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.
#3. Subscribe to the Kosher on a Budget Newsletter for a once daily dose of the best deals, money-saving tips and more. Please leave a separate comment that you have subscribed (or were already a subscriber).
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 like to win this siddur, it looks quite interesting and I would love to have it in time for the holidays when we have guests.
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I would love to win this siddur! I find the pictures in the bencher we have very inspirational. I find the majestic pictures help me focus in the meaning behind the words.
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This looks like a gorgeous siddur that would be a great addition to anyone’s bookshelf – or hand, while davening.
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I love the images. Really spruces up tefilla.
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I think the pictures are beautiful. I’ve always loved the bencher.
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Love the bencher and would like to see if this siddur can inspire some kavanah.
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I could really use some inspiration in my davening. Haven’t been focusing on that nearly enough.
I would love to win a copy of this siddur, I always like to see how different publishers approach the Siddur.
I just love this Siddur. It is so beautiful. I would love to own a copy.
Would love to win a copy of this siddur as just yesterday a group of friends were talking about how Shabbat services just aren’t reaching us anymore.
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would love to have an inspirational siddur!
This did due looks absolutely beautiful and I would love to read it. I am already a Facebook fan and subscribe to the newsletter 🙂
I’ve been so impressed by their bencher, I’d really like to see what they do with Shabbat.
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This is gorgeous! My daughter loves the bencher and would love this as well (as would I)
I enjoy the bentcher and would enjoy the siddur!
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Maybe it would inspire me to daven more often? That would be nice.
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I think that this beautiful siddur would motivate me to daven every day!
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I would LOVE to have a copy of this siddur for 3 reasons: 1) so that I can let my junior high students take turns davening from it on school days, as I think it would really help them connect more to the meanings of the tefillos, which is something I’m working on with them 2) so that I can let me children use it to daven on Shabbos, when they are out of their weekday school davening routine and less eager to pick up a siddur, and 3) so that I can use it myself!! Visualization during tefillah is a powerful tool.
I’d love to share the beautiful pictures with my kids and those who we meet who are learning more about Tefilah.
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Visual learner snuggling close at shul? I have two of those!
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I’ve always loved the bencher and the siddur looks gorgeous!!
We desperately need a new siddur. My kids take turns or daven together, but I and they would love to use this one!
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I would like to win this siddur, sounds very interesting. I love KOB website , and I check KOB fb almost everyday.
The siddur looks beautiful! I’d love a new one.