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And the biggest, most terrifying question of all: Why has her family suddenly disappeared? - [Sefer Hamevarech Yisbarech](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/sefer-hamevarech-yisbarech/): The powerful segulah of the mitzvah of mei’ah brachos HaGaon HaTzaddik HARAV YAAKOV MEIR SHECHTER shlita Translated from the original Hebrew by RABBI ZEV EPSTEIN INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL SEFER Sefer Habinah Vehabrachah The origins and history of our daily regimen of One Hundred Brachos by RABBI ZEV EPSTEIN This beautiful sefer is a fusion of two important works on the mitzvah of mei’ah brachos bechol yom — a Jew’s obligation to recite one hundred brachos every day: Sefer Hamevarech Yisbarech, by HaGaon HaTzaddik Harav Yaakov Meir Schechter shlita, of Yerushalayim, was originally published in Hebrew and enjoyed wide popularity. It has now been expertly translated into English by Rabbi Zev Epstein, in order to allow an even wider audience to benefit from Harav Schechter’s teachings. In Sefer Hamevarech Yisbarech, Harav Schechter opens up the world of mei’ah brachos and explains the sublime nature of this mitzvah, why it is the cornerstone of a Jew’s avodas Hashem, and how it can serve to bring a wellspring of blessings into one’s life. Sefer Hamevarech Yisbarech also explains the segulah inherent in the worthy practice of reciting Pesukei Bitachon, and includes Harav Schechter’s personal listing of Pesukei Bitachon, together with their translations. Sefer Habinah Vehabrachah, by Rabbi Zev Epstein, contains an introductory chapter from the teachings of Harav Hagaon Rav Elya Ber Wachtfogel shlita, Rosh Yeshivah of Yeshivah Gedolah Zichron Moshe (South Fallsburg, NY). In this sefer, Rabbi Epstein opens up the sugya of mei’ah brachos — from the Gemara through the Rishonim, to the Shulchan Aruch and poskim — and also chronicles the history of the practice of mei’ah brachos — from the time of the Avos, down to Moshe Rabbeinu and Dovid Hamelech, and, finally, to the Anshei Knesses Hagedolah. In addition, Sefer Habinah Vehabrachah includes a Summary of Laws of Mei’ah Brachos in English, which was reviewed by Harav Yisroel Shlomowitz shlita, Dayan of Yeshivah Gedolah Zichron Moshe. - [The Architect: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building One’s Self](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/the-architect-a-step-by-step-guide-to-building-ones-self/): Have you ever thought of becoming an architect? Even if you’ve never dreamed of sketching a blueprint or building a house, this book is for you. Yes, for you — and for each growth-oriented individual who aspires to build their best self — a personality set on a solid foundation, and to take good care of its maintenance. It’s for everyone who wants to develop their character and balance their traits so that, over time, they become a more positive person, a person of greater refinement, a person who means more to themself, their family, and the world. In direct, precise language, this book draws clear parallels between a successful architectural project and the building of a human personality, and the conclusions are inescapable. Full of fascinating examples from contemporary life, it is eminently relevant. Then, to bring these ideas from the realm of thought into practice, the author offers tips on how to apply the lessons learned in each chapter. Very quickly, readers will find themselves engaged in the timeless Torah art of self-building, and reap the priceless benefits. Rony Dayan is a partner and director at the Daycoval Bank in Brazil. He holds a degree in business administration from the Getulio Vargas Institute (FGV) in Sao Paulo. At the age of 20, while advancing in his professional life, he began to delve more deeply into Jewish knowledge. He has since authored several books dealing with behavior, faith, reason, and relationships, and has helped hundreds of couples and families overcome their differences and strengthen their bonds. - [The Balabusta's Daily Organizer 25-26](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/the-balabustas-daily-organizer-25-26/): Tailor Made for Jewish Women! 16 month calendar with menu planning, to do list and grocery list; Complete Jewish and secular calendars with Yomim Tovim and legal holidays; Great tips for healthy eating, Pesach, and year round organizing. - [Dudi & Udi: and the Boy from the Yarden River](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/dudi-udi-and-the-boy-from-the-yarden-river/): The waters flow silently in the narrow channels of Venice. An old fisherman sits in his room, black smoke from his pipe rises in the air. Why isn’t Omberto writing to me? he tortures himself. It isn’t like him to worry me like this. In a moment of resolve, he jumps into his famous gondola and sails toward the open sea. The seat next to him is empty. There were times when Omberto, the boy he loved so much, sat there. Where is he now? Where is the orphaned boy with no one to look out for him? What has become of him? Who is Giovanni, the old Italian fisherman who cares so much for Moshe