Yaakov Shwekey with R’ Gedaliah Zlotowitz –The Music of Shabbos

In this episode of Inside ArtScroll, Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with Yitzchok Saftlas to explore the inspiration and Torah-rooted philosophy behind his new book, A Practical Guide to Winning Relationships. Together they discuss how timeless Jewish values can guide us toward more meaningful, constructive, and enduring relationships — whether with family, friends, business colleagues, or within the broader community.  The conversation brings to life the book’s “microchapters,” showing not just the theory but also real-life stories and practical advice that listeners can apply immediately in daily life. Listeners will come away with more than just ideas — they’ll gain a renewed vision of relationships as a vital part of living Torah values. It’s a warm, down-to-earth, and deeply relatable discussion that invites everyone to strive for deeper connections rooted in empathy, respect, and genuine care. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/WINNH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

In this special Inside ArtScroll roundtable, host Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with singing sensation Yaakov Shwekey, celebrated author Yisroel Besser, and master arranger Doni Gross to explore the heart and soul behind the newly released ArtScroll masterpiece Music of Shabbos.  The conversation flows with warmth and inspiration as the guests reflect on the deep connection between Shabbos and song – how its melodies uplift us, anchor us, and help us access a place of serenity and emunah that only Shabbos can reveal. Together, they share the story behind the book, offering insights into its creation and the messages it hopes to bring to Jewish homes. With Shwekey’s passion, Besser’s storytelling, and Doni Gross’s musical brilliance, this episode highlights the beauty of Shabbos through the lens of music, memory, and meaning. It’s an intimate, uplifting discussion that opens a window into the world of Shabbos niggunim – and the timeless inspiration they continue to bring. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/MUSICH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

In this memorable Inside ArtScroll episode, Nachum Segal — whose legendary Nachum Segal Network (NSN) has long stood at the center of Jewish music and Jewish life — brings his deep familiarity with the Jewish musical landscape to a heartfelt conversation with international singing sensation Yaakov Shwekey. With the insight of someone who has spent decades championing and elevating Jewish music, they guide through the melodies, memories, and influences that shaped Shwekey‘s newest book, The Music of Shabbos. Together, they explore how the songs of Shabbos formed the soundtrack of Shwekey’s youth and continue to inspire him onstage and at home. The discussion also spotlights Shwekey’s remarkable collaboration with bestselling author Yisroel Besser, whose warm storytelling and Torah perspective uncover layers of meaning behind each zemer. With Nachum Segal’s signature passion for Jewish music setting the tone, this episode offers an uplifting and revealing look at a project that brings together voice, pen, and melody to honor the heartbeat of every Jewish home: the Music of Shabbos. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/MUSICH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

In this illuminating Inside ArtScroll episode, Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with Rabbi Nosson Sherman to explore Rabbi Yehuda Heimowitz’s masterful new elucidation of the Chazon Ish’s Emunah U’Bitachon — a Torah classic that has shaped generations. Rabbi Sherman discusses the Chazon Ish’s unique approach to emunah, rooted in deep reason and spiritual clarity, and shows how genuine bitachon becomes a source of deep inner strength, inspiring unwavering commitment to mitzvos. With warmth and insight, he shares why this beloved sefer remains a guiding light for anyone seeking serenity, purpose, and a richer relationship with Hashem. Together, Rabbi Landau and Rabbi Sherman delve into the Chazon Ish’s penetrating teachings: the link between middos refinement and true tranquility, the role of halachah as a foundation for spiritual security, and the subtle, poetic expressions that have long challenged readers. Rabbi Sherman describes how the faithful yet accessible elucidation unlocks these timeless ideas, opening the Chazon Ish’s world to today’s learners. Inspiring and uplifting, this conversation invites viewers to rediscover a sefer that continues to illuminate the path to a meaningful, elevated life. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/CIEBH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

In this episode of Inside ArtScroll, Rabbi Shlomo Landau speaks with Shnayim Yomi founder Elad Danino about the renewed appreciation for being “maavir sidrah” that his organization sparked, and the vision behind ArtScroll’s Shnayim Mikra V’Echad Targum, created to make this timeless mitzvah more accessible and engaging than ever for today’s generation. Their conversation explores why learning the weekly parashah verse by verse remains such a powerful way to connect with Chumash, and how thoughtful presentation can turn a weekly obligation into a meaningful, sustained Torah practice. At the heart of the discussion is the sefer itself, which brings together each verse repeated, Targum Onkelos, a translation based on the Targum, Rashi’s text, and concise summaries in one clear, well-organized format. Elad explains how the thoughtful layout designed to support learners at every level, as well as features such as short introductions to each aliyah by Rabbi Moshe Bamberger, are helping everyone stay connected to the parashah throughout the week and is restoring Shnayim Mikra to its central place in Jewish learning. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/SM2H.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

