ArtScroll Releases New Yalkut Yosef Volume

DEAL, NJ -- ArtScroll press, famous for their printing and translation of famous Jewish texts, has recently printed a new edition of the Yalkut Yosef. Hillel Yeshiva has just received a gift of over 200 copies of the book. ArtScroll continued its tradition of naming the edition after the donor who sponsored it, in this case, a Hillel senior.


The Charles Edition Yalkut Yosef, named after sponsor Saka S. Charles will include a new English translation, the classic commentaries, and new commentaries by rabbis such as The E Gaon and Bible Codes Guy. The three volume set is available on ArtScroll's website, and through Saka's company, Charlesar. Saka is "very excited" to have his family name plastered on the front cover of every book. 


"This publicity is great for Saka" said Mr. Charles' agent, "we want to make Saka Charles a name found in every home. A global brand. We're also pretty happy to have him in the Update" Saka is reported to have, after taking the below picture, walked into the hallways and announced "I'm in the blog" to at least 3 people.

Mr. Saka Charles with the Charles Edition Yalkut Yosef

An excerpt from Saka's dedication letter reads, "by arming the reader with an arsenal of torah and mitzvot, I hope to provide the means necessary for any student to solve any problems, all while learning." The Gold Version of the Charles Edition follows this message with Saka's own handwritten signature, the famous "circled-SC." The Gold Version includes a copy of "The Saka Notes," Mr. Charles' own commentary on Sefer Vayikra. Donors will receive a Gold Edition.

The Hillel Update has worked a deal with ArtScroll Publications and is selling the Charles Edition Yalkut Yosef for 20% off. The regular price of $179 ($199 Gold) has been reduced to $144 ($160 Gold). When asked to comment on this seemingly Onaah-like price drop,  Saka answered with his signature "øh." By entering the code HIL12UPD on Charlesar's website, one can order

this priceless addition to anyone's library at an amazing price.