philosophy, both genders, college and up
  19. How to Prevent an Intermarriage- Relationships, both genders, college and up
  20. Art of Amazement by Rabbi A. Seinfeld- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, college and up
  21. Gateway to Judaism by Rabbi M. Becher- General, Philosophy, both genders, college and up
  22. Small Miracles by Halberstam and Leventhal- General, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, all ages
  23. The Committed Life by Rebbetzin Jungreis- Relationships, Family, female, college and up
  24. Permission to Believe by L. Kelemen- Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  25. Permission to Receive by L. Kelemen- Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  26. Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- General, both genders, all ages
  27. The Aryeh Kaplan Reader by Rabbi A. Kaplan- Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  28. Letter to a Buddhist Jew by Tatz and Gottleib- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, both genders, college and up
  29. Making Sense of Suffering by Rabbi Y. Kirzner- Philosophy, both genders, college and up
  30. Outside/Inside by Gila Manolson- Relationships, Women’s Issues, female, all ages
  31. Head to Heart by Gila Manolson- Relationships, both genders, all ages
  32. To Be a Jewish Woman by L. Aiken- Women’s Issues, both genders, all ages
  33. Raising a Child With Soul by S. Jungreis-Wolff- Family, Spirituality and Personal Growth, both genders, college and up
  34. To Kindle a Soul by L. Keleman- Family, both, college and up
  35. Triumph of Survival by B. Wein- History, both genders, college and up
  36. Herald of Destiny by B. Wein- History, both genders, college and up
  37. The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning by M. Lamm- Life cycles, both genders, college and up
  38. The One-Hour Purim Primer by Rabbi S. Apisdorf- Holidays, both genders, all ages
  39. Inspiring Days< by collection- Holidays, both genders, all ages
  40. If You Were G-d by Rabbi A. Kaplan-Philosophy, genders, all ages
  41. Jewish Women Speak of Jewish Matters by D. Kornbluth- Women’s Issues, female, college and up
  42. Committed Life/Committed Marriage by Rebbetzin Jungreis- Family, Relationships, female, college and up
  43. The Little Book of Big Jewish Questions by David Ordan- Spirituality and Personal Growth, Philosophy, both genders, all ages
  44. The Magic of Shabbos by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine- Shabbos, both genders, all ages
  45. Salomon Says by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon- General, both genders, all ages
  46. Genesis and the Big Bang by Gerald Schroeder- Science, both genders, college and up
  47. Crash Course in Jewish History by Rabbi K. Spiro- History, Israel, both genders, college and up

Guide to Using a Book as a Follow-Up Tool

Even if a student comes to your class weekly, or your Shabbos table, what Yiddishkeit are you giving him the other six days? What if he comes less frequently? Goes on vacation? Moves away? If you give him a book that is nogaya the Judaism that has inspired him, with your contact information inside, then you will maintain a long-distance kesher with him. Moreover, if you are teaching a series of classes, it would strengthen his learning to have some homework - something specific to read, on his level, during the intervening week. In spite of TV and the internet, good books are still a key to inspiration and wisdom. You can take a book to the beach. You can pull out a book while waiting in line. You can share a book with a friend. You can write in a book, underline, highlight. Even the most inspiring, spiritual class or experience can fade with time, but a good book in hand keeps on giving. For all of these reasons, JSL promotes the use of user-friendly paperbacks as a follow-up tool to any kind of Jewish programming.

Preparation:

1. Write a message inside all copies, something like this: Thanks for your participation! Hope you enjoy this book. R. ______, email@domain.com PS - I really would like feedback on this book - please stay in touch!

2. Decide whether you are going to give away the books or sell them. There are pros and cons to each approach. The main advantage of giving them away is not having to deal with selling them. Selling them can feel awkward at first, but has certain advantages you should consider. First, you need the revenue. But more important, there is a greater chance that your student will look at the book if they pay something for it - even a couple dollars. If they are not willing to pay the cost of a cup of coffee or two for a $15 book, then they are not going to read it anyway. Charging them a nominal fee is a good way to weed out those for whom the book is not a good idea.

3. Get to know the book. The best kiruv books should have some kind of teacher's guide, or at least an index that you can use to guide your student in his reading. For instance, if you are teaching a class about relationships, you would want to tell them, "If you would like to read something deeper about relationships, check out Ch. __ in the __book." Or better yet: "Now that we've learned about relationships 101, your homework is to read Ch. __ in the ___ book.

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