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New Insights from Jewish Men on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions

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Reconnect with the power and promise of engagement with Torahfrom a modern men's perspective.

This major contribution to modern biblical commentary addresses the most important concerns of modern menissues like relationships, sexuality, ambition, work and career, body image, aging, and life passagesby opening them up to the messages of the Torah. It includes commentaries by some of the most creative and influential rabbis, cantors, journalists, media figures, educators, professors, authors, communal leaders, and musicians in contemporary Jewish life, and represents all denominations in Judaism. Featuring poignant and probing reflections on the weekly Torah portions, this collection shows men how the messages of the Torah intersect with their own lives by focusing on modern mens issues.

Ideal for anyone wanting a new, exciting view of Torah, this rich resource offers perspectives to inspire all of us to gain deeper meaning from the Torah as well as a heightened appreciation of Judaism and its relevance to our lives.

Contributors: Rabbi Howard A. Addison Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson Doug Barden Rabbi Tony Bayfield, DD Ariel Beery Rabbi Joseph Black Rabbi Mitchell Chefitz Dr. Norman J. Cohen Rabbi Mike Comins Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD Rabbi Dan Ehrenkrantz Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins Rabbi Edward Feinstein Rabbi Mordecai Finley, PhD Wayne L. Firestone Rabbi David J. Gelfand Dr. Sander L. Gilman Ari L. Goldman Rabbi Daniel Gordis, PhD Rabbi Arthur Green Rabbi Steven Greenberg Joel Lurie Grishaver Rabbi Donniel Hartman, PhD Rabbi Hayim Herring, PhD Peter Himmelman Rabbi Walter Homolka, PhD Rabbi Reuven Kimelman Rabbi Elliott Kleinman Cantor Jeff Klepper Rabbi Peter S. Knobel Rabbi Harold S. Kushner Rabbi Daniel Landes Rabbi Steven Z. Leder Prof. Julius Lester Rabbi Robert N. Levine, DD Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler Rabbi John Moscowitz Rabbi Perry Netter Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky Rabbi Stephen S. Pearce, PhD Rabbi Daniel F. Polish Dennis Prager Rabbi Jack Riemer Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts Rabbi David B. Rosen Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, PhD Rabbi Rami Shapiro Rabbi Charles Simon Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz Craig Taubman Rabbi Levi Weiman-Kelman Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub Rabbi Avraham (Avi) Weiss Dr. Ron Wolfson Rabbi David J. Wolpe Rabbi David Woznica Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Rabbi Daniel G. Zemel

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A Western Monks Extraordinary Spiritual Journey on Eastern Holy Ground

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Discover the rich spirituality of monastic life on Mount Athosa place like no other on earth.

Twenty-five years ago, M. Basil Pennington, OCSO, was the first Western monk to live on Mount Athos for more than the usually permitted overnight visit. The Monks of Mount Athos chronicles his extraordinary stay, his experiences of the East, and lively conversations with his hosts about theological differences and unfamiliar spiritual practices.

Listen in as Abbot Basil wrestles with historical differences between Christianitys East and West, learns the Orthodox practice of the prayer of the heart, and explores the landscape, the monastic communities, and the food of Athosa monastic republic like no other place on earth. New to this edition, Archimandrite Dionysios, a monk from the Holy Mountain, reflects on the ecumenical openness fostered as a result of, and since, Abbot Basils stay.

The abbots experiences on Mount Athos motivated him to re-examine his role as a monk and his relationship to God. His inspiring meditations will help you to explore your own relationship to God and to others.

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M. Basil Pennington, OSCO, Archimandrite Dionysios

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Unlocking the Secrets of The Talmud of Israel for Judaism Today

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A fascinatingand stimulatinglook at "the other Talmud" and the possibilities for Jewish life reflected there.

