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An educational novel for families recounting the Expulsion of the Sephardi Jews from Spain

Destitute yet persevering Sephardi Jewish refugees.
Plundering and vicious Berber pirates.
Hospitable Arabian caravan drivers.
Mysterious African traders and tribesmen.
Swindling Moroccan snake charmers.
Venetian artisans and merchants.
Ruthless Ottoman Turkish soldiers.
And a quest and an adventure from one end of the Mediterranean Sea to the other, and all the way to the land of Israel itself.

The epic saga and historical novels of Rabbi Schneur Zalman (the Alter Rebbe), Chabad-Lubavitch, the French Revolution, and Napoleon Bonaparte

Revolution has spread across both America and France. And among the Jews of eastern Europe, another “revolution” has spread like a fire – Chassidic Judaism. Faced with the dangers of political tumult as well as rising internal religious strife, Rabbi Schneur Zalman must overcome the challenges and perils that confront him and his new Chabad-Lubavitch sect.

An educational novel for young adults inspired by the legendary origins of the Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jewish) community

In the year 950 BCE, Princess Nikaulis II (“Nikki”), the daughter of King Solomon of Israel and Queen Makeda of Sheba, embarks on a perilous journey along with her best friend from childhood, Hoshea, an officer of Dan in the Israelite army. Together with the Sabean Africans who have embraced the Torah, they must face off with a dangerous and menacing foe, the Amalekite warlord infamously known as “The Red Ram.”

A podcast serving raw and uncut portions of life in the Holy Land

If you ever wanted to know more about Israel, Judaism, and Jewish history and culture in an engaging and entertaining format…
Mazal Tov!
You’ve come to the right place!
Join the banter with Sarai & Ben Kerido as they discuss every Israeli and Jewish topic imaginable in their dynamic podcast available here as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

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Chayei Sarah: The Necessity of Righteous Women

The Torah parasha, or portion, of Chayei Sarah commences, somewhat ironically, with the death of Abraham’s wife.  Sarah’s lifetime came to the ripe old age of 127; she died in Kiryat-Arba near Hebron.  Abraham approached the resident Hittites to purchase…

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Vayera: Appearances of the Almighty

(5-6 Minute Read) Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 The Torah portion of Vayera commences with the Almighty “appearing” to Abraham.  Abraham greeted three guests and provided them with generous hospitality.  One of the visitors declared, “I will return in one year,…

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Lekh Lekha: A Physical and Spiritual Departure

(3-4 Minute Read) Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 Lekh lekha is a Hebrew phrase generally translated as “Go for yourself,” and is the first key phrase of the Torah portion, or parasha, of the same name.  The Almighty first instructed Abram…

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Nitzavim-Vayelech: A Covenant for All Generations

(3-4 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 29:9 – 31:30 The combined Torah portion of Nitzavim-Vayelech begins with a reiteration of the Almighty’s covenant with the Jewish people relating to the land of Israel.  Moses emphasized that there would be severe consequences for…

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Ki Tavo: Being Grateful for ALL First Fruits

(3-4 Minute Read) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1-29:8 Bringing the first fruits of the harvest as a donation before the Almighty is the first theme discussed in the parasha, or Torah portion, of Ki Tavo.  Following that, the Almighty through Moses outlined…

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