Israel Mission Leader's Guide

Israel Mission Leader's Guide
Author: Rabbi Elliott Kleinman
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2017-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1683367359

This guide will assist mission leaders in transforming ordinary trips into spiritual pilgrimages. Includes thoughts as to how Israel—A Spiritual Travel Guide can be used with your group, as well as a section on visiting the grave of Yitzhak Rabin and/or Kikar Rabin.

Israel Mission Leader's Guide

Israel Mission Leader's Guide
Author: Elliott Kleinman
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781580230858

This guide will assist mission leaders in transforming ordinary trips into spiritual pilgrimages. Includes thoughts on how to use Israel--A Spiritual Travel Guide with your group as well as a section on visiting the grave of Yitzhak Rabin.

Honey from the Rock

Honey from the Rock
Author: Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2011-06-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580234739

Quite simply, the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read. An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life. "There is a place that is as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in. For the word is very near to you. Where life forever holds gentle sway over death, where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow, where the struggle and the yearning between male and female is at last resolved.... It is to begin with, all inside us." —from the Introduction "In the past decade I’ve read Honey from the Rock at least half a dozen times. Every time I read it I wonder if I have ever read it before. Either it keeps changing, or I do. Maybe it’s both.... As someone told me: 'Lawrence Kushner is a mystic. He gives you flashes of insight.'” —from the Publisher’s Preface to the Anniversary Edition

Hineini in Our Lives

Hineini in Our Lives
Author: Dr. Norman J. Cohen
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2011-10-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580235247

One simple, powerful word—hineini—contains the key to deepening your relationship with God and with others. Hineini (Here I am!). This single spoken word appears only fourteen times in the Bible–each time in a memorable and meaningful story: Abraham offering Isaac as a sacrifice to God, Jacob deceiving his father for Esau’s birthright, Moses answering the call that comes from the Burning Bush. Scholar and popular teacher Norman Cohen explores each of these powerful stories and shows what each can reveal about you as parent, spouse, sibling, lover, and friend. By probing these dynamic biblical relationships, Cohen challenges you to think about the ways you relate to the people in your life and God. And, to add other fascinating perspectives to the conversation, eleven insightful authors and teachers share personal reflections that exemplify each of the hineini passages.

The Seven Beggars

The Seven Beggars
Author:
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2011-07-07
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580234828

Rejoice in the stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov—for their insight into the human condition and the realm of the mysterious. When Rabbi Nachman first started telling his stories, he declared: "Now I am going to tell you stories." The reason he did so was because in generations so far from God the only remedy was to present the secrets of the Torah—including even the greatest of them—in the form of stories. —from the Preface For centuries, spiritual teachers have told stories to convey lessons about God and perceptions of the world around us. Hasidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) perfected this teaching method through his engrossing and entertaining stories that are fast-moving, brilliantly structured, and filled with penetrating insights. This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan and accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachman's pupils. This important work brings you authentic interpretations of Rebbe Nachman’s stories, allowing you to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.

The Lost Princess

The Lost Princess
Author:
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2011-07-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580234860

Discover the hidden secrets of Torah and Kabbalah through the captivating stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. “Rabbi Nachman’s stories are among the great classics of Jewish literature. They have been recognized by Jews and non-Jews alike for their depth and insight into both the human condition and the realm of the mysterious.” —from Aryeh Kaplan’s Translator’s Introduction For centuries, spiritual teachers have told stories to convey lessons about God and perceptions of the world around us. Hasidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) perfected this teaching method through his engrossing and entertaining stories that are fast-moving, brilliantly structured, and filled with penetrating insights. This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan and accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachman’s pupils. This important work brings you authentic interpretations of Rebbe Nachman’s stories, allowing you to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.

The Jgirl's Guide

The Jgirl's Guide
Author: Penina Villenchik Adelman
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1580232159

The JGirls Guide is an inspirational, interactive book designed to help pre-teen Jewish girls address the spiritual, educational, and psychological issues surrounding coming of age in today's society. Topics include: - Ideals of beauty- Friendship- Sexuality- Dealing with parents- Attitudes toward eating- Coping with stress and indentity

The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land

The Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land
Author: Eugene Korn
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 158023318X

Illuminates the importance of Israel for Jews and examines the return to Zion as a significant theological event that can also strengthen the Christian faith. A clear and accessible introduction to the meaning of Israel for the Jewish People and the world.

Inspired Jewish Leadership

Inspired Jewish Leadership
Author: Erica Brown
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 1580233619

"Drawing on the past and looking to the future, this practical guide provides the tools you need to work through important contemporary leadership issues. It takes a broad look at positions of leadership in the modern Jewish community and the qualities and skills you need in order to succeed in these positions. Real-life anecdotes, interviews, and dialogue stimulate thinking about board development, ethical leadership, conflict resolution, change management, and effective succession planning."--BOOK JACKET.

Love and Terror in the God Encounter

Love and Terror in the God Encounter
Author: David Hartman
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2011-03-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1580235921

The intellectual legacy of one of the twentieth century’s greatest religious thinkers—explained by a leading theologian of our day. “It is only through experiencing the contradictions in human existence, through being overwhelmed by the divine presence, through the finite human being feeling terror-stricken by the infinite majesty of God that one can develop an authentic religious personality.” —David Hartman (From Chapter 6) Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik (1903–1993) profoundly influenced modern Orthodox Judaism in the United States—and Judaism as a whole—by opening up a discourse between the tradition of Torah study and Western philosophical thought. The future of both religious Zionism in Israel and of Orthodoxy in America hangs to a great extent on how we interpret his intellectual legacy. Dr. David Hartman’s penetrating analysis of Rabbi Soloveitchik’s work reveals a Judaism committed to intellectual courage, integrity, and openness. A renowned theologian and philosopher, Hartman meticulously explores the subtlety and complexity of Rabbi Soloveitchik’s theological thought, exposing a surprising intersection of halakhic tradition and modern Western theology—a confrontation that deepens and expands our spiritual understanding. Hartman’s provocative interpretation bears witness to the legitimacy of remaining loyal to the Judaic tradition without sacrificing one’s intellectual freedom and honesty.