Chaim? And how did he end up in the distant olive grove? Why does the person who pretends to be the kibbutz’s secretary worry about Moshiko, the orphaned boy, and burden him with difficult work? Who watched over the children at night when the terrorist entered the compound? And how does Kofaleh organize the office and uncover a situation that brings the kibbutz into turmoil? Above all, how are Dudi and Udi — the characters familiar to us from the Dudi and Udi Comics — connected to the story? A fascinating story that begins in Venice, Italy and ends up at the Yarden River in Eretz Yisrael. - [Always There](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/always-there/): “Wait — I don’t even know your name.” “Layee. I mean, Leah.” “Layee.” Shira rolls the name off her tongue. “What a beautiful name.” ********** “I’m not sure why I said yes.” “Then why did you?” “I didn’t want to disappoint anyone.” ********** From Jerusalem rooftops to silent hospitals, from broken engagements to rebuilt trust, from porch minyanim to shidduchim forged in unexpected places— this novel captures lives in motion during a time when the world stood still. ********** In the shadows of pandemic and uncertainty, the characters in Always There seek the same clarity we all crave: How do you choose faith when fear still lingers? Can you hold someone’s pain and your own at the same time? And when you have no strength left to keep going, especially then, and when it feels like help will never come, perhaps that’s when it already has. - [Walls of Glass](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/walls-of-glass/): PEOPLE OFTEN COME TO APPRECIATE THINGS ONLY AFTER THEY LOSE THEM. When seventeen-year-old Eileen is consigned to a life of wandering, she learns for the first time what a home is. The law forbids her to go back home. Her mother, an anti-apartheid activist, is excommunicated. Eileen is left to fight for her very existence, while her mother’s secrets pursue her, threatening to destroy everything she has succeeded in building. In Soweto, Johannesburg’s black suburb, a boy was arrested yesterday. “He’s only as old as you,” Mom had said. Though I stood up straight, she was still a head taller than me. When she lowered her eyes to me, they showed amazement, as if she was saying, “How did you grow so suddenly? And how have you remained a child?” “There are no children in Soweto,” Mom once told me. “Someone whose life hangs by a thread is not a child. There is no such creature.” I remember feeling then that all of my good years had been stolen from that unknown boy who was thrown into jail, from all the children who are no longer children. Forty years later and a continent away, Tovi Taylor is grappling with so many questions. Her father loses his public positions, doubts are raised about her mother-in-law’s identity, and Rochel Efrat, her new friend, has plenty to say about everything. Are Tovi’s idyllic home and family unraveling? Walls of Glass. A compelling debut novel by Chaya Loberbaum - [Counter Force](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/counter-force/): The year is 2053 For Sara, things are finally good. After suffering through a difficult childhood, she marries Gidi and enjoys a wonderful life… until North Korea opens a new front against the State of Israel. Then, the walls of her home come crumbling down. For the citizens of Israel, this new war is unprecedented in its cruelty and methods of warfare. For Sara, it’s an irreversible personal disaster. When the rumors and accusations foment, the truth stares her in the face: She doesn’t know the identity of her own husband. Counter Force is a gripping tale of heartbreak and loss, of family ties and loyalty. Sara finds herself on the run, fighting for her family’s survival. And when nothing else is sure and stable, pure faith is the only counterforce. New from the bestselling author of Zero Hour, Zero Limits, Danger Zone, Eyewitness, The Darkest Hour, and many other suspenseful novels. - [Final Reckoning](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/final-reckoning/): Doron understood what was going to happen. They would put him in the squad car, take him to prison, and from there, it was a short path to a trial. But that wasn’t part of his plan. He didn’t have time for that. Who had framed him? And how had the head of the Mossad gotten to the point where the person he most wanted to put behind bars was his own son-in-law?! *************** Doron Biran. A Mossad agent with a grudge against the leaders of Israel’s top security echelons. A man betrayed by those he trusted most. In a single moment, he goes from being the prime minister’s bodyguard to the most reviled and wanted man in the country. Final Reckoning is the prize-winning debut novel of Raz Lev Ari, a rising star in the world of Jewish thrillers. - [Dual Deception](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/dual-deception/): The taxi driver stopped the car abruptly. Dovid looked out the window. They were surrounded by a field of grass. What’s going on here? This driver has been acting odd from the start. And this route is strange too. “Why are we stopping?” Dovid asked. The driver didn't say anything at all; he just got out of the car. Dovid followed him angrily. "What's going on here? Where are we?" he yelled. Suddenly, he choked on his words... when the cold metal of a gun pressed against his temple. *************** 1962 Avraham, a successful businessman, yearns to provide the best chinuch for his twin sons. But how much control does a father actually have when his sons are polar opposites? 