New to Fallsburg Library: New Traditional Jewish
Guide to new books and audio books available at the Fallsburg Library
All books with a blue "J" on the spine are under Traditional Jewish category
and are mixed in with the other books of the same genre and age group
Sisters of the Snow - Ruti Tenenvald
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Sisters of the Snow by
Call Number: FIC TanISBN: 9798886732320Publication Date: 2025-03-01Annette and Caroline are best friends, and non-identical twins, or maybe they’re just sisters— until one day they’re not even that. Follow them as they unravel the past and struggle to build a future, despite the roiling secrets…
Wind Chimes - P. Paksher
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Wind Chimes Part 1 by
Call Number: FIC PakISBN: 9798886732368Publication Date: March 2025Herschel is holding the yellow phone, his finger dialing one digit after another, the rotary dial deafening the room with the sound of trouble. The cord dangling from his shoulder looks to Etka like a hangman’s rope, Rachmana litzlan. The hangman’s rope for the shidduch with the exceptional Ovalski bachur. Wind Chimes is the sequel to the unforgettable Silent Mobiles. -
Wind Chimes Part 2 by
Call Number: FIC PakISBN: 9798886732375Publication Date: September 2025In Part 1 of Wind Chimes, we caught up with Chelly Solomon and her now-grown triplets. With Etka Krauss and her own "triplets" With Faigele, Tanta Gutta, and Tanta Fraidy. With Tilly and Ovi and the eccentric Mrs. Clark. Now we must find out-- Who is Marmalade? How can Etka lie for the sake of a shidduch... But how can she tell the truth? And what will change do to Tilly and Ovi's friendship? Painful secrets and hopeful hearts. Pieces yearning, and learning to become whole. Join us for the stirring conclusion to Silent Mobiles and Wind Chimes.
Double Take - Rochel Samet
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Double Take by
Call Number: FIC SamISBN: 9781422645093Publication Date: 2025-08-19In this collection, taken from the wildly popular column in Mishpacha Magazine, Rochel Samet explores deeply emotional and dramatic dilemmas by telling each story from both sides. Every story ends with the words the individuals wish they could say out loud to the other. Relatable and eye-opening, by revealing opposite perspectives this book challenges first impressions and opens our minds to new understanding.
Wavelengths - Adina Kagan
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Wavelengths by
Call Number: FIC KagISBN: 9798886732870Publication Date: 2025-03-25Atara Halpern has been having nightmares. But they’re the least of her worries right now. Her mother, diagnosed years ago with lupus, suffers a devastating stroke, and suddenly Atara’s firm grip on her organized life begins slipping. Her father, consumed with work, just doesn’t seem to get it; Chaviva, her best friend, is struggling with her own family issues; and chessed-project-obsessed Rochie Pearlstein can’t seem to leave them alone. And then, when her closest brother, Yo, begins shidduchim, Atara is afraid she’ll lose him forever. Though her circumstances have set her on an entirely different wavelength than that of her peers, Atara is determined to still keep things under control. But when her defenses become battered by one storm after another, Atara begins to realize that control is the one thing she never had. And if she’s to survive these storms, that’s something she must learn to accept.
I Can’t Call You Mommy
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I Can’t Call You Mommy by
Call Number: B WerzbergerISBN: 9781422644539Publication Date: 2025-06-24Torn from her mother at age four and swept into a foreign world of strangers, language barriers, and shifting homes, Chanie Werzberger’s childhood was anything but typical. In I Can’t Call You Mommy, she recounts the gripping journey of resilience, emunah, and the quiet strength that carried her from abandonment to belonging. Told with raw honesty and vibrant warmth, this unforgettable memoir traces the footsteps of a little girl who refused to be broken, and a woman who learned to embrace life with courage and joy and feeling Hashem’s infinite love and compassion. A deeply moving story that will inspire every reader to rise above adversity.
