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Powerful Hasidic teachings made accessible by some of the world's preeminent authorities on Jewish thought and spirituality. Volume 1 covers Genesis, Exodus and Leviticus, and the history of early Hasidism and the central teachings of the Maggid's school.

A Hindu classic with universal appeal for people of all faith traditions who turn to its inspirational support in the struggles of life, its consolation in times of grief and its deeply moving promise of God's love and guidance.

A comprehensive series of lively introductions and commentaries examines the history of confession in Judaism, its roots in the Bible, its evolution in rabbinic and modern thought, and the very nature of confession today.

This collection of entertaining and insightful stories presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, illuminated by commentary drawn from the works of his. Experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.

An engaging and sobering look at memorializing in Judaism and why memory-ours and God''s-is so central to people.Through a series of lively introductions and commentaries, over thirty contributors-men and women, scholars, rabbis, theologians and poets, representing all Jewish denominations-examine the history and ideas behind Yizkor, the Jewish memorial service, and this fascinating chapter in Jewish piety.Featuring the traditional prayers-provided in the original Hebrew and a new and annotated translation-this fourth volume in the Prayers of Awe series explores the profound theological questions at the core of this service and our own humanity: What happens to us after we die? Is there really an afterlife? Does our fate after death depend on the goodness with which we have pursued our earthly life? And more.Prayers of Awe: A multi-volume series designed to explore the High Holy Day liturgy and enrich the praying experience for everyone-whether experienced worshipers or guests who encounter Jewish prayer for the very first time.Contributors:Yoram BittonDr. Annette M. BoecklerDr. Marc Zvi BrettlerRabbi Lawrence A. Englander, CM, DHLRabbi Edward FeinsteinRabbi Solomon B. Freehof, PhD (z"l)Dr. Eric L. FriedlandRabbi Shoshana Boyd GelfandRabbi Edwin Goldberg, DHLRabbi Andrew Goldstein, PhDDr. Joel M. HoffmanRabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhDRabbi Walter Homolka, PhD, DHLRabbi Delphine HorvilleurRabbi Karyn D. KedarRabbi Daniel LandesCatherine MadsenRabbi Jonathan Magonet, PhDRabbi Dalia Marx, PhDRabbi Charles H. Middleburgh, PhDRabbi Jay Henry MosesRabbi Aaron D. Panken, PhDRabbi Jakob J. Petuchowski, PhD (z"l)Rabbi Jack RiemerRabbi Sandy Eisenberg SassoRabbi David SternRabbi David A. Teutsch, PhDRabbi Margaret Moers Wenig, DDDr. Ron WolfsonRabbi Daniel G. ZemelDr. Wendy Zierler

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series unfolds the many layers of meaning in the ritual and prayers surrounding the communal reading of Torah.

Dynamically explores what is really keeping you from forgiving or seeking forgiveness. Draws on insights from many fields-communication, psychology, counseling and theology, as well as original research-to explore the mental and emotional barriers in your path. Includes reflection questions for individual and group use.

Using a one-day-at-a-time monthly format, a spiritual leader who continues to reach out to addicted people, and all those seeking spiritual renewal, reflects on the rhythm of the Jewish calendar with recovering people and other teachers.

A Fresh Look at 4,000 Years of Jewish History-Authoritative, Complete...FunnyThrough witty, illustrated narrative, celebrated artist Stan Mack will take you on a rewarding pictorial journey through 4,000 years of ups and downs in Jewish history. The first "graphic history book" of its kind, The Story of the Jews celebrates the major characters and events that have shaped the Jewish people and culture, illustrating what it means to be Jewish. You will visit all the major Jewish happenings from biblical times to the twenty-first century-from Abraham and Sarah on the banks of the Euphrates to the Diaspora, intermarriage, and the State of Israel. ┬╖Moses receiving the Ten Commandments ┬╖The triumph of King David ┬╖The creation of the Talmud ┬╖The rise of Christianity and Islam ┬╖The Crusades ┬╖The Inquisition ┬╖The Enlightenment ┬╖Life in the new Babylon (the United States) ┬╖The birth of the state of Israel ┬╖And-of course-the world''s first "Oy!"

This bold revisioning of education recalibrates the focus of teaching from acquiring knowledge to transforming the soul. It presents six steps to help educators of all kinds teach to the heart, engage students in knowledge gathering without preaching or controlling, and enable students to personally integrate Jewish wisdom into their lives.

An inspiring spiritual companion that provides fresh insights and meditations into traditional Jewish liturgy for people of all backgrounds. Brings the prayerbook to life and shows how to put more of yourself into the holy words of the Jewish tradition.

