Approbations

The book, Family Purity-A Guide to Marital Fulfillment, written by Rabbi Yerucham Fishel HaLevy Jacobs, is a comprehensive compendium on the laws and customs associated with family purity.

This book is well researched and fills a void especially in that it supplies all the above in harmony with the halachic decisions of the Shulchan Aruch Admur Hazoken. Before selected chapters important advice of a personal nature is added creating a refreshingly rounded picture of Jewish family life.

The author has previously published a compendium of the vestos laws with a ten year calendar. This work, called Times has already been used successfully in eretz Yisroel for a number of years. Another previous work, Chochmat HaTaharah, a commentary on the laws in Yoreh Deah dealing with these subjects has haskomos from many leading Rabonim shlita.

Therefore all that remains is that we add our blessings that this work become accepted in all English speaking homes and that the author enjoy continued success in his future endeavors.

In anticipation of the days of Moshiach.
Rabbis: M. M. Gluchovsky, Yochanan Gurary, Levi Bistritsky

I come with words of blessing and praise for my dear friend, who brings merit to the many and has already become expert in clarifying these areas, to the point of deciding halacha in the field of purity, in his first book, Chochmat Hatahara.

Now he has written a second book on this subject, aimed specifically at the English-speaking public. Surely nothing faulty or harmful can come from his pen.

I therefore add my name to the list of the illustrious rabbanim and geonim, including those of the Chabad Rabbinical Court of Eretz Yisroel, who reviewed this book, and I bless my dear friend, the author shlita, that he continue to increase purity and holiness, and to magnify Torah and glorify it, as he desires.

Anxiously awaiting the speedy redemption.
David Meir Drukman

I would like to join the many honorable rabonim shlita in congratulating Rabbi Jacobs for his sefer that presents to the English speaking public the intricate laws of tahara in an easy and clear manner.

Rabbi Shalom B. Groner

Dear Rabbi Jacobs,

I received the proofs of your book, Family Purity-A Guide to Marital Fulfillment. Although, time does not allow me to study the book in depth, but from what I have read I have noticed it is written in a very pleasant manner, thoroughly covering the laws of family purity. Seforim on this topic are very important and this will strengthen the observance of Taharas Hamishpacha (family purity).

I am sure you stress that laymen should not "poskin," for themselves after studying the sefer, but they must address all these questions to a qualified Rav who is well versed in these laws.

I commend you for the work, effort and toil that you put into this sefer. I am confident it will be received favorably. May there be an increase in taharas hamishpacha, and this will bring the coming of the Moshiach when the world will become pure.

Yours sincerely,
Rabbi Y. Groner

Dear Rabbi Jacobs shlita,

It is with pleasure that I avail myself of the opportunity to add my commendations to the cavalcade of approbations and tributes that have been bestowed upon your admirable work in the field of Taharas Hamishpacha.

It is evident that you have invested much thoughtful work and effort into the preparation of this outstanding book as you have done in your previous publications.

There is no doubt that this additional work will serve the very useful purpose of assisting all those seeking enlightenment in the practical observance of one of the most fundamental and pivotal institutions of Torah life. Your book should be assured a distinguished place in every Jewish home and library.

May Hashem grant you many healthy and prosperous years in which to continue your worthy labors in disseminating the Torah wellsprings for the benefit of anash and klal Yisroel.

Yours sincerely,
Rabbi S. Gutnick

To the Honorable Rav Yerucham Fishel Jacobs shiy',

With pleasure do I take the opportunity to join the Rabbonim shiy' who gave their consent and praise for your praiseworthy compilation of the laws of niddah in the composition named Family Purity-A Guide to Marital Fulfillment.

May the Al-mighty help you to promote Taharah B'Yisroel.
With respect,
Yehuda K. Marlow

Dear Rabbi Jacobs shlita,

Thank you for enabling me to read the proofs of your forthcoming book Family Purity-A Guide To Marital Fulfillment. Reading through the text, which I did from practically cover to cover-I was delighted to see your very refreshing style, casual yet thorough.

The word 'Halacho' is usually translated as 'law'. More subtly it can be translated as 'the way one goes'. This book aims to present Halacho indeed as a way of life.

Also useful are the specific medical terms, generously used wherever relevant. These will be of great value if the need arises to communicate with medical personnel.

The Halachic decisions are invariably a faithful transmission of standard accepted Seforim, as referred to extensively in the end notes. I have recommended a number of additions and modifications, as you will see in the returned copy. Nonetheless I feel that this book truly merits unreserved recommendation - its readers will certainly enhance their Torah-life-style in this vital area, upon which is founded the sanctuary of our holy nation.

May we all speedily merit to immerse in 'the waters of pure knowledge,' in an era when awareness of the Al-mighty will envelop all, much as the water envelopes the sea and all therein, now!

