Orach Chayim - Way of Life

Torah Study & Resources - A Comprehensive Compilation of Study Aids

The Orach Chayim Torah Study & Resources pages began on the web many years ago out of a need for a compilation of Judaic study resources and out of my desire to help others to find the appropriate sources to aid in their studies of the Scriptures.

It is my hope, b'ezrat HaShem, that the resources herein will greatly aid in your studies and increase not only your knowledge of the Torah of G-d but influence your Way of Life...

Torah - It is a tree of life for those who grasp it, Its ways are ways of pleasantness and all its paths are shalom. Lengthy days are at its right; at its left are wealth and honor. HaShem desired, for the sake of Yisrael's righteousness, that the Torah be made great and glorious.

Hebrew Resources

Hebrew Bible Names - Names of the Books of the Bible
Hebrew Glossary - Translation, Definition and Meanings of Hebrew Words
Hebrew Phrases - Translation and Meanings of Hebrew Phrases
Men of Torah - Hebrew Names and Their Meanings
Women of Torah - Hebrew Names and Their Meanings

Jewish Concepts

Aggadah & Mashalim - Narration & Parables
Beliefs, Customs, Rituals - A Compilation of Jewish Commentary & Thought
The Thirteen Principles - Articles of Creed Covering the 613 Mitzvot of Judaism
Pirkei Avot - Sayings of the Fathers

Jewish Cooking

All About Challah - Recipes, Halacha of, Braids for & Misc.

Jewish Literature

Book Shelf - Recommended Judaic Books & Sources for Purchase

Jewish Music

Jewish Hebrew Music Audio Clips - An Audio Collection

Liturgy - Prayer

Brachot LeShabbat - Shabbat Blessings
Brachot VeTefillot - Blessings and Prayers from the Siddur
Sefer Tehillim - Book of Psalms with Commentary
Traditional Prayers - A Compilation

Miscellaneous

Jewish Graphics - A Compilation
Jewish Links - A Compilation

Sacred Practices

Holiday Summaries - General Information on each Event

Torah

613 Mitzvot - Given by G-d through Moshe
Hebrew English Torah - Verse by Verse Transliteration and Translation
Parashat HaShavua - Weekly Torah Readings
Shevatim - The Twelve Tribes - Midrash of and Tribal Degalim (Flags)

Please note that several studies being compiled are a work in process. I hope, B"Ezrat HaShem, to finished these as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or suggestions don't hesitate to contact me.