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The book collection

A place on your shelf.
A path into your life.

Two collections. Sixteen volumes of Torah, Chassidic tales, and teachings.

The ten-volume series

In the Company of Tzaddikim

Chassidic tales and teachings through the Jewish year and across the generations.

While the Gates Are Open — front cover

Elul through Yom Kippur

While the Gates Are Open

פְּתַח לָנוּ שַׁעַר

Chassidic Tales & Teachings From Elul Through Yom Kippur

From the first stirrings of Elul to the closing moments of Ne’ilah, this volume gathers hundreds of Chassidic tales and teachings of tzaddikim and simple Jews walking the path of Teshuvah. Through moments of trembling and hope, tears and song, hidden kindness and heartfelt prayer, each tale opens a window into the living world of Chassidus, awakening the soul to begin again. Step inside While the Gates Are Open—and let its tales illuminate the season with deeper prayer, greater love, and renewed closeness to the Almighty.

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In the Shade of Faith — front cover

Sukkos through Simchas Torah

In the Shade of Faith

בְּצִלָּא דִמְהֵימְנוּתָא

Chassidic Tales & Teachings From Sukkos Through Simchas Torah

From the first preparations for Sukkos to the joyous hakafos of Simchas Torah, this volume gathers over 200 Chassidic tales and teachings of tzaddikim and simple Jews rejoicing in the mitzvos and living beneath the shelter of Hashem’s care. Through moments of sacrifice and song, heartfelt prayer and openhearted kindness, each tale opens a window into the living world of Chassidus, awakening the heart to the joy of the season. Step inside In the Shade of Faith—and let its tales illuminate the festival with deeper faith, greater love, and a joy that accompanies you throughout the year.

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Through the Long Night — front cover

Mar-Cheshvan · Kislev · Teves

Through the Long Night

עַד עֲלוֹת הַשַּׁחַר

Chassidic Tales & Teachings For Mar-Cheshvan, Kislev, and Teves

From the first prayers for rain in Cheshvan, through the wonder of Chanukah, to the winter days of Teves, this volume gathers over 180 Chassidic tales of tzaddikim and simple Jews serving Hashem through hardship and hope. Through hidden kindness, steadfast faith, and heartfelt prayer, each tale opens a window into the living world of Chassidus. Step inside Through the Long Night—and let its stories warm the winter months with deeper emunah, renewed courage, and greater closeness to the Almighty.

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At the Break of Dawn — front cover

Shevat · Adar

At the Break of Dawn

אַיֶּלֶת הַשַּׁחַר

Chassidic Tales & Teachings For Shevat and Adar

From the songs of Shabbos Shirah and the promise of Tu BiShvat to the overflowing joy of Purim, this volume gathers over 150 Chassidic tales and teachings of tzaddikim and simple Jews discovering Hashem’s care beneath the surface of everyday life. Around the Rebbe’s table, through acts of unexpected kindness, and even amid the hardships of exile, these stories reveal the devotion and generous spirit that give the season its life. Step inside At the Break of Dawn—and let its tales awaken your heart to the hidden wonders of these months, deepen your love for a fellow Jew, and inspire a joy that accompanies you throughout the year.

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Along the Path of Freedom — front cover

Nissan · Pesach

Along the Path of Freedom

עַל כַּנְפֵי נְשָׁרִים

Chassidic Tales & Teachings For Nissan and Pesach

From the first preparations for Pesach to the closing days of the festival, this volume gathers over 100 Chassidic tales and teachings of tzaddikim and simple Jews living the journey from freedom to the service of Hashem. Around the Seder table and throughout the days of Pesach, these stories reveal the devotion and openhearted kindness that give the season its life. Step inside Along the Path of Freedom—and let its tales deepen your experience of the Yom Tov, awaken a greater love of Torah, and accompany you on your own path of growth.

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At the Summit of Sinai — front cover

Iyar · Sivan

At the Summit of Sinai

וָאָבִא אֶתְכֶם אֵלָי

Chassidic Tales & Teachings For Iyar and Sivan

From the flames of Lag BaOmer to the renewed acceptance of the Torah on Shavuos, this volume gathers over 170 Chassidic tales and teachings of tzaddikim and simple Jews living the journey from freedom to the service of Hashem. These stories reveal the devotion and openhearted kindness that give the season its life. Open up At the Summit of Sinai—and let its tales deepen your experience of the Yomim Tovim, awaken a greater love of Torah, and accompany you on your own path of growth.

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Towards Rebuilding — front cover

Tammuz · Av

Towards Rebuilding

בְּרַגְלֵי מְבַשֵֹּׂר

Chassidic Tales & Teachings For Tammuz and Av

From the sorrow of the Three Weeks to the consolation of Shabbos Nachamu and the joy of Tu B’Av, this volume gathers over 130 Chassidic tales of tzaddikim and simple Jews holding fast to Hashem through days of mourning and renewed hope. Through heartfelt prayer, unexpected kindness, and the joy cherished even amid sorrow, each tale opens a window into the living world of Chassidus and its enduring yearning for redemption. Journey Towards Rebuilding—and let these stories deepen your connection to the season, strengthen your faith through difficult times, and awaken the hope of seeing sorrow turn to joy.