The difference between the Bavli and the Yerushalmi is something like the difference between making a movie for a regular theater versus making one for a 3-D theater and/or an IMAX theater. It's still the story of Judaism and the Jewish people. But the colors are richer, the action is bigger, the effects are more powerful in the 3-D/IMAX world of the Yerushalmi. Your actors ... live on the soundstage, that is, in Israel, and that informs their performance.... You could imagine the Yerushalmi is a pop-up book: you open it and Jewish living materializes.
from the Introduction

This engaging look at the Judaism that might have been breaks open the YerushalmiThe Talmud of the Land of Israeland what it means for Jewish life today. It examines what the Yerushalmi is, how it differs from the Bavlithe Babylonian Talmudand how and why the Bavli is used today. It reveals how the Yerushalmis vision of Jewish practice resembles todays liberal Judaism, and why the is growing in popularity.

This broad but accessible overview of all the essential aspects of The Talmud of the Land of Israel will help you deepen your understanding of Judaism and the history of the Jewish people.

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Experiencing the Energy and Abundance of the Divine

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Enrich your spiritual practice with a deeper understanding of Hebrew blessing.

A Hebrew blessing is a powerful thinga short, deeply meditative exercise exploring the nature of God and the dynamic relationship between God, human consciousness and the unfolding universe.

Written in clear, illuminating prose, this book will guide you through the opening words of a Hebrew blessingsix words which embody the depth of Jewish spiritualityrevealing how the letters and words combine to promote joy and appreciation, wonder and thankfulness, amazement and praise. Each word becomes an invitation to discover the Presence of God flowing through even the smallest actions of our lives.

Examine the deeper meaning behind:
Barukh Ata Adonay Eloheynu Melekh HaOlam
In the ancient language of the Jewish mystical tradition and the modern language of hasidism, creation theology and psychology, The Path of Blessing brings the words of the Hebrew invocation dramatically alive.

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The timeless wisdom of an ancient Stoic can become a companion
for your own spiritual journey.

Stoicism is often portrayed as a cheerless, stiff-upper-lip philosophy of suffering and doom. Yet as experienced through the thoughtful and penetrating writings of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121180 CE), the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly rich, nuanced, clear-eyed and friendly.

With facing-page commentary that explains the texts for you, Russell McNeil, PhD, guides you through key passages from Aureliuss Meditations, comprised of the emperors collected personal journal entries, to uncover the startlingly modern relevance his words have today. From devotion to family and duty to country, to a near-prophetic view of the natural world that aligns with modern physics, Aureliuss words speak as potently today as they did two millennia ago.

Now you can discover the tenderness, intelligence and honesty of Aureliuss writings with no previous background in philosophy or the classics. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful and engaging commentary that explains the historical background of Stoicism, as well as the ways this ancient philosophical system can offer psychological and spiritual insight into your contemporary life. You will be encouraged to explore and challenge Aureliuss ideas of what makes a fulfilling lifeand in so doing you may discover new ways of perceiving happiness.

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Making Mitzvah Part of Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah ... and Your Life

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Make the world a better place through good deedsbig or small.

"Thank you, really, for devoting your energies to making the world just a little bit better. By doing so, you are saying to yourself, and to others, that this whole Bar/Bat Mitzvah thing is real and important. And, this book will help you figure out great ways to put your own passions, interests, and hobbies to work for mitzvah."
from the Foreword

Are you searching for a meaningful and fun mitzvah project? This inspiring book is packed with ideas to help you connect something you love to a mitzvah project or tikkun olam initiative that you can be passionate about. It is filled with information, ideas and activities to spark your imagination, as well as a planning guide to get you organized and off to a good start.

Creativity and Compassion
Arts & Crafts Clothes & Fashion Computers & Technology Food & Cooking Movies & Drama Reading & Writing

Putting Mitzvot in Motion
Animals Camp Fitness Health Music & Dance Sports

Your World, Our World
Environment Family Friends, Neighbors & Your Community Global Community Israel Your Jewish Heritage

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Diane Heiman, Liz Suneby, Rabbi Sharon Brous, Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

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Three Thousand Years of Tradition, Belief and Hope

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A comprehensive, inspiring and fascinating discovery of what Jews believe about the Messiahand why you might believe in the Messiah, too.

"The conviction that the Messiah is coming is a promise of meaning. It is a source of consolation. It is a wellspring of creativity. It is a reconciliation between what is and what should be. And it is perhaps our most powerful statement of faithin God, in humanity and in ourselves."
from Chapter 1, The Messiah Is Coming!

