The Lubavitcher Rebbe urges us to purchase Torah books and conspicuously display them throughout our home. Creating a Torah environment through these Torah books creates a subtle yet constant atmosphere of holiness, inspiring and affecting our Jewish thought and practice and ultimately encouraging us to learn its teachings and enhancing our lives, one book at a time.
But even if the books lie dormant on their shelves, said the Rebbe, their mere presence will permeate the entire home, positively influencing those who reside there.
The following is a basic starter's suggestion's guide of Torah books.
Chumash: "The Five Books of Moses." G-d dictates, Moses transcribes and we get to have the book in our home.
Tehillim: "The Psalms of David." The book our great-grandparents poured their hearts and tears into.
Siddur: "Jewish Prayer Book." It took 120 sages and prophets to compose one way for all Jews to talk to one G-d.
Tanach: a.k.a "The Bible." In it is prophecy and Divinely inspired writing that the sages determined would be needed for every generation. We need to make sure though, we get the authentic Jewish kind.
Talmud: Voluminous compendium of discussion, debates and anecdotes that defined Jewish practice at the outset of the Diaspora.
"Rambam." Is the first comprehensive codification of Jewish law and practice. Compiled by Mamonidies.
The Code of Jewish Law. That is a guide to Jewish practice for everyone.
Tanya: The most important work of Chassidic teachings, blending and balancing the mystical and practical aspects of classic Jewish thought.
Sacred Jewish books displayed at home will subconsciously express our appreciation for and reverence to these books, their values, their history and their content.
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