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High Holiday Guide (Tishrei)

Jewish iPhone — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:48:31 +0000

It’s no accident that, in one way or another, virtually every Jew participates in the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The significance of the Festivals of the Hebrew month of Tishrei are so profound as to affect every Jewish soul, regardless of one’s degree of knowledge or commitment to Judaism.

Tishrei is the richest month in the Jewish Calendar commencing with Rosh Hashana, which begins the “Days of Awe,” through Sukkot and Simchat Torah – the “Season of our Rejoicing” – these holidays set the tone for the entire year to come.

This “Holiday Guide” sets forth many of the practical observances, as well as the inner significance, of these dynamic Yomim Tovim (Jewish Holidays).

1-2 Tishrei - Rosh Hashanah
3 Tishrei - Tzom Gedaliah – (Fast Day) - On Tishrei 4 when Tishrei 3 is Shabbat
10 Tishrei - Yom Kippur – (Fast Day)
15–21 Tishrei - Sukkot
21 Tishrei - Hoshanah Rabbah
22 Tishrei - Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah - Also the 23 Tishrei outside of Israel

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

Category: Reference
Released: July 07, 2009
Publisher: Dovid Zirkind
Price: Free (get app)

40,000 seforim in 1 iPhone

Jewish iPhone — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:56:04 +0000

Hebrewbooks.org was founded in order to preserve old American Hebrew books that are out of print and/or circulation. Many American Rabbis wrote seforim (Hebrew books) in the early part of the 20th century. They have long since passed away and in many instances so has their holy work.

Currently Hebrewbooks.org’s mission has expanded to include all Torah Seforim ever printed. At Hebrewbooks.org you will be able to view and print the entire Sefer online.

If you were to ask any Rabbi who authored a sefer, what his one wish would be, his answer would surely be, “I want people to learn my sefer, even after my passing“. Indeed, many Rabbis writing in their introductions: “I wrote this sefer and hope it will be studied even after my death, in order that my lips may move in my grave.” When you quote these seforim, please be sure to mention the Rabbi’s name. In this way the author’s ”lips will move in his grave“. In this manner you will bring life to the memory of the author. Our Rabbis of blessed memory teach us that “He who quotes a saying in the name of its author, hastens the redemption of the world“. They cite the Book of Esther in support of this: “Queen Esther reported the plot to kill king Achashverosh in the name of Mordechai“.

HebrewBooks.org is a not-for-profit organization. Their goal is to bring to life the many Seforim that were written and unfortunately forgotten, and to make all Torah Publications free and ubiquitous.

A new application for viewing HebrewBooks.org … on the iPhone and iPad is now available for free as version 1.0 (a work in progress). Download, read or print over 40,000 rare and out of print Seforim from Hebrewbooks.org.

Users reviews

“Wow. Hebrewbooks has done it again! Those guys never let up. Just downloaded the free app. It’s different than their site, but I was able to download and read the seforim on my iPhone, it even works on my IPad. They say this is just a start and they plan on tweaking and adding more features. I can’t wait.”

“I can have a whole seforim bookcase in my pocket! Yasher Koach, and tizku l’mitzvos. P.S. I just figured out how to search in Hebrew. Just go the general settings by the keyboard language setting, and turn the Hebrew to ‘on’.”

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Books
Released: June 22, 2010
Publisher: The Society for the Preservation of Hebrew Books
Price: Free (get app)

Chassidic Dimension

Jewish iPhone — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:02:57 +0000

“The Chassidic Dimension”, Festivals and commemo- rative days based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.

To experience the yearly cycle of Jewish festivals and commemorative days through the eyes of the Lubavitcher Rebbe is to be drawn into a most beautiful and exalted world - a world in which the significance of these days gains inestimable import and consequence.

Embarking on an exploration of the “Chassidic Dimension” of each holiday, as interpreted and expounded by the Rebbe, guarantees the reader new spirit and vitality in understanding and experiencing the annual Jewish lifecycle of festivals and commemorative days.

The present two-volume set of the ”Chassidic Dimension” is composed of 135 essays, culled from the Rebbe’s magnum opus – the 39-volume work of Likkutei Sichos.

The essays transmit, albeit in abbreviated form, the Rebbe’s novel insights and radiant gems of wisdom regarding these prominent days in the Jewish calendar. Having had a taste of the Rebbe’s insights, the reader is encouraged to study the sichos kedoshos as they appear in Likkutei Sichos proper - at much greater length and with far greater profundity.