The coming of the Messiahthe promise of redemptionis among Judaism's gifts to the world. But it is a gift about which the world knows so little. It has been overshadowed by Christian belief and teaching, and as a result its Jewish significance has been all but lost. To further complicate matters, Jewish messianic teaching is enthralling, compelling, challenging, exhilaratingyet, up until now, woefully inaccessible. This book will change that.

Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman brings together, and to life, this three-thousand-year-old tradition as never before. Rather than simply reviewing the vast body of Jewish messianic literature, she explores an astonishing range of primary and secondary sources, explaining in an informative yet inspirational way these teachings significance for Jews of the pastand infuses them with new meaning for the modern reader, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

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Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman, Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams, PhD, Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD

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Teachings from Ancient Christian, Jewish, Gnostic and Islamic Sources

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Jesuss words of wisdom can become a
companion on your own spiritual journey.

The gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are not the only record we have of the words spoken by Jesus. Designed to challenge, enlighten and inspire, they are also quoted in a wide variety of other ancient sourcesincluding the Quran, writings by early Christian church fathers, and fragments of lost gospels only recently discovered. Some of these sayings are familiar; many are surprising; all expand our conventional understanding of the scope and essence of Jesuss original teachings.

More than a Christian compilation, this collection of more than three hundred sayings reveals a Jesus whose words encapsulate spiritual truths that resonate across religious boundaries. From the encouraging I am hope for the hopeless, to the wise and practical Love those who hate you and you will not have an enemy, to the candid Give no opportunity to the evil one, these pointed sayings not only reveal how Jesus was understood and portrayed across a wide variety of cultures long agothey will also penetrate to your heart, challenge your assumptions, and energize your own spiritual quest. Now you can experience the wisdom and power of Jesuss sayings even if you have no previous knowledge of these little-known texts.

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Stephan A. Hoeller, Andrew Phillip Smith

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An Intimate Portrait of the Groundbreaking Author of Mysticism

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"Margaret Cropper was the first to capture [Evelyn Underhills] life, which now in this new century can continue to inspire, challenge and point the way for those on the ancient quest for the holy."
from the Foreword by Dana Greene, dean of Oxford College of Emory University

SkyLight Lives reintroduces the lives and works of key spiritual figures of our timepeople who by their teaching or example have challenged our assumptions about spirituality and have caused us to look at it in new ways.

Evelyn Underhill (18751941) was one of the most highly acclaimed spiritual thinkers of her day. Her fresh approach to mysticism provided one of the first invitations to modern seekers to realize that not only saints or great holy men could experience the love of Godbut that all people contain within them a capacity for the Divine.

This intimate biography, written by one of Underhills closest friends, allows us to appreciate this revolutionary woman as both a charming, down-to-earth friend and a groundbreaking spiritual seeker and guide.

Through letters, personal reminiscences, and excerpts from Underhills much-loved published writingsincluding her definitive Mysticism, published in 1911 and continuously in print since thenMargaret Cropper captures the spirit, journey, and wisdom of one of the most influential women of the early twentieth century.

Updated with a new foreword by Dana Greene, dean of Oxford College of Emory University, this intriguing spiritual portrait includes a brief memoir of Lucy Menzies, one of Underhills closest confidants, highlighting their remarkable relationship.

This biography of Evelyn Underhill, one of the greatest spiritual thinkers of the early twentieth century, guides readers on a voyage through her life and a survey of her spiritual classics that would forever bring the Divine into the everyday for countless people.

A passionate writer and teacher who wrote elegantly on mysticism, worship, and devotional life, Evelyn Underhill urged the integration of personal spirituality and worldly action. This is the moving story of how she made her way toward spiritual maturity, from her early days of agnosticism to the years when her influence was felt throughout the world.

An early believer that contemplative prayer is not just for monks and nuns but for anyone willing to undertake it, Underhill considered the study of modern science not as a threat to contemplation but rather an enhancement of it. Her many lectures and writings on mysticism and spirituality, including her classic Mysticism: A Study in the Nature and Development of Mans Spiritual Consciousness, inspired the many people touched by her unique passion to take on a spiritual life.

