Bücher der Reihe My People's Prayer Book

"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 work, an empowering entryway to the spiritual revival of our times, enables all of us to claim our connection to the heritage of the traditional Jewish prayer book. It helps rejuvenate Jewish worship in today''s world, and makes its power accessible to all.Vol. 8-Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat in the Synagogue) features the authentic Hebrew text with a new translation designed to let people know exactly what the prayers say. Introductions tell the reader what to look for in the prayer service, as well as how to truly use the commentaries and to search for-and find-meaning in the prayer book.Framed with beautifully designed Talmud-style pages, commentaries from many of today''s most respected Jewish scholars from all movements of Judaism examine Kabbalat Shabbat from the perspectives of ancient Rabbis and modern theologians, as well as feminist, halakhic, Talmudic, linguistic, biblical, Chasidic, mystical, and historical perspectives.Contributors include:Marc Brettler ΓÇó Elliot N. Dorff ΓÇó David Ellenson ΓÇó Ellen Frankel ΓÇó Alyssa Gray ΓÇó Joel M. Hoffman ΓÇó Lawrence A. Hoffman ΓÇó Reuven Kimelman ΓÇó Sharon Koren ΓÇó Lawrence Kushner ΓÇó Daniel Landes ΓÇó Nehemia Polen ΓÇó Wendy I. Zierler

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series helps us to understand how this collection of short prayers and a call to study recognizes each new day: we awaken as individuals but quickly affirm our role in the covenant with God.

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series underscores the mystery of the twilight moments and the opportunity for insight that they bring.

This third volume of the My People's Prayer Book series explores the rich content and meaning of the P'sukei D'zimrah, which sets the tone and prepares the way for the daily transition from secular routine to the sacred act of communal prayer.

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series celebrates Shabbat morning and guides us to a new understanding of this day of rest, memory and joy.