1980 Dovid, a former yeshivah bochur, carries out a sophisticated scam. Will he live in the shadow of this crime his entire life? 2005 Daniel, a recent ba’al teshuvah and hard-up kollel student discovers that someone he knows is hiding a dark secret. Will he use this information to take revenge, or remain loyal to halachah? Three eras. Two identities. One suspense-filled novel. Dual Deception. New from Avi Zohar, author of The End of the Story. - [102 Stories that Changed People's Lives Vol. 4](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/102-stories-that-changed-peoples-lives-vol-4/): “Let’s talk about bitachon,” Rav Anshel Reiner told the bachur he was hosting on Shabbos. “I need chizuk.” The bachur rose to the occasion and immediately shared a wondrous story: Rav Asher Freund hired a contractor to build several buildings in the Ramot neighborhood of Jerusalem. Before the work began, he needed to pay the contractor a two-million-shekel down payment in cash. He had no idea where to get so much money, so he went off to do hisbodedus and to beg He Who owns everything for help. As he stood and cried, Rav Asher suddenly changed his tune. Instead of pleading, he thought: I don’t need to bring the money today; it’s only due in three days. So why am I anxious today? If I had the money today, I’d deposit it in the bank. Don’t I trust that Hashem’s bank operates at least as reliably as mine? When I need the money, He’ll give it to me. “Ribono Shel Olam,” Rav Asher cried out with all his heart, “I want to rely on You! Strengthen me with complete bitachon!” He stopped davening for two million shekels and davened for something far more precious instead. He davened for bitachon. For Hashem to strengthen him and instill within him the unwavering feeling that he could rely fully upon His chessed. And he davened that way for hours. Needless to say, the day that the money was due, the full amount miraculously arrived. The story gave Rav Reiner tremendous chizuk. Shabbos, our source of blessing, passed with him feeling tremendously spiritually uplifted. And his own wondrous bitachon story soon followed… 102: The Gematria of Emunah Rabbi Tzvi Nakar, is a contemporary maggid and the author of Emunah Shleimah—Bar Mitzvah and Tefillin, Meant To Be, and 24/7. His powerful lessons on emunah and gripping tales of hashgachah pratis, all drawn from modern times, enthuse and inspire, drawing the reader’s heart to yearn for a deeper connection to Hashem. - [Landscape Girl](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/landscape-girl/): “Perhaps you know whose child this is?” They address me with European politeness. And I’m sorely tempted to tell them, “I’m so sorry, I don’t.” There’s no Nobel Prize for motherhood—what a pity. Imagine a stage with a dark blue velvet carpet and heavy cream curtains, where the Queen of Sweden calls up all the mothers, not just one or two. She shakes their hands and presents them with shiny gold medals. And in challenging moments to come, they will remember their medals, the lights, and the gold, and find strength once again. In Landscape Girl, Ruti Kepler brings us into the neat, orderly world of the Froman family and their daughter, Libby, who is anything but. Libby doesn’t fit into neat frames and tapestries, as she hops over boundaries that seemingly don’t exist, in order to explore whatever it is that’s caught her attention at that given moment… The road on this wild landscape of mothering seems endless and unpredictable. Yet the Fromans know that no matter where their Landscape Girl takes them, they will smile, they will cry, and they will — with absolutely no doubt — end up laughing. - [Execution of Justice](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/execution-of-justice/): A trigger is pulled in a game of paintball. A player drops dead. What begins as innocent fun at an Italian amusement park spirals into a deadly mystery when the "accidental" bullet proves anything but. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear: every one of the five paintball players has something to hide. And the man who was murdered in the park wasn't the beginning of this story, but its brutal, calculated end. From the cobbled alleys of Amalfi to the underground corridors of power, Execution of Justice uncovers a tangled web of secrets, lies, and impossible choices. Mossad agents and civilians. Lawmakers and criminals. Heroes who aren't innocent — and villains with a conscience. Police Chief Carlo Vittore is racing against time to piece the truth together. But he's not alone. Yoav Feld — ex-Mossad agent and Vittore's prime suspect — is also fighting to uncover the truth and clear his name. Only one of them can succeed. A deeply human, heart-pounding standalone thriller from bestselling author Yonah Sapir. - [Wind Chimes part 2](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/wind-chimes-part-2/): Here's your punishment — with interest. You kept it a secret. Now it will be revealed throughout the city, skipping from one house to the next... In Part 1 of Wind Chimes, we caught up with Chelly Solomon and her now-grown triplets. With Etka Krauss and her own "triplets". With Faigele, Tanta Gutta, and Tanta Fraidy. With Tilly and Ovi and the eccentric Mrs. Clark. Now we must find out — Who is Marmalade? How can Etka lie for the sake of a shidduch... But how can she tell the truth? And what will change do to Tilly and Ovi's friendship? Painful secrets and hopeful hearts. Pieces yearning, and learning to become whole. Join us for the stirring conclusion to Silent Mobiles and Wind Chimes. - [Longing and Belonging](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/longing-and-belonging/): Reuven and Racheli of the bestseller No One's Child, capture our hearts again. As the insecure Racheli tiptoes through life and prays she won't have a tic in public, her husband Reuven has finally discovered his true identity. He has a last name, caring uncles, and even a grandmother. But no one knows the fate of his parents, who disappeared on that dark day in Peru. What happened to them? Should Reuven journey to Peru to search for the answers? Meanwhile, in the U.S., Raizy is struggling with a lifetime of built-up pain. When she decides to take action and piece together her confusing childhood, she discovers what her parents wanted to hide. She stands face to face with the bitter secrets, but when all is said and done, the choice of how to respond remains hers alone. Spanning continents and generations, Longing and Belonging is a layered, emotionally rich novel about loyalty, identity, and the quiet decisions that shape who we become. With warmth, insight, and a deep understanding of the ties that bind, it explores what happens when the truth won't stay buried—and when family is far more than a matter of birth. The surprising conclusion to No One's Child. - [Step Offstage](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/step-offstage/): Mimi struggles with everything. She's shy about her height — or lack thereof. She gets awful grades even though she studies a lot. And her greatest dream, of landing a lead role in the school play, is just that: a dream. The role is given to her best friend Yaeli. The girl who already has it all — the one who aces tests without glancing at her notes. The one who doesn't need the starring role in order to feel good about herself. And the one whom no one can get mad at — because she's always so sweet and modest about her accomplishments. Seems like Mimi was already given a role — she's the professional tagalong to everything. Rikki is eager to prove herself when legendary play producer Naama Klohr, gives her the chance of a lifetime. But as deadlines pass and hopes are dashed, Rikki isn't sure she's cut out to be a director after all. Maybe she's not good enough to do anything! Star of the show Yael is also determined to prove her worth — to the one person whose support she needs the most. So why is she sneaking off to rehearsals like a thief? Why won't she tell her mother she's the lead? On stage and off, will they ever be good enough? Step Offstage. A debut novel for teens by Miri Segal - [Un/Happy](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/un-happy/): Ephraim, I wanted to ask my husband, but didn't. Why is life so mixed up? Why are you such a good father, but sometimes act like an enthusiastic teenager? How is it that you know how to give such devoted love, yet don't know how to give the children a slightly more elevated role model? You want so badly to make me happy. You're willing to spend ten minutes describing the wonders of the chicken I make and don't understand that speaking less about your taste and preferences in food would make me happier. It's not nice to compare, but the only word for my mother is "radiant" when she gives a mock sigh and says, "Even if I'd put sugar into the chicken soup instead of salt, Tatty wouldn't notice." Tatty never tried to make Mommy happy the way you're trying to make me happy, and Tatty—without all the great effort you're putting in—was much more successful. Penina, the daughter of a talmid chacham, wonders if she can find complete happiness in her home. Her husband Ephraim is goodhearted and a baal middos, but how can she be happy if the main thing she thirsts for is missing? Who inks the borders of happiness? And can joy be found on both sides? Un/Happy joins Sarah Malovitzsky's previous moving and thought-provoking novels: Ice Cubes and The Greener Path. - [Earning Eretz Yisroel](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/earning-eretz-yisroel/): Creating a Path Forward amid the Challenges of Ikvesa D'Meshicha From the earliest days of our long exile, the yearning for Tzion has been a core element of our relationship with Hashem. Generation after generation was inspired by the love for Eretz Yisroel, and Jews were