Bücher von Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin

A wonderfully interactive album to help everyone involved participate in the spiritual meaning of this joyful rite of passage. Gives young people a place to treasure special experiences and encourages them to prepare for spiritual life as Jewish adults.

Who are the ancient role models for the sacred relationship between Jews and non-Jews today? Now more than ever, gentiles are an integral part of the Jewish community. But they are not new to the Jewish story. In fact, righteous gentiles go back to Abraham. The story of the Jewish people can't be told without them. Noted author and educator Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin provides an informative and inspiring look at the sympathetic non-Israelite characters of the Hebrew Bible and the redemptive relationships they had with the Jewish people. Relying on biblical and extra-biblical sources, he introduces each character, drawing lessons from the life of each that will be relevant to you, whatever your faith tradition. They include the ... First gentile to bless a Jew First woman to hear the Divine voice and save a Jewish baby First teacher of morality to the Jews First gentile mother of Jewish children Gentile midwives who invented civil disobedience Mother of Moses and nurturer of the Jewish people Father-in-law and teacher of Moses First "gentile Zionist" Gentile warrior who fought for the Israelites Gentile contractor for Solomon's Temple Gentiles who acknowledged God and repented Creator of the Second Jewish Commonwealth

Inspiring essays on Israel from a cross-section of influential American Jews, covering the entire denominational spectrum of Jewish life in America today. Will encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to think about what Israel means to them.

Helps people find core spiritual values in American Jewry's most misunderstood ceremony-bar and bat mitzvah. In a joining of explanation, instruction and inspiration, Rabbi Salkin helps both parent and child truly be there when the moment of Sinai is recreated in their lives.

Explores how spirituality can enhance our 9-to-5 lives. Thought-provoking and practical; goes beyond just talking about the subject to give you specific actions to take and connections to make to infuse life with greater meaning, purpose and satisfaction.

Helps people find core spiritual values in American Jewry's most misunderstood ceremony-bar and bat mitzvah. In a joining of explanation, instruction and inspiration, Rabbi Salkin helps both parent and child truly be there when the moment of Sinai is recreated in their lives.