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They will greatly benefit from this sefer.<\/p>\n<p>Rav Eliyahu Dov Wachtfogel<\/p>\n<p>I have carefully read through portions&#8230; This work makes it easy to access the ideas&#8230;. It is clear, accurate and easy to read&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Rav Yitzchak Berkovits<\/p>\n<p>This (work) enables (people) to cull the valuable lessons this classic mussar sefer conveys.<\/p>\n<p>Rav Zev Leff<\/p>\n<p>A readable, clear, well-organized summary&#8230; a tremendous help in comprehending Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pekuda\u2019s vital message.<\/p>\n<p>Rav Yitzchak Breitowitz<\/p>\n<p>Chovos HaLevavos has for many centuries been the bedrock of mussar&#8230; his style and language have also made it difficult to study&#8230; This precise summary in English will enable one to reap the benefits of learning his holy words.<\/p>\n<p>Rav Ahron Shraga Lopiansky<\/p>\n<p>[The authors have] meticulously distilled and summarized the essence of the Sefer into clear, accurate and easily absorbed central points&#8230; I have no doubt that this project will be of great impact and long-lasting benefit for many.<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi Simcha Kohn, Gateshead Teachers Training College<\/p>\n<p>The authors managed to take one of the most fundamental Jewish classics of all ages that many found difficult to study and write an easily understandable text presenting its timeless ideas&#8230; Whoever studies it will gain tremendous wisdom and a program for lifelong self-growth&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Rena Tarshish, Menaheles of Mesores Rochel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the sefer you\u2019ve been waiting for! 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