Jewish Lights imprint: 336 books
Discovering Jewish Meditation (2nd Edition)
Instruction & Guidance for Learning an Ancient Spiritual Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2011
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...
Jewish Theology in Our Time
A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2010
A powerful and challenging examination of what Jews believe today—by a new generation's dynamic and innovative thinkers.
At every critical juncture in Jewish history, Jews have understood a dynamic theology to be essential for a vital Jewish community. This important collection sets the next...
The Creative Jewish Wedding Book (2nd Edition)
A Hands-On Guide to New & Old Traditions, Ceremonies & Celebrations
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2012
Enrich your wedding with your own creative use of Jewish ritual and tradition.
Wedding planning can be a stressful experience. Keeping track of all the details—deciding who to invite, choosing a caterer, arranging the reception—can sometimes lead to a couple forgetting about the bigger...
The God Who Hates Lies (Study Guide)
Confronting & Rethinking Jewish Tradition Study Guide
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2017
Insights, Ideas and Thoughtful Questions for Discussing with Students the Challenging—Often Startling—Insights of Renowned Jewish Philosopher David Hartman and His Covenantal Theology for the Modern Engaged Jew
This is a helpful guide to creative use of The God Who Hates Lies: Confronting...
The JGirl's Guide
The Young Jewish Woman's Essential Survival Guide for Growing Up Jewish
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017
What does it mean to become a Jewish woman?
This growing up business isn't always what it's cracked up to be: It can be complicated and scary and seem impossibly hard. With all the choices and challenges before her, how does a girl become a young Jewish woman?
The JGirl’s Guide is...
Rabbi Harvey Rides Again
A Graphic Novel of Jewish Folktales Let Loose in the Wild West
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2008
Rabbi Harvey is Back with Ten Hilarious New Adventures
In this follow-up to the popular The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Wisdom and Wit in the Wild West, the Rabbi returns to the streets of Elk Spring, Colorado. Part Wild West sheriff, part old world rabbi, Harvey protects...
Healing and the Jewish Imagination
Spiritual and Practical Perspectives on Judaism and Health
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2011
Where Judaism and health intersect, healing may begin.
Essential reading for people interested in the Jewish healing, spirituality and spiritual direction movements, this groundbreaking volume explores the Jewish tradition for comfort in times of illness and Judaism’s perspectives on the...
The JGirls Guide
The Young Jewish Woman's Handbook for Coming of Age
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2005
The Essential Survival Manual for Growing Up Jewish!
What does it mean to become a Jewish woman?
Did you ever think that Judaism had any advice on how to deal with pressure from your friends? Arguing with your parents? Feeling stressed out? Well, this book shows you that Judaism can...
Women of the Wall
Claiming Sacred Ground at Judaism's Holy Site
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2013
An Inspiration to All Who Struggle for Religious and Gender Equality
“Our souls yearn to pray, in peace, in the sacred place, to read from our holy Torah, together with other Jewish women.”
—from the
In Israel today, the historic Western Wall, known as the Kotel, a holy site for...
by Rabbi Jennifer Ossakow Goldsmith
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2017
A companion to The Way Into Jewish Prayer, an accessible introduction to the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer. This guide helps you explore with a group the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer. It opens the door to 3,000 years of Jewish prayer, making available all you need to feel
Jewish Pastoral Care 2/E
A Practical Handbook from Traditional & Contemporary Sources
Language: English
Release Date: January 30, 2013
T****he first comprehensive resource for pastoral care in the Jewish tradition—and a vital resource for counselors and caregivers of other faith traditions.
The essential reference for rabbis, cantors, and laypeople who are called to spiritually accompany those encountering joy, sorrow, and...
My People's Prayer Book Vol 6
Tachanun and Concluding Prayers
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2013
"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."
This stunning...
Kabbalah
A Brief Introduction for Christians
Language: English
Release Date: July 11, 2011
An insightful exploration of Jewish mysticism—written especially for Christians.
Kabbalah is well known as the foundation of the Jewish mystical tradition, but few are aware that Kabbalah’s spiritual applications extend beyond Jewish life. In this accessible, intelligent guide, Tamar Frankiel,...
The Rhythms of Jewish Living
A Sephardic Exploration of Judaism's Spirituality
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2015
Reconnect with the ancient soul of Jewish spiritual life and practice. "Jewish spirituality is organically linked to the natural rhythms of the universe. To a great extent, Jewish religious traditions serve to bring Jews into a sensitive relationship with the natural world. Many commandments...