Chessed Under Fire
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Chessed Under Fire by
Call Number: B GraucherISBN: 9781422645017Publication Date: 2025-08-28Chessed Under Fire tells the story of Shai Graucher's acts of kindness and unity in Israel following the October 7, 2023 attacks. It describes how, in the face of national tragedy, Graucher channeled his grief into immense compassion, helping soldiers, supporting bereaved families, and comforting traumatized evacuees with creative and practical acts of generosity. The book also includes a tribute to his father, legendary singer Dedi Graucher, and his spiritual connection to Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.
Power Tools - Esty Heller
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Power Tools by
Call Number: FIC HelISBN: 9798886732177Publication Date: 2025-02-24In Power Tools, popular novelist Esty Heller weaves an intricate, suspenseful story about construction—of houses and homes; about bullying—of children and adults; and about relationships—in fiction and in real life. Join the sisters as they tiptoe over the construction debris. Between funds that run dry, anniversary plans that turn cagey, breakfast packages that run late, and neighbors who scandalously overstep their boundaries, there’s a lot of tricky navigating to do.
Hit and Run - Lea Smilanski
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Hit and Run by
Call Number: FIC SmiISBN: 9798886732306Publication Date: 2025-03-31Nineteen-year-old Rina is living a lie. There’s the happy, picture-perfect family her mother paints for all to see, and then there’s the bitter reality. Can Rina forge a future for herself despite the constant pain? Yaffi is a vulnerable, young mother of three — and the wife of an avreich who is standing at the edge of a dark abyss. Can her husband ever atone for his unforgivable crime, and will Yaffi have the courage to stay by his side while he tries? Hit and Run, a captivating debut novel by Lea Smilanski, is a true-to life portrayal of struggle and heartache, and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.
Crazy about Moo - Bracha Rosman
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Crazy About Moo by
Call Number: J RosISBN: 9798888394182Publication Date: 2024-12-11Have you herd? It’s Mr. Moo! Stuck on the fortieth floor of a skyscraper? Trapped in the Statue of Liberty? Floating away with a bunch of balloons? Mr. Moo, Liba’s beloved stuffed cow, gets into the zaniest messes. Follow along as Liba, her brother Chaim, and Mr. Moo confront a swarm of angry sharks, search for a lost diamond ring, tame an explosive toddler, and more — anything but smooth sailing. Popular author Bracha Rosman has created a collection of upbeat, uproarious escapades that are sure to brighten your mood.
The Shopping Adventure - Freidele Galya Soban Biniashvili
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The Shopping Adventure by
Call Number: J BinISBN: 9781614658825Publication Date: 2024-12-11The Shopping Adventure takes you on a wild race against the clock as you rush to buy your Shabbos groceries. Somehow, things don’t go as planned. You find yourself hiding in a broom closet, being chased by a dog, and even making unexpected friendships. In this entertaining You-Are-the-Star story, step into the shoes of the spunky main character and see where your choices lead you. Expect the unexpected and hold on tight while you learn that honesty is always the best option.
Lethal Blow - Yisrael Feller
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Lethal Blow by
Call Number: FIC FelISBN: 9798886731903Publication Date: March 2025In the heart of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Rechavia, two estranged cousins meet in the Schocken Library to wrangle over their grandfather’s diary. One wants fame and revenge, the other seeks to cover his shame.
The Final Battle - M. Kenan
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The Final Battle by
Call Number: FIC KenISBN: 9781422641750Publication Date: 2024-09-02For seven years, the ancient and beautiful land of Khazar has been racked by civil war. Now, the silver-tongued but black-hearted usurper, Yosef Diaber, has set in motion a cunning and brazen plot to seize total power. Only Pedahel, a young man nursing a furious grievance against Khazar’s monarchy, can save King Istrak -- and all of Khazar. The Final Battle concludes the gripping saga that began with The Betrayal and was carried on through The Outcast and The Dark Secrets. In The Final Battle, the many thousands of readers who have been breathlessly following the epic story will at last discover the stunning conclusion of the bestselling Khazar series.