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Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Reference
Released: July 07, 2009
Publisher: Dovid Zirkind © 2008 JewishContent.org
Price: Free

Volume 1 (get app)
Volume 2 (get app)

Please Tell Me What the Rebbe Said – volumes 1, 2, 3

Jewish iPhone — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:33:33 +0000

Interpretations of the weekly Torah readings and the Festivals based on the Talks of The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.

Throughout the Rebbe Shlita’s nesius, he has shown a special regard and concern for children. The many children’s rallies and Tzivos HaShem activities demonstrate the great affinity the Rebbe shows for children and the major role they play in his outreach efforts.

Not only has the Rebbe inspired many activities involving children, he has also directed many sichos to them. But children have a great thirst to know, and they want to understand not only the talks directed to them in particular, but everything the Rebbe says. After sitting for hours on Shabbos afternoons, participating in the Rebbe’s farbrengens, and afterwards, the children would ask their parents: “Please tell me what the Rebbe said.” - for more download apps

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Reference
Released: July 07, 2009
Publisher: Dovid Zirkind
Price: Free

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Days of Destiny

Jewish iPhone — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:36:06 +0000

“Days of Destiny – the Jewish Year under a chassidic microscope” – text of this book is published and copyright © by JewishContent.org

“Publisher’s Foreword
These days are remembered and kept throughout every generation.
(Esther 9:28)

By remembering the events of the past we keep them alive every year. Jewish holidays do not just commemorate historical events; they also have spiritual meanings and messages for all times.

The Lubavitcher Rebbe has been interpreting and articulating those messages for over forty years. The essays in this volume are adaptations of some of the talks of the Rebbe delivered on festivals, Chassidic holidays, fast days and other Jewish days of note.

The essays presented here represent only a fraction of the Rebbe’s thoughts on these topics. From the immense wealth of material available we have chosen one essay for each holiday as a representative sample of the Rebbe’s works.

The essays are arranged in the order of the Jewish calendar beginning from Rosh HaShanah. They include essays on all the Biblical festivals, the Rabbinic festivals, the fast days, special Shabbosim, other days of note such as 15th of Av, the themes of some of the months, and Chassidic festivals. The Chassidic festivals associated particularly with the Rebbe, such as 11th Nissan, have not been included as they would require a separate volume to do justice to such a subject.

The Rebbe’s talks were delivered in Yiddish. These essays, which are both translations and adaptations, of necessity depart from the Rebbe’s literal words. As such, all responsibility for their accuracy is the translator’s.

Yosef Loebenstein adapted and translated the texts from their Yiddish originals. Yosef Yitzchok Turner was responsible for the elegant layout and typography. Rabbi Yonah Avtzon encouraged and supervised the project from inception to conclusion.

May we very soon merit to hear again the Rebbe’s talks in the future Redemption.”

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

Category: Reference
Released: July 07, 2009
Publisher: Dovid Zirkind
Price: Free (get app)

Judaism

Jewish iPhone — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:34:16 +0000

Sacred Texts of Judaism is an anthology of Judaism’s most prominent religious works. This exciting collection brings together 35 texts of central importance to the Judaic religious tradition. Browse topics via the table of contents – or shake your iPhone/iPad/iPod to receive random wisdom from deep within the texts themselves.

All texts have been optimized for viewing on the iPhone/iPad/iPod. This app works offline and does not require an Internet connection.

Sacred Texts of Judaism includes the following works:

The Babylonian Talmud
The Talmud
The Talmud: Selections
Sayings of the Jewish Fathers (Pirkei Avot)
Hebraic Literature
Tractate Sanhedrin, Mishnah and Tosefta
Tractate Berakoth
Legends of the Jews
The Kabbalah Unveiled
Sepher Yezirah
The Kabbalah – Sepher Yetzirah
The Zohar: Bereshith to Lekh Lekha
Jewish Mysticism
The Kabbalah, or the Religious Philosophy of the Hebrews
Tales and Maxims from the Midrash
The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East, Vol. IV: Medieval Hebrew
Midrash Tanhuma
The Union Haggadah
Haggada For Pesach According To Chabad-Lubavitch Custom
The Works of Flavius Josephus
The Kitab al Khazari
The Guide for the Perplexed
Selected Religious Poems of Solomon
The Fountain of Life
Original Hebrew of a Portion of Ecclesiasticus
Jewish Magic and Superstition: A Study in Folk Religion
A Rabbi’s Impressions of the Oberammergau Passion Play
Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends
The Great March
Reform Judaism – 1885 Pittsburgh Conference
Articles of Faith from the Jewish Encyclopedia
The Columbus Platform: The Guiding Principles of Reform Judaism
Reform Judaism – A Centenary Perspective
Maimonides: Ani Maamin – I believe…
Solomon Schechter – Studies in Judaism
The Thirteen Wants by Mordecai M. Kaplan

Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad

Category: Books
Released: April 21, 2010
Publisher: Concentric Sky
Price: $1.99 (buy app)

Iguerot Kodech

Jewish iPhone — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:32:22 +0000

Cette application recense 9000 lettres du Rabbi de Loubavitch qu’on appelle Iguerot Kodech (lettres saintes), ce qui représente environ 33 volumes papiers. Ces lettres sont traduites en français et éditées par le Beth Loubavitch.

Grâce à cette application vous disposez d’une bibliothèque importante d’enseignements du Rabbi, accessible sans connexion internet !

Fonctionnalités:

Recherche par mots clés
Recherche par numéro de lettre
Tirage d’une lettre par la divine providence (Goral haGra)
Transférer une lettre par e-mail

Igrot Kodesh (literally “Holy Epistles” but more commonly known as “Letters of the Rebbe“) is a collection of correspondence and responses of the seventh Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

It is modeled after Igrot Kodesh Maharayatz which are the letters of the sixth Rebbe of Lubavitch, Yosef Yitzchok Schneersohn. The topics considered in these letters comprise of many realms of discussion, and numerous disciplines of human pursuit. Its purview encompassing philosophy, scientific matters, global events, counsel in private issues, schooling, and social/communal proceedings.

This app lists 9000 letters translated into French. With this app you have access to a library of Rabbe’s teachings without internet connection.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Books
Released: April 20, 2010
Publisher: Bruno FALK
Price: Free (get app)

Colel Chabad Luach

Jewish iPhone — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:26:57 +0000

As a public service, Colel Chabad publishes an annual Jewish Calendar that features all of the established customs and practices of Jewish life according to the traditions of Chabad-Lubavitch. Colel Chabad pleased to bring you the entire calendar to help you plan and enrich your Jewish life.

A printed copy of the complete Colel Chabad Luach/Jewish Calendar can be purchased on line or by calling Colel Chabad at 718-774-5446 or by sending an email request to: Luach@colelchabad.org.

Website

Now you can download Colel Chabad Luach to your iPhone.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Reference
Released: October 03, 2009
Publisher: Dovid Zirkind
Price: Free (get apps – English / Hebrew)

Shavuos Guide

Jewish iPhone — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:30:10 +0000

The Torah was given by G‑dto the Jewish people on Mount Sinai more than 3300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G‑d’s gift and G‑d “re-gives” the Torah.

The word Shavuot means “weeks.” It marks the completion of the seven week counting period between Passover and Shavuot.

The giving of the Torah was a far-reaching spiritual event—one that touched the essence of the Jewish soul for all times. Our Sages have compared it to a wedding between G‑d and the Jewish people. Shavuot also means oath and on this day G‑d swore eternal devotion to us, and we in turn pledged everlasting loyalty to Him (read more at Chabad.org).

App “Shavuos Guide” provides information on how to celebrate Shavuot, includes holiday guide, study section, thoughts & essays, stories, customes and recipes.

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Reference
Released: July 07, 2009
Publisher: Dovid Zirkind
Price: Free (get app)

At Our Rebbes’ Seder Table

Jewish iPhone — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:27:36 +0000

“At Our Rebbes’ Seder Table” - commentary and stories on the Haggadah collected from the works of The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson and the preceding Rebbeim of Chabad.

From a variety of texts, this commentary provides depth and vitality to the Seder experience. For the novice and the experienced, it provides clear and concise instructions concerning preparations for Pesach and observance of the Seder. It focuses on the contemporary relevance of the message of redemption.

Complete Haggadah text in clear Hebrew and English with commentary in English.
Text of this book is published and copyright © by: Sichos In English

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Reference
Released: July 07, 2009
Publisher: Dovid Zirkind
Price: Free (get app)

Tikkun Haklali

Jewish iPhone — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:54:02 +0000

Tikkun Haklali, or in Hebrew תיקון הכללי is “The General Remedy”, a set of ten Psalms whose recital serves as teshuvah (repentance) for all sins. The Tikkun Haklali is a unique innovation of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov, and its recital is a regular practice of Breslover Hasidim to this day.

