Paradise

Join Elchanan Shoff, a popular and dynamic Rabbi, on a breathtaking journey that will engage you, fascinate you and open your eyes to the incredible depth of Torah. Citing an exceptionally wide range of sources, from the well-known to the obscure – Sefardic, Ashkenazic, Chasidic and mystical – this book explores the weekly parsha, weaving together themes and ideas into a seamless display of the wisdom and brilliance of the Sages, and is sure to excite and inspire readers of all backgrounds. About the Author: Rabbi Elchanan Shoff, originally of Santa Monica, California, is the director of educational programming and senior lecturer for Hineni International Programs (H.I.P) based in Jerusalem. Rabbi Shoff is also a rebbe in Rabbi Shmuel Brazil’s Yeshivas Zeev Hatorah, and was ordained by both Rabbi Noah Weinberg of Aish Hatorah and Rabbi Zalman Nehemia Goldberg. He is also the author of two Hebrew commentaries: Vaani Bahashem Atzapeh (Jerusalem, 2010) on Tehillim and Birchasa Vishirasa (Jerusalem, 2012) on Meseches Brachos of the Babylonian Talmud. Praise for Paradise: "Rabbi Shoff is a brilliant teacher of Torah." -Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis, Founder of Hineni "I have known my dear friend, the author, for many years, and he is truly a man of growth and achievement. He toils in Torah study with all of his might. He is innovative, with a sharp and bright mind, and he has demonstrated this in his writing." -Rabbi Nissin Kaplan, Mir Yeshiva, Jerusalem "Rabbi Elchanan Shoff has the unique ability to reach the hearts of his readers with the beauty of Torah. His phenomenal success in educating our next generation speaks for itself. His brilliance will excite you, as will his far-reaching mastery of the Talmudic, Midrashic and esoteric teachings of our rich tradition." -Rabbi Aaron Kaufman, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Ateres Shmuel of Waterbury, Connecticut "I have had the opportunity to read much of the work of Rabbi Elchanan Shoff and have known him for most of his life. I am also privileged to have read his newest work, Paradise, and find it to be a vital resource for the Torah-committed, English-speaking Jew. This book will bring delight, hope and optimism to the sincere seeker of truth, the rabbi, the kiruv professional, the Shabbos-table host and hostess, and all of us. Its riveting insights will uplift and inspire. The laser-like brilliance of Sinai will leap off the pages for all those who probe this volume and it will penetrate the darkness that comes from obscuring the light of Torah. I have no hesitation at all in enthusiastically recommending this remarkable exposition by an outstanding teacher of Torah and encourage all to make it part of their libraries." -Rabbi Daniel Lapin, Founding Rabbi, Pacific Jewish Center, Los Angeles, California "This author is destined for greatness. I am confident that his exciting, incisive and creative Torah teachings will reach the masses and spread the glory of Torah." -Rabbi Dr. Moshe Tendler, Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary