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Book Synopsis Six Jewish Spiritual Paths by : Rifat Sonsino
Download or read book Six Jewish Spiritual Paths written by Rifat Sonsino and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Rifat Sonsino?a self-proclaimed rationalist?offers a candid, comprehensive discussion of the major paths to spirituality within the framework of Judaism, and the differing way each path can help us on our quest to nourish the soul and enlighten the mind. Acts of transcendence, prayer, meditation, study, ritual, relationship and good deeds?which is the best path for you? How can you follow it?
Book Synopsis Six Jewish Spiritual Paths by : Rifat Sonsino
Download or read book Six Jewish Spiritual Paths written by Rifat Sonsino and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-01-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so many paths of spiritual nourishment to explore, how do we begin to find the one that is right for us? “Our tradition provides us with appropriate vehicles to express our spirituality within the framework of Judaism. Jewish sages, taking into account the need and makeup of the individual Jew, have been very generous in outlining for us various alternatives.... As you become aware of your emotional and intellectual needs, and search for an appropriate path to meet them with integrity, you will soon realize that you have a preference for certain paths among the many.” —from Chapter 9 Rabbi Rifat Sonsino—a self-proclaimed rationalist—offers a candid, comprehensive discussion of the major paths to spirituality within the framework of Judaism, and the differing way each path can help us on our quest to nourish the soul and enlighten the mind. Acts of transcendence, prayer, meditation, study, ritual, relationship and good deeds...which is the best path for you? How can you follow it?
Book Synopsis Jewish Spiritual Practices by : Yitzhak Buxbaum
Download or read book Jewish Spiritual Practices written by Yitzhak Buxbaum and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Jewish mystic path and its practices to attain God-consciousness.
Download or read book Everyday Holiness written by Alan Morinis and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mussar is an illuminating, approachable, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the midst of day-to-day life. Here is an accessible and inspiring introduction to this Jewish spiritual path, which until lately has been best known in the world of Orthodox Judaism. The core teaching of Mussar is that our deepest essence is inherently pure and holy, but this inner radiance is obscured by extremes of emotion, desire, and bad habits. Our work in life is to uncover the brilliant light of the soul. The Mussar masters developed transformative teachings and practices—some of which are contemplative, some of which focus on how we relate to others in daily life—to help us to heal and refine ourselves. To learn more about the author, visit his website: www.mussarinstitute.org
Book Synopsis The Jewish Spiritual Path by : Joshua L. Golding
Download or read book The Jewish Spiritual Path written by Joshua L. Golding and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Joshua Golding combines a theoretical presentation of Kabbalistic concepts with practical guidance rooted in prayer to cultivate a deep spirituality based on the moral and mystical teachings of Judaism. This is both an extended commentary on prayer and an intellectually rigorous spiritual self-help book"--
Book Synopsis Jewish Spiritual Guidance by : Carol Ochs
Download or read book Jewish Spiritual Guidance written by Carol Ochs and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using the "Book of Exodus, Song of Songs", and the "Psalms" as guides, Carol Ochs and Kerry Olitzky explore the riches of spiritual journey in the context of Judaism. Their discoveries speak to those who seek a deeper Jewish spiritual life as well as to those who wish to guide others in this search, whether they be religious professionals, counselors, or more informed mentors.
Book Synopsis Crossing the Boundary Stories of Jewish Leaders of Other Spiritual Paths by : Alan Levin
Download or read book Crossing the Boundary Stories of Jewish Leaders of Other Spiritual Paths written by Alan Levin and published by Regent Press. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Fourteen Jewish men and women stepped beyond their family religion to become leaders of other spiritual paths. They became a Sikh, Sufi, Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu chant master, visionary artist, Advaita teacher, Pagan witch, interfaith minister, Catholic priest, and a leader of a syncretic Brazilian church. Alan Levin shares their fascinating stories and their wisdom with rich reflections on the meaning of tribal identity, heresy, and who and what we truly are. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alan Levin has been studying and teaching spiritual practices from a wide range of traditions for over forty years. He is a licensed psychotherapist in California and New York and is dedicated to fostering compassion between humans and all living beings. He was the founder of Holos Institute in San Francisco and currently works with his wife, Ginny Brooke, as Sacred River Healing in New York.
Download or read book A Responsible Life written by Ira Stone and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Love your neighbor" is the central obligation of Jewish life. Mussar, a late nineteenth-century Jewish renewal movement, focused on this precept as a means of self-improvement and spiritual growth. Through the practical applications of Mussar, one can learn how to awaken to a spirituality that is compassionate, moral, and generous. In this book, Rabbi Ira Stone provides a contemporary theological framework for understanding Mussar and describes how participation in a Mussar group can offer support and guidance for this powerful spiritual practice.
Book Synopsis Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Living by : Rabbi James L. Mirel
Download or read book Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Living written by Rabbi James L. Mirel and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative yet practical guide to greater mindfulness that brings spirituality into our everyday lives—for any lifestyle. “Judaism offers a rich tradition for the spiritual seeker: its spirituality infuses daily activities with holiness and purpose. While relating the spiritual journey to a typical day in your life, we will walk with you through brief sections that discuss Jewish thought and tradition. These are followed by sections that include methods, activities, devotions, and blessings to enrich your spiritual practice. Every page offers the reader another step, another area of focus, another perspective to bring the sacred into everyday life.” —from the Introduction In every moment of each day, we have the opportunity to bring the sacred into our everyday lives. We can perform acts of mindfulness and thanksgiving that can transform our lives and help us repair the world. Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Livingprovides spiritual activities, meditations, prayers, and simple rituals to accommodate any lifestyle and daily routine, giving us a chance to embrace God’s creation throughout the day. Coauthored by a rabbi and a psychotherapist, it bridges the gap between faith and healing, tradition and innovation, acceptance of the past and transformation for the future. Chapters are arranged according to the cycle of each day—from sunrise to midnight—and feature creative new rituals, inspiring passages from traditional Jewish texts, prayers, poems, blessings, acts of kavanah (spiritual intention), and more: SunriseRenewing our bodies with meditation and mindful breathing. Morning Contributing to tikkun olam (repairing the world) by ethically pursuing our livelihoods and recognizing our social responsibility. Afternoon Giving thanks with blessings at meal times, and extending hospitality to family, friends, and community. Evening Combining study and prayer with relaxation and leisure. Night Confronting pain, loss, and death with rituals for healing and renewal for the future. Includes special sections dealing with the sacred aspects of relationships, love and sexuality, mourning and loss, Kabbalah, and more. By transforming our days, Stepping Stones shows us how we can transform our lives to practice mindfulness all day, every day—and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Book Synopsis Seeking the Divine Presence by : Yoel Glick
Download or read book Seeking the Divine Presence written by Yoel Glick and published by Trafford on Demand Pub. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeking the Divine Presence shows us how to use Judaism as a spiritual path that leads to God knowledge through self-transformation, the constant remembrance of God, and the expansion of our consciousness.
Book Synopsis Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice by : Goldie Milgram
Download or read book Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice written by Goldie Milgram and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh and delightful quest to rediscover spiritual meaning for life, focusing on Jewish holy days and Shabbat. Grounded in a context of religious pluralism with careful attention to tradition and cutting-edge developments across the spectrum of Judaism.
Book Synopsis The Path of Blessing by : Rabbi Marcia Prager
Download or read book The Path of Blessing written by Rabbi Marcia Prager and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enrich your spiritual practice with a deeper understanding of Hebrew blessing. A Hebrew blessing is a powerful thing—a short, deeply meditative exercise exploring the nature of God and the dynamic relationship between God, human consciousness and the unfolding universe. Written in clear, illuminating prose, this book will guide you through the opening words of a Hebrew blessing—six words which embody the depth of Jewish spirituality—revealing how the letters and words combine to promote joy and appreciation, wonder and thankfulness, amazement and praise. Each word becomes an invitation to discover the Presence of God flowing through even the smallest actions of our lives. Examine the deeper meaning behind: Barukh Ata Adonay Eloheynu Melekh Ha’Olam In the ancient language of the Jewish mystical tradition and the modern language of hasidism, creation theology and psychology, The Path of Blessing brings the words of the Hebrew invocation dramatically alive.
