The Torah Commentary of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach: Genesis, Part I

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The Torah Commentary of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach provides a glimpseinto the unusualway in whichthe late Rabbi Shlomo Carlebachreceived andtransmitted Torah. It also aidsthe reader inbridgingRabbi Shlomo Carlebach the great composer/singer and Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach the great scholar/teacher. Those who sing his songs, but do not learn his Torah, only sing half a song. When Reb Shlomo speaks of Abraham and Sarah, you are sure he is speaking about his own grandparents. When delving into the lives of Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, Rachel and Leah, it is as if he is speaking of his own parents. The teachings in this book of commentary are not just meant to be read they are intendedto be enjoyed and experiencedas holy music. Ultimately, they are intended as a lesson in living a holy life. Wherever Reb Shlomo traveledin the world, he brought several suitcases of holy books with him. This book makes Reb Shlomos teachings accessibleto help us carry on ourjourney through life.