For over 40 years, Rabbi Yisroel Rubin has been developing educational and entertaining “news articles” on the weekly parsha. Finally, The Torah Times for Sefer Bereishis is complete and is now available for purchase.
The first edition of the Torah Times was presented at the 1973 Lag B’omer Parade. It received the Rebbe’s blessing and direction, and was listed among the Rebbe’s 71 Mosdos. The Rebbe gave Rabbi Rubin specific instructions on how to improve The Torah Times
Along with his students at the Maimonides Hebrew Day School, Rabbi Rubin has continued to update and refine articles with more in-depth Midrashim and Peirushim!
Torah Times is humorous and entertaining, but it is no joke! Rather than ancient once-upon-a-time characters, we relive Torah events as they happen, HERE and NOW. Rather than archaic characters in long flowing robes, their issues and concerns are as relevant, current and contemporary as today’s news!
Rebbe’s Guidance & Directives
Rabbi Rubin began writing “The Daily Chitas” based on Torah commentaries, inspired by the Rebbe’s call to “Live with the Parsha of the week!”
The Rebbe encouraged the publication of TT and funded its first 6 months (below are Rabbi Rubin’s transcripts of the Rebbe’s responses to his submissions):
“Publication nicely done, should be disseminated to reach the public.”
“The name should be more universal than “‘Daily Chitas,’” so it has changed to “Torah Times.”
The Rebbe once noted that he missed receiving Parsha Toldos #6 among the collection of Torah Times, which are kept in the Rebbe’s Library.
”It should be proofread/edited before publication.” The Rebbe gave his Bracha and Ohel mention.
This book will be debuted at the Maimonides School Chanukah Auction this coming Monday. Everyone who purchases at least $100 worth of auction tickets will receive a free copy of the book. Tickets available at http://www.maimonidesschool.org/auction/
You can purchase individual copies of The Torah Times Sefer Bereishis online at www.tinyurl.com/purchasetorahtimes
He was probably the first Lubavitcher to do creative things for kids! Although I threw out most ofl my childhood things I kept my collection of Torah Times.
I’ve been waiting for this for years. Once it’s out, it’s time to also translate it to other languages.
Rabbi Rubin is an endless source of creative, humorous and relevant ideas
I used to use the torah times in the 70s for teaching parshas hashavua. It was a great hit! Excited about the new publication!
Most amazing chosid/shliach keep up the good work