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A Fresh Look at 4,000 Years of Jewish History-Authoritative, Complete...FunnyThrough witty, illustrated narrative, celebrated artist Stan Mack will take you on a rewarding pictorial journey through 4,000 years of ups and downs in Jewish history. The first "graphic history book" of its kind, The Story of the Jews celebrates the major characters and events that have shaped the Jewish people and culture, illustrating what it means to be Jewish. You will visit all the major Jewish happenings from biblical times to the twenty-first century-from Abraham and Sarah on the banks of the Euphrates to the Diaspora, intermarriage, and the State of Israel. ┬╖Moses receiving the Ten Commandments ┬╖The triumph of King David ┬╖The creation of the Talmud ┬╖The rise of Christianity and Islam ┬╖The Crusades ┬╖The Inquisition ┬╖The Enlightenment ┬╖Life in the new Babylon (the United States) ┬╖The birth of the state of Israel ┬╖And-of course-the world''s first "Oy!"

A practical guide that gives parents and teens the "e;how-to"e; information they need to navigate the bar/bat mitzvah process and grow as a family through this experience. For the first time in one book, everyone directly involved offers practical insights into how the process can be made easier and more enjoyable for all. Rabbis, cantors and Jewish educators from the Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist movements, parents, and even teens speak from their own experience. . What's it all about? . Preparation for Parent and Child . Tutoring, stress, expectations, enjoyment, planning for children with special needs. . Negotiating the ceremony and celebration . Designing a creative service, heightening the spiritual exercise, special issues related to divorced and interfaith families, planning a party that neither breaks the bank nor detracts from the inherent spirituality of the event.

Introduces the meaning and practice of Hebrew blessing through in-depth exploration of the first words of a blessing, historic and kabbalistic references and sample blessings for various occasions. Will inspire you to embark on your own path of blessing.

Integrate the spiritual wisdom of Judaism into your life 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.

Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, creatively shows how God is with us every day, in every way. A vibrant invitation to children and their adults to explore¿together¿what, where, and how God is in our lives.

These peaceful reflections offer wisdom to "sleep on." For each night of the year, an inspiring quotation from a Jewish source and a personal reflection on it from an insightful spiritual leader to help you quiet your mind and unburden your heart.

With expert advice and experience garnered from congregations throughout North America, shows how transformative change is possible. A complete resource for all of us involved in, or interested in, energizing our spiritual communities.

Innovative contributors bring us a richer understanding of the long-neglected themes of nature that are woven through the biblical creation story, ancient texts, traditional law, the holiday cycles, prayer, mitzvot (good deeds) and community.

Provides spiritual activities, meditations, prayers and simple rituals to accommodate any lifestyle. Bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, acceptance of the past and transformation for the future, helping us embrace the Divine in daily life.

To help us cope with the burdens of our own "Egypts," author Levi Meier brings to life the struggles, failures, and triumphs that reveal the human side of Moses, a central figure in Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions. Engaging, empowering and insightful, MOSES-THE PRINCE, THE PROPHET shows how personal struggle and perseverance create a foundation for liberation and change while teaching us about ourselves-our role in life, our struggles and our relationship with God.

A bold and visionary conception of renewed Judaism, characterized by a deep, personal relationship with God. A helpful introduction to using traditional Jewish prayers and practices to make everyday life sacred and connect intimately with the divine.

Inspiring yet practical, introduces meditation from a Jewish perspective and as it is personally practiced by today's most experienced Jewish meditators from around the world. Will encourage you to start meditating or help enhance your current practice.

At the heart of Judaism is an ethical imperative to live life from your true self, as the image and likeness of God. To do this, you must see the greatness of God manifest in all things, and therefore engage each moment with grace, humility, and justice. This imperative flowers in the words of the early Rabbis (250 BCE-250 CE), who captured God's call to be holy in Pirke Avot, a collection of pithy sayings on how best to live an ethical life. This engaging introduction to the wisdom sayings of the rabbinic sages puts you in direct conversation with them, allowing the sages to speak directly to you about what matters in life and how to live it with dignity. With fresh, contemporary translation and provocative commentary, Rabbi Rami Shapiro focuses on the central themes in this Jewish wisdom compendium-study, kindness, compassion. He clarifies the rabbinic proverbs and parables in order to expose the ethical principles at their root. By recalling the ancient voices of the rabbinic sages, he shows us the contemporary significance of their timeless wisdom and distills Pirke Avot not as a book about ethics but as a practical guide to living ethically today. Now you can experience the wisdom of the early Rabbis even if you have no previous knowledge of Judaism or rabbinic literature. This SkyLight Illuminations edition presents the ethical teachings of the rabbinic sages, with insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that conveys Pirke Avot's core challenge of God to the Jewish people, and through them all humanity: We are to be holy as God is holy. We are to be, in a human way, what God is in a divine way.

