Judaism is primarily a religion of actions rather than beliefs. When the Jewish people accepted God's covenant, they committed themselves first to obedience and practice, and then to striving to understand the message implicit in the Torah. In Understanding Judaism: The Basics of Deed and Creed, a perfect textbook for independent and classroom study, Rabbi Benjamin Blech presents a comprehensive explication of the Jewish faith. What does it meant to be a Jew? How does religion affect the ways in which Jewish people think and act? What are the basic concepts of Judaism? This volume answers...
Judaism is primarily a religion of actions rather than beliefs. When the Jewish people accepted God's covenant, they committed themselves first to obe...
The hurried pace of our lives and the all-consuming demands of our daily activities often leave us unable to pursue answers to the profound questions that define our existence and purpose on Earth. This book offers an exploration into some of these fundamental questions: How can we live lives that are spiritually ennobling and personally fulfilling? How can we be blessed with achievements that leave the world enriched by our presence? Rabbi Blech's observations are informed by decades of study and personal wisdom, yet distilled to a few pages each. As Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once...
The hurried pace of our lives and the all-consuming demands of our daily activities often leave us unable to pursue answers to the profound questions ...
Written after the author's own fatal diagnosis, this uplifting book offers answers and comfort to anyone grappling with death --from what happens when we die to how we can live fully in the interim. Drawing insights from many religious traditions and near death experiences, Hope, Not Fear shares the wisdom we all need to come to terms with death.
Written after the author's own fatal diagnosis, this uplifting book offers answers and comfort to anyone grappling with death --from what happens when...
