Bar Bat Mitzvah Memory Book 2 E

Author : Jeffrey K. Salkin,Nina Salkin
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580232630

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Memory Book 2/e by Jeffrey K. Salkin,Nina Salkin Pdf

A spiritual keepsake that will become a family heirloom.The companion book to the author's Putting God on the Guest List: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah 100,000 copies in print The perfect gift to help a bar or bat mitzvah preserve the spiritual memories of this sacred event. This hands-on album updated and expanded for this second edition is designed to help everyone involved better participate in creating the spiritual meaning of this joyful rite of passage. Created by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, author of the award-winning classic Putting God on the Guest List: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child s Bar or Bat Mitzvah, and his wife, author Nina Salkin, this guided album is a wonderfully interactive way to remember important moments and details. Included are special sections to record your family s history; the hopes, wishes, and memories of influential people in the bar/bat mitzvah s life; mitzvot performed; contributions to tzedakot and more. With ample space for writing, reflecting and pasting mementos, this spiritual keepsake gives young people a place to treasure their special experiences and encourages them to prepare for spiritual life as Jewish adults."

Author : Cantor Helen Leneman
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235020

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Basics 2/E by Cantor Helen Leneman Pdf

How to manage the process with grace, joy and good sense. A practical guide that gives parents and teens the "how-to" 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.

Author : Edward Feinstein
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580234542

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Tough Questions Jews Ask 2/e by Edward Feinstein Pdf

With honesty, humour and respect, Rabbi Edward Feinstein tackles topics as diverse as: 'Why does God let terrible things happen?', 'What is God anyway?', and 'If I pray for something, will I get it?'.

Author : Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, MSW, MA, BCC
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235112

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Jewish Pastoral Care 2/E by Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, MSW, MA, BCC Pdf

The first comprehensive resource for pastoral care in the Jewish tradition—and a vital resource for counselors and caregivers of other faith traditions. The essential reference for rabbis, cantors, and laypeople who are called to spiritually accompany those encountering joy, sorrow, and change—now in paperback. This groundbreaking volume draws upon both Jewish tradition and the classical foundations of pastoral care to provide invaluable guidance. Offering insight on pastoral care technique, theory, and theological implications, the contributors to Jewish Pastoral Care are innovators in their fields, and represent all four contemporary Jewish movements. This comprehensive resource provides you with the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills for assisting the ill and those who care for them, the aging and dying, those with dementia and other mental disorders, engaged couples, and others, and for responding to issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, and disasters.

Author : Jeffrey K. Salkin
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580233088

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For Kids--Putting God on Your Guest List by Jeffrey K. Salkin Pdf

The kids' companion to the award-winning Putting God on the Guest List, 3rd Ed.: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah Used as an inspiring part of bar/bat mitzvah preparation for parents in hundreds of congregations around the world. Jewish youngsters and their parents need to turn inward at bar and bat mitzvah time and ask themselves these hard questions: "Why are we doing this? What does it all mean?" At last, a guide especially for kids, to help them spiritually prepare for their bar/bat mitzvah. Explains the core spiritual values of Judaism to young people in a language they can understand. Questions at the end of each chapter engage kids and let them offer their own thoughts. A special section helps parents and kids find places to perform acts of tzedakah to honor the event--newly revised and updated.

Author : Tamar Frankiel,Judy Greenfeld
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781879045644

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Minding the Temple of the Soul by Tamar Frankiel,Judy Greenfeld Pdf

This new spiritual approach to physical health introduces us to a spiritual tradition that affirms the body and enables us to reconceive our bodies in a more positive light. Using Kabbalistic teachings and other Jewish traditions, it shows us how to be more responsible for our own spiritual and physical health. Each chapter explores the meaning of traditional Jewish prayers, providing a framework for new thinking about body, mind, and soul. Simple exercises and movements help our bodies "understand" prayer, and show how the body's energy centers correspond to the Kabbalistic concept of the ten divine "rays of light," the Sefirot. And meditations and visualizations allow us to further enhance our spiritual awareness. Using the structure of the Prayer Wheel, readers can move step by step toward wholeness of body, mind and spirit: ? Modeh Ani Awakening our body and our soul ? Mah Tovu Creating a temple for our soul ? Asher Yatzar Focusing on the gift of our body ? Bircat HaTorah Balancing our mind through the gift of Torah ? Elohai Neshamah Connecting with the soul using the Sefirot ? Elu D'varim Walking on a God-centered path Clearly illustrated with photos and diagrams to guide readers, this active, creative approach allows us to tap the power of the Jewish tradition?to awaken the body, balance the mind, and connect with the soul.

Author : Danielle Dardashti,Roni Sarig
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781580233330

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The Jewish Family Fun Book by Danielle Dardashti,Roni Sarig Pdf

This celebration of Jewish family life is the perfect guide for families wanting to put a new Jewish spin on holidays, holy days, and even the everyday. Full of activities, games, and history, it is sure to inspire parents, children, and extended family to connect with Judaism in fun, creative ways.

