Living Judaism

Author : Wayne D. Dosick
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061748536
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Judaism written by Wayne D. Dosick and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Living Judaism, Rabbi Wayne Dosick, Ph.D., author the acclaimed Golden Rules, Dancing with God, and When Life Hurts, offers an engaging and definitive overview of Jewish philosophy and theology, rituals and customs. Combining quality scholarship and sacred spiritual instruction, Living Judaism is a thought-provoking reference and guide for those already steeped in Jewish life, and a comprehensive introduction for those exploring the richness and grandeur of Judaism.

Author : Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0307794458
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Book of Jewish Values written by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Joseph Telushkin combed the Bible, the Talmud, and the whole spectrum of Judaism's sacred writings to give us a manual on how to lead a decent, kind, and honest life in a morally complicated world. "An absolutely superb book: the most practical, most comprehensive guide to Jewish values I know." —Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People Telushkin speaks to the major ethical issues of our time, issues that have, of course, been around since the beginning. He offers one or two pages a day of pithy, wise, and easily accessible teachings designed to be put into immediate practice. The range of the book is as broad as life itself: • The first trait to seek in a spouse (Day 17) • When, if ever, lying is permitted (Days 71-73) • Why acting cheerfully is a requirement, not a choice (Day 39) • What children don't owe their parents (Day 128) • Whether Jews should donate their organs (Day 290) • An effective but expensive technique for curbing your anger (Day 156) • How to raise truthful children (Day 298) • What purchases are always forbidden (Day 3) In addition, Telushkin raises issues with ethical implications that may surprise you, such as the need to tip those whom you don't see (Day 109), the right thing to do when you hear an ambulance siren (Day 1), and why wasting time is a sin (Day 15). Whether he is telling us what Jewish tradition has to say about insider trading or about the relationship between employers and employees, he provides fresh inspiration and clear guidance for every day of our lives.

Author : David Hartman
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1580237452
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Living Covenant written by David Hartman and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-04-11 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “‘A covenantal vision of life, with mitzvah (divine commandment) as the central organizing principle in the relationship between Jews and God, liberates the intellect and the moral will. I seek to show that a tradition mediated by the Sinai covenant can encourage the development of a human being who is not afraid to assume responsibility for the ongoing drama of Jewish history. Passive resignation is seen not to be an essential trait of one whose relationship to God is mediated by the hearing of mitzvot.” —from the Introduction This interpretation of Jewish teaching will appeal to all people seeking to understand the relationship between the idea of divine demand and the human response, between religious tradition and modernity. Hartman shows that a life lived in Jewish tradition need not be passive, insulated, or self-effacing, but can be lived in the modern pluralistic world with passion, tolerance, and spontaneity. The Judaic tradition is often seen as being more concerned with uncritical obedience to law than with individual freedom and responsibility. In A Living Covenant, Hartman challenges this approach by revealing a Judaism grounded in a covenant—a relational framework—informed by the metaphor of marital love rather than that of parent-child dependency. This view of life places the individual firmly within community. Hartman shows that the Judaic tradition need not be understood in terms of human passivity and resignation, but rather as a vehicle by which human individuality and freedom can be expressed within a relational matrix.

Author : Anita Diamant
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780061173646
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living a Jewish Life, Updated and Revised Edition written by Anita Diamant and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2007-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living a Jewish Life describes Judaism as not just a contemplative or abstract system of thought but as a blueprint for living fully and honorably. This new edition builds on the classic guide, which has been a favorite among Jewish educators and students for years. Enriched with additional resources, including online resources, this updated guide also references recent changes in the modern Jewish community, and has served as a resource and guide for non–Jews as well as Jews. Addressing the choices posed by the modern world, Living a Jewish Life explains the traditions and beliefs of Judaism in the context of real life. It explores the spectrum of liberal Jewish thought, from Conservative to Reconstructionist to Reform, as well as unaffiliated, new age, and secular. Celebrating the diversity of Jewish beliefs, this guide provides information in ways that readers can choose how to incorporate Judaism into their lives. Readers will learn how to choose the right synagogue, and discover the meaning and significance of lighting Sabbath candles. "Shabbat," "Torah," "kosher," "mitzvah" and other key words are all defined in all of their complex and potent meanings. On the most basic level, this book explains the essential Jewish vocabulary, but more importantly, LIVING A JEWISH LIFE is a sensitive and comprehensive introduction that reveals the timeless nature of Jewish tradition, rich with history and relevant in the modern world.

Author : Michael Strassfeld
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781580232470
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Book of Life written by Michael Strassfeld and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charts a path to a spiritually rich Judaism, explaining traditional rituals and offering new ones for modern life. Encourages daily spiritual awareness as we seek the two fundamental goals of Judaism: to become better humans and to be in God's presence.

Author : Lewis D. Solomon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780765761019
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Jewish Book of Living and Dying written by Lewis D. Solomon and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "... Provides the Jewish perspective on the soul's after-life journey."--Dust jacket.

Author : Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, PhD
Publisher : CCAR Press
ISBN 13 : 0881233145
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Life of Meaning written by Rabbi Dana Evan Kaplan, PhD and published by CCAR Press. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reform Judaism is constantly evolving as we continue to seek a faith that is in harmony with our beliefs and experiences. This volume offers readers a thought-provoking collection of essays by rabbis, cantors, and other scholars who differ, sometimes passionately, over religious practice, experience, and belief. Its goal is to situate Judaism in a contemporary context, and it is uniquely suited for community discussion as well as study groups.

Author : Goldie Milgram
Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
ISBN 13 : 158023335X
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Jewish Life Cycle written by Goldie Milgram and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spiritual tools you can use to infuse Jewish life cycle ceremonies with meaning, integrity and joy.

Author : Alana Newhouse
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0393333914
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Living Lens written by Alana Newhouse and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2008-08-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A feast for the eyes...bringing alive a long vanished world that's still eerily present."--Daniel Czitrom, New York Post The premiere national Jewish newspaper has opened its never-before-seen archives, revealing a photographic landscape of Jews in the twentieth century and beyond. This extraordinary volume features classic photographs of the history one has learned to associate with the Jewish Daily Forward--Lower East Side pushcarts, Yiddish theater, labor rallies--along with gems no one would expect. The book also features essays by Leon Wieseltier, Roger Kahn, and Deborah Lipstadt, and a rousing introduction by Pete Hamill.

Author : Harvey E. Goldberg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520227530
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Life of Judaism written by Harvey E. Goldberg and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001-12-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers readers an insider's view into the ways Judaism is lived and experienced. it presents narrative and ethnographic accounts of present day Jewish practices the rituals, communities, and political involvement.