The GJE Library
The Gateway to Jewish Education provides a selection of websites, books, and articles, curated to enhance your understanding of Judaism. By purchasing these books, you not only enrich your own knowledge but also support our mission and website. Each resource is chosen for its adherence to Torah and Talmudic laws and values, ensuring you receive authentic and valuable insights.
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AISLE 1: “WHY BE JEWISH”
AUTHOR
TITLE
R Sacks
A Letter in the Scroll
R Wolpe
Why be Jewish
AISLE 2: INSPIRATIONAL/SPIRITUAL touching
AUTHOR
TITLE
R Jacobson
Toward a Meaningful Life – (Rebbe)
R Goldstein
Shalom Arush
“Thank You” and see miracles
AISLE 3: BASICS – providing a foundation to build upon.
AUTHOR
TITLE
Artscroll Pub.
Permission to Believe
Artscroll Pub.
The “Stone” Tanach (Entire Old Testament with translation)
Artscroll Pub.
The Daily Prayer Book (siddur) – Ashkenazic version
Artscroll Pub.
The Daily Prayer Book (siddur) – Sephardic version
Many authors
The Book of Psalms (Tehilim)
A Kaplan
Handbook of Jewish Thought
A Kaplan
If you were G’d
M Katz
Understanding Judaism
R Golfiz
The Indisputable Truth
R Waldman
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
AISLE 4: THINKERS – probing a greater understanding of Judaism
AUTHOR
TITLE
R Keleman
Permission to Believe
R Keleman
The “Stone” Tanach (Entire Old Testament with translation)
R Tauber
The Daily Prayer Book (siddur) – Ashkenazic version
D Gordis
The Daily Prayer Book (siddur) – Sephardic version
K Spiro
The Book of Psalms (Tehilim)
F Margolis
Handbook of Jewish Thought
D Prager, J Telushkin
If you were G’d
AISLE 5: EMUNAH/FAITH – learn how Judaism’s approach to faith isn’t so blind
AUTHOR
TITLE
R Miller
Emunah
Moshe Wolfson
Core of Emunah
Shalom Arush
Garden of Emunah
Laser Brody
Path to your Peak (mini booklet)
R Ashear
Living Emunah 2
Laser Brody
Bitachon (mini booklet)
Bamberger
Great Jewish Faith
Wolfson
The Core of Emunah
AISLE 6: JEWISH HISTORY – Explore Jewish history in a way you may not have seen before
AUTHOR
TITLE
K. Spiro
Crash Course in Jewish History
AISLE 7: YET…MORE ADVANCED – when you just can’t get enough Jewish dessert.
AUTHOR
TITLE
Avigdor Miller
Olam Haba
M Luzzato
Derech Hashem
AISLE 8: MISCELLANEOUS / OUTREACH / etc.
AUTHOR
TITLE
Feldheim Publishing
The Ways of the Tzaddikim (Righteous) – (building character)
R Miller
Middos (building character)
M Luzzato
Mesillas Yesharim (gates of the upright)
R Miller
Mesillas Yesharim (based on Luzzato)
Y Rosenblum
A Tap on the Shoulder (R. Schuster) (Outreach)
Aish
Eye of the Needle (Outreach)
R Schneerson
If you were G’d
A Miller
A Divine Madness
A Miller
Exalted People
R Levy
Baseless Hatred
R Levy
Jewish Unity
T Gluckin
Discover This
R Leuchter
Tefila: Creating Dialogue with Hashem
R Neuberger
Hold On
AISLE 9: THOUGHT PROVOKING ARTICLES & VIDEOS (please advise if problems with links)
AUTHOR
TITLE
R Spiro
Universalism Vs Particularism (Video)
R Sacks
why I am a Jew (short video)
R Eskenazi
Various Articles on Practical Jewish ideas
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Recommended Books and Articles
Your purchase of these books greatly supports this website.