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On the Legends and Lore of the Command to Abraham to Offer Isaac as a Sacrifice

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We find that the story of Abraham and Isaac rises almost spontaneously in the mind of one generation after another.... Constantly past and present react to and upon each other, and life is given an order, a coherence, by the themes which govern the Holy Scriptures and the reinterpretations of those themes.
from the Introduction by Judah Goldin

Shalom Spiegels classic examines the total body of texts, legends, and traditions referring to the Binding of Isaac and weaves them together into a definitive study of the Akedah as one of the central events in all of human history.

Spiegel here provides the model for showing how legend and history interact, how the past may be made comprehensible by present events, and how the present may be understood as a renewal of revelation.

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Shalom Spiegel, Judah Goldin, Judah Goldin, Judah Goldin

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Healing the Spirit, Transforming the Mind, Deepening Love

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A few short wordsrepeated with passion & intentioncan unlock treasure upon treasure of healing, wisdom & love

"Chant is a path for all of us who lead with our hearts, who are determined to seek out the truth that is buried deep beneath the ground of our lives, and who have made a commitment to live that truth, from moment to moment, breath to breath, 'one little bit at a time.'"
from the Introduction

Chant is a meditative practice that fully engages the body, heart and mind, and facilitates healing and expansion of consciousness. Rabbi Shefa Gold, beloved teacher of chant, Jewish mysticism, prayer and spirituality, introduces you to this transformative spiritual practice as a way to unlock the power of sacred texts and take prayer and meditation into the delight of your life. She illuminates the usefulness, benefits and blessings of chant by:
Teaching you the theory and foundations of chantits relation to beauty, pleasure and the deep wisdom buried in sacred textsProvidingfor the first timecomplete musical notations for many of her popular chants and practical instruction for how to use them to cultivate self-awareness and love.

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A Resource for the Soul, Body & Mind during Pregnancy, Birth & the First Three Months

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A first-of-its-kind guide to nourishing your pregnancy
with wisdom from Jewish tradition.

Bshah Tovah! Youre pregnant! With all the changes happening to your body right now, it would be easy to focus only on the physical aspects of this life-changing event. But pregnancy is also a spiritually meaningful period in life, a time to reflect and comfort the soul.

The Jewish Pregnancy Book is the first resource to nurture the body, mind and soul of the pregnant woman by combining up-to-date medical information with spiritual nourishment from Jewish tradition.
For the soulAncient and modern prayers and rituals for each stage of pregnancy, as well as traditional Jewish wisdom on pregnancy. For the bodyPre-natal Aleph-Bet yoga, a unique blend of yoga and spirituality inspired by the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. For the mindMedical information on topics such as fetal development, pre-natal testing, and potential pregnancy problems, as well as discussions from a contemporary Jewish perspective on ethical issues such as selective reduction and home birth.
In clear, easy-to-follow, accessible language, this groundbreaking handbook guides you through the miraculous and challenging process of creation, engaging your whole being in a uniquely Jewish way.

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Sandy Falk, Daniel Judson, Stephen A. Rapp

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The Sacred Gifts of Renewal in Everyday Loss

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Find hope and renewal in life's natural cycle of ordinary losses and new beginnings.

"When we intentionally enter into our everyday walk through small losses, the terrain of larger losses, the valley of the shadow of death, is not totally unknown. It is not completely unfamiliar, alien, terrifying, for we have walked some of this way before with our lesser losses. We can journey through this valley of loss, for journey through it we must. And we can emerge markedly changed, but alive, on the other side."
from the Prologue

Going beyond loss as a problem to be resolved, a grief to be worked through, Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman, reframes loss from the perspective that our everyday losses help us learn what we need to handle the major losses. Weaving in spiritual and classical themes, personal and scriptural story, Dr. Copeland-Payton shows us that by becoming aware of what our lesser losses have to teach us, the larger losses of our lives become less terrifying. Each chapter includes a spiritual practice and questions for reflection to help you:
Mine the hidden depths of painful losses of things and placesTraverse the devastating loss of relationships and the heart-wrenching death of people we love.Overcome the steep, dark slopes of loss of beliefs and faith.Venture past our fear of the losses of aging and our own death.