sustained through the bitter years of golus by a firm emunah that our suffering will ultimately end with the return to Tzion. This core of emunah has become much more complicated in these last periods of golus… As in all generations, we have been blessed with gedolim who provided guidance and clarity, even in the darkest of times. This author had the privilege to hear many discussions about these topics, and never ceased to marvel at the ability of our leaders to shed light on what seemed to be the most confusing and complex situations. RABBI BENTZION KOKIS serves as a Mashgiach Ruchani in Beis Medrash Govoha of Lakewood. He also was the mora d’asra of Khal Zichron Mordechai in Monsey, New York, for over two decades. His years of learning in Yeshivas Be’er Yaakov in Eretz Yisroel were an opportunity to absorb the teachings of the Mashgiach, Harav Shlomo Wolbe ztz”l, one of the pre-eminent masters of mussar of our generation. It is those lessons that are expressed in these pages, and that illuminate a pathway through the complexities that are so typical of our age. - [The Legacy of the Kopyczynitzer Rebbe](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/the-legacy-of-the-kopyczynitzer-rebbe/): Firsthand accounts of the lives he transformed and the enduring impact of his selfless acts of chessed Jews from all walks of life share personal stories about the Rebbe who transformed their lives. Their memories will make you gasp in awe, bring you to tears, and warm your heart. Fifty years have passed since the Rebbe was torn away from this world at the age of 47, only six and a half years after he succeeded his father as the Kopyczynitzer Rebbe, yet their memories of his selfless acts remain engraved in their hearts. Chassidim twice his age, who had known his grandfather and great-grandfather, revered him. Leading Rabbanim turned to him for guidance. Yet he focused on being there for those who had no one else and took up causes that others found too daunting to touch. In this book, protagonists and eyewitnesses describe the mesiras nefesh, boundless love and unlimited patience with which he accomplished his myriad acts of chessed. These include how the Rebbe extricated teenagers from a life of crime, came to the aid of an anguished agunah and rescued her kidnapped children, and repaired marriages thought to be unsalvageable. Half a century after his petirah, he continues to be a source of inspiration and chizuk. - [Wavelengths](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/wavelengths/): The figure follows me, a haunting smile on her face, one that sends shivers spinning up my spine. My heart stutters in my chest, blood thumping in my ears as I move back. But she follows. Why won't she leave me alone? And then a wave rises behind me, overtaking me in its raging entirety. I can't breathe, I'm drowning, and the last thing I see before I go under is the terrifying smile on that face— ******* Atara Halpern has been having nightmares. But they're the least of her worries right now. Her mother, diagnosed years ago with lupus, suffers a devastating stroke, and suddenly Atara's firm grip on her organized life begins slipping. Her father, consumed with work, just doesn't seem to get it; Chaviva, her best friend, is struggling with her own family issues; and chessed-project-obsessed Rochie Pearlstein can't seem to leave them alone. And then, when her closest brother, Yo, begins shidduchim, Atara is afraid she'll lose him forever. Though her circumstances have set her on an entirely different wavelength than that of her peers, Atara is determined to still keep things under control. But when her defenses become battered by one storm after another, Atara begins to realize that control is the one thing she never had. And if she's to survive these storms, that's something she must learn to accept. Wavelengths is a heartfelt, captivating novel by debut author Adina Kagan. - [Breaking Open](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/breaking-open/): "I'm sorry," I said, wiping my eyes. "I guess I'm just really stressed." "No need to apologize," Mrs. Abrams said, a bit of firmness creeping into her gentle voice. 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Then disaster strikes, and all that Yoel has worked so hard to construct begins to collapse... MILLIE: Half of her heart resides in the drafty little attic of her home. She harbors an inexplicable, powerful love and understanding for the sister who can't talk or communicate. Then her sister drops out of her life, and Millie is left floundering... AVIVA: For years she's lived with the shame of having "compromised" parents. But in her darkest hour, it is the genuineness and sincerity of her mother that succeeds where the glitter and glitz have failed... ******* In House of Cards, talented writer Chanie Spira weaves a fast-paced novella and eight select fiction stories (originally published in, respectively, The Monsey View and Mishpacha). Spanning cities and decades, this anthology is both thought-provoking and fun. 