Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Judaism - Rituals & Practice

Is Jewish education simply an ancient and archaic type of socialization into "customs and ceremonies" or a sophisticated practice, based on rich cultural conceptions of the educated individual, the decent society and the relationship of knowledge and virtue? This author, rather than offering a dry analysis, takes the reader on a leisurely yet careful excursion into the world of Jewish tradition in order to discover models of the educated human being within it. In the process, the reader discovers dialogues between Western philosophy and Talmudic Midrash and is offered a fresh view of...

At day's end, quiet your mind and unburden your heart.

These peaceful reflections offer wisdom to "sleep on." For each night of the year, an inspiring quote from a Jewish source and a personal reflection on it from an insightful spiritual leader help you to focus on your spiritual life and the lessons your day has offered.

Contributors include:

Yosef I. Abramowitz - Bradley Shavit Artson - Leila Gal Berner - Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard - Tsvi Blanchard - Barry H. Block - Terry A. Bookman - Herbert Bronstein - Ayelet Cohen - Jerome K....

An accessible introduction to the Jewish understanding of the natural world and the key concepts central to Jewish environmentalism.

At a time of growing concern about environmental issues, this book explores the relationship Jews have with the natural world and the ways in which Judaism contributes to contemporary social/environmental issues. It also shows readers the extent to which Judaism is part of the problem and how it can be part of the solution.

Offering both an environmental interpretation of Judaism and a Jewish approach to environmentalism, this book...

How do you get to the heart of a life well lived?
Its all about the questions.

If you can hear the questions and apply them to the way you live your life on earth today, then when the time comes, your soul will be ready to take that stairway to heaven, prepared to answer the Seven Questions with a resounding Yes , and take your rightful place among the angels.
from the Prologue

In this charming, inspiring and wise guide to a well-lived life, beloved teacher Ron Wolfson provides an advance copy of the Seven Questions youll be asked in heavenwhether youre a...

What your rabbi probably has never told you, but could--if you'd only ask.

"Every day I wonder if God is real, if the Torah is true. Every day I wonder why I'm a Jew. But that's part of being Jewish. In the Torah, we're called Yisrael--the ones who wrestle with God. Wrestling, asking, wondering, searching is just what God wants us to do God loves good questions. Now tell me, what are your questions?"
--from Chapter 1

In Judaism we're allowed to ask questions. We are invited to ask them. But for young people, it often feels as if no one is willing...

Enter into the mystery of the Sabbath, into the wonder and light of the seventh day.

"We live in a world dominated by speed and distraction, with demands for our attention at every turn.... We frequently forget the restorative blessing of stillness, our desperate need for rest ... a rest that brings us back to the center of existence, a calm that allows us to reconnect with the divine breath at the soul of All."
--from the Introduction

Enrich your spiritual experience of Shabbat by exploring the writings of mystical masters of Hasidism. Drawing from some...

A breakthrough "how to meditate" guide

"Jewish meditation is a practice that can sustain you and deepen your connection to the Divine over the course of your lifetime. Seekers throughout history have practiced it and reaped its rewards, and today many people are making it a significant part of their everyday spiritual practice."
--from the Introduction

A supportive and wise guide that is an absolute must for anyone who wants to learn Jewish meditation or improve their practice--now updated and expanded. Nan Fink Gefen teaches you how to meditate on your...

A varied and fascinating look at sin, confession and pardon in Judaism.

Through a series of lively introductions and commentaries, almost forty contributors--men and women, scholars, rabbis, theologians and poets, representing all Jewish denominations--examine the history of confession in Judaism, its roots in the Bible, its evolution in rabbinic and modern thought, and the very nature of confession for men and women today.

Featuring the traditional prayers--provided in the original Hebrew and a new and annotated translation--this third volume in the...

Experience the living taste of prayer in your heart, the deep and gentle glow of prayer in your soul.

"Many who live their lives as Jews, even many who pray every day, live on a wrapped and refrigerated version of prayer. We go to synagogue dutifully enough. We rise when we should rise, sit when we should sit. We read and sing along with the cantor and answer 'Amen' in all the right places. We may even rattle through the prayers with ease. We sacrifice vitality for shelf-life, and the neshomeh, the Jewish soul, can taste the difference."
--from the...

The Encyclopedia of Modern Jewish Culture is an extensively updated revision of the very successful Companion to Jewish Culture published in 1989 and has now been updated throughout.

Experts from all over the world contribute entries ranging from 200 to 1000 words broadly, covering the humanities, arts, social sciences, sport and popular culture, and 5000-word essays contextualize the shorter entries, and provide overviews to aspects of culture in the Jewish world.

Ideal for student and general readers, the articles and biographies have been written by...

Mishkan Moeid: Guide to the Jewish Seasons offers a survey of the sacred days of the Jewish yearly cycle. Based on CCAR's classic Gates of the Seasons, this volume is revised and updated for a new generation. Within is detailed guidance on Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, including historical background and extensive notes. Also included are new essays from leading rabbis, such as "What is a Mitzvah," "Technology and Sacred Time," by Rabbi Lisa J. Grushcow, D.Phil., "Holiness, Mitzvot, and Justice in Jewish Time," by Rabbi Jonah Pesner, "Approaching the High Holy Days," by Rabbi Elaine...