Wishing you a kosher and joyous Pesach.
Yours sincerely,
Rabbi L.Y. Raskin

We have reviewed the book compiled by the gaon Rabbi Yerucham Fishel HaLevy Jacobs on the laws of niddah and family purity, written in easily understandable English with many footnotes.

Important rabbanim from Eretz Yisroel have already given approbations to this work and to the author's previous works. We therefore add our approbation to theirs, and bless the author with success in "spreading his wellsprings," and that this book, like his previous ones, become accepted and standard.

The author is fortunate that through his efforts many will merit to observe family purity. May it be His will that this work be accepted, and, furthermore, that he continue to write additional works for the benefit of others.

In honor of the Torah and of the author, and with blessings,
Rabbi Tzvi Meir Ginzburg

We have reviewed the work of our dear and illustrious student, HaRav HaGaon Yerucham Fishel HaLevy Jacobs shlita, entitled Chochmot Hatahara, on hilchos niddah and vestos, which adds commentary on these laws and their Talmudic and scriptural sources.

Although we do not address the specifics of its contents, we bless the author, the honorable Rav HaGaon, one of our most exemplary students, who later spent many years in our adjoining kollel (770 Kfar Chabad) and achieved much according to his abilities.

We therefore extend our blessings that "his wellsprings spread forth," and that he merit that this work help increase purity among Jews, until the fulfillment of "I will sprinkle pure waters upon you, and you will be pure," in the quickly approaching redemption through our righteous Moshiach.

Rabbi Yakov Katz

This is the work of a craftsman, a vessel filled with manna, by the wonderful and distinguished Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Halevy Jacobs shlita, who works with alacrity. The book presents the main laws that every man and every family needs to know and understand, together with their reasons and sources from the verses and the words of the Shulchan Aruch and Ramo, in clear and easy language.

I commend him for his work and for the toil involved in creating so complete a work, with computer-generated diagrams, all done well and at an auspicious time, to lighten the task of those learning these subjects. May his portion be in Torah, for he brings merit to the many who do not know what they are to do; here they will find a set table of all the necessary laws, to save them from a doubtful question of niddah, which is so strict.

May Hashem send His help from His holy abode so that this work is published, and may the merit of the many protect the author so that he continues his holy work. May his wellsprings spread forth, and may he continue to help the many with good ideas, in good health and with light.

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Let the hearts of all who keep purity rejoice at the appearance of the wonderful book Chochmot Hatahara. It deals with all that is written in the Torah concerning holiness and purity, and it teaches and lightens the study of these laws for all Israel, the holy people, and for those who understand the times, showing them the proper path to walk and the deeds they should do and live by.

This is the work of a wise man, Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Halevy Jacobs shlita, whom Heaven has granted the merit to compile a work on purity, the life's work of a diligent man. The work is called Chochmot Hatahara, and it is as its name: full of the spirit of wisdom and of pure fear of G-d. It brightens the eyes of those who wish to purify themselves, to understand the knowledge of G-d and of purity. It is pleasing to the eye, a book full of goodness, which comes to teach grooms and brides, and counselors of brides and grooms, so that they understand how to avoid mistakes.

The author's wisdom also stood by him in creating diagrams that explain all this, lightening the load of those studying these difficult laws. All is well done, at an auspicious time, in light and simple language.

May the author be blessed with success and deliverance. May his wellsprings spread forth and his teachings spread out. May G-d bless his work, and may he continue to spread light in the world, until we are all redeemed.

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The great Rabbi, who brings light to others, Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Halevy Jacobs, showed me his wonderful and pleasant book. This is a work of wisdom in a difficult field; through it, all that is needed for the purity of the Jewish daughter becomes clear. Happy is the author, who through his work will bring merit to the many.

Rabbi Akiva Eiger already wrote that "the main thing is to bring merit to the many." I therefore wish the author well, that he continue to compile such works and to do good things for the benefit of the many, bringing them closer to keeping the mitzvos.

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Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Halevy Jacobs is well known; in fact, I have personally known him for a long time as one who delves deeply into halacha. Now he is about to publish his work, Chochmot Hatahara. Its purpose is to present the study of the laws of niddah in a way the general public can understand.

Surely this will greatly help in keeping these laws, since a student who understands them will more easily keep them.

This is especially so since it is known how much the author invested to produce such a complete work, which has already received the approval of some of the greatest rabbis.

I wish him continued success, and that he continue to bring merit to the many.

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I come to praise our dear and beloved friend, full of G-d's blessing, who studies Torah diligently and knows how to bring it to practical halacha, Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Halevy Jacobs shlita. He has shown me his work, the craft of his wisdom, fine and pleasant: a work of halacha on the laws of purity.

This work will be of great benefit to those who wish to enter the gates of purity, especially young grooms preparing to study this subject in depth, for whom it is a fine foundation.

The author has merited, and will merit, to teach G-d's nation the proper path. May G-d send him blessing according to His will. I hereby sign in the name of the Ultimate Signer.