Author : Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235952

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The Book of Words by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner Pdf

"According to the Hebrew Bible, God made the world with words. God just spoke and the world became reality. (The Aramaic for 'I create as I speak' is avara k’davara, or in magician’s language, abracadabra.) . . . This does not protect words from the numbing effects of overuse in any religious tradition. . . . We need to dust off the words, shake away the accretions, wonder again about what they originally might have meant and enable ourselves to live in the word." —from the Introduction With creativity and poetry (and occasional heresy) Kushner dusts off thirty classical Hebrew words, shakes them free of the effects of generations of overuse, “re-translates” them, and liberates their ancient holy power. The result is a contemporary spiritual guide for your personal religious life. According to the Hebrew Bible, God made the world with words. God just spoke and the world came into being. Words therefore are not merely sounds signifying something else; they are instruments of creation, primary reality itself. They need only to be read, spoken, and interpreted. And to know them is to know reality itself. Kushner has designed the book himself, seamlessly blending graphics and content. In doing so he evokes the aesthetics of an ancient manuscript and a vision of our power to shape the future. Each finely crafted chapter begins with a Hebrew word and Kushner’s provocative English translation. At the bottom of the page is a transliteration of the Hebrew along with its more customary English rendering. In addition to his own intriguing definition, he includes a biblical citation anchoring the word, along with a more recent text showing the word’s evolution. Finally, we are offered a personal, meditative exercise designed to enable you to “live in the word.”

Author : Tamar Frankiel
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580231411

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The Gift of Kabbalah by Tamar Frankiel Pdf

The first comprehensive, down-to-earth introduction to explain the primary message of Kabbalah--that we are to become like God. Unlike the faddish books that just discuss Kabbalah as a magical system, or those that treat it as if it were separable from Judaism, this inspiring book makes accessible the mysteries of Kabbalah with thorough scholarship and depth of spiritual insight. It traces the evolution of Kabbalah in Judaism and sets forth its most important gift: a way of revealing the connection that exists between our "everyday" life and the spiritual oneness of the universe. Including hands-on "personal Kabbalah" exercises that help bring the teachings into your life, The Gift of Kabbalahexplores: Healing from the Source Holiness in the Ordinary Contemplating Your Place in History Building a Positive Structure for Life The Soul's Contract with God ... and much more.

Author : Eugene B. Borowitz,Frances Weinman Schwartz,Frances Schwartz
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580234160

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A Touch of the Sacred by Eugene B. Borowitz,Frances Weinman Schwartz,Frances Schwartz Pdf

Powerful, soul-strengthening musings from the leading theologian of liberal Judaism. "Too often, books on religion are written either primarily for the head or for the heart--as if thinking people don't also feel intuitively, and spiritual types never think much at all. Bosh! Here is our special mix for you.... It is our hope that these pieces will serve as unique windows into Judaism--in bite-size, sacred 'touches'." --from the Introduction For the first time, Dr. Eugene Borowitz, the "dean" of liberal Jewish theologians, opens his heart as well as his mind as he talks about the mix of faith and doubt, of knowing and not-knowing--the elements of Jewish belief--in an easily accessible style. In these pages, Borowitz shares with you his rich inner life, which draws from both the rational and mystical Jewish thought that have inspired two generations of rabbis, cantors, and educators, and will now inspire you. With him, you will explore: Seeking the Sacred One Doing Holy Deeds Creating Sacred Community Reading Sacred Texts Thinking about Holiness Learning from Holy Thinkers and much, much more...

Author : Zalman Schachter-Shalomi,Donald Gropman
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580231824

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First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi,Donald Gropman Pdf

Now, more than ever, people of all backgrounds are on a quest to express their spiritual stirrings and for practical ways to incorporate the Divine into modern life. "The First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit" is an extraordinary handbook that restores psychic and physical vigor by introducing readers to new models and alternative ways of practicing Judaism.

Author : Dr. Stuart A. Copans, MD,Kerry M. Olitzky
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235679

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Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery (2nd Edition) by Dr. Stuart A. Copans, MD,Kerry M. Olitzky Pdf

This book is not just for Jewish people. It's for all people who would gain insight— and strength to heal—from Jewish tradition. • All people who are in trouble with alcohol, drugs, or other addictions—food, gambling, and sex • Anyone seeking an understanding of the Twelve Steps from a Jewish perspective—regardless of religious background or affiliation • Alcoholics and addicts in recovery • Codependents • Adult children of alcoholics • Specialists in recovery and treatment An updated and expanded edition of a recovery classic. A rabbi, a psychiatrist, and many recovering Jewish people share their understanding of the Twelve Jewish Steps of recovery from addiction of all kinds based on conversations with each other—and with God. They present a Jewish perspective on the Twelve Steps and offer consolation, inspiration, and motivation for recovery—for people of all faiths and backgrounds—by drawing on traditional and contemporary Jewish sources and by sharing what recovering people say about their experiences. They explore why some Jews are uncomfortable with the Twelve Steps, as well as how the Jewish understanding of the Twelve Steps differs from the Christian understanding of it.

Author : Avraham Weiss
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580234184

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Spiritual Activism by Avraham Weiss Pdf

"Avi doesn't only talk the talk, or even walk the walk. He writes the instruction manual. This book shows a way, perhaps not the only way but one indispensable way, of being an activist on behalf of the Jewish people. Read it and learn." --from the Foreword by Alan M. Dershowitz I n this age of perpetual strife and conflict, we need now more than ever to find out how to be proactive in repairing our broken world. Rabbi Avraham Weiss's provocative and challenging guidebook will show you just that--and so much more. With easy-to-follow steps, accessible explanations of the principles of spiritual activism and an exploration into the foundations of spiritual activism as rooted in the Torah, Weiss offers more than simply a user manual--he provides an in-depth approach to changing your role in the world. Topics include: - Why, How and When Do We Engage in Spiritual Activism? - Choosing the Cause - Making Partners - Designing the Strategy - Leading Other People - Seeing the Big Picture - And more ...

Author : David Hartman
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781580235150

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From Defender to Critic by David Hartman Pdf

David Hartman, the world's leading modern Orthodox theologian, presents his own painful spiritual evolution from defender of the rule-based system of Jewish law to revolutionary proponent of a theology of empowerment, one that encourages individuals and communities to take greater levels of responsibility for their religious lives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781879045798

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Minhag ʻami by Anonim Pdf