Drawing on Jewish tradition, the science of human behavior, Martin Buber's I-Thou ideas and the Hasidic stories that he loved, Rabbi Dennis Ross illuminates a theology of relationships in easy-to-understand, accessible language

There is no experience that cannot be marked in Jewish ways. Decades of experience in connecting spirituality with daily life come together in this one comprehensive handbook. Offers teachings that can help to sanctify almost any moment in your day.

''My People''s Prayer Book'' provides diverse and exciting commentaries to the traditional liturgy, written by some of today''s most respected scholars and teachers from all perspectives of the Jewish world. They explore the text from the perspectives of ancient Rabbis and modern theologians, as well as feminist, halakhic, medieval, linguistic, biblical, Chasidic, mystical, and historical perspectives. 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. ''The My People''s Prayer Book'' series belongs on the library shelf of every home, every synagogue-every sanctuary of prayer.

This isn''t about how to write spiritual books. It isn''t about the romance of writing. It doesn''t cover the ins and outs of publishing and building a brand. Instead, this fresh and unapologetic guide to writing as a spiritual practice approaches writing as a way to turn the spiral of body, heart, mind, soul and spirit that leads to spiritual awakening.Lead by renowned spirituality teacher, Rami Shapiro and award-winning writer and writing coach, Aaron Shapiro - and featuring over fifty unique, practical exercises - it takes you beyond assigning inspirational words to the page. It shows you how to use your writing to unlock the joy of life and the infinite perspectives and possibilities that living provides.

Approach listening and responding to divine guidance as a co-creator with God in shaping your life. With practical spiritual exercises to help you understand yourself and your specific situation, as well as to strengthen discernment in daily life.

The foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure explains the Analects' universal wisdom for our own time, guiding us on the "path of the sage" or "Way of Heaven"-a journey of reason, peace and understanding.

A unique collection of Hasidic wisdom. This deeply personal book of prayers offers inspiring examples and opens the profound teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov to all who seek to enrich their prayer practice.

The essential reference for rabbis, cantors and laypeople called to spiritually accompany those encountering joy, sorrow and change. This groundbreaking volume offers guidance from both Jewish tradition and the classical foundations of pastoral care.

A "bible" for the religiously unaffiliated, weaving sacred texts from the world's major religions into a coherent exploration of the core questions at the heart of every religion¿s search, with insightful commentary on using these texts in our daily lives.

A collection of messages on each Torah portion specifically for teens. Shows how each Torah portion contains worlds of meaning for what they are going through in their lives and how they can shape their Jewish identity as they enter adulthood.

This inspirational guide for kids ages eight to twelve is a marvel, showing them (and their families) that it''s easy to become God''s partner on earth: figure out what God does in the Bible, then do it! God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God''s superpowers, Dr. Ron Wolfson gives kids stories and suggestions for what might be on their own God''s to-do list - the many ways they can use their superpowers to make a difference in the lives of others and find meaning and purpose for their own.

One of Israel''s leading cultural figures, Dov Elbaum grew up in an ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem family, and was a prodigy who seemed destined for greatness in the world of Talmud study. But in his late teens, he abruptly broke away and set off into secular Israeli society.In this fascinating, courageous and compelling autobiography, Elbaum seeks to understand his decision and its consequences. With the structure of Kabbalah as his road map, Elbaum journeys into the deep recesses of his self and his soul. The ultimate goal of his journey is "the Void," a Kabbalistic space that precedes God''s creation of the world, and a psychological state that precedes our formation as individuals. It is a space of great vulnerability but also of hope for rebirth and renewal.This is an intimate, honest, revealing work, both deeply personal and strikingly universal. The Hebrew edition was a bestseller and sold over 50,000 copies.

This complete guide to Jewish traditions, ceremonies, and rituals will help readers welcome a new child to the world and into the Jewish community. Over 60,000 readers of all backgrounds have already used the previous editions of this guidebook?now completely updated and expanded?to commemorate a joyous event in family life. The New Jewish Baby Book, 2nd Edition skillfully weaves ancient tradition, rituals, laws, and practices together with the modern and changing face of the Jewish family. This updated edition includes ceremonies for girls as well as boys, and addresses issues such as adoption and interfaith families. Diamant guides expectant and new parents through choices drawn from the wealth of Jewish mythic, historic, religious, culinary, and literary traditions that surround the arrival of a new baby. This guidance will help parents to explore their child's and family's connection to Judaism and the Jewish people in a way that is both traditional and personally relevant.