App created by: Omer Winrauke, Nathan Niamehr

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Education
Released: March 18, 2010
Publisher: Yossef Winrauke
Price: $1.99 (buy app)

Omer Counter

Jewish iPhone — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:28:04 +0000

The 49 days between Passover and Shavuot are known as the Omer. The days of the Omer are traditionally counted. This app is a tool to help count the Omer by keeping track of the count. Instructions for counting the omer are at NeoHasid.org.

This app is a collaborative work between David Cooper and Rabbi David Seidenberg.

1. The Omer

Every night during the omer we say a blessing for doing a mitzvah and then say the count which leads us from Passover to Shavuot, from the barley harvest to the wheat harvest and, ultimately, to the first offering on Shavuot itself of wheat from the new harvest, in the form of 12 loaves. Long ago, when the omer was counted, wheat from each week would be brought into the Temple and waved as an offering and a prayer that the harvest would come in successfully.

Each day between the beginning of Passover and Shavuot gets counted, forty-nine days in all, seven weeks of seven days. That makes the omer period a miniature version of the Shmitta and Yovel (Jubilee) cycle of seven cycles of seven years. Just as that cycle is one of resetting society’s clock to align ourselves with freedom and with the needs of the land, this cycle too is a chance to align ourselves with the rhythms of spring and the spiritual freedom represented by the Torah.

The omer count starts the evening of each day.

2. Application Details

The Sefirot:

Because there are seven lower Sefirot in Kabbalah associated with days of the week (and probably because of the homonym “sefirah”, which also means counting), there is also a custom to say which Sefirah is connected with that day and that week (e.g. for Lag B’omer, the fifth day of the fifth week is Hod sheb’Hod). In order to visualize this, the Sefirot are drawn on each screen with a dot in the center of the Sefirah for the day, and a blue ring around the Sefirah for the week. This can be viewed in English or Transliterated Hebrew.

There are four screens.

1. The Info Screen:

This screen contains a description of the other screens and features of the omer counter.

2. The Main Screen:

The app opens to this screen. The first line is the number of days of the omer for the night. The second line is the number of days until shavuot. The third line has todays date, and the day and week corresponding to the sefirot for the night. The last line shows the relationship between the sefirot in either English or transliterated Hebrew.

3. The Blessing Screen:

The Blessing screen can be accessed from the Main screen. It displays the blessing in either English or a transliteration of the Hebrew. The blessing is traditionally said in the evening right before counting the omer.

4. The Count Screen:

The Count screen can be accessed from the Blessing screen. It displays the text for counting the omer in either English or a transliteration of the Hebrew. This is traditionally read in the evening immediately after saying the blessing.

Note: The ending of the Hebrew is shown as ‘ba-omer’ which is the Ashkenazi tradition, while ‘la-omer’ is the Sefardi and Chasidic tradition.

Buttons:

The upper button cycles through three views:

Bless – go to the Blessing Screen

Count – go to the Count Screen

Done – go to the Main Screen

The lower buttons are the following:

More – turns on the other buttons.

Less – turns off the other buttons.

Info – go to this screen.

Hebrew – changes the text to transliterated Hebrew

English – changes the text to English

Day – toggles the Day Dialog

Screen Info has 2 additional buttons:

(Main/Bless/Count) – go to the screen of that name.

Top – go to the top of this Screen

Day Dialog:

This allows you to either view tonight, which is the default, or last night in case you didn’t count last night. (The last night screen is for the counting during the daytime, and, traditionally, the blessing is not said.)

Button Donate: goes to a mobile page for making a donation for this app. Donations will go towards maintenance of this app and we will give a portion to Tzedakah.

Customs

There is a custom not to shave or cut our hair during this time. One possible explanation is that the growth of our hair is a prayer with our bodies for the growth of the wheat.

The ending of the Hebrew count is shown as ‘ba-omer’ which is the Ashkenazi tradition, while ‘la-omer’ is the Sefardi and Chasidic tradition.

Rabbi David Seidenberg

The paid and the free version of this app are the same. Buying the paid app is much appreciated!

Compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Category: Reference
Released: May 10, 2009
Publisher: David Cooper © 2009 David G. Cooper and Rabbi David M. Seidenberg
Price: $4.99 (buy app)
Price: Free (get app)