One of the most influential Christian spiritual handbooks second only to the Bible can be a companion on your own spiritual journey.Next to the Bible, The Imitation of Christ is the most widely read d
The desert fathers and mothers were ordinary Christians living in solitude in the deserts ofEgypt, Palestine and Syria who chose to renouncethe world in order to deliberately and individuallyfollow Go
Bickering loudly over how to hang their mezuzahs, a community of neighbors turns for advice to their wise rabbi, who counsels them to carefully read the Shema for an answer, in a lively story about co
Young people like to be included in the struggle for meaning, for the right questions to ask and the searchfor tentative answers. This is the book that has beenmissing from the ever-expanding bookshel
This is an extraordinary look into David Hartman s spiritual quest to reframe the traditional halakhic system of formalism and authority into one with a greater emphasis on the individual and his or h
On a daily basis, religious forces are turning to schools, health care, media, the economy andmore with the agenda of establishing one faithperspective and its restrictions as the rule foreverybody. B
A Vital, Living Judaism Can Be Found When the Voice of the Past Engages Modern Experience"[This] synthesis of tradition and modernity is not a philosophy meant to serve as the platform for a new movem
Presents essays that explore leadership and spirituality in order to inspire women, regardless of their spiritual tradition, to unite and become spiritual leaders.
Welcome to the deeper dimensions of interfaith dialogue—exploring that which divides us personally, spiritually and institutionally."We believe that interfaith dialogue holds the key to a healing that
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
Is bad behavior the new normal? How do we change it?"Each of us has the power to make the planet a more hospitable, pleasant, caring, and safe place to live.... It starts with respecting others and re
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
How can Jewish values inform our work to create a just world—and help us work together for the good of all communities?"Somehow, most Jews have decided that being a 'good Jew' means adhering to ritual
These ancient stories whisper truth to your soul. Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature
This book calls us to rethink the story of Pharaoh, the Exodus, and the wilderness to learn from it ways we can address our modern-day enslavements that echo the ancient ones--corporate greed; making
"The goal is not necessarily to reach the top, to get to heaven, but to continually ascend and descend, exploring the view from each step on the ladder.... Our epiphany bursts forth when we realize th
What Should We Do When We See Other Jews Behaving Badly?Most Jews are good, upstanding people who live by a strong moral code and follow Isaiah's words to be a light to others. But when Jews in the p
A powerful collection of writings about Rosh Hashanah that will add depth and holiness to your experience of the spiritual New Year.This compelling companion to Yom Kippur Readings helps create a brid
A powerful collection of writings about Yom Kippur that will add spiritual depth and holiness to your experience of the Day of Atonement.As Rosh Hashanah ends and you look ahead to Yom Kippur, what do
A Profound and Stirring Call to Action in Our Troubled World—from One of America's Great Religious Leaders"Conscience may be understood as the hidden inner compass that guides our lives and must be se
In a provocative and challenging guide, a renowned activist outlines the principles of spiritual activism and demonstrates how individuals can use their own divine spark to join God in partnership to
This book is not just for Jewish people. It's for all people who would gain insight— and strength to heal—from Jewish tradition. • All people who are in trouble with alcohol, drugs, or other addiction
This book is not just for Jewish people. It's for all people who would gain insight— and strength to heal—from Jewish tradition. • All people who are in trouble with alcohol, drugs, or other addiction
Extraordinary wisdom to help you understand yourself, lead your life and deal with other people."As human beings, we have instincts for both good and evil, conscious and unconscious. To rectify oursel
Break the Surface of Spiritual Boredom to Find the Reservoir of Meaning WithinWe need to be bored. When we get bored and take responsibility for our boredom, we arrive at a new level of interest, intr
Break the Surface of Spiritual Boredom to Find the Reservoir of Meaning WithinWe need to be bored. When we get bored and take responsibility for our boredom, we arrive at a new level of interest, intr
Extraordinary wisdom to help you understand yourself, lead your life and deal with other people."As human beings, we have instincts for both good and evil, conscious and unconscious. To rectify oursel
Explore how the principles of a global ethic can be found in Judaism and how they can provide the ethical norms for all religions to work together toward a more peaceful humankind.In 1993, the Parliam
Being happy depends on becoming a complete person— spirituality is the path that leads you to wholeness. "To become complete human beings, to find happiness, we need to develop our human spirits to th
Awaken your heart and mind to see your own capacity for wisdom, compassion and kindness."When we awaken to our own light, it becomes possible to develop real wisdom about our life. As wisdom allows us
Awaken your heart and mind to see your own capacity for wisdom, compassion and kindness."When we awaken to our own light, it becomes possible to develop real wisdom about our life. As wisdom allows us
Solidly grounded in a context of religious pluralism, a refreshing guide takes seekers and believers on a quest to rediscover the spiritual meaning in Judaism's major life-cycle moments. Original.
Jewish Feminism: What Have We Accomplished? What Is Still to Be Done? "When you are in the middle of the revolution you can't really plan the next steps ahead. But now we can. The book is intended to
Jewish Feminism: What Have We Accomplished? What Is Still to Be Done? "When you are in the middle of the revolution you can't really plan the next steps ahead. But now we can. The book is intended to
Discusses the fifty-four portions of the Old Testament with respect to women, explaining how its teachings and the lives and motives of biblical women can be relevant to modern feminist worship.
A Profound and Stirring Call to Action in Our Troubled World—from One of America's Great Religious Leaders"Conscience may be understood as the hidden inner compass that guides our lives and must be se
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
The Glory and Grief, Humor and Pride of the Human Experience—Inspiration from a Jewish PerspectiveFrom exile to rebirth, from degradation to renaissance, the Jewish People has undergone every human ex
Help sustain the Jewish tradition's legacy of community leadership by building strong leaders today. "Great Jewish leadership has helped us survive slavery, guided us to the Promised Land, given us ho
