What You Will See Inside A Synagogue

Author : Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD,Dr. Ron Wolfson
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781594735028

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What You Will See Inside a Synagogue by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD,Dr. Ron Wolfson Pdf

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of Jewish worship, faith, and religious life. What You Will See Inside a Synagogue will: Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in synagogues attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. Provide Jewish children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants. Colorful full-page photographs set the scene for concise but informative descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, the spiritual intent of the believers, and more. The What You Will See Inside... series is designed to show children ages 6–10 the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of traditional houses of worship, liturgical celebrations, and rituals of different world faiths, empowering them to respect and understand their own religious traditions—and those of their friends and neighbors.

Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman,Ron Wolfson
Publisher : Novalis Press (CN)
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004-10-01
Category : Fasts and feasts
ISBN : 2895074127

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What You Will See Inside a Synagogue by Lawrence A. Hoffman,Ron Wolfson Pdf

This book is a colorful, fun-to-real introduction that explains the "ways and whys" of Jewish workshop. Colourful full-page photographs set the scene for concise and informative descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, the spiritual intent of the believers, and more.

Author : Jordan J. Ryan
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506438443

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The Role of the Synagogue in the Aims of Jesus by Jordan J. Ryan Pdf

Reviewing what we now know about actual synagogues in the land of Israel and their public role in Jewish life and culture, Jordan J. Ryan shows that Gospel narratives placed in synagogues accurately reflect the ancient synagogue setting. He argues for the historical plausibility of the setting of these narratives and suggests that synagogue research must be a starting point for their interpretation. He further argues that Jesus‘s efforts at the restoration of Israel were intentionally aimed at the synagogue as an institution of public and political life.

Author : Reverend Micheal Keane
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781594735004

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What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church by Reverend Micheal Keane Pdf

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of Catholic worship. Visual and informative, What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church features full-page pictures and concise descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, and the spiritual intent of the believers. Ideal for children as well as teachers, parents, librarians, clergy, and lay leaders who want to demystify the celebrations and ceremonies of the Church throughout the year, as well as encourage understanding and tolerance among different faith traditions. What You Will See Inside a Catholic Church will: Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in churches attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form Provide Catholic children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition.

Author : Hayim Herring
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566996808

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Tomorrow's Synagogue Today by Hayim Herring Pdf

In the past decade many intelligent people who care deeply about synagogues have written about them. So how is this book different from all other books? Many books take the overall mission of the synagogue as a given, and the recommendations around structure are really about incremental change. Tomorrow's Synagogue Today stimulates the reader to unleash the power of synagogues to exponentially influence people's Jewish lives. Herring offers creative scenarios to stretch the imagination about how more synagogues could become vibrant centers of Jewish life and how congregational leaders can begin to chart a new course toward achieving that goal. Key to his vision are the ways synagogues can collaborate with other synagogues and other Jewish institutions in the local Jewish community and around the globe, as well as with organizations outside of the Jewish community. Herring also explores structural change that is occurring in the rabbinate, as well as future roles rabbis may play and how rabbis might begin preparing for that future now. He shares insights from twelve rabbis from across the country about new models of synagogue mission, governance, and organization. He concludes with recommendations about the kinds of investments those who care about synagogues and the Jewish future need to make so that synagogues will remain a significant force in the Jewish community.

Author : H. A. Meek
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0714843296

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The Synagogue by H. A. Meek Pdf

An engaging exploration of synagogues, their history and decoration.

Author : Rachel B. Gross
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Homesickness
ISBN : 9781479820511

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Beyond the Synagogue by Rachel B. Gross Pdf

Author : Zev Eleff
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190490270

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Who Rules the Synagogue? by Zev Eleff Pdf

'Who Rules the Synagogue?' explores how American Jewry in the nineteenth century transformed from a lay dominated community to one whose leading religious authorities were rabbis.

Author : Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580236577

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Finding a Spiritual Home by Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, PhD Pdf

The Jewish community has lost some of the most sensitive spiritual souls of this generation. They are Jews who were looking for God and found spiritual homes outside of Judaism. Their journeys traversed the Jewish community, but nothing there beckoned them. The creation of synagogue-communities in which the voices of seekers can be heard and their questions can be asked will challenge many loyalist Jews. It will upset and enrage them. But it would also enrich them. —from Chapter 18 In this fresh look at the spiritual possibilities of American Jewish life, Rabbi Sidney Schwarz presents the framework for a new synagogue model—the synagogue community—and its promise to transform our understanding of the synagogue and its potential for modern Judaism. Schwarz profiles four innovative synagogues—one from each of the major movements of Judaism—that have had extraordinary success with their approach to congregational life and presents practical ways to replicate their success. Includes a discussion guide for study groups and book clubs as well as a new afterword by the author describing developments in synagogue change projects since the book was first published.