Passport to Russia - Sukey Gross
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Passport to Russia by
Call Number: J GrossISBN: 9781614654827Publication Date: November 2021Get ready for a passport to adventure! On her very first day of ninth grade, Bracha meets Sara, a mischievous classmate who quickly draws her into her exploits. The two girls jump right into the mystery of the local candy store owners. What secret lies behind their sad and angry faces? Bracha and Sara are thrilled to be invited on the adventure of a lifetime...a visit to the USSR, where they'll meet Jews trapped behind the Iron Curtain. The plot thickens as they try to help two conflicted Russian teens discover their true identity while warding off interfering KGB spies. Meet Bracha, Sara, and their friends in Sukey Gross's lively, page-turning book.
The Ribnitzer
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The Ribnitzer : the life, sanctity, and legacy of Rav Chaim Zanvil Abramowitz by
Call Number: B AbramowitzISBN: 9781422639344Publication Date: 2023From the frozen forests of the Soviet Union, under the murderous eyes of the KGB, came a man of miracles, of almost unbelievable mesiras nefesh... The Ribnitzer. He was a tzaddik. A ba’al mofes, a miracle worker. In time, he became a living legend, the address for thousands seeking berachos, first in Russia, then in Eretz Yisrael and, eventually in America. His intense avodah included fasting, hours and hours of profound tefillah. And, of course, immersion in in the holy waters of the mikveh. Despite the Nazis, who occupied his town during World War Two. Despite the KGB, who was determined to snuff out Yiddishkeit. Despite the desperate cold of a Russian winter: Reb Chaim Zanvil, the Ribnitzer Rebbe, would find a way. A way to serve Hashem through immersion. Through traveling for hours and days, in order to secretly give a Jewish baby a bris in Stalinist Russia. Yes, this is a story about miracles. But more: it’s the story of a man who was a miracle himself.
Target - Pearlman Ruthie
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Target by
Call Number: FIC PeaISBN: 9781614655237Publication Date: 2019-05-13If you can't trust family family... who can you trust? Super sleuth Yael Reed, finally reunited with her dad, a well-connected undercover agent, helps a young neighbor investigate her own mysterious father and his shady past.
Breaking Open - Adina Edelman
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Breaking Open by
Call Number: FIC EdeISBN: 9798886732788Publication Date: 2025-03-11Breaking Open is a candid, stirring novel about finding Hashem’s love in the broken moments and opening our hearts to let it in. Zahava Brody is so ready to get married. But when her chassan breaks their engagement, Zahava is left picking up the shards of the home she hoped to build. She tries her best to move on, to prove to everyone that she’s fine. Because she is. She’s busy tutoring her students, volunteering for Bikur Cholim, helping her grandfather, and doing everything she can to get things back to normal. But nothing feels truly normal anymore. And grief is not a test she has learned to overcome.
Mystery at Landscape Farm - Freidele Galya Soban Biniashvili
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Mystery at Landscape Farm by
Call Number: J BinISBN: 9798888394861Publication Date: 2025-03-31Nine-year-old twins Ari and Tova are on the case! On their trip to Landscape Farm, they discover that a three-month-old baby goat is missing. The twins are thrust into a wild goat hunt. Can Ari and Tova figure out the puzzling clues so they can find Gertrude? Join the Berg kids on an entertaining outdoor adventure at Landscape Farm.
Sisters and Strangers - Suri Epstein
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Sisters and Strangers by
Call Number: FIC EpsISBN: 9781600919343Publication Date: 2022-05-01Sisters and Strangers is a story about growing, healing, and new beginnings. When Shaindel and Yonah Isaacson relocate to the community of Birch Park, the future looks fabulous. They find a great house, Yonah snags an exciting job, and Shaindel welcomes a fresh start in life after playing mother to her younger sisters. It all seems too good to be true until Shaindel discovers that it is too good to be true. She's stumbled into the heart of a secret that's tearing apart the community and is now threatening to destroy her family too. Back in Brooklyn, Shaindel's sister Blumie is navigating her way to a year in an innovative new seminary when her father makes an announcement that shakes her and her family to the core.
