Yek's Corner

Introducing Chassidic Pearls

With infinite praise to Hashem, Kalcom Publishing and Emuna Outreach are delighted to announce the debut of Chassidic Pearls in an exquisite softcover edition. Kalcom's graphic artist Iris Berkowitz designed the cover, that shows a pearl emanating light in all directions, with a map of the Ukrainian Jewish villages (shetlach) in the background. We certainly hope that Chassidic Pearls will be a welcome addition to your book shelf and to your Shabbat table.

I want to express my deep gratitude to the author Moreno V'rabbenu Rav Lazer Brody shlit'a, Mrs. Debbie Shapiro, editor of BreslovWorld and a superb author and writer in her own right, and to Emuna Outreach's dedicated and talented staffer and proofreader from Chicago, Mrs. Rachel Tzipporah Salkover for all their assistance in making Chassidic Pearls a reality.

Introducing The Worry Worm

With Hashem's everloving grace, Kalcom Publishing and Emuna Outreach are proud to introduce The Worry Worm, the first of an exciting new series of Children's books aimed at children between the ages of 2 to 200. The Worry Worm is a wonderful, non-denominational story by Rabbi Lazer Brody that brings the concept of emuna to a level that 3 and 4 year-olds can understand, as well as strengthen the emuna of adults as well. Rav Lazer's story about two worms in an apple has been beautifully written to rhyme and illustrated by Rebecca Shapiro of Hamilton, Ontario. G-d willing, the book will be released before this coming Rosh Hashana, 5768. Judging from the warm reactions of our test readers, including preschool and elementary teachers and children, The Worry Worm will find its way into many homes and many hearts.

G-d willing, The Worry Worm isn't a one-time flash in the pan, but the first of Kalcom's new "Little Lazer" series. Kalcom is doing its part to help Emuna Outreach further its child-outreach program that's aimed at teaching emuna to children. If there're no lambs, there're no rams.

Keep your eye open for The Worry Worm. Like Rebecca Shapiro says, it's a book for growing kids with growing minds.

Iranian Jewish Haggada

I love the oldtime Haggadot, like the Hungarian masterpiece pictured above. If you have in your possession - or know about - any antique illustrated Persian Haggada, let me know. For next year, I'd love to publish an Iranian Jewish Haggada. Probably, the biggest reward for me would be seeing Mama's smile when I give her the first copy. Happy Passover everybody - I'll be talking to you again next week, G-d willing, after the holiday's over.

Who's reading TTTT nowadays?

The Trail to Tranquility is making quite a buzz around cybertown lately. The beautiful new English website of the Breslevers is running a TTTT excerpt here.

So, you think that's small change? Would you like to see a picture of someone taller that's now reading The Trail to Tranquility?

You're right! That's Rick Barry, an old buddy of mine from way back. Last night, I spoke to Rick on the phone from my Israeli residence here at Ramat HaSharon, and he mentioned his old basketball buddy that became Israel's hoop icon, Tal Brody, former European champion forward from Maccabee Tel Aviv. "Wow, strange coincidence," I said, "Tal is a distant cousin of Rabbi Rambo, my good friend Lazer Brody, one of Israel's favorite folk-rabbis and a popular author."

Distant cousins and distant paths, but Tal Brody (left) and Lazer Brody (right) are both stars in their respective fields.

"Rabbi Rambo?" Rick asked. "What's his latest book?"

"The Trail to Tranquility - you gotta see this!" I said, and I flashed him an ebook. "Wanna talk to Rabbi Rambo?"

"Sure," Rick said, and I arranged a conference call between Colorado, Ramat HaSharon, and Ashdod.

So, Rick Barry and Rabbi Lazer spoke on the phone last night, and they have a lot of admiration for each other. Nice to hang out with good people.

In case I forgot to mention, The Trail to Tranquility is my favorite book in English; that's why I'm making it Kalcom Publishing's premier publication on the American market, but more on that in the coming days... Wait and see - Ophra's going to be begging me on her hands and knees for this book.

"This book turns you into the best person you can be." Tamar Yonah, Israel National Radio

Tamar Yonah's not the only one who's enthusiastic about The Trail to Tranquility. You will be too. Read a sample right here.

Remember this name on the left. Sure, I'm the new kid on the publishing block, but you're going to be hearing a lot from me, with Hashem's help.

For our friends in London and in the USA, I've got a big surprise lined up for after Lag B'Omer... Details forthcoming!

Pi HaBe'er Hashalem

  Kalcom Publishing is pride to announce it's "Pri Bikurim", or first fruit - this is Pi HaBe'er Hashalem, by Rav Lazer Brody shlit'a, a book that will rejuvenate your Yiddishkeit and your Shabbat table. Coming soon, G-d willing...