With haskamos from the leading poskim of the previous generation, Sefer Orchos Taharah is a classic. The halachos are written in a clear, concise manner, making it the option of choice for anyone wanting a quick reference or a full review. The explanations found at the back of the sefer give the reader a glimpse into the depth, complexity, and mesorah that goes into every psak. They are all-encompassing and unambiguous, appealing to layman and scholar, young and old alike.
With this new, easy-to-read translation, Rabbi Tessler makes this sefer, so integral to a Jewish home, more accessible to men and women who want to learn, review, and retain these beautiful and important halachos.
[T]he translation is thorough, accurate, and reads exactly as intended by Rabbi Isaac Kahana… I cannot recommend this sefer enough.
–Rabbi Shmuel Weiner
Sefer Orchos Taharah is a very popular sefer… Rabbi Netanel Tessler, shlita, has done a beautiful job in translating it into English…easy to read and accessible to all.
–Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst
A unique gift to the Torah world. Reb Netanel has prepared many chassanim for marriage and understands the complexities and challenges that face our youth in building Torah-true homes… [T]his volume will be a significant addition to the olam haTorah.
–Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Senter
About the Author
Rav Yitzchok Isaac Kahana, hailing from a family of rabbanim, learned by the poskei ha’dor of the last generation, including Rav Moshe Aryeh Friend, the Gaavad of Yerushalayim; Rav Henoch Padwa, the baal Cheshev V’Ephod; the Maharitz Dushinsky; and Rav Yitzchok Yaakov Weiss, the Raavad of Yerushalayim and the baal Minchas Yitzchok. He was the rav in Brachfeld before becoming a rav in Zupnick, where Rav Yitzchok Yaakov Weiss was rav previously. The constant stream of people asking his halachic and hashkafic guidance at his beis horaah is a reflection of his tireless efforts and deep-rooted drive to understand and have a crystal clear understanding of halachah in order to help each and every one of them.
About the Translator
Rabbi Tessler is a talmid of Yeshivas Ohr Hameir in Peekskill, New York. After marrying and settling in Eretz Yisrael, he learned in Yeshivat Chevrat Ahavat Shalom under Rabbi Yaakov Hillel before becoming a first-seder rebbi in Yeshivas Aderes Hatorah, headed by Rabbi Senter, where he taught for five years. During his years in Eretz Yisrael, Rabbi Tessler developed deep relationships with Rabbi Shmuel Weiner and Rabbi Leizer Haltufsky, with whom he remains in close contact, and received semichah from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg.
Rabbi Tessler is a sought-after chassan rebbi, as well as an EMT and a graduate of Harvard Business School Online. Upon moving to Toronto, he became the director of first seder at the Thornhill Torah Educational Center, where he gives the daily shiur.
