Can we re-imagine our relationship to the earth—using theviewpoints and texts of the last four millennia? Human responses to the natural world stretching back through the last 4,000 years come to life
In a book targeted to Christians, Rabbi Kushner explores Jewish spirituality and mysticism and explains some of the essential differences between Judaism and Christianity.
Discover how to make virtually any moment in your day a significant part of a meaningful Jewish life.As we have discovered, and as our sages have long known, there is no experience in the life of a Je
An inspirational exploration of the the ancient "prayer poems" of the Book of Psalms explains how to use the scriptural texts to seek insight, resolve spiritual issues, and find comfort in times of so
A personal guide to the life-giving treasures of the Jewish spiritual tradition. The classic born-again experience is a sudden, discontinuous event. For a p
An accessible introduction to how to read, study, and understand Torah—the Bible and related sacred texts that have grown up around it. For everyone who wants to understand
An accessible introduction to the Jewish understanding of God throughout history—and today. The Way Into Encountering God in Judaism is an accessible introduction to the Jewish understandi
An accessible introduction to the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer. The Way Into Jewish Prayer helps us to explore the reasons for and the ways of Jewish praye
Two rabbis explore the historical meaning and contemporary use of ten Jewish rituals, including observing the Sabbath, keeping kosher, studying torah, prayers, and blessings. Original.
A critical and challenging look at reinventing the synagogue, as the centerpiece of a refashioned Jewish community. "America is undergoing a spiritual revolution: only the fourth religious awakening i
Rejoice in the stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov—for their insight into the human condition and the realm of the mysterious. When Rabbi Nachman first started telling his stories, he declared: "Now I
Offers an introduction to Jesus and Paul, the Gospels, and Revelation, leading Jews out of anxieties that plague them and clarifying for Christians why Jews draw back from sacred Christian writings.
Bringing to life some of the milestones of the journeys of American Jews, a collage of personal stories traces the paths of many secular or nominal Jews who have blazed a spiritual trail toward a new
Powerful, soul-strengthening musings from the leading theologian of liberal Judaism. “Too often, books on religion are written either primarily for the head
A fascinating exploration of the many faces of God and what they reveal about our own humanity.He was a whole pantheon in Himself.... He constantly appeared in many and ever-changing roles lest He be
Explores the teachings, values, attitudes, and cultural patterns that characterized Judeo-Spanish culture over the generations and how the Sephardim maintained a strong sense of pride and dignity, eve
Hero • Martyr • PoetThe inspiring story of a remarkable life cut short. "I don't think Hannah wanted to die for the sake of having her memory exalted in history or to prove herself equal to a romantic
Features the original Haggadah text in both Hebrew and a new English translation, and includes information on the roots of Passover, its confrontation with modernity, and its relationship to other rab
Drawing on the past and looking to the future, this practical guide provides the tools you need to work through important contemporary leadership issues. It takes a broad look at positions of leaders
