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Spirit in Nature

Author : Matt Biers-Ariel
Publisher : Behrman House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9780874416862
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (168 download)

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Book Synopsis Spirit in Nature by : Matt Biers-Ariel

Download or read book Spirit in Nature written by Matt Biers-Ariel and published by Behrman House, Inc. This book was released on 2000 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examine the beauty and wonder of nature--through Jewish eyes. Divided into six chapters--including Trees: The Torah of Life, Opening Our Eyes to Miracles, and Ma'ariv Aravim: Blessing the Night--Spirit in Nature's 27 activities are designed to enhance environmental awareness from a Jewish perspective. Through these activities, hikers of all ages will come alive to the miracle of God's creations. They focus on the marvels of nature: hosts of tiny creatures living in the soil, the rainbow of colors embellishing fields and trees and stones, the intricate interdependence of plants and animals. Each discovery celebrates the divine spark that exists within every living creature and every object found in the natural world. Building on Jewish sources and Jewish tradition, Spirit in Nature fosters respect for flora, fauna, and natural phenomena and shows how to sanctify them with the appropriate prayer, such as the blessing recited upon seeing a rainbow or upon smelling a fragrant plant. This pioneering work will awaken hikers to the wisdom of Jewish tradition in its dedication to safeguarding and preserving the bounty of God's creation. An index highlighting the connection between key Jewish values and the environment makes Spirit in Nature an effective classroom tool. A must-have for camp directors, counselors, teachers, rabbis, parents, youth group leaders, and community center workers.

Ecology & the Jewish Spirit

Author : Ellen Bernstein
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1580236804
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecology & the Jewish Spirit by : Ellen Bernstein

Download or read book Ecology & the Jewish Spirit written by Ellen Bernstein and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is nature’s place in our spiritual lives? In today’s modern culture, we’ve become separated from the sacredness of the natural world. This book offers a different, eye- and soul-opening way of viewing our religion: A perspective grounded in nature, and rich in insights for seekers of all faiths. Respect for the holiness of Creation, our duty to protect the natural world, reverence for the land...a focus on nature is part of the fabric of Jewish thought. Here, 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. Ecology & the Jewish Spirit explores the wisdom that the Jewish tradition has to offer all of us, to help nature become a sacred, spiritual part of our own lives.

Ecology & the Jewish Spirit

Author : Ellen Bernstein
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580230822
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecology & the Jewish Spirit by : Ellen Bernstein

Download or read book Ecology & the Jewish Spirit written by Ellen Bernstein and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is nature's place in our spiritual lives? In today's modern culture, we've become separated from the sacredness of the natural world. This book offers a different, eye- and soul-opening way of viewing our religion: A perspective grounded in nature, and rich in insights for seekers of all faiths. Respect for the holiness of Creation, our duty to protect the natural world, reverence for the land ... a focus on nature is part of the fabric of Jewish thought. Here, 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. Ecology & the Jewish Spirit explores the wisdom that the Jewish tradition has to offer all of us, to help nature become a sacred, spiritual part of our own lives. Contributors: Eileen Abrams * Bradley Shavit Artson * Philip J. Bentley * Ellen Bernstein * Ellen Cohn * Eliezer Diamond * Shira Dicker * David Ehrenfeld * Charles Fenyvesi * Shamu Fenyvesi * Dan Fink * Barry Freundel * David Gedzelman * Everett Gendler * Neil Gillman * Neal Joseph Loevinger * Victor Raboy * Debra J. Robbins * Robert Sand * Marc Sirinsky * Jeff Sultar * Marc Swetlitz * Lawrence Troster

The Promise of the Land

Author : Rabbi Ellen Bernstein
Publisher : Behrman House Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780874419795
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book The Promise of the Land written by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein and published by Behrman House Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This haggadah explores themes of nature and the land within the Passover seder, to help participants develop an ecological understanding of and connection with Jewish tradition. Passover marks the Jewish peoples' liberation from slavery in Egypt and the coming of spring. Yet it is also a story about land and the natural world. All our biblical holidays"¬‚¬"Passover included"¬‚¬"originally commemorated the agrarian and pastoral soil out of which Judaism grew. Today, we are deeply aware that our well-being and our freedom ultimately depend on the earth's well-being. If the earth and its systems are compromised, our ability to be free is compromised; life is compromised. This haggadah keeps the earth in the forefront of our minds. It seeks to reveal the seder's ecological dimensions and awaken its environmental meaning.

Power, Ethics, and Ecology in Jewish Late Antiquity

Author : Julia Watts Belser
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107113350
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Book Synopsis Power, Ethics, and Ecology in Jewish Late Antiquity by : Julia Watts Belser

Download or read book Power, Ethics, and Ecology in Jewish Late Antiquity written by Julia Watts Belser and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes rabbinic responses to drought and disaster, revealing how the Talmudi grapples with problems of power, ethics, and ecology in Jewish late antiquity.

