By Rabbi Raphael B. Butler

Of the 150 various chapters in the Book of Psalms, at times of illness and crisis, we are directed toward 32 specific psalms that shadow us in challenge, and encourage us to find the expressive hand of God, even in despair. The essays, written by Rabbi Raphael Butler, gives further voice to the messages of King David. Using various commentaries as our source, he has integrated contemporary life experiences into the timeless messages of King David.

Through the artistry of Stan Lebovic, the essays come to life in a unique and masterful manner. Each psalm is accompanied by original art that reflects the message of the psalm, as well as a Page of Reflections, wherein we all become writers, interpreting for ourselves in our own personal moment of challenge, how David’s encouragement speaks to each one of us.

This book is designed to give us the strength, hope and determination, when we are faced with challenges in life, as well as develop closeness with God.

By Rabbi Dovid Refson

A new collection of more than fifty essays on Sefer Bereishis and Chanukah written by Rabbi Dovid Refson, the founder and dean of Neve Yerushalayim College for Women.

As you read each essay, you are transformed into one of his students, eager to hear the wisdom he received from his teachers and Chazal interwoven seamlessly with historical and personal anecdotes and sources from thinkers across the spectrum, in his own unique way.

By Lori Palatnik and Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik

Remember My Soul provides the comforting voice of wisdom at life's most painful moment.

Drawing on decades of experience in Jewish outreach and counseling people who have lost a loved one, Remember My Soul, was written specifically for people with little or no prior knowledge of Judaism and the way Judaism understands and approaches death, loss and mourning.

People who have suffered a recent loss-and those for whom a distant loss continues to be a struggle-will find in these pages insight, inspiration and resolution. As we all know, at times of grief, people seek opportunities and avenues to channel both their feelings and their response. 

This book does both -- and more.

It is a hashkafah driven book on death and a practical 30 day workbook on the process of bereavement.

Having a successful marriage in an increasingly complex world has become a more challenging task than was the case in simpler times.

In “Turn Your Husband Into Your Soul Mate”, Lori Palatnik provides a highly readable and practical volume that is rooted in Jewish wisdom on the core ingredients of marital success and positive relationships.

It is ideal for couples looking to make a good marriage even better, and those looking for fresh insight into strengthening a marriage through a better understanding of your spouse and yourself.

Practical real-life examples and anecdotes make for easy reading and instant application! Includes a chapter "For Men's Eyes Only"!

The Afikim Foundation has created, selected, and gleaned, a rich collection of vital Jewish texts and popular contemporary works. A range of everything that matters to you, Jewishly, from the foundational and the basic and well beyond.
Afikim has therefore created The Search for Purpose and Meaning Book Shelf. It’s a brilliantly creative collection for people who actively and passionately search for meaning and purpose in life and find it in Jewish texts and in Jewish ideas.

The Search for Purpose and Meaning Book Shelf has its rightful pride of place in the homes and hearts of those of us who pursue purpose and meaning in a meaningful life. We learn and discover. We question, and we find answers. We think. We grow. We learn more.

The Search for Purpose and Meaning Book Shelf as part of The Afikim Foundation’s Jewish Shelf Expression Series expresses the idea that the Jewish future has a future, right on your shelf.

(Picture is for illustration only. Actual books are listed below.)
If You Were G-d, By Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan (ArtScroll)
Anatomy of a Search, By Akiva Tatz (ArtScroll)
Gateway to Judaism, By Rabbi Mordechai Becher (ArtScroll)
Permission to Believe, By Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen
The Committed Life, By Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis
Black is a Color, By Stanley Aaron Lebovic
Judaism in a Nutshell: Israel, By Shimon Apisdorf

The Journey from Tear to Repair by Rabbi Raphael Butler (K'hal Publishing)