Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld zt"l possessed the rare ability to relate to a wide range of people. The genuineness of his caring for others, his rock-solid convictions, and his fluent expression created a magnetic personality few could resist.

To Rabbi Freifeld, every Jew was the crown jewel of creation - and that feeling showed through in his smile, his sensitivity and his teaching. His uniqueness found expression in his Yeshivah Sh'or Yoshuv in Far Rockaway, New York, one of the first yeshivos to attract young men rediscovering their Jewish heritage.

Little wonder that his "shmuessen," his talks to his students, would become treasured memories. In these dynamic speeches he touched upon every aspect of Jewish living and belief, freely sharing his powerful Torah perspective and clear-headed wisdom. Though Rabbi Freifeld spoke in direct, down-to-earth language, his intense strength was rooted in the deep spiritual roots he had developed over many years as a disciple of Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner.

Thanks to the dedication of Benjie Brecher, one of Rabbi Freifeld's close students, those talks are brilliantly recaptured in this volume. Adapted for print by Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Reinman, one of Jewry's most gifted writers, this book captures the spirit and idiom of Rabbi Freifeld on the printed page.

For those who never had the privilege of knowing Rabbi Freifeld, this volume opens the door to this extraordinary leader’s warm heart and broad mind. For those who knew him, each essay will rekindle a memory of their Rosh Yeshivah’s warmth and remarkable ability to make every person feel like the favored child of his Creator.

Thought provoking, simple yet majestic, this wonderful book will allow you to approach Rabbi Freifeld and absorb his words as he speaks directly to you!