The concept of repairing the world (tikkun olam) is an integral part of Jewish life. It helps shape Jewish social and family relationships, and even mandates how Jews should speak to others.Author Ra
A guide to preparing for the bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah, discussing the history and significance of this rite of passage and putting it in perspective with the core spiritual values of Judaism.
Open your heart, strengthen your spiritual core, and discover how the sacred art of bowing can enrich your spiritual life. "Daily, across America and across the world, people begin their day by bowing
Traces the evolution of Kabbalah in Judaism and sets forth its most important gift: a way of revealing the connection that exists between our everyday life and the spiritual oneness of the universe.
Wisdom, solace and inspiration from Jewish tradition to bring you hope and healing after loss."Mourning can open doors you may not have imagined before your life was shaken by loss. This book provides
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
Explores two ancient Gnostic texts that hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveals inspiring ways the soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose. Orig
With diverse and robust voices, women are reclaiming their place at the seder table. This complete sourcebook and guide shows you how to do it, too. For the first time, contemporary Jewish women's wri
Creates a bridge between the words of our ancestors and the meanings, themes, and ideas that are the central spiritual agenda of the life of the modern Jew, in an extraordinary collection of readings,
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 reflecti
Insights from one of the premier women in world religion--Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori--on the intersections of the sacred and the secular. Looks at the many ways our faith and our lives are intim
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
The noted spiritual teacher and author of God Was in This Place and Invisible Lines of Connection offers an incisive introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism that explains how it relates to e
In calligraphy by the author. Folktales about and exploration of the mystical meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet. Open the old prayerbook-like pages of The Book of Letters and you will enter a special wo
In calligraphy by the author. Folktales about and exploration of the mystical meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet. Open the old prayerbook-like pages of The Book of Letters and you will enter a special wo
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
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
"Know! A person walks in life on a very narrow bridge. The most important thing is not to be afraid."A treasury of insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today, for people of all fait
A source of solace and a healing resource for those who are facing illness, as well as those who care for them. For centuries, people have turned to the Book of Psalms for solace, comfort and catharsi
A fresh approach to prayer for all who wish to appreciate the power of prayer's poetry and song and join the age-old conversation that Jews have had with God. Even Jews who pray regularly know how cha
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 refrigerate
If it is true for you that "sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me," then yourwords are soft, weak and ineffective. Words can hurt;words can shatter; words can strip you nak
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
Spiritual and ethical lessons for the workaday world: how to do well—and do good. How can I find greater satisfaction in my work?How can I lead my employees through difficult times?If you get up each
We all are growing older. A Heart of Wisdom shows us how to understand and meet the challenges of our own process of aging—and the aging of those we care about—from a Jewish perspective, from midlife
Leave your loved ones a legacy of blessings, wisdom, gratitude and hope. "Done right, an ethical will is a gift of love, a way of saying, 'This is what I found gave me satisfaction and gave my life me
Wonder, joy and beauty are not as far away as we might think—if only we open our minds and souls to the sound of God's whispering voice. So Karyn Kedar reminds us. By sharing significant moments in th
Presents an examination of the relations between Christianity and Judaism, discussing the major issues facing both faith communities throughout history.
“Despite the obvious contradictions, complexity, and apparent randomness that assault any human being day after day, everything is somehow nevertheless
