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Jewish men pray
A celebration of Jewish men's voices in prayer—to strengthen, to heal, to comfort, to inspire from the ancient world up to our own day.
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Passover (2nd edition)
An inspiring and practical how-to guide. Clearly explains everything you need to fully honor and enjoy Passover. Become reacquainted with time-tested traditions and discover new ways to celebrate the birth and continuous renewal of the Jewish people.
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Rethinking synagogues
Synagogues can re-emerge as a center of sacred creativity, spirituality and ethics. A challenge rather than a manual, this honest and compelling analysis of synagogues provides an entirely new set of concepts to facilitate transformative conversation.
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My people's prayer book vol 4
This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series unfolds the many layers of meaning in the ritual and prayers surrounding the communal reading of Torah.
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May god remember
Engaging and sobering. Traces the development of Yizkor from the original memorializing of Jewish communities destroyed by the Crusaders to the touching service we have today, and reflects on how we remember both personal losses and the martyrs of history.
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The story of the jews
Through witty illustrated narrative, celebrated artist Stan Mack takes you on a rewarding comic-strip-style journey through 4,000 years of ups and downs in Jewish history, celebrating major characters and events from biblical times to the 21st century.
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Righteous gentiles in the hebrew bible
Who are the ancient role models for the sacred relationship between Jews and non-Jews today? Now more than ever, gentiles are an integral part of the Jewish community. But they are not new to the Jewish story. In fact, righteous gentile...
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Building a successful volunteer culture
Build and retain a thriving volunteer culture for your organization—regardless of size or complexity. A practical guide to help you decipher the culture of your organization and implement ways to improve volunteer involvement and increase effectiveness.
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The mitzvah project book—workshop leader's guide
Packed with inspiration and fun activities for leading a meaningful plan-your-mitzvah-project workshop. Clear instructions, materials lists and goals will help you show participants how to make the world a better place through good deeds, big or small.
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Jewish meditation practices for everyday life
A fresh take on meditation, drawing on life experience rather than rigorous study, for novice and expert alike. Distills Buddhist and Jewish wisdom so westerners of all faiths can embrace timeless Eastern teaching without sacrificing their birth tradition.
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Judaism, physics and god
This provocative fusion of religion and science offers new ways to express spiritual beliefs, harmonizes Judaism with modern scientific thinking, and introduces a new expression of our relationship with God in the exciting context of contemporary science.
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I am jewish teacher's guide
A companion teacher's guide to the best-selling book, this collection of activities, lesson plans and reflections will deepen your students' understanding of Jewish identity and themselves. Includes lesson plans for grades 3–6, 6–12 and adults.
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My people's prayer book vol 5
This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series helps us to understand how this collection of short prayers and a call to study recognizes each new day: we awaken as individuals but quickly affirm our role in the covenant with God.
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God of me
How we come to know God is unique to each of us, influenced by our study of Torah, the insights of the Rabbis of antiquity, as well as our own life experiences. Rabbi David Lyon helps you open the way to personal and meaningful experiences of God.
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A heart of many rooms
With clarity, passion and outstanding scholarship, David Hartman addresses the spiritual and theological questions that face all people and shows how commitment to both Jewish tradition and to pluralism can create bridges of understanding.
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Jewish mysticism and the spiritual life
Leading scholars and teachers share their favorite texts—many available in English for the first time—and explore why these materials are meaningful today. A rich combination of classical texts and contemporary reflections on Jewish mystical tradition.
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My people's prayer book vol 2
Explores the origins and evolution of the "prayer of prayers," the Amidah, long recognized as the most intriguing, most mysterious of Jewish prayers. Enables all of us to claim the heritage of our traditional Jewish prayer book.
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Believing and its tensions
In this intimate rethinking of his own theological journey, noted theologian Rabbi Neil Gillman explores the changing nature of belief and the complexities of reconciling the intellectual, emotional and moral questions of his own searching mind and soul.
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Moses—the prince, the prophet
Explores a life intertwined with the story of a people—from the Israelite Exodus from Egypt and the birth of a new nation, to the Divine revelation at Mount Sinai.
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Love and terror in the god encounter
The intellectual legacy of one of the 20th century's greatest religious thinkers—explained by a leading modern theologian. Carefully explores Jospeh Soloveitchik’s writings, exposing surprising intersections of halakhic tradition and Western theology.
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Parenting jewish teens
Draws upon wisdom that has sustained the Jewish people through the ages to guide you in navigating the unique challenges of raising Jewish teens. Also addresses special cases like interfaith homes, special needs teens and teens engaged in risky behaviors.