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Delighting in Eternity — front cover

Shabbos

Delighting in Eternity

טוֹעֲמֶיהָ חַיִּים זָכוּ

Chassidic Tales & Teachings of Tasting the Light of Shabbos

From the final preparations of Erev Shabbos to the flickering glow of Melaveh Malkah, Delighting in Eternity gathers over 270 Chassidic tales and teachings of tzaddikim and simple Yidden who welcome guests, set aside the demands of their livelihood, and help another Jew keep Shabbos. In homes and batei midrash, around the table and along difficult roads, their stories speak of wonder, sacrifice, and the joy of a day spent close to Hashem. Begin Delighting in Eternity – and carry the light of Shabbos into the week ahead.

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Encounters with Eliyahu — front cover

Eliyahu HaNavi

Encounters with Eliyahu

אֶשְׁכְּחֵיהּ לְאֵלִיָּהוּ

Chassidic Tales & Teachings of Eliyahu HaNavi Through the Generations

Step into an encounter with Eliyahu. From humble village homes to the courts of great tzaddikim, this volume gathers over 150 Chassidic tales and teachings surrounding Eliyahu HaNavi. Through wondrous encounters, quiet acts of kindness, and heartfelt yearning, these stories reveal a world in which an ordinary meeting can hold extraordinary meaning – and a simple Jew’s goodness can be precious beyond measure. Step inside Encounters with Eliyahu and let its stories awaken deeper emunah, greater love for your fellow Jew, and renewed longing for the Geulah.

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Hidden in our Midst — front cover

Hidden Tzaddikim

Hidden in our Midst

יֹשֵׁב בְּסֵתֶר עֶלְיוֹן

Chassidic Tales & Teachings of Hidden Tzaddikim Among Us

Step into a glimpse of the hidden. From a water carrier’s daily rounds to a tailor’s workshop, this volume gathers over 110 tales of hidden tzaddikim and holiness concealed within everyday life. Meet Jews who guarded their greatness from the world, tzaddikim who recognized what others could not see, and strangers whose brief appearance left a lasting mark. Through wondrous encounters, unexpected revelations, and acts of kindness offered without recognition, Hidden in our Midst invites you to look at others with greater respect and wonder—and to cherish the good that is known to Hashem alone.

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Original works by Chaim Davies

Torah Literature

Essays, reflections, and studies in the Jewish year and the foundations of faith.

Walking with Light — supplied cover

Sefiras HaOmer

Walking with Light

אוֹר לִנְתִיבָתִי

Daily Reflections Along the Sefiras HaOmer Journey

The 49 days between Pesach and Shavuos are among the most transformative of our lives — they constitute a divinely ordained system for character refinement, moving us from physical freedom to spiritual revelation. Step into the light of the Sefiras HaOmer. Walking with Light transforms each night’s counting into an encounter with your Creator and your deepest self.

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Awakening the Light — supplied cover

Chanukah

Awakening the Light

קוּמִי אוֹרִי

Daily Illuminations Amidst the Chanukah Lights

Across eight nights, we journey from spark to radiance, guided by the hidden light planted at the dawn of creation. Each flame awakens a deeper layer of the soul, each night a doorway into wonder, renewal, and inner illumination. Join us in Awakening the Light—and transform Chanukah into a path of discovery, as we become more present, more kindled, and more alive to the Almighty’s nearness shining within us.

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Returning to Light — supplied cover

Elul through Yom Kippur

Returning to Light

Coming Soon

אוֹרִי וְיִשְׁעִי

A Collection of Essays From Elul Through Yom Kippur

Across the sacred season from Elul through Yom Kippur, we journey from distance to return, guided by the timeless wisdom of our Torah. Each day beckons the heart closer as we approach a new beginning. Join us in Returning to Light—and experience this season as a path toward greater clarity, deeper connection, and renewed closeness to the Almighty’s Presence.

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The Planted Light — supplied cover

Tu B'Shvat

The Planted Light

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אוֹר זָרוּעַ

Tu B'Shvat and Her Fruit in the Light of Midrash & Minhag

The Planted Light explores the roots of Tu B'Shvat and mankind’s relationship with trees and the earth. Drawing on Midrash and minhag, it traces the ideas and practices that give the day its meaning. The book then leads the reader through a Tu B'Shvat seder, with an anthology of Midrashim and rabbinic teachings about each fruit included in the ceremony.

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Joyful Light — supplied cover

Purim

Joyful Light

Coming Soon

אוֹרָה וְשִׂמְחָה

Practicalia & Penimiyus in the Mitzvos of Purim

A forthcoming book on the practical and inner dimensions of the mitzvos of Purim.

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Foundations — supplied cover

Foundations of faith

Foundations

יְסוֹדוֹת

The Thirteen Principles of Yisrael

Foundations is an in-depth course curriculum on the Rambam’s thirteen principles of faith. Each principle is explored through its sources, explanations, and underlying ideas, with attention to the deeper philosophical questions it raises. Designed for sustained study, the curriculum moves beyond a brief statement of what the principles are.

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