The classic guide to the everyday observance of Jewish law. Ever since its publication in 1864 by Rav Shlomo Ganzfried, this Torah classic has been accepted as a manual for the day-to-day observance of Jewish law. In simple straightforward term, Rav Ganzfried touches on all the areas of Jewish observance that a layman encounters. With a new, free-flowing translation in modern English translation and illustrative diagrams, an effort has been made to reach out to the reader and make the task of comprehending Torah law easier. A staff of halachic experts has checked the authenticity of the translation and added notes from other sources. Hebrew and English on facing pages.