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Jewish megatrends
Visionary solutions for a community ripe for transformational change—from fourteen leading innovators of Jewish life. Shows how core Jewish principles are already generating enthusiasm among the millennials that the Jewish community wants to engage.
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From defender to critic
Dr. David Hartman, leading modern Orthodox theologian, presents his own painful spiritual evolution. His creates space for questioning and critique that can allow traditionally religious Jews to act out a moral life in tune with modern experience.
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Meaning & mitzvah
Access Judaism’s spiritual pathways and principles and be empowered to test their value within your life. With step-by-step guides to Jewish practices and examples of how they might unfold inside your life, shows how the traditions can refuel your spirit.
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Facing illness, finding god
Find spiritual strength for healing in the wisdom of Jewish tradition. The teachings and wisdom of Jewish tradition can provide comfort and inspiration to help you maintain personal balance and family harmony amid the fear, pain and chaos of illness.
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The closing of the gates
Explore judaism’s timeless message of divine purpose and the ongoing search for meaning in a world of human frailty, but also promise.N’ilah, “the closing of the gates” is, in many ways, the most anticipated worship service in the entire Jewish calendar. Coming at the end of the 24-hour fast that...
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Grief in our seasons
Helps those who are mourning heal at their own pace and cherish the memory of their loved ones each and every day. Each section is devoted to a stage of mourning, providing inspiration, understanding, comfort and daily readings from sacred Jewish texts.
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Restful reflections
These peaceful reflections offer wisdom to "sleep on." For each night of the year, an inspiring quotation from a Jewish source and a personal reflection on it from an insightful spiritual leader to help you quiet your mind and unburden your heart.
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Noah's wife
When God tells Noah to gather the animals, God also calls on Naamah, Noah's wife, to save each plant on earth. Naamah's wisdom & love for the natural harmony of the earth inspire us to use our own courage, creativity & faith to continue her work today.
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Honey from the rock
Journey to a place as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in—where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow—with this insightful, absorbing and practical introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism.
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The modern men's torah commentary
With poignant and probing reflections on the weekly Torah portions, this collection focuses on important issues like relationships, sexuality, ambition, work and career, aging and body image to show modern men how Torah intersects with their lives today.
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Divorce is a mitzvah
Shows how wholeness can be found in the midst of separation and divorce. With a title drawn from the words of 11th-century biblical commentator Rashi, Divorce Is a Mitzvah provides practical wisdom, information and strength from a Jewish perspective.
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Next generation judaism
This essential resource identifies college campuses as incubators of new and vibrant expressions of Jewish life. It explores innovations developed on the University of Pennsylvania campus and shows how they can be applied to synagogues, Federations and JCCs to help them be better able to meet the...
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On the chocolate trail
Take a delectable journey through the religious history of chocolate—a real treat!In this new and updated second edition, explore the surprising Jewish and other religious connections to chocolate in this gastronomic and historical adventure through cultures, countries, centuries and convictions....
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Invisible lines of connection
Through stories of everyday human encounters Lawrence Kushner takes us deeply into our lives to find spiritual insight. In this book, literature meets spirituality, the sacred meets the ordinary & people of all faiths can meet one another & themselves.
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Ecology & the jewish spirit
Innovative contributors bring us a richer understanding of the long-neglected themes of nature that are woven through the biblical creation story, ancient texts, traditional law, the holiday cycles, prayer, mitzvot (good deeds) and community.
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Jews and judaism in 21st century
Celebrated Jewish leaders from a broad spectrum of contemporary thought re-envision Jewish life, institutions and the future in the shadow of the 20th century, casting a vision for the next stage in the development of the ancient Covenant.
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I'm god; you're not
To paraphrase the Talmud, God says, "There ain't room enough in this here world for your ego and Me. You pick." With his signature wit and compassion, Rabbi Kushner refreshes our view of how life shapes us and gently reminds us of the Source of it All.
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Pray tell
A complete guide to Jewish prayer, including traditional and contemporary perspectives. What is the purpose of prayer in Judaism? Is there only one correct way to pray? What sort of modern changes are being made to the established liturgy? Is it okay to make these changes? These are just some of ...
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Judaism and health
Part professional handbook, part scholarly resource and part source of practical information, with contributions from over twenty-five leading Jewish professionals. A comprehensive, up-to-date resource on Jewish life and healing, medicine and healthcare.
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Be like god
This fun, practical book inspires kids to do good work in the world and be like God. With humor and clear examples, noted educator Dr. Ron Wolfson shows kids how to tap into their God-like talents to continue the work of creation and repair the world.