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Shalom u'vracha! I received parts of the pleasant work Chochmot Hatahara as a sample. It explains all the laws of niddah, vestos and so on in simple, understandable language, with diagrams and tables. Well done!

I add my name to those who have already given their approval to this work, so that you may publish it. May the many learn from this work.

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To Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Halevy shlita: I have reviewed parts of the work Chochmot Hatahara and saw that it was well done, at an auspicious time. It will bring merit to the many and lighten their study. You have done well to add computer-generated diagrams to explain these difficult laws. Anything I might add would be superfluous; all that remains is to add my blessing that G-d continue to grant you success, and that you continue to increase purity in Israel.

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My dear and honorable colleague, the gaon and chassid Rabbi Yerucham Fishel HaLevy Jacobs, is supervising the fourth printing of the important booklet Times. It is a well-compiled work on the laws of hefsek tahara, the seven white days and vestos, and will surely be of value to the public. The author has already become an expert in this field through his important work Chochmat Hatahara, which carries approbations from leading rabbanim. In the merit of the public, may the author be blessed with all good things, especially to increase and glorify Torah study.

With respect and blessings,
Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Yeruslavski

I have seen the important work compiled by my friend, the honorable rav and chassid Rabbi Fishel Jacobs, a compendium of the laws of niddah, hefsek tahara, the seven white days and more. It is explained in easily understood language, in accordance with the Shulchan Aruch of Rabbi Yosef Caro zt"l and other commentaries that follow Sephardi custom.

My colleague has done a wonderful job of spreading Torah, and our Sages said, "Go to Yosef; whatever he tells you, do."

May it be His will that all of Rabbi Jacobs's work continue to be blessed, for the merit of the many depends on him.

Sincerely,
Rabbi Binyamin Cohen

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Dear Rabbi Jacobs,

I would like to add my name to the list of English speaking rabonim shl"ita who encourage and support your ongoing efforts to spread the Rebbe's mivtzah of family purity through Family Purity-A Guide To Marital Fulfillment, Times, Zemonim and Chochmot Hatahara.

And particularly with the appearance of the latest in your series, Study Guide For Choson Kallah, based on Family Purity.

I believe that choson/kallah counselors who use the Study Guide will only benefit and strongly support issuing some type of personal letter of recognition of those students' competence in these laws as you suggested in your letter to me.

Yishar koach.
Blessings,
Rabbi B. Yorkovitz

Dear Rabbi Jacobs,

Shalom and blessings,

I have seen your pamphlet: Study Guide for Choson and Kallah, and feel it is an excellent and valuable study aid to clarifying the usually difficult laws of family purity.

I recommend it as a basic accessory for pre-marriage counselors in preparing newlyweds to establish new homes in Israel and raise generations of children born in Tahara according to the will of Hashem as it can be found only in the Shulchan Aruch.

May this be the final step in fulfilling the words of the prophet Jeremiah (36:25, see mishnah end of Yoma) "I (Hashem) will annoint you with pure water and purify you" with the immediate redemption of the Jewish People.

Moshiach now!
Sincerely,
Rabbi Tuvia Bolton

Dear Rabbi Jacobs shli"ta,

Thank you for sending me the proofs for your upcoming sefer on the laws of blechs and Shabbos Hotplates. As you mention in the introduction, this is a very important area of Jewish law. And it does, indeed, include many details.

The otherwise knowledgeable and conscientious public may not always be aware of all this, particularly the nuances which may apply to custom and the like.

It is, therefore, refreshing to see the comprehensive, yet user friendly style, of your previous books repeated here in this one. Of course, the photos only add a greater dimension of clarity to the entire work.

Therefore, I would like to commend you, along with the other rabonim shli"ta who have reviewed this work, on this important addition to the world of halachic writing. I give you my blessings that this sefer, as those you've previously published, should be accepted by the public, and may this merit stand you and your family well in health and good tidings.

With blessings for the quickly approaching and complete redemption through Moshiach tzidkeinu.

Yohanon Gurary

Dear Rabbi Jacobs shli"ta,

I was delighted to see the manuscript for your upcoming sefer on the laws of blechs and Shabbos hotplates etc.

Indeed, these laws are quite expansively dealt with in Talmud, commentaries, shulchan aruch and other seforim on practical halacha. Considering the additional elements of custom, there are many details. I was, therefore, pleased to see the presentation you've adopted in this book.

The popular question and answer format should make it very accessible to the general public. The photos will only enhance. Of course, for those wishing to see the sources, the extensive footnoting will allow them to do so easily.

Along with the other rabonim shli"ta, who have reviewed this work and given their warmest accolades, I would like to add my blessings that this sefer, as those you've published in the past, become accepted in every Jewish home.

May Hashem grant you continued health and success in disseminating Torah and chasiduth. With blessings for a speedily approaching and complete geula through Moshiach tzidkeinu.

Yours sincerely,
Rabbi B. Yurkowicz