Ceremony & Celebration
Ceremony & Celebration

Author: Jonathan Sacks

Publisher: Maggid

Published: 2017-08-07

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781592640256

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When did Rosh HaShana, the anniversary of creation, become a day of judgement? How does Yom Kippur unite the priest's atonement with the prophet's repentance? What makes Kohelet, read on Sukkot, the most joyful book in the Bible? Why is the remembrance of the Pesah story so central to Jewish morality? And which does Shavuot really celebrate the law or the land? Bringing together Rabbi Sacks's acclaimed introductions to the Koren Sacks Mahzorim, Ceremony & Celebration reveals the stunning interplay of biblical laws, rabbinic edicts, liturgical themes, communal rituals and profound religious meaning of each of the five central Jewish holidays.

Worlds of Jewish Prayer
Worlds of Jewish Prayer

Author: Shohama Wiener

Publisher: Jason Aronson

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13:

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Essays written in honor of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi by 45 of his disciples and admirers, all dealing with some aspect of prayer.

Jonah
Jonah

Author: Erica Brown

Publisher: Maggid

Published: 2017-08-30

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781592644858

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In Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet, Dr. Erica Brown takes us on a journey over land and sea, in the footsteps of the Bible's most recalcitrant prophet. Melding traditional commentators, rabbinic literature, modern biblical scholarship, psychological sensitivity, and artistic imagination, Brown travels through the four chapters of Jonah's story tracing his call to leadership, his subsequent intransigence, his momentary rise to duty and his tragic resignation in an effort to discover God's ultimate lesson for him. With insight and feeling, Brown provides us with a glimpse into the tormented soul of the prophet as he grapples with the notion of a forgiving God who is concerned even with the welfare of Israel's strongest adversary. As God struggles to teach His prophet to expand his vision and take up his divine mission, we come to understand the Divine call given to each of us to rise up to the possibility of greatness. After all, if God can change His plan, we can change as well.

Daily Wisdom Vol. 2 - Standard Size 51⁄2 X 81⁄2
Daily Wisdom Vol. 2 - Standard Size 51⁄2 X 81⁄2

Author: Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Publisher:

Published: 2018-12-10

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 9780826608949

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The Lubavitcher Rebbe's mystical teachings on the weekly Torah portions are widely studied by students and admirers around the world. The Rebbe saw the weekly Torah portion as an inexhaustible source of new ideas, insight into current issues, and profound relevance for daily life. He urged his followers, as well as everyone who came into contact with him, to seek daily inspiration from studying the Torah.This second volume of DAILY WISDOM, in the tradition of the highly acclaimed first volume of DAILY WISDOM, presents these daily inspirations in a clear, user-friendly format. Like its predecessor, this volume comprises 378 daily lessons, each of which offers a taste of the Rebbe's vast and deep teachings, filled with love for humanity, pragmatic optimism, and the conviction that evil and negativity will disappear when we learn to emphasize goodness and kindness. These ideas are woven together throughout the book, resulting in a precious daily resource that will enrich and elevate the lives of all readers.

Teaching Jewish Holidays
Teaching Jewish Holidays

Author: Behrman House

Publisher: Behrman House, Inc

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9780867050424

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The consummate encyclopedia of holiday activities.

Nineveh, the Great City
Nineveh, the Great City

Author: Lucas Pieter Petit

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789088904974

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This lavishly illustrated volume contains more than 65 chapters by international specialists, providing a detailed and thorough study of the Ancient city of Nineveh, the once-flourishing capital of the Assyrian Empire in present-day Iraq.

Living Judaism
Living Judaism

Author: Wayne D. Dosick

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 0061748536

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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.