Last One Standing - Menucha Ceitlin
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Last One Standing by
Call Number: FIC CeiISBN: 9798886732672Publication Date: 2025-02-17They pulled over to the side of a wide road and Yaron killed the lights, hiding their black car under the inky dark night. Yaron pointed out the towering home down the street, surrounded by tall stone walls. "Not trying to fly beneath the radar, hmm?" Yaron moved his seat back and propped his legs up on the dashboard. "No," Lior answered shortly. But Yaron was clearly not finished chatting. "Do you think that the chemical shipment you found will be enough to implicate Dakhir Tahan?" "I don't know." "What do you make of Sahir saying Niazi left the country?" Lior didn't respond. Yaron chuckled. "Are you always like this?" "Well, considering that my wife and daughter's lives aren't usually hanging in peril, then I'll say no, I'm not always like this," Lior replied angrily. *** A misdirected missile kills several innocent civilians in the South Lebanon conflict¿ The entire Knesset is plunged into darkness-and the most valuable technological asset is stolen¿ *** A sensational breakthrough in nuclear chemistry is discovered by one of Israel's most fearsome enemies¿ *** The life and safety of Mossad agent Lior Golan and his family are threatened by one brilliant, menacing, and shadowy villain¿ *** This is the story of the Golan family. It's the story of five brothers bound by something even stronger than blood; the story of their personal challenges and the demons each of them has to fight. *** How far can one go until he breaks? How much guilt can a person hold before he implodes? How can one forgive those closest to him when they've stabbed him in the back? How can one who has been trained to fight without letup learn to accept and surrender, give up control to the only One Who's really ever had it? *** A spine-tingling thriller of bravery, commitment, sacrifice, and faith.
Center Stage - C.B. Weinfeld
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Center Stage by
Call Number: 296.19 WeiISBN: 9781422631942Publication Date: 2022-06-28C.B. Weinfeld knows people. And she knows how to tell a fantastic story. In Center Stage she brings us stories that engage and inspire us. Stories that sometimes surprise and often elevate us. Stories that rekindle our belief in others and enhance our own optimism and simchah. These stories, which originally appeared in Yated Neeman or Ami magazine, show the inner goodness – and, yes, the inner greatness – that lives within ordinary people, people like you and me. Because good people make great stories.
Never Lost - Carol Hagler
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Never Lost by
Call Number: FIC HagISBN: 9798888394212Publication Date: October 2024After a near-tragic pogrom, Shalom Zvi and his family leave the life they know in Poland, hoping for a safer life in distant New York. Determined to keep his faith, Shalom Zvi guards his precious tefillin as he resists the lure of assimilation in his new home.
But life in the New World proves to be almost as dangerous as it was in Europe. Once again, anti-Semitism rears its ugly head and threatens his family’s security. With the war in Europe looming, Shalom Zvi’s son, Dov, must fight to preserve Torah life in America as he is forced to confront the perils of war. Will Dov survive with both his life and his faith intact?
A compelling historical novel that spans four generations, reminding us that a Jew is never lost to the One Above.
I've Been Here Before
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I've Been Here Before: When Souls of the Holocaust Return by
Call Number: 296.33 RigISBN: 9781614655756Publication Date: 2021-01-01Sara Yoheved Rigler has discovered a Secret Society. Qualifications for membership include Holocaust-related recurring dreams, panic attacks, fearsome flashbacks, and phobias in children born after 1945. The secret handshake of this society is a childhood obsession with the Holocaust by those unrelated to survivors, who never heard it discussed until after their dreams or phobias were already haunting their young lives. This groundbreaking, meticulously researched book provides evidence that is as startling as it is mysteriously affirming.