Beliefs category: 373 books
Here I Am
Using Jewish Spiritual Wisdom to Become More Present, Centered, and Available fo r Life
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2011
During stressful times, it’s easy to get caught up in feeling anxious, tense, foggy, and overloaded. Here, a popular psychologist shares easy-to-use techniques for managing and rebalancing these emotions and helps you to find your calm, strong center. Dr. Leonard Felder draws from his work with...
Gonzo Judaism
A Bold Path for Renewing an Ancient Faith
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2010
Here is a book that is both clarion call for a new Jewish agenda and a blueprint for an adventurous but genuine path toward spiritual growth and religious wisdom. Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein, founder and Rabbi Emeritus of The New Shul in New York City, says that most conventional Jewish institutions...
by Leonard Chesler, Linda Chesler
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 14, 2012
We always tried to celebrate the Jewish Holidays as a family. Starting when our children were young, it soon became apparent to us that it was much better and much more meaningful if as part of our celebration, we discussed each holiday with each other, talking about why the holiday is celebrated,...
Living the Life of Jewish Meditation
A Comprehensive Guide to Practice and Experience
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2014
Walks you through the fundamentals of daily meditation, with specific guidelines and practical techniques grounded in Judaism, and benefiting from Eastern traditions, for each stage of the life of meditation. Includes mantras, visuzalizations and contemplation exercises.
by David M. Bader
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 14, 2014
Extremely Reform Judaism is one of the world's fastest growing denominations and also its most misunderstood— ever since the ancient forefathers first lifted their eyes to God to ask, "Why can't we have a Christmas Tree?" How to Be an Extremely Reform Jew pokes irreverent yet good-natured...
Changing the World from the Inside Out
A Jewish Approach to Personal and Social Change
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2016
WINNER OF THE 2016 JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL AWARD FOR CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE AND PRACTICE
An inspiring and accessible guide, drawn from Jewish wisdom, for building the inner qualities necessary to work effectively for social justice.
The world needs changing—and you’re just the person...
by Dr. Ron Wolfson
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2003
Remember, retell, recreate, and relive the Exodus experiencewith the stories, rituals, foods, and songs of Pesah.This revised and expanded edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the Festival of Freedom.An inspiring and...
by Eli W. Schlossberg
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 1997
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 1997
This book is a friendly, engaging explanations of the traditions and lifestyles of Orthodox Jews. Informative for both Jews and non-Jews, Eli W. Schlossberg draws on personal experiences as an Orthodox Jew active in the international business world to answer the most commonly asked questions people...
Life, Love, Lox
Real-World Advice for the Modern Jewish Girl
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2010
Like Manischewitz with a twist, this saucy book will show the young Chosen Ones how to mix their Jewish roots with their happenin’ lifestyles. Bursting with playful anecdotes and amusing advice, Life, Love, Lox is the essential companion for any Jew looking to squeeze a little style out of the ol’...
by Steinsaltz, Rabbi Adin Even-Israel
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Rabbi Nachman’s Tales are considered the peak of his creative life for their form, content, and profound, underlying ideas. Transcribed by Rabbi Natan (Sternharz) of Bratslav, Rabbi Nachman’s chief disciple, they are a mixture of intellectual and poetic imagination, fairy tales rooted in Kabbalistic...
And I Will Dwell in Their Midst
Orthodox Jews in Suburbia
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Suburbia may not seem like much of a place to pioneer, but for young, religiously committed Jewish families, it's open territory." This sentiment--expressed in the early 1970s by an Orthodox Jew in suburban Toronto--captures the essence of the suburban Orthodox Jewish experience of the late twentieth...
Inviting God In
Celebrating the Soul-Meaning of the Jewish Holy Days
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2007
This warm, inspiring look at the Jewish holidays—by one of the most dynamic and accessible teachers of Jewish thought today—shows us how each holy day empowers us to recognize God's loving presence in our life every day.
There are many books that discuss how to celebrate the holidays; Inviting...
by Nathan Fowler
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 25, 2014
This work summarizes crucifixion in Judaism based on a study of the Hebrew Bible and rabbincal writings. The purpose of the work is to understand first-century Jewish views of crucifixion, especially related to the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth.
The Kabbalah of Money
Jewish Insights on Giving, Owning, and Receiving
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2001
This book challenges us to take a broad and ethical view of economic behavior, which includes all forms of exchange and human interaction, from how we spend our money to how we fulfill our role as responsible human beings in a global economic framework. Drawing on Jewish ethical teachings, mystical...