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How to Use Jewish Tradition to Write Your Life & Explore Your Soul

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Explore your experiences, relationships, and feelings through this guided tour of
journal-keeping in Jewish tradition.

Journaling has been, and remains, an inherently Jewish activity. From the Kabbalist mystics who recorded their practices of reaching altered states of consciousness, to the more recent journals of those who lived during the Holocaust, to the spiritual precedent for Jewish journal-keeping at holy times of the year, writing, recording, and reflecting have long been a part of Jewish custom.

Janet Ruth Falon delves into the practical aspects of keeping a journal as well as how you can use your journal to nurture Jewish values and concerns. Using examples from her own writing, she demonstrates how journaling can unleash your creativity and reveal aspects of yourself that you may not have thought about before. She also includes 52 journaling tools that teach specific techniques to help you create and maintain a vital, living journal, from a Jewish perspective.

Inspiring and practical, this guided tour of journaling shows how yours can be used to better understand yourself and the world.

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The Key to Opening the Inner Meaning of Your Dreams

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Find Inspiration and Spiritual Understanding in Judaism's Ancient
Traditions of Dream Interpretation

This engaging, entertaining, and informative bedside companion will help you open up your dreams and discover the meanings they may hold for you.

The Jewish Dream Book invites you to integrate the spiritual wisdom of Judaisms past into your life today by honoring your dreams and striving to uncover their hidden messages. Exploring the Bible, Talmud, and other ancient sources, it will introduce you to inspiring, easy-to-use rituals and practices.

Included are diverse topics covering everything youve ever wondered about dreams and dreaming:
Uniquely Jewish ways to bless and honor your dreams Transforming a bad dream into a good one Howand whyto keep a dream journal How to encourage enlightening, productive, and healing dreams Guidelines for being a dream interpreter Historical dream interpretations Dream symbols and their meanings How to link your dreams to Torah

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Vanessa L. Ochs, Elizabeth Ochs, Kristina Swarner

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Knitting is the miracle of creating new dimensions from a strand of yarn.
Let it bring that miraculous transformation to your spiritual life too.

This book is about seeing and listening. Its about becoming aware that through knitting you can hear and give attention to whats in your heart and soulthat knitting can be a place of rest and thought and a place for the Divine. Its about connectionto yourself, to the world, to others and to the Holy.
from the Preface

What can you learn about yourself through your knitting? What deeper symbolism lies behind the loops and patterns that you create? How can this simple activity help you make your way down a spiritual path? Delve into these questions and more in this imaginative book that will become your spiritual friend, your teacher and your sanctuary. Follow the knitting journeys of the authors and other knitters to discover how they have used their knitting to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same. In this joyful and engaging look at a time-honored craft you are invited to:
Find time and space that was previously hidden in plain sight Try creative, thought-provoking original knitting patterns Recognize and deepen spiritual connections through knitting Meet other knitters on the journey to spiritual and self- discovery Explore new ways to expand and savor your knitting community Recognize your own power to pass along the knitting wisdom

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The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land

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A window into the Jewish Peoples connection to Israel
written especially for Christians.

Israel has taken Jewish sacred history, peoplehood, and ethics out of the realm of speculation and put them into the crucible of real life experience. In returning the Jewish People to its homeland, Israel has returned Jews to material realitywith all its challenges. The Jewish Peoples return to the Land returns Judaism to its original vision and the Jewish People to the responsibilities of the biblical covenant.
from Chapter 9

Along with illuminating the importance of Israel for Jews, this special book examines the Jewish return to Zion as a significant theological event that strengthens the foundations of the Christian faith and its mission.

In clear and accessible language, this introduction guides Christians through the essential meanings of Israel for the Jewish People and for the world. It defines Israel as an indispensable part of Judaisms vision for the Jewish People to be a kingdom of priests and a holy people, as a partner with God in the Bibles sacred covenant. It examines Israel, a sovereign Jewish state, as a safe refuge and home for Jews fleeing persecution anywhere in the world, and how this gives meaning to the Jewish Peoples convictions that the future can be more secure than the past.

