Simcha Bunim Cohen

Simcha Bunim Cohen

Simcha Bunim Cohen is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi and author who has written English-language halachic works that deal with the intricate laws of "Shabbat".

Biography

Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen, the grandson-in-law of Rabbi Avigdor Miller, is a senior kollel fellow at Beth Medrash Govoha [ [http://www.judaism.com/bio.asp?author=Simcha%20Cohen Judaism.com - A short biography of Simcha Cohen ] ] and lives with his wife and children in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. He serves as the rabbi for "Khal Ateres Yeshaya". [http://matzav.com/print_this_story.asp?smenu=181&sdetail=1728]

Works

Cohen authors his books for those fluent primarily in English. [ [http://www.mesorah.com/cgi-bin/searchtitle?Author=Rabbi_Simcha_Bunim_Cohen ArtScroll.com - Titles by Rabbi Simcha Bunim Cohen ] ] His works on the laws of "Shabbat" cover their topics in depth and include extensive footnoting and sourcing in Hebrew on the bottom of each page and are "clear, easy to use and authoritative": [ [http://www.torahtreasures.co.uk/product.asp?id=286 Product info: ] ]
* The Shabbos Kitchen: A comprehensive halachic guide to the preparation of food and other kitchen activities on Shabbos
* The Shabbos Home (vol I and II): A comprehensive halachic guide to the preparation of food and other kitchen activities on Shabbos
* The Sanctity of Shabbos: A comprehensive guide to the laws of Shabbos and Yom Tov as they apply to a non-Jew doing work on behalf of a Jew
* The Radiance of Shabbos: The complete laws of the Shabbos and Festival candle lighting, Kiddush, Lechem Mishneh, meals, Bircas Hamazon, and Havdalah
* The Laws of Yom Tov: A comprehensive halachic guide to the laws and practices of the Festivals
* Muktzeh, A Practical Guide: A comprehensive treatment of the principles and common applications of the laws of muktzeh
* Laws of Daily Living: A comprehensive halachic guide to Morning Routines, Preparations for Prayers, Tallis, Tefillin, The Berachos, Amen, Pesukei Dezimrah
* Children in Halacha: Laws relating to young children: Chinuch, Shabbos, Kashrus, Learning and much more

Because his texts make it easy for those with a limited grasp of Hebrew vocabulary, they appear on numerous "must-read" lists for converts and ba'alei teshuva. [ [http://ohr.edu/judaism/articles/booklist.htm Recommended Reading List ] ] [ [http://www.geocities.com/orthodox_conversion_to_judaism/books_shabbat_and_holidays.html orthodox conversion to judaism ] ]

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