Rabbi Yosef Chaim, known as the Ben Ish Hai (1835-1909), was a highly-revered Torah scholar and Kabbalist living in Baghdad, Iraq. Until today, his halachic rulings are accepted by Sephardic Jews the world-over.
One of his classic works, “Laws for Women” covers a range of topics relevant for the Jewish woman. Filled with wisdom and sound advice, in over 300 pages, he sprinkles his teachings with stories and parables covering the topics of marriage, children’s education, personal growth, kashrut and much more. Originally written in Arabic for the women of his generation it has now been ably translated into English. This hard cover volume, attractively presented, is sure to become a revered classic in every Jewish home.