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Chabad House is at the cutting edge of easy-to-follow, entry level publications on various aspects of Jewish life.
Browse through our Publications, all available at Chabad House...
 10 Steps to a Fresh Start outlines 10 easy-to-do Mitzvos for anyone to adopt.
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 How to put on Tefillin.
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All you need to know about putting on Tefillin and the correct prayers to say. All in a convenient, pocket size booklet.
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 Your pocket crisis manager.
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A collection of prayers for every situation.
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 Friday Night Handbook
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Run your own Friday night dinner. A booklet with simple instructions and prayers in transliterated Hebrew and English.
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 Unique Mitzvot for women.
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Women play an integral role in Judaism. This booklet is a guide to a woman's three special Mitzvot.
The Schlemiel's guide to Friday night.
Written in the style of the acclaimed "Dummies" series, this booklet is a great start to getting a handle on Friday night.
Learn how and why we do all those things that make Friday night unique.
The book explains the Friday night prayer service too and throws in a sprinkle of humour:
"AT THIS POINT, THE RABBI USUALLY DELIVERS HIS SERMON.
REMEMBER, YOU ARE COMMANDED TO REST - NOT TO SLEEP."
Instructions on how to run your own Friday night meal are clear and easy to follow:
"Washing your hands before eating is a Rabbinic Commandment.
Here's how it's done in 6 easy steps.
1. Fill the cup while in your right hand.
2. Pass it to your left hand and pour 3 times over the right hand.
3. Pour up to your wrist.
4. Change hands and pour 3 times over the left hand.
5. After the 3rd pour, keep a little water in your left hand and
say the brocha Al netillas yodoyim.
6. Rub your hands together and dry."
COMING NEXT:
The Learner's Guide to Jewish weddings.
In keeping with the distinctive style of the Schlemiels' Guide to Friday Night, this book conveys the essence of what Jewish marriage is about in an easy-to-read, yet detailed manner.
There are fascinating insights from the Rebbe on marriage included.
Watch this space!
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