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Get into the spirit of Jewish holidays all year long. Gently helps adults & children explore holidays' spiritual messages together, with holiday stories about 2 Jewish children, & their parents, focusing on the spiritual value embodied in each holiday.

This daring blend of Jewish theology, science and Process Thought fleshes out an appreciation of creation in light of science that allows us to articulate a deeper sense of space and time and the wonders of being alive. It explores the ethical implications of humanity's role as partner in creation and the concept of land-Earth and Israel-as holy.

Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective, this supportive workbook provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children ages 7 to 13 cope with the death of a beloved animal.

Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad perspective on Christian faith, provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children ages 7 to 13 cope with the death of a loved one.

A life changing resource for re-imagining your spiritual life -- with help from today's most inspiring spiritual teachers. Contributors include Karen Armstrong, Andrew Weil, Sylvia Boorstein.

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.

Join Jewish women from all areas of Jewish life as they examine what makes a "Jewish woman" today, how feminism has affected her identity and whether the next generation of Jewish women is braced to tackle the challenging work still ahead.

A diverse and exciting collection of commentaries on the traditional Haggadah with a fresh translation. Introductions explain historical roots and development of the Haggadah to make sense out of texts and customs that evolved from ancient times.

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.

Prayers from a broad spectrum of spiritual traditions celebrate the profound variety of ways men around the world have called out to the Divine-with words of joy, praise, gratitude, wonder, petition and even anger-from the ancient world up to our own day.

A diverse and exciting collection of commentaries on the traditional Haggadah with a fresh translation. Introductions explain historical roots and development of the Haggadah to make sense out of texts and customs that evolved from ancient times.

Part professional handbook, part scholarly resource and part source of practical information, with contributions from over twenty-five leading Jewish professionals. A comprehensive, up-to-date resource on Jewish life and healing, medicine and healthcare.

With a journalist's ear and a seeker's heart, Paula Amann shows how secular and nominal Jews are blazing their own trails toward a vibrant Judaism. A tapestry of human stories-of alienation, connection, spiritual detours and unexpected portals into faith.

In today''s world of unrest, we need shared ethical will, moral force and energy among the world''s religious traditions. Shows how the overarching message of Judaism-just action as a guiding religious principle-holds a key in the pursuit of universal peace.

This unique collection offers insight into the spiritual philosophy and carefree mysticism of the greatest Persian poet. His probing and joyful verse speaks to people from all backgrounds who long for divine love and harmony with all living things.

Drawing from diverse literary genres, religious and philosophical perspectives and historical periods, these short and provocative readings cut to the heart of the many obstacles and joys that accompany lives devoted to faith and service.

Throughout history people of faith have been booted out into the world to bring God's love to everybody, not just a select few. Insightfully explores the meaning of mission in our lives and reminds us of the work Jesus and his disciples set out to do.

Dr. David Hartman, leading modern Orthodox theologian, presents his own painful spiritual evolution. His creates space for questioning and critique that can allow traditionally religious Jews to act out a moral life in tune with modern experience.

An updated and expanded edition of the first comprehensive resource for pastoral care in the face of disaster¿a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions.

Presents a framework to explore the emotions provoked in the Jewish community by public scandal, proposing that we transform our sense of shame into actions that inspire and sustain a moral culture and empower us with sacred responsibility.

Contributors from many faiths, ages and backgrounds tell how they learned to integrate the spirit into their daily lives and the remarkable transformations that followed.

In this intimate rethinking of his own theological journey, noted theologian Rabbi Neil Gillman explores the changing nature of belief and the complexities of reconciling the intellectual, emotional and moral questions of his own searching mind and soul.

This examination of universalism and particularism in Judaism seeks answers to the complex question, "Why be Jewish?" It explores the universalistic definition of the Jews' historic destiny, the role Jews must play simply by virtue of being human, and Judaism's part in helping Jews play that human role with uniquely Jewish passion and commitment.

The most memorable prayer of the Jewish New Year¿what it means, why we sing it and the secret of its magical appeal. Lively commentaries explore why Kol Nidre remains a liturgical highlight, regularly attended even by those who disbelieve the content.

With insight, thoughtfulness and wit, these provocative and entertaining re-imaginings of stories from the Bible highlight the ways God can work for and through us, even today.

In Surrendered—The Sacred Art, Rabbi Rami Shapiro explores what it means to live the surrendered life—a life no longer centered on control and hence no longer at odds with the ordinary suffering of everyday living. Rabbi Rami closely examines the first three steps of Twelve-Step recovery to help us cut through the denial, illusions, and falsehoods that bind us in our fight with addictions of all kinds. He draws upon his half-century engagement with Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, and Islam, as well as his own and other people’s struggles in Twelve-Step recovery, to guide us in our awakening to reality’s freedom and the path to living joyously and well.