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The entire Knesset is plunged into darkness—and the most valuable technological asset is stolen... A sensational breakthrough in nuclear chemistry is discovered by one of Israel's most fearsome enemies... The life and safety of Mossad agent Lior Golan and his family are threatened by one brilliant, menacing, and shadowy villain... This is the story of the Golan family. It's the story of five brothers bound by something even stronger than blood; the story of their personal challenges and the demons each of them has to fight. How far can one go until he breaks? How much guilt can a person hold before he implodes? How can one forgive those closest to him when they've stabbed him in the back? How can one who has been trained to fight without letup learn to accept and surrender, give up control to the only One Who's really ever had it? 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First Aid for a Successful Marriage by Rabbi Yeshuah Atiya is the product of his many years of hands-on experience with couples just like you. By regularly reviewing the chapters, and of course, with siyata d'Shmaya, you will save yourselves arguments, misunderstandings, frustrations, and heartache. This book will surprise, guide, and inspire you to improve your marriage on your own, even without the help of outside professionals. First Aid for a Successful Marriage is intended for the new chosson/kallah, young couples, seasoned couples, professionals in the field, and anyone striving to help others grow and enjoy a beautiful, thriving, successful marriage. 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Be it the sick hospital patients whom he blessed — and whose conditions all suddenly improved shortly thereafter; or the wealthy businessman whom Rav Kaduri urged to extend his plane ticket — thus saving his life, every unnatural encounter with this tzaddik served as a reminder to all about the exceptionally holy person he was. In Master of Hidden Worlds, you will find twenty-five inspirational and amazing stories about Rav Yitzchak Kaduri. Prepare to be uplifted. Prepare to be blown away! - [The Ben Ish Chai's Guarantee](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/the-ben-ish-chais-guarantee/): And Other Stories about Rav Yosef Chaim, The Ben Ish Chai zt"l If Klal Yisrael would have only listened to their nevi'im, during the times of the Beit Hamikdash, the way the Jews of Baghdad listened to the Ben Ish Chai, then the Beit Hamikdash would never have been destroyed! This well-known quote, repeated often by the Ben Ish Chai's many followers, speaks volumes about him. Indeed, the greatness of the Ben Ish Chai was such that all of Jewry — both Sephardic and Ashkenazic — heeded his word, and even the non-Jews of that time stood in awe of him. Who was the Ben Ish Chai? What were his many accomplishments for Klal Yisrael? What are some of the amazing accounts related about him? The Ben Ish Chai's Guarantee is a collection of twenty-five beautiful stories about the Ben Ish Chai. Each one highlights the breathtaking holiness and greatness of this Torah giant, who was well-versed in both the revealed and hidden parts of the Torah, and whose noble character matched. Each account will inspire and uplift you to no end. - [Middos Malka Book & CD - Volume 4](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/middos-malka-book-cd-volume-4/): Layala Learns about Lashon Horah - Book & Read-Along CD Meet MiddosMalka — lovable, kind, and ready to help out in any middos emergency! As MiddosMan's cousin, MiddosMalka knows exactly what it takes to help kids with their middos. Together with her friends the Fluffies, she is happy to take on any middos call that comes her way! Like the bestselling MiddosMan series, MiddosMalka is an exciting way to teach the concepts of middos and Torah values to young children, by combining fun stories, music, and rich, full-color illustrations. Kids will love the warm, relatable characters in these stories, and will eagerly ingest the real-life middos lessons that the stories bring out. Singing voices are male only! Laminated pages Includes music/Story CD - [Alcatraz Volume 2](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/alcatraz-volume-2/): For the second time, David Salah and the Mossad agents have managed to escape Alcatraz prison, where David was wrongly jailed. On the run from the Alcatraz prison guards, David and the Mossad agents take shelter in the home of a man named Sa'id. Sa'id offers to help the group, as he is quite well-connected, and he feels personally indebted to David, whose father had once saved Sa'id's life. 