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Rabbi Dan’s Book Suggestions
and books presented at Mishkon

From time to time our website will list books that Rabbi Dan has recommended on Shabbat or in a class. If you choose to order them by following the links provided here, Mishkon will receive a rebate from Amazon. So, you’re not only getting a great book, you’re also helping the shul.

Click on the book title to bring you to that book;
Click on the Amazon logo for a search page to Judaica in general
This is a compelling novel and a good introduction to Kabbalah. Rabbi Chefitz spoke at Mishkon on November 4th, and is the spiritual leader of Havurah of South Florida. This novel is the first of a trilogy; the second part should be available in January.
The second part of a trilogy. I haven’t read it yet, but the first one was so good I’m taking a risk of posting this first.
True story about two brothers, born Jewish in Hungary, family converted when they were 6, and eventually one became priest and one returned to his Jewish roots. Suggested by Haddasah Gourarie
A commentary on Exodus by one of the most brilliant expositors alive today. Zornberg will be speaking in our area in the spring at Kehillat Ma’arav, and is not to be missed.

Indispensable for understanding the Joseph stories

 

Presented at Mishkon...

"Talking to God is a beautiful and heartfelt collection of prayers. It's filled with wisdom, compassion and plenty of insight...." — Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff... and It's All Small Stuff

"...No one reading In My Hands will ever forget the devotion to humanity this young Polish Catholic girl lived, and almost died by."—Milton Meltzer, Never To Forget: The Jews of the Holocaust