Combining decades of Eastern and Western contemplative practice with scientific research, this interfaith journey examines the commonalities in the scriptures, writings of key mystics and core practices of Christianity, Islam and Hinduism in order to illuminate a universal path of divine love that leads to union with God.

This practical and inspiring book provides real-life anecdotes, interactive exercises and questions for reflection to help you develop your leadership skills and dialogue with others about issues like conflict resolution and effective succession planning.

A joyful, creative family resource. From preparing yourself and your home through the beautiful ritual of Havdalah, this sourcebook uses pictures, memories, recipes and stories to help you create a spiritually refreshing Shabbat.

This complete guide provides all the answers you need to express your condolences and show your respect in the appropriate way regardless of the religious tradition involved, addressing many common concerns about ceremonies and etiquette.

Through the writings of Maimonides, Jewish history's greatest exponent of a philosophically sound Judaism, and Spinoza, Judaism's most illustrious "heretic," shows how modern people can deal with religion in an intellectually honest and meaningful way.

In a daring blend of scholarship, imagination, psychology and history, Lawrence Kushner gathers an inspiring range of interpretations of Genesis 28:16 given by sages, what each discovered about God's Self and what we can learn about ourselves as we ascend and descend Jacob's ladder-now a 25th anniversary edition with a new preface from the author.

The inside story and practical lessons from independent minyanim, one of the most exciting developments in contemporary Judaism. Offers refreshing perspectives on volunteer leadership, strong Jewish community and contemporary struggles in American Judaism.

The distinctive voices of women at prayer throughout the ages and around the world-compiled by the biographer of Therese of Lisieux.This beautiful book celebrates the rich variety of ways women around the world have called out to the Divine-with words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition, longing, and even anger-from the ancient world up to our own day. The prayers come from women of nearly every religious or spiritual tradition East and West, including ancient Greeks, Australian Aboriginals, medieval Christian mystics, Native Americans, Jewish poets, and Buddhist nuns. Together they provide an eloquent expression of women's inner lives that will resonate with modern readers, both women and men. Monica Furlong's intriguing commentary and insights make this a book to treasure and share.

This exploration into the heart of Judaism shows that it's time to reconnect with the ancient ideal of chutzpah (Jewish self-empowerment). Seeks to revive collective Jewish life and draw new generations to the Jewish tradition's vital, significant and timely message by reasserting the Bible's prescription of human possibility and responsibilities.

Provides diverse and exciting commentaries to the traditional liturgy, written by some of today's most respected scholars and teachers from all perspectives of the Jewish world. Unique, fresh, honest translations, with notes comparing other translations.

Internationally respected spiritual leader and author John Philip Newell challenges us to explore the major features of a new beginning for Christianity. Speaking directly to the heart of all Christians¿as well as to the faithful and seekers of other traditions¿he invites us to be part of a new holy birth of sacred living.

Discover how this transitional season can reveal both the abundance and the limitations of our everyday lives.Autumn, with all its traditional images of colorful trees, frost-covered pumpkins, and piles of wood stored up against winter''s cold, can be a season filled with anticipation. The harvest, the imminent onset of cold and snow, the resumption of old routines, and the beginning of the school year all require preparation and planning. If summer has been something of a pause, autumn helps us to see the passage of time more clearly.Autumn is a season of fruition and reaping, of thanksgiving and celebration of abundance and goodness of the earth. But it is also a season that starkly and realistically encourages us to see our own limitations.Warm and stirring pieces by E. B. White, Anne Lamott, P. D. James, Julian of Norwich, May Sarton, Kimiko Hahn, and many others in this beautiful book rejoice in autumn as a time of preparation and reflection, when the results of hard labor are ripe for harvest.

Introduces the fascinating world of the Indian mystic and the universal appeal of his message. Selections from the original text and insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary highlight the most important and inspirational teachings

An interfaith couple will have to confront tough questions, yet sometimes family, friends, clergy or counselors are unable or unwilling to help. From a Jewish perspective, this book offers support and guidance for all stages of an interfaith relationship.

Presents the core teachings of Tanya, with insightful commentary that will deepen your understanding of the soul and how it relates to and manifests the Divine Source from which all life comes, in which all life lives and to which all life returns.

Offering new perspectives for a spiritual approach to work, each of the contributors to this innovative resource is a business leader, teacher, speaker, or writer on the topic of workplace spirituality.

Without compromising Jewish identity or encouraging any traditional Jewish stereotypes of the New Testament, offers an enlightened view of Christian beliefs and encourages readers to acknowledge their common humanity with people of all religions.