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In this sefer of timeless Torah guidance, you will find bursts of inspiration and stirring stories from our gedolim which are thought-provoking, awe-inspiring, and most importantly, practical and achievable. You will discover proven strategies to strengthen bonds with children, redirect negative behaviors with both compassion and firmness, and use praise and encouragement to motivate and guide. Learn how to help children manage disappointments, overcome setbacks, and most importantly how to draw our children's hearts to Torah and instill in them a pure yiras Hashem. - [Stories Told By Rav Kalman Krohn Vol. 3](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/stories-told-by-rav-kalman-krohn-vol-3/): Includes Index by topic for all stories from Volumes 1, 2, and 3! Amazing Tales of Tzaddikim, Alive with Yiras Shamayim, Emunah, and Middos Tovos On the heels of the widespread popularity of Volumes 1 and 2 of Stories Told by Rav Kalman Krohn, we present you with another tantalizing collection of stories told as only Rav Kalman could. When Rav Kalman Krohn zt"l told a story, he had everybody spellbound. As his thousands of avid listeners can attest, this tremendous tzaddik and talmid chacham had the rare ability to weave true stories of yesteryear that kept adults and kids alike at the edge of their seats in suspense, while simultaneously inspiring their hearts and firing their souls. Rav Kalman's stories weren't just ma'asalech. His sippurei tzaddikim, like his own essence, were saturated with yiras Shamayim, middos tovos, and Torah lessons. Many of the stories Rav Kalman related are not well-known, yet they are all sourced in mesorah and the sefarim hakedoshim. And they are all action-packed, full of heart-stopping twists and turns that may well cause readers to get the goosebumps! In Stories Told by Rav Kalman Krohn: Volume 3, we offer another sampling of the best of Rav Kalman's stories, for readers of all ages to learn from and enjoy. Sink yourself into these amazing, true tales, and let their power — and that of Rav Kalman's own neshamah — capture and enrapture you. - [Lethal Blow](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/lethal-blow/): In the heart of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Rechavia, two estranged cousins meet in the Schocken Library to wrangle over their grandfather’s diary. One wants fame and revenge, the other seeks to cover his shame. In the heart of Rechavia, a French billionaire tycoon and philanthropist is building a mansion to house a flourishing yeshivah — and his bitterly lonely self. In the heart of Rechavia, the only child of Israel’s prime minister has gone missing. 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Enter the shaky world of Olinka, Milinka, and their mother, Faigele. Touch base with Etka, Perele, and Gutta… and meet many intriguing new personalities. Wind Chimes is the sequel to the unforgettable Silent Mobiles. Join us for Part 1 of the journey, whether the story is new or a bittersweet reunion. And don't forget Part 2 as well! - [The Miser's Will](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/the-misers-will/): You're invited to join an action-packed adventure in pursuit of Mr. Yitzchak Mashada's vast fortune. This story is based on the writings of the renowned Rabbi Marcus Lehmann zt"l, one of the Jewish world's most outstanding writers of the previous century. He introduces us to a dramatic tale that is both entertaining and surprising. We meet Mr. Mashada's only son, his needy nephews, and a number of other characters whose lives stand to be greatly enhanced by Mr. Mashada's will. What happens to all Mr. Mashada's gold and riches in the end? Time to find out yourselves. 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Because no matter how much humanity and technology advance, there's simply no substitute for nature." - Danny Kushmaro (journalist and newscaster) "The immense dedication in every aspect — the locations, the perfect shooting angles, and timing, all accompanied by unique text — creates a visual richness that makes the reader feel as though they are physically visiting some of the most magnificent places on earth — and beyond." - Ariel Ravinsky (Event photographer and lighting instructor) "Photographer Miki Spitzer presents a first-hand testimony of those places in nature that hold the secrets of the universe." - Roie Galitz (Wildlife photographer) - [V'Higadeta Megillas Esther](https://tfutzapublications.com/product/vhigadeta-purim/): The telephone rings in the Galinsky home. "May I speak to the rav?" "No, he's in shul. Who is this?" "It doesn't matter. Just tell him that the last one got engaged. Bye." Strange. When Rav Galinsky returns home from shul, they give him the message and he's overjoyed, praising and thanking HaKadosh Baruch Hu for bringing this about. Then he explains. The previous winter he had traveled to America to fundraise. He spent Purim in Lakewood and celebrated the Purim seudah Novardok-style: replete with poignant singing and words of mussar and beautiful ideas mined from the megillah. Then five bachurim showed up asking for a berachah: they were single and were hoping to get engaged that year. "I'm not a tzaddik to whom one would go to seek berachos," Rav Galinsky told them, "but I'm here raising funds for several Torah institutions in Eretz Yisrael. Give a donation, and in the merit of the mitzvah, you will see your yeshuah." They pulled out their wallets and gave him donations, and Rav Galinsky blessed them that they would all get engaged within the year. The next morning he felt bad about taking money for what might turn out to be an empty promise. 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