(Feel free to make recommendations to grow this library and … be sure to check back often for delicious updates)
AISLE 1: THE BIG “WHY BE JEWISH” SECTION.
AISLE 2: INSPIRATIONAL/SPIRITUALLY touching
AISLE 3: BASICS – providing a foundation to build upon.
AISLE 4: THINKERS – probing a greater understanding of Judaism
AISLE 5: EMUNAH/FAITH – learn how Judaism’s approach to faith isn’t so blind
AISLE 6: JEWISH HISTORY – Explore Jewish history in a way you may not have seen before
AISLE 7: YET…MORE ADVANCED – when you just can’t get enough Jewish dessert.
AISLE 8: Miscellaneous / Outreach / etc.
AISLE 9: Thought provoking Articles & Videos (please advise if link disabled)
AISLE 1: THE BIG “WHY BE JEWISH” SECTION.
AUTHOR TITLE
R Sacks A Letter in the Scroll
R Wolpe Why be Jewish
AISLE 2: INSPIRATIONAL/SPIRITUALLY touching
AUTHOR TITLE
R Jacobson Toward a Meaningful Life – (Rebbe)
R Goldstein Shabbat – A Day to Create Yourself
Shalom Arush “Thank You” and see miracles
AISLE 3: BASICS – providing a foundation to build upon.
AUTHOR TITLE
Artscroll Pub. The “Stone” Chumach (Torah with translation)
Artscroll Pub. The “Stone” Tanach (Entire Old Testament with translation)
Artscroll Pub. The Daily Prayer Book (siddur) – Ashkenazic version
Artscroll Pub. The Daily Prayer Book (siddur) – Sephardic version
Many authors The Book of Psalms (Tehilim)
A Kaplan Handbook of Jewish Thought
A Kaplan If you were G’d
M Katz Understanding Judaism
R Golfiz The Indisputable Truth
R Waldman Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
AISLE 4: THINKERS – probing a greater understanding of Judaism
AUTHOR TITLE
R Keleman Permission to Believe
R Keleman Permission to Receive
R Tauber Choose Life
D Gordis Does the World need the Jews
K Spiro World Perfect
F Margolis Off the Derech
D Prager, J Telushkin The 9 Questions People ask about Judaism
AISLE 5: EMUNAH/FAITH – learn how Judaism’s approach to faith isn’t so blind
AUTHOR TITLE
R Miller Emunah
Moshe Wolfson Core of Emunah
Shalom Arush Garden of Emunah
Laser Brody Path to your Peak (mini booklet)
R Ashear Living Emunah 2
Lazer Brody Bitachon (mini booklet)
Bamberger Great Jewish Faith
Wolfson The Core of Emunah
AISLE 6: JEWISH HISTORY – Explore Jewish history in a way you may not have seen before
AUTHOR TITLE
K. Spiro Crash Course in Jewish History
AISLE 7: YET…MORE ADVANCED – when you just can’t get enough Jewish dessert.
AUTHOR TITLE
Avigdor Miller Olam Haba
M Luzzato Derech Hashem
AISLE 8: Miscellaneous / Outreach / etc.
Feldheim Publishing The Ways of the Tzaddikim (Righteous) – (building character)
R Miller Middos (building character)
M Luzzato Mesillas Yesharim (gates of the upright)
R Miller Mesillas Yesharim (based on Luzzato)
Y Rosenblum A Tap on the Shoulder (R. Schuster) (Outreach)
Aish Eye of the Needle (Outreach)
R Schneerson In G’d we trust
A Miller A Divine Madness
A Miller Exalted People
R Levy Baseless Hatred
R Levy Jewish Unity
T Gluckin Discover This
R Leuchter Tefila: Creating Dialogue with Hashem
R Neuberger Hold On
AISLE 9: Recommended Articles and Videos
R Spiro Universalism Vs Particularism (Video)
R Sacks why I am a Jew (short video)
R Eskenazi Various Articles on Practical Jewish ideas
Other Websites of Interest