Kabbalah and Ecology

Author : David Mevorach Seidenberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1316240770
Total Pages : 421 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (162 download)

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Book Synopsis Kabbalah and Ecology by : David Mevorach Seidenberg

Download or read book Kabbalah and Ecology written by David Mevorach Seidenberg and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kabbalah and Ecology is a groundbreaking book that resets the conversation about ecology and the Abrahamic traditions. David Mevorach Seidenberg challenges the anthropocentric reading of the Torah, showing that a radically different orientation to the more-than-human world of nature is not only possible, but that such an orientation also leads to a more accurate interpretation of scripture, rabbinic texts, Maimonides and Kabbalah. Deeply grounded in traditional texts and fluent with the physical sciences, this book proposes not only a new understanding of God's image but also a new direction for restoring religion to its senses and to a more alive relationship with the more-than-human, both with nature and with divinity.

The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Ecology

Author : Roger S. Gottlieb
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195178726
Total Pages : 685 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (951 download)

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Book Synopsis The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Ecology by : Roger S. Gottlieb

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Ecology written by Roger S. Gottlieb and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2006-11-09 with total page 685 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ecologically oriented visions of God, the Sacred, the Earth, and human beings. The proposed handbook will serve as the definitive overview of these exciting new developments. Divided into three main sections, the books essays will reflect the three dominant dimensions of the field. Part I will explore

Let the Earth Teach You Torah

Author : Ellen Bernstein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Let the Earth Teach You Torah written by Ellen Bernstein and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Wild Faith

Author : Mike Comins
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580233163
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book A Wild Faith written by Mike Comins and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the connections between God, wilderness and Judaism. This comprehensive how-to guide to the theory and practice of Jewish wilderness spirituality unravels the mystery of Judaism's connection to the natural world and offers ways for you to enliven and deepen your spiritual life through wilderness experience. Over forty practical exercises provide detailed instruction on spiritual practice in the natural world, including: Mindfulness exercises for the trail Meditative walking Four-Winds wisdom from Jewish tradition Wilderness blessings Soul-O Site solitude practice in wilderness Wilderness retreat For wilderness lovers and nature novices alike, this inspiring and insightful book will lead you through experiences of awe and wonder in the natural world. It will show you the depth and relevance of Judaism to your spiritual awareness in wilderness and teach you new ways to energize your relationship with God and prayer."

The State of Israel vs. the Jews

Author : Sylvain Cypel
Publisher : Other Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1635425344
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book The State of Israel vs. the Jews written by Sylvain Cypel and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PopMatters Best Book of the Year A perceptive study of how Israel’s actions, which run counter to the traditional historical values of Judaism, are putting Jewish people worldwide in an increasingly untenable position, now with a new introduction. More than a decade ago, the historian Tony Judt considered whether the behavior of Israel was becoming not only “bad for Israel itself” but also, on a wider scale, “bad for the Jews.” Under the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu, this issue has grown ever more urgent. In The State of Israel vs. the Jews, veteran journalist Sylvain Cypel addresses it in depth, exploring Israel’s rightward shift on the international scene and with regard to the diaspora. Cypel reviews the little-known details of the military occupation of Palestinian territory, the mindset of ethnic superiority that reigns throughout an Israeli “colonial camp” that is largely in the majority, and the adoption of new laws, the most serious of which establishes two-tier citizenship between Jews and non-Jews. He shows how Israel has aligned itself with authoritarian regimes and adopted the practices of a security state, including the use of technologies such as the software that enabled the tracking and, ultimately, the assassination of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Lastly, The State of Israel vs. the Jews examines the impact of Israel’s evolution in recent years on the two main communities of the Jewish diaspora, in France and the United States, considering how and why public figures in each differ in their approaches.

Torah of the Earth

Author : Arthur Ocean Waskow
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580230865
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Torah of the Earth written by Arthur Ocean Waskow and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can we re-imagine our relationship to the earth--using the viewpoints and texts of the last four millennia? Human responses to the natural world stretching back through the last 4,000 years come to life in this major new resource providing a diverse group of ecological and religious voices. It gives us an invaluable key to understanding the intersection of ecology and Judaism, and offers the wisdom of Judaism in dealing with the present environmental crisis. Both intelligent and accessible, Torah of the Earth is an essential resource and a reminder to us that humans and the earth are intertwined. More than 30 leading scholars and experts enlighten, provoke, and provide a guided tour of ecological thought from four major Jewish viewpoints: Vol. 1: Biblical Israel: One Land, One People Rabbinic Judaism: One People, Many Lands Vol. 2: Zionism: One Land, Two Peoples Eco-Judaism: One Earth, Many Peoples