Rabbi Gedaliah Zlotowitz sits with international singing star Yaakov Shwekey for a heartfelt conversation about The Music of Shabbos, Yaakov’s new collaboration with master writer Yisroel Besser. In this engaging interview, Yaakov opens up about the Shabbos table that shaped him — where Syrian and Vizhnitz melodies blended, where music was inseparable from memory, and where the zemiros of his childhood became the soundtrack of his life. Rabbi Zlotowitz guides the discussion as Yaakov shares how those early experiences evolved into a project that brings the soul of Shabbos to readers and listeners everywhere. Together, Yaakov and Rabbi Zlotowitz reveal how this collaboration aims to deepen the way families experience Shabbos — through inspiring stories, heartfelt reflections, and the timeless power of song. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/MUSICH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

In this episode of Inside ArtScroll, Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with writer and journalist Gedalia Guttentag to discuss his newly released biography, Rav Simcha Kook. Drawing on years of research and personal encounters, Gedalia introduces listeners to the remarkable life and leadership of Rav Simcha Kook, the revered Rav of Rechovot, whose warmth, wisdom, and clarity left an indelible mark on Israeli society. The conversation explores what made Rav Simcha Kook such a beloved figure across communities — his deep love of every Jewish soul, his quiet courage, and his unwavering commitment to Torah ideals expressed with humanity and grace. As Gedalia shares stories and insights from the book, this episode offers a meaningful window into a towering Torah personality and the values that continue to inspire long after his passing. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/RKOOKH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

In this moving and heartfelt conversation, Rabbi Shlomo Landau sits down with Rabbi Paysach Krohn to explore his newly released volume, The Maggid on Tefillah. Together they journey through the rich terrain of daily prayer—starting from Modeh Ani and Ashrei, through the berachos of Shemoneh Esrei—and uncover how the simple words we recite each day can open our hearts to a deeper relationship with Hashem. Drawing from Rabbi Krohn’s own battles with illness and recovery, the interview reveals how life’s challenges became a powerful teacher, uplifting his tefillah and inspiring his message: that genuine connection to Hashem is both possible and transformative. Beyond the mechanics of prayer, the discussion moves into the realm of compassion and chessed, particularly through the lens of bikur cholim. Rabbi Krohn reflects on his time in rehabilitation and the humanity and kindness he witnessed there, showing how the act of visiting the sick and offering genuine empathy is itself a form of tefillah—a bridge between the human and the Divine. Warmly conversationa, this interview invites viewers to not only understand their daily davening in a new light but to live it more fully, more mindfully, and more connected than ever before. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/MOTFH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration

Inside ArtScroll welcomes back its original host, Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, as he sits down with Rabbi Shlomo Landau to discuss his new release, Flashes of Inspiration.   In this fascinating conversation, Rabbi Landau shares the stories behind the stories—how nearly 100 true accounts of ordinary people making extraordinary choices came together in this uplifting collection. From a lost hat on the highway that brings comfort to a grieving soul, to a teen on the run who finds strength in Tehillim, to a Rebbi discovering his mission in the most unexpected of places—these are moments of courage, compassion, and Divine providence.   Hear the inspiration, the behind-the-scenes insights, and the timeless lessons that remind us how a single decision can change everything. Sometimes, all it takes is one flash of inspiration. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/FOIH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration      

Ashamnu, bagadnu, gazalnu… These words don’t just confess our failings — they shake the Heavens and open the gates of return. Viduy is not only an admission; it is a bridge back to Hashem, a Divine gift that enables us to reconnect with our Creator. In this moving conversation, Rabbi Shlomo Landau speaks with renowned author and master storyteller Rabbi Yechiel Spero about his newest book, A Most Meaningful Viduy. With profound Torah sources, insights from Gedolim, and the unforgettable true stories for which he is known, Rabbi Spero reveals the depth, beauty, and power of Viduy — one of the highlights of Aseres Yimei Teshivah and Yom Kippur. Let your Viduy become a moment of truth — a moment of closeness, of connection, and of return. 📖 Order your copy today at ArtScroll.com: https://www.artscroll.com/Books/MMVH.html #artscroll #newbook #newrelease #newbooks #inspiration