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With insightful commentary, passion and expertise, Rabbis Sherwin and Cohen guide us through selections from classic Jewish ethical literature, offering clear explanations of the historical context of each writing and thoughtful applications of their wisdom on the problems we grapple with today.

One of Israel''s leading cultural figures, Dov Elbaum grew up in an ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem family, and was a prodigy who seemed destined for greatness in the world of Talmud study. But in his late teens, he abruptly broke away and set off into secular Israeli society.In this fascinating, courageous and compelling autobiography, Elbaum seeks to understand his decision and its consequences. With the structure of Kabbalah as his road map, Elbaum journeys into the deep recesses of his self and his soul. The ultimate goal of his journey is "the Void," a Kabbalistic space that precedes God''s creation of the world, and a psychological state that precedes our formation as individuals. It is a space of great vulnerability but also of hope for rebirth and renewal.This is an intimate, honest, revealing work, both deeply personal and strikingly universal. The Hebrew edition was a bestseller and sold over 50,000 copies.

Discusses the challenges and surprises of aging by talking about how you actually feel, not what you're supposed to feel. Warm and down-to-earth; offers a spiritually grounded method to adjust to the unexpected and live each day with more purpose and joy.

A practical guide to cultivating the spiritual power of invitation and welcome in your life. Discover how the qualities of hospitality can deepen your self-understanding and help you build transforming and lasting relationships with others and with God.

Journey to a place as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in-where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow-with this insightful, absorbing and practical introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism.

One simple, powerful word-hineini (here I am!)-contains the key to deeper relationships with God and with others. Scholar and popular teacher Norman Cohen explores powerful biblical stories of hineini and challenges the way we think about relationships.

Drawing from diverse literary genres, religious and philosophical perspectives and historical periods, these short and provocative readings cut to the heart of the many obstacles and joys that accompany lives devoted to faith and service.

Ten psalms form the core of this healing resource. For anyone coping with illness, they provide a wellspring of strength with inspiring introductions and commentaries by eminent spiritual leaders reflecting all Jewish movements.

A probing interfaith dialogue that traces the Jewish-Christian schism to its very source. Shows how Judaism became Christianity's foil and offers fresh retellings of foundational Christian texts to present a better future between the two faith traditions.

Breathes new life into classic stories from people who so marvelously combined the mystical and the ordinary. Rabbi Rami serves as an expert guide to these wise and meaningful stories that can help further your own spiritual awakening.

Through healing, brokenness can become a source of hope and blessing. This wise and helpful guide traces the path of suffering from despair to depression to desperation to the turning point where suffering can be transformed into blessing.

Create a meaningful, happy Hanukkah at home with story, celebration, food and song. This newly designed, easy-to-use edition of a classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more family ideas and new resources for every aspect of Hanukkah.

A wonderful edition of a Jewish WWII heroine's widely read and cherished diary, also including many of Hannah's poems and letters, memoirs written by her mother and accounts by other parachutists who accompanied Hannah on her fateful rescue mission.

This soulful companion for grief offers wisdom and creative spiritual practices from across faith traditions for walking with sorrow and honoring loss. Whether you need to grieve in words or silence, in solitude or in company with others, this compassionate guide will help you find wholeness and a renewed vision of yourself and the world.

Takes the mystery and intimidation out of beginning to write haiku as a spiritual practice. Provides helpful hints and step-by-step exercises to broaden and deepen both your haiku artistry and your appreciation of haiku as part of your spiritual life.

20th anniversary sequel to a seminal book of the Jewish renewal movement. Deals with spirituality in relation to personal growth, marriage, ecology, feminism, politics and more. Outlines original ways to merge "religious" life and "personal" life today.

Imaginatively invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly in their lives-and helps the adults who love them to be a part of those encounters and to nurture and encourage children as they make meaning of their world.

This practical guidebook to repairing the world, often in simple everyday ways, details what God does-creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, wrestles, forgives-and suggests ways you can partner with God to make differences in the lives of others.

Find strength for life by opening your mind and soul to God's whispering voice. Eloquent stories from the lives of ordinary people finding God in the midst of difficulty and loss will inspire you to rediscover a world filled with wonder, joy and beauty.

Be inspired to consider a wide range of images of God and refine how you imagine God works in the world-or not. Tapping into your God-given ability to re-imagine God will expand your understanding and experience of your own beliefs and of the Divine.

Practical, personal and wise, these brief Hasidic teachings, both historical and contemporary, offer life instruction, visualization exercises and mantras to provide spiritual guidance and aid in bringing joy and God's presence into daily life.

Ancient Gnostic texts-presented here in all-new translations and with insightful commentary-hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose.

This first English publication of significant portions of Ghazali's foundational text offers helpful commentary and a modern translation to open up the wisdom of a great spiritual master, scholar and sage to seekers of a balanced understanding of Islam.

With gentleness and wisdom, this practical guide outlines how cultivating a lifestyle of generosity can be a source of personal transformation, spiritual renewal and deep joy.

A collaborating pastor, rabbi and Imam share their stories, challenges, and the inner spiritual work necessary to go beyond tolerance to a vital, inclusive spirituality. Includes practical advice to help you embody their revolutionary spirit of healing.

Examines how spirituality is not only for ourselves, but often demands action and personal risk in the public arena. Listen in on conversations between two great teachers and activists as they struggle with what it means to put your faith to the test.

With stories from her personal life and her experience as a spiritual director, Rev. Jane Vennard illustrates the joys and frustrations of spiritual practice, with insights from various religious traditions and exercises and meditations for your journey.

Explores the teachings, history, folklore and culture of Judeo-Spanish life and how the Sephardim maintained dignity even in difficult social conditions. Focuses on what you can learn from the Sephardic sages to live a stronger, deeper spiritual life.