Ecotheology

Author : David G. Hallman
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1606089099
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Ecotheology written by David G. Hallman and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new and urgent item on the agenda of churches around the world is the theological and ethical dimensions of the ecological crisis. Highlighted by the United Nations Earth Summit in Brazil, the issues covered in this volume raise unavoidable and fundamental questions of the life-style and Christian witness in the face of threats to the very survival of humankind and planet Earth. The groundbreaking essays by more than two-dozen contributors in this book are divided into five sections: biblical witness, theological challenges, insights from ecofeminism, insights from indigenous people, and ethical implications. Contributors include: JosŽ P. M. Cunanan, Philippines; Margot Kaessmann, Germany; Renthy Keitzar, India; K. C. Abraham, India; Tony Brun, Costa Rica; Milton B. Efthimiou, United States; Wesley Granberg-Michaelson, World Council of Churches; Kwok Pui-lan, Hong Kong; Larry Rasmussen, United States; Samuel Rayan, India; M. Adebisi Sowunmi, Nigeria; Tsehai Berhane-Selassie, Ethiopia; Chung Hyun Kyung, South Korea; Aruna Gnanadason, India; Anne Primavesi, United Kingdom; Rosemary Radford Ruether, United States; Rob Cooper, New Zealand; Stan McKay, Canada; George Tinker, United States; Edward Antonio, Zimbabwe; Leonardo Boff, Brazil; M. L. Daneel, South Africa; David G. Hallman, Canada; Dieter T. Hessel, United States Catherine Keller, United States.

The Forgiving Air

Author : Richard Somerville
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520213883
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (138 download)

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Download or read book The Forgiving Air written by Richard Somerville and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Forgiving Air is a refreshingly readable account of our efforts to understand Earth's global environment and our impact in it.

The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition

Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580232000
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition written by Lawrence A. Hoffman and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to the concepts of Jewish mysticism and how they relate to our lives. Allows us to experience mysticism's inexpressible reverence before the mystery of creation and celebrate the quest to transform ordinary reality into holiness.

The Year Mom Got Religion

Author : Lee Meyerhoff Hendler
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580230709
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book The Year Mom Got Religion written by Lee Meyerhoff Hendler and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring, frank, and engaging"spiritual autobiography" that will touch anyone seeking deeper meaning in their religious life. As we come to recognize the need to nurture our spiritual lives as adults, The Year Mom Got Religion offers sensitive and intelligent wisdom from a woman who learned how awakening to religion can transform--and disrupt--a life. Lee Meyerhoff Hendler relates her awakening to Judaism. She also shares the hard lessons and realizations she confronted during the process. Her journey of the spirit is a powerful reminder that anyone, at any moment, can fully embrace faith--and meet every one of the challenges that occur along the way. A poignant personal testimony of the discoveries, achievements, and disappointments of a woman's renewed commitment to her faith--and how her personal transformation deeply affected her lifestyle and relationships. Born into a wealthy and prestigious family, Lee Meyerhoff Hendler was surrounded by privilege and was a rising leader in the Jewish community. Despite her prominence, she realized that something was lacking--and that Judaism needed to be more about spiritual fulfillment and relating to God than about simply writing checks to important causes or sitting on the boards of distinguished organizations. Hendler discovered a void in her life that only Judaism could fill. She embarked upon a journey that took her through intensive study, regular synagogue attendance, renewed dedication to Jewish communal service, squabbles with her children about attending religious school, and quarrels with her husband about religion's sudden role in their daily lives. If you are seeking deeper spiritual meaning in your life, or are close to someone who has embarked upon a similar journey, The Year Mom Got Religion offers candid and intelligent words of encouragement for the soul.

Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them

Author : Nathaniel Stampfer
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580238270
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Ethical Wills and How to Prepare Them written by Nathaniel Stampfer and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethical wills try to sum up what people have learned in life, and what they want most for, and from, their loved ones. This unique combination of "What Is" and "How To" shows how to prepare an ethical will and provides as guides examples of ethical wills written by nearly 100 famous and ordinary people. Includes a topical index to help you write your own ethical will.

Religious Perspectives on Business Ethics

Author : Thomas O'Brien
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 9780742550117
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Religious Perspectives on Business Ethics written by Thomas O'Brien and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first anthology of its kind, Thomas O'Brien and Scott Paeth have gathered unique pieces from across religious perspectives to illustrate the growing influence and contribution of religion to the field of business ethics. Tackling such wide-ranging subjects as Jewish environmental ethics, Zen in the workplace, and Christian social ethics, this text is a valuable addition to business ethics courses.