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Tough questions jews ask 2/e
With honesty, humor and respect—and without pretending to have all the answers—Rabbi Feinstein encourages young people to tackle their tough questions about the world and to make sense of the Jewish tradition by wrestling with what we don't understand.
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First steps to a new jewish spirit
This extraordinary spiritual handbook is a compassionate call to reconnect with your spiritual roots & nourish your relationship with God. Breaks free from ways of Jewish worship that no longer inspire & offers practical ideas for enriching daily life.
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The jewish lights book of fun classroom activities
A guide to putting a new spin on classroom holiday celebrations, lessons on Jewish traditions or everyday activities. Full of fun, creative crafts, recipes, games and history that will captivate your class and help your students connect with Judaism.
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Healing and the jewish imagination
Drawing from personal experience and foundational texts of Judaism, celebrated thinkers, artists and activists share Judaism's perspectives on suffering, disability, comfort, healing and being human.
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God's paintbrush teacher's guide
Imaginatively invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly in their lives—and helps the adults who love them to be a part of those encounters and to nurture and encourage children as they make meaning of their world.
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Wandering stars
The first time in a science fiction and fantasy collection that the Jewish People—and the richness of their particular points of view—appear without a mask. A showpiece of Jewish wit, culture, and lore, blending humor and sadness, cynicism and faith.
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Minding the temple of the soul
Introduces Jewish spiritual traditions that affirm the body, enabling us to reconceive our bodies in a positive light. Meditations and simple exercises help us foster new thinking about body, mind and soul and care for our physical and spiritual health.
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The empty chair
Teacher, guide and spiritual master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov provides vital words of inspiration for life today. With timeless insight and wisdom, he shows us how to fill the empty chair—the alienated self—by leaving sadness and finding hope and joy.
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Because nothing looks like god teacher's guide
A guide for Jewish educators and parents to the companion book "Because Nothing Looks Like God".
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The genesis of leadership
Master the art of leadership by examining the pitfalls and achievements of past leaders. Through Rabbi Laufer's interpretive lenses, the ancient stories of Genesis come alive to inform and inspire our leadership today and offer us direction for the future.
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The spirituality of welcoming
This inspiring handbook incorporates the fruits of a decade-long program investigating the challenges facing modern synagogues to show how crucial deep hospitality is for congregational survival and dives into the practicalities of cultivating openness.
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The seven questions you're asked in heaven
In this charming and wise guide to a well-lived life, beloved teacher Ron Wolfson provides an advance copy of the questions you’ll be asked in heaven, encouraging you to reflect on your life goals and providing ideas both big and small for achieving them.
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Hineini in our lives
One simple, powerful word—hineini (here I am!)—contains the key to deeper relationships with God and with others. Scholar and popular teacher Norman Cohen explores powerful biblical stories of hineini and challenges the way we think about relationships.
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Moses and the journey to leadership
Moses was sculpted into a great leader not only by the challenges he faced but also by his own determination and devotion to his people. A powerful and probing review of Moses's journey and what he can teach you about vision and successful leadership.
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In god's hands
The people of the world set out to find God’s name, and each seeker is sure that he or she alone has found the right name. With poetic text and vibrant illustrations, this modern fable celebrates the diversity and unity of all people.
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The way of flame
This powerful guide to Jewish meditation incorporates philosophy and story with ideas for daily living, including suggestions for setting up your own meditative practice, and invites you to wander an extraordinary and compelling path of the heart—hitlahavut, the way of flame.
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The river of light
Imaginative, philosophical and intellectual, this book explores the meeting point of ancient journeys, current psychological theory and the practicalities of modern life to guide you on your journey into deeper spiritual awareness.
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The mitzvah project book
This inspiring book is packed with ideas to help you connect something you love to a mitzvah project you can be passionate about. Topics include technology, fashion, movies, health, animals, music, sports, the environment, the global community and more.
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100 blessings every day
Using a one-day-at-a-time monthly format, a spiritual leader who continues to reach out to addicted people, and all those seeking spiritual renewal, reflects on the rhythm of the Jewish calendar with recovering people and other teachers.
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A passion for truth
The last work of a beloved leader. Abraham Joshua Heschel sets Soren Kierkegaard, Christian existentialist philosopher, and Hasidic masters Menahem Mendl and the Baal Shem Tov in conversation about despair, hope and God. Deep yet lively and accessible.
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The sabbath soul
Enter into the wonder and mystery of the Sabbath through the teachings of the mystical masters. Offers a wide range of Hasidic writings previously unavailable in English that express the devotional and individual yearning of soulful Sabbath observance.