The State of Israel stands at the center of how Jews see themselves today as individuals as well as at the center of the Jewish Peoples collective self-perception. As a result, understanding Judaism and the Jewish People is possible only by grasping the Jewish hopes, dreams and experiences that center around Israel, the promised land.

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Who am I? How do I feel about myself? Do I seem cool? Do I fit in?

"At a bar mitzvah people talk about becoming a man in the Jewish religion, but what is that supposed to mean? For sure it means you are no longer a child, but you are also not yet an adult. Fortunately, there's no one official definition of manhood, just as there is no one official way of being Jewish. Thats where this book comes in."
from the Preface

Courage, friends, stress, sex, God, identitythese are some of the things that concern teen guys. This book addresses those concernswithout preaching, judgment or criticismto help you figure out what becoming a Jewish man means to you.

It presents surprising facts, interesting stories, ideas and actions taken by Jewish men today and all the way back to biblical times to show how they answered the same kinds of questions youre asking yourself. It challenges stereotypes and myths, and offers different opinions, not only from old guys but from dozens of teenage Jewish guys just like you.

Like the Talmud, The JGuys Guide offers many perspectives and reflection questions to help you find your own truths.

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Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler, Dr. Shulamit Reinharz, Liz Suneby, Diane Heiman

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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 keys to those doors and a way into the rooms beyond them. Whether you stand at grief's threshold or give counsel to someone who does, this book can offer guidance.... With words of wisdom, ranging from comforting to provocative, each author stands at the entrance to one of mournings doors, extending a hand to offer the key you will need, inviting you into one of these deep conversations."
    from the Preface by Rabbi Anne Brener, LCSW

Beloved and respected spiritual leaders from across the Jewish denominational spectrum share insights from their experience, Jewish tradition and their personal encounters with grief and healing. This wide range of perspectives, offered with grace and compassion, will be a treasured resource in your time of grief. Whether mourning a recent loss or experiencing pain from old scars, you will be encouraged and challenged to be fully, vulnerably present to your emotions; forgive your own shortcomings and those of others; and remain open to love despite pain and uncertainty.

Contributors:
Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL  Rabbi Anne Brener, LCSW  Dr. Norman J. Cohen  Rabbi Mike Comins  Rabbi David A. Cooper  Rabbi Rachel Cowan  Rabbi Edward Feinstein  Rabbi Nancy Flam  Rabbi Lori Forman-Jacobi  Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, MSW, MA, BCC  Debbie Friedman  Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer, PhD  Nan Fink Gefen, PhD  Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD  Rabbi Edwin Goldberg, DHL  Rabbi Arthur Green, PhD  Dr. David Hartman  Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD  Rabbi Margaret Holub  Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar  Rabbi Lawrence Kushner  Rabbi Maurice Lamm  Rabbi Naomi Levy  Rabbi David Lyon  Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler  Rabbi James L. Mirel  Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky  Rabbi Daniel F. Polish, PhD  Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso  Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis  Rabbi Dannel I. Schwartz  Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz  Rabbi Rami Shapiro  Rachel Josefowitz Siegel  Rabbi Shira Stern, DMin, BCC  Rabbi Nancy Wechsler-Azen  Karen Bonnell Werth  Rabbi Nancy H. Wiener, DMin  Dr. Ron Wolfson  Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman

For use by individuals as well as in groups or counseling settings.

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The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam)

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A window into the Jewish idea of responsibility to care for the world
written especially for Christians.

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. But why is it important for Christians to understand this Jewish approach to life? And what kind of impact can understanding this fundamental aspect of Judaism have on Christians seeking to develop a deeper understanding of their own faith?

With insight and wisdom, award-winning author Rabbi Elliot Dorff provides an accessible, honest and thorough exploration of this important Jewish concept. With easy-to-understand explanations of Jewish terms, practices and history, each chapter explores a different facet touched by the tradition of tikkun loam. Rabbi Dorff also addresses parallel themes and practices in the Christian tradition, helping you better understand the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate and reflect your own aspirations to repair the world.
Caring for the Poor The Power of Words The Ministry of Presence Duties of Spouses to Each Other Childrens Duties to Their Parents Parents Duties to Their Children The Traditional Jewish Vision of the Ideal World

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Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD, Rev. Cory Willson