Yedidya

by Naomi Elbinger, Rabbi Daniel Yaakov Travis

Meet A Serious Yeshiva Bochur in Serious Trouble. After his world comes crashing down, Yedidya's quest to rebuild his life brings him unlikely new friends, adventures and insights. Get ready for an enthralling novel exploring the practical application of emunah under real-life pressure.  Inspired by the shiurim of Rabbi Daniel Yaakov Travis

Genres: Jewish

327 pages, Hardcover

Published April 12, 2021

Reviews

[Naomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so incredible and so well written. I unfortunately was able to relate too much of the struggles Yedidya faced and it was so beautiful to see him grow. Like man this poor boy just couldn't catch a break! This book gave me so much chizuk and I am going to start implementing kol mah d'avid rachmana l'tav avid into my life. I cannot explain how therapeutic this book was- it is clear not only does the author have extensive Torah knowledge but also lots of knowledge in the Psychology department. I truly reccomend this book to anyone struggling or anyone who just needs some chizuk and to strengthen their emunah- it's done in such a clever way because you learn as yedida learns and grows its just so beautiful and I'm trying really hard to write a glowing review without spoiling anything. If you're thinking of reading this just do it!

[Hannah Ludzker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping from beginning to end

Yedidya is a novel that reaches right to the core. It's a story of deep self-searching and self-realisation, compelling from beginning to end. I had great difficulty putting it down. Absolutely astonishing read and one of the best books I've read lately.

[Raina Balsam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what an incredible book. A thrilling, exciting, and way to relatable read- one that got me thinking about who I am as a person. What a crazy book, and so much work into it. Can’t wait for the sequel!!

[Devorah Friedlander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought-provoking and compelling! From the first sentence, I was hooked. Naomi's characters were relatable and I found the message of the book, "Hashem has a plan," comforting in my own life.

[Yossi · Rating 4 out of 5]

…wonderful writing; I especially recognized, in the portrayal of Gedaliah and the alleys of “Old Geula”, a world into which I was privileged to briefly enter into many years ago. It is a truly special and beautiful place. …and read the book for its moral teachings as well - extremely valuable and better, if you can, to learn them from a well written story than from the school of hard knocks.🙂