If you don’t have the Nevarech benscher, you’ve certainly seen it on a friend’s Shabbat table. You may not know it by name, but you know the one I mean. The one with all those gorgeous pictures?
The publishers of that ever-popular benscher have recently released their newest creation — a similarly styled Shabbat siddur called Nehalel Be Shabbat.
When the publishers sent me an advance copy for review, my husband immediately scooped it up and “offered” to do the review. (In which “offered” equals stated as unequivocal fact.)
So, without further adieu, here’s what my husband had to say:
This new siddur is fantastic. The pictures are beautiful and very inspiring. I actually like this far more than the benscher, which my wife always liked, but I found a bit over the top.
I really recommend reading the essays at the beginning of the siddur; I got a lot out of them. They helped to set the framework for using this siddur as part of your Shabbat davening.
The publishers obviously put a lot of thought into how to gain inspiration and connection in your davening; they recommend using the pictures as a guide to help you reach that — but caution that they are a means to an end, not an end to themselves.
I have discovered, after using the siddur for a couple of months, that it’s really best to use it occasionally – as a way to keep your davening fresh.
My only critique is that it doesn’t fit comfortably in my tallit bag and it’s a bit heavy – but those things aren’t a major deal-breaker, especially for all the plusses of this siddur.
I look forward to seeing what product they come out with next!
As you can tell, the siddur was a resounding hit with my husband. And I can see it being a great addition to just about any family’s home. Think: Yom tov host or hostess gift!
It would also make a wonderful present for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or a child heading off to Israel for the year (or college). Even for younger children, it’s a great gift. I know my “visual learner” loves snuggling up next to daddy for davening when he’s using this siddur.
Because I just knew you’d love it, I’ve partnered up with the fine people at Nehalel to offer an exclusive sale for KOAB readers:
When you click thru this link, you can get the new Nehalel Siddur for $25.95 (regularly $29.95) + $4.50 shipping & handling.
If you are in Israel, you can get your copy of Nehalel for just 98 NIS (regularly 129 NIS), which includes shipping. (Hey, it’s a better deal for my Israeli readers!)
You can also get a taste for this amazing siddur by downloading a free PDF of Kabbalat Shabbat HERE.
And… in even more exciting news… one lucky KOAB reader will win a copy of the Nehalel Shabbat siddur as well! (If you win, by the way, and had already purchased a discounted copy, you’ll be refunded for your purchase price!)
Here’s how to enter the giveaway:
#1. Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win this siddur. This comment is required to be entered to win this giveaway.
For two additional entries, you may:
#2. Join the fun group of 6,000+ people who like Kosher on a Budget on Facebook. Then come back and leave a separate comment on this post telling me that you have done so. If you already like KOAB, thank you — just leave a comment to that effect.
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This giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Israel who are 18 or older. Entries will be accepted until Monday, September 2nd at 11:59 p.m. CST. The winner will be selected randomly and notified by email immediately. He or she will have 48 hours to respond. Good luck!
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of Nehalel Be Shabbat to facilitate my review; the publishers will also provide the winner of this contest with his or her siddur. I was not compensated for hosting this giveaway nor for sharing my (positive) opinions. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC regulations. And also because I want you to know.
I would love to give it to my mom as a present!
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Would love to win! What an inspiring siddur!
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I would find this siddur so inspiring to use. It can be so hard to have proper kavannah and concentration with kids and to do lists getting in the way, and I can see that these gorgeous pictures would help bring meaning to my tefillos.
I would love to get this siddur!
I remember when I was younger my siblings used to always fight who gets to use the bencher- I always let them use it.
And one of my family members recently got ill and if there was something to help me boost up my kavana it would be great!
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I would love some inspiration for davening these days. I am so busy with my family, baruch Hashem, but it leaves little time for more than a half asleep recitation of birchas hashachar…
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Hoping this might help my boys sit still a little longer in shul!
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This looks inspiring and humbling to see the magnificent creation accompanying the words we desire to speak with meaning.
Your website came up when I was searching a particular topic last week. The information was very helpful. Many thanks.
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I would like this siddur since I think it may give me inspiration into my davening. Since I had my kids, davening has fell to the way side pretty much and this looks beautiful.
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I am interested in trying out this Siddur as I very much enjoy their Bentcher already
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I’m hoping my autistic son will like the pictures in this siddur. He is unable to read, but loves going to shul each week, and I think this may be a good tool to use in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah. I know I will enjoy davening from it, as will my other children. It looks very inspiring!
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I would love this siddur to help me maximize the small amount of time I have in my day for davening – I think it would help me improve my mindset during the few minutes I can catch. My kids would also love it!
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I think it would be great to look at with my kids.
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The pictures are incredible.
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It’s just like our wedding bentscher!!! Love the pics!
I would love to win a new siddur to freshen up my davening.
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I would love to in this. My family and I are learning ti be more observant and would love this for our family table 🙂
I would love this siddur because honestly I have trouble focusing on davening and as someone really connected to nature I feel these pics would really help me!
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I like and follow KOAB ! Looks like such a beautiful siddur !
I would love to use this siddur because myself and those that I encounter often have trouble connecting while davening. I have some tricks and ideas that I use, but the visuals of this siddur would help the people that I learn with a lot!
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would love a new siddur especially R”H time to improve my davening
As a graphic designer, I love the pictures what a wonderful way to honor the words of the siddur. I would love to win it.