Library
The sources behind everything here — and where to read them yourself. We write our own guides in plain language, but the real treasure is in these. Go to them.
The foundations
The primary texts the whole tradition rests on. Free to read online.
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The Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) ↗
The Torah, Prophets and Writings — including the Psalms of David and the books of Solomon.
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The Talmud ↗
The vast record of rabbinic discussion — law, ethics, story and argument across centuries.
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Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) ↗
A short, beloved collection of rabbinic wisdom for living. A perfect place to begin.
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The Zohar ↗
The foundational work of Kabbalah — demanding, not a beginner text, but the centre of the mystical tradition.
Character & thought
Classic works on refining the self and understanding the big picture.
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Mesillat Yesharim — Ramchal ↗
“The Path of the Just.” A step-by-step classic of Mussar (character work) by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto.
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Derech Hashem — Ramchal ↗
“The Way of God.” An orderly, readable map of the big picture — creation, the soul, and providence.
Joy & the Hasidic path
The tradition of joy, song and closeness to God.
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The Tanya ↗
A foundational work of Hasidic thought on the soul, the mind, and serving God with the heart.
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Likutei Moharan — Rebbe Nachman of Breslov ↗
The teachings of a master who placed joy, simplicity and honest prayer at the centre of the path.
Contemporary teachers
Living voices who teach Judaism plainly and well. We write in their spirit; we point you to their own work.
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Rabbi Zamir Cohen / Hidabroot ↗
A leading contemporary teacher of accessible, practical, science-meets-Torah Judaism. A major influence on this site.
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Sefaria ↗
A free, open library of Jewish texts with translations and commentaries — the best single place to read the sources yourself.
Outbound links go to Sefaria (a free Jewish text library) and teachers' own sites. We're not affiliated with them; we simply think they're worth your time.