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Naming god
An in-depth exploration of the complexities—and perhaps audacity—of naming the unnameable. Almost forty contributors from all Jewish denominations and from around the world wrestle with Avinu Malkeinu and the linguistic and spiritual conundrum it presents, asking, "How do we name God altogether, ...
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Living the life of jewish meditation
Walks you through the fundamentals of daily meditation, with specific guidelines and practical techniques grounded in Judaism, and benefiting from Eastern traditions, for each stage of the life of meditation. Includes mantras, visualizations and contemplation exercises.
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Tears of sorrow, seed of hope (2nd edition)
A spiritual companion for those grieving infertility, pregnancy loss or stillbirth. Brings solace from the Jewish tradition with prayers, rituals and questions for personal reflection on your emotions and experiences along the path toward parenting.
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The path of blessing
Introduces the meaning and practice of Hebrew blessing through in-depth exploration of the first words of a blessing, historic and kabbalistic references and sample blessings for various occasions. Will inspire you to embark on your own path of blessing.
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The way into jewish prayer teacher's guide
This guide helps you explore with a group the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer. It opens the door to 3,000 years of Jewish prayer, making available all you need to feel at home in the Jewish way of communicating with God.
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Stepping stones to jewish spiritual living
Provides spiritual activities, meditations, prayers and simple rituals to accommodate any lifestyle. Bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, acceptance of the past and transformation for the future, helping us embrace the Divine in daily life.
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Jewish spirituality
Jewish spirituality approaches life in a way that encourages us to become aware of God's presence and purpose, even in unlikely places. A unique guide to the rich wisdom of Judaism tailored to address Christians’ questions and help deepen their own faith.
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Confronting scandal
Presents a framework to explore the emotions provoked in the Jewish community by public scandal, proposing that we transform our sense of shame into actions that inspire and sustain a moral culture and empower us with sacred responsibility.
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New jewish baby album
A unique way to treasure the spiritual memories of pregnancy, birth and the first years of a new life. Includes space to write encouragement and original blessings and prayers, with meaningful quotes throughout. The perfect baby book for any Jewish family.
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Revisions
Challenges and defends, rereads and reinterprets ancient texts, revealing to modern readers a way to see Judaism anew, for a new vision—a "revision"—of the Torah. Boldly brings the Torah into a contemporary context while honestly reconciling its past.
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The book of words
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 for contemporary spiritual life.
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In god's name
The people of the world set out to find God's name, and each seeker is sure that he or she alone has found the right name. With poetic text and vibrant illustrations, this modern fable celebrates the diversity and unity of all people.
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Jewish holidays
Holy days and holidays speak deeply to the Jewish soul and animate Judaism's culture. This easy-to-use guide explains the origins and customs of the major Jewish holidays and shows what they can mean to Christians seeking to understand their own faith.
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Jewish stories from heaven and earth
Award-winning anthologist Dov Peretz Elkins captures the best and worst of Jewish experience in spine-tingling tales of courage, devotion, passion and extraordinary achievement that will intrigue minds and warm hearts. For people from all walks of life.
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In our image
Winner of The Best of the Bunch from 1998 award by the Association of Jewish LibrariesA 1999 Top 10 Religion Book for Youth by BooklistNondenominational, Nonsectarian, Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish Religious Leaders "In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth...But some...
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The god upgrade
A provocative look at how changing ideas of God have shaped every aspect of Judaism. With enthusiasm and humor, aligns our understanding of God with modern sensibilities for a meaningful Judaism that is fully compatible with twenty-first-century life.
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God whispers
Find strength for life by opening your mind and soul to God's whispering voice. Eloquent stories from the lives of ordinary people finding God in the midst of difficulty and loss will inspire you to rediscover a world filled with wonder, joy and beauty.
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God in all moments
Practical, personal and wise, these brief Hasidic teachings, both historical and contemporary, offer life instruction, visualization exercises and mantras to provide spiritual guidance and aid in bringing joy and God’s presence into daily life.
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Shabbat seder teacher's guide
A step-by-step guide to the traditional Shabbat Seder, containing the complete Hebrew, Hebrew transliterations, and English translations of the Shabbat Seder blessings and prayers. Designed to be used in conjunction with Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath and ...
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Israel—a spiritual travel guide (2nd edition)
A travel guide to Israel that will help today’s pilgrim tap into the deep spiritual meaning of the sites of the Holy Land. Includes ancient blessings, medieval prayers, biblical references and modern poetry for each of 25 major tourist destinations.
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