Author : Samuel C. Heilman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781351487269

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Synagogue Life by Samuel C. Heilman Pdf

Via a participant-observer approach, Synagogue Life analyzes the three essential dimensions of synagogue life: the houses of prayer, study, and assembly. In each Heilman documents the rich detail of the synagogue experience while articulating the social and cultural drama inherent in them. He illustrates how people come to the synagogue not only for spiritual purposes but also to find out where and how they fit into life in the neighborhood in which they share.In his new introduction, Heilman discusses what led him to write this book and the process of personal transformation through which he, as an Orthodox Jew, had to go in order to turn a disciplined eye on the world from which he came. Rather than using the stranger-as-native approach of classic anthropology, he had instead to begin as a native who discoverd how to look at a once-taken-for-granted synagogue life like a stranger. In the afterword, arguing for the efficacy of this approach, Heilman offers guidance on how natives can use their special familiarity and still be trained to distance themselves from their own group, making use of the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. Synagogue Life offers a fascinating portrait that has something to say to social scientists as well as all those curious about what happens in the main arena of Orthodox Jewish community life.

Author : Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky,Rabbi Daniel Judson
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580235471

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Jewish Holidays by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky,Rabbi Daniel Judson Pdf

A window into Judaism’s sacred days—throughout history and today. Written especially for Christians. Holy days and holidays provide the peak experiences of Jewish life. These moments speak deeply to the Jewish soul and animate Judaism’s culture. They encourage Jews to participate in their shared historical experience, which reflects their covenantal relationship with God, and articulate Jewish values that have allowed for the survival of the Jewish people. But what can they mean to Christians seeking to understand their own faith? In this special book, Rabbis Olitzky and Judson guide you through the major Jewish holidays and what they mean for the Jewish people. Each chapter explores a different holiday and explains the origin, historical background, customs and rituals that are part of observance and the holiday’s Christian parallels. Examining observance in both home and synagogue—and in all Jewish denominations—this easy-to-use guide to the Jewish holidays will be a valuable resource for your own understanding of Jewish sacred time throughout the year. And by linking the Jewish holidays to familiar Christian holidays and practices, you will be better able to appreciate the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate to and reflect your own spiritual foundation. Rosh Hashanah–New Year Yom Kippur–Day of Atonement Sukkot–Feast of Booths (Fall Harvest Festival) Simchat Torah–Rejoicing in the Torah Hanukkah–Rededication Purim–(Festival of Survival) Pesach–Passover Shavuot–(Receiving the Torah) Tisha B’Av (Mourning and Commemoration) and Other Special Days Shabbat (Day of Rest)

Author : David Kaufman
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Jewish community centers
ISBN : 0874518938

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Shul with a Pool by David Kaufman Pdf

The evolution of an American institution that reflects the unique tension between Judaism and Jewishness.

Author : Caren Goldman
Publisher : SkyLight Paths Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781594732959

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Restoring Life's Missing Pieces by Caren Goldman Pdf

A powerful and thought-provoking look at "reunions" of all kinds as roads to remembering and re-membering ourselves. "Reunions with people, places, things, and ourselves happen every day around us and within us. Whether to participate or not will always be your choice." --from the Introduction Explore humankind's timeless, universal and deeply spiritual desire to reunite for the sake of healing and wholeness. Whether we wander far from home or reminisce from our favorite armchair, people of all faiths or none whatsoever undertake journeys to remember, restore and re-member the missing pieces of our stories, psyches and souls: Do you occasionally Google a person from your past in hopes of "catching up"? Do you leaf through old address books to try to call someone for the first time in decades? When you visit gravesites or memorials, can you pinpoint what drew you there? Have you felt an urge to revisit your birthplace or travel to your ancestors' homelands? Do you feel compelled to attend an upcoming high school, family or other reunion? If not, why not? Delve deeply into ways that your body, mind and spirit answer the Spirit of Re-union's calls to reconnect with people, places, things and self.

Author : Joseph B. Meszler,Shulamit Reinharz,Liz Suneby,Elizabeth Suneby,Diane Heiman
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781580237215

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The JGuy's Guide by Joseph B. Meszler,Shulamit Reinharz,Liz Suneby,Elizabeth Suneby,Diane Heiman Pdf

What does it mean to be a young Jewish man? Who am I? How do I feel about myself? Do I seem cool? Do I fit in? These overarching teen boys' concerns are addressed head on through the voices of contemporary Jewish teens, men, and biblical and historical stories. The JGuy's Guide helps young teens see how Judaism can help them navigate the often choppy waters of adolescence while it strengthens Jewish identity and pride. This interactive book encourages personal reflection and discussion, making it ideal for the individual teenager as well as education and discussion groups. Its candid approach explores dilemmas boys face in their daily lives: the pressure to excel at sports, school and social life; the courage to speak up when friends make questionable choices or parents act hypocritically; and more. Like the Talmud, the book offers many perspectives and reflection questions to help boys find their own truths.

Author : David Bentley Hart
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802866868

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The Doors of the Sea by David Bentley Hart Pdf

As news reports of the horrific December 2004 tsunami in Asia reached the rest of the world, commentators were quick to seize upon the disaster as proof of either God s power or God s nonexistence, asking over and over, How could a good and loving God if such exists allow such suffering? In The Doors of the Sea David Bentley Hart speaks at once to those skeptical of Christian faith and to those who use their Christian faith to rationalize senseless human suffering. He calls both to recognize in the worst catastrophes not the providential will of God but rather the ongoing struggle between the rebellious powers that enslave the world and the God who loves it wholly.