Book Synopsis Leading the Passover Journey by : Rabbi Nathan Laufer
Download or read book Leading the Passover Journey written by Rabbi Nathan Laufer and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enrich Your Passover Seder with Renewed Meaning and Significance Whether you are planning to participate in, contribute to, or lead a Passover Seder, Leading the Passover Journey will help you relive the Jewish People’s legacy of survival, hope, and redemption, and reconnect with the rich heritage celebrated in this special event. Reclaim the hidden meaning of the Passover Seder. Connect the pieces of the Haggadah narrative into one meaningful, cohesive story. From preparing for Passover to understanding the order of the Seder, from eating the meal of freedom in the house of slavery to reenacting the saga at the sea, this fascinating exploration of the texts and traditions surrounding the most celebrated event in the Jewish calendar will awaken latent knowledge and provide new understanding. It will empower you to fully understand and identify with the complete story of the Jewish People’s journey of liberation.
Book Synopsis Jewish Spirituality by : Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
Download or read book Jewish Spirituality written by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A window into the Jewish soul—written especially for Christians. “I invite you to explore with me some of the rich and varied expressions of the Jewish spiritual imagination. It is a tradition that may at times, for Christians, feel strangely familiar and will, for Christians and Jews, always challenge you to see yourself and your world through a new lens.” —from the Introduction Jewish spirituality is an approach to life that encourages us to become aware of God’s presence and purpose, even in unlikely places. “This world and everything in it is a manifestation of God’s presence,” says Rabbi Lawrence Kushner. “Our challenge and goal is to find it and then act in such a way as to help others find it too.” In this special book, Kushner guides Christians through the rich wisdom of Jewish spirituality. He tailors his unique style to address Christians’ questions, and, in doing so, opens new windows on their own faith. Jewish Spirituality is a window into the Jewish soul that people of all faiths can understand and enjoy. From the Talmud and Torah, to “repentence” (teshuva) and “repairing the world” (tikkun olam), Kushner shows all of us how we can use the fundamentals of Jewish spirituality to enrich our own lives.
Book Synopsis Jewish Spiritual Direction by : Rabbi Howard A. Addison
Download or read book Jewish Spiritual Direction written by Rabbi Howard A. Addison and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive resource for spiritual direction in the Jewish tradition— a vital resource for people involved in spiritual leadership. The essential reference for people who are called to help others listen for God’s voice—not only through prayer and sacred texts, but also through dance, art and interactions with other people—this groundbreaking volume draws on both Jewish tradition and the classical foundations of spiritual direction to provide invaluable guidance. Offering insight into all aspects of spiritual direction, including theology, practice, companionship, group work and embodied spirituality, the contributors to this guide are innovators in their fields and represent all four contemporary Jewish movements. Topics explored include: Jewish Theologies and Jewish Spiritual Direction • The Vocabulary of Jewish Spiritual Direction • Spiritual Direction as a Contemplative Practice • Contemplation and Social Action • Cultivating a Hearing Heart • Spiritual Types • Community for Spiritual Direction • Spiritual Direction and the Cycle of Holy Time • Spiritual Companionship and the Passages of Life • Jewish Spiritual Direction and the Sacred Body • Integrating Spiritual Direction and Visual Creativity • and many more ... An exciting and practical addition to an emerging field, this is the definitive guide for all who accompany Jewish seekers on their spiritual journeys.
Book Synopsis What We Now Know about Jewish Education by : Roberta Louis Goodman
Download or read book What We Now Know about Jewish Education written by Roberta Louis Goodman and published by Torah Aura Productions. This book was released on 2008 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When What We Know about Jewish Education was first published in 1992, Stuart Kelman recognized that knowledge and understanding would greatly enhance the ability of professionals and lay leaders to address the many challenges facing Jewish education. With increased innovation, the entry of new funders, and the connection between Jewish education and the quality of Jewish life, research and evaluation have become, over the last two decades, an integral part of decision making, planning, programming, and funding.
Book Synopsis A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven by : Arthur Ocean Waskow
Download or read book A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven written by Arthur Ocean Waskow and published by Farrar Straus & Giroux. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Seasons of Our Joy and his wife consider the Jewish life cycle from birth to death as celebrated through live event ceremonies, from those involving the celebration of a newborn to those honoring marriage, midlife, and the mourning period after a death. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.
