Judaism category: 3160 books
54 Torah Talks
From Layperson to Layperson
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2010
"For Ezra had dedicated himself to study the Teaching of the Lord so as to observe it, and to reach laws and rules to Israel."
(Ezra 7:10)
"The Holy One, blessed be He, says: If a man occupies himself with the study of the Torah and with works of charity and prays with...
Workers of Wonders
A Model for Effective Religious Leadership from Scripture to Today
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2004
Why do people follow a leader, particularly a religious leader? Is it because of personality, or a particular vision or set of values, or perhaps a felt need for direction or authority? And why, given that Americans are still an overwhelmingly religious people, is the clergy declining in influence?...
Torah Today
A Renewed Encounter with Scripture
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2010
The central element of Jewish worship is the yearly cycle of reading the first five books of the Bible, the Five Books of Moses, called the Torah in Hebrew. Torah Today, a compilation of fifty-four essays that grew out of Pinchas Peli's Torah column in the Jerusalem Post, comments upon the weekly readings...
Exodus and Emancipation
Biblical and African-American Slavery
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Presenting a new perspective on the saga of the enslavement of the Jewish people and their departure from Egypt, this study compares the Jewish experience with that of African-American slaves in the United States, as well as the latter group’s subsequent fight for dignity and equality. This consideration...
by King David
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2018
God promises world peace someday soon: Isaiah JPS 1917 Edition 51:11 "And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." And this interview introduces King David the Messiah to the world.
The Prophets
Who They Were, What They Are
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2018
A radical reinterpretation of the biblical prophets by one of America's most provocative critics reveals the eternal beauty of their language and the enduring resonance of their message.
Long before Norman Podhoretz became one of the intellectual leaders of American neoconservatism, he was...
How to See in the Spirit
A Practical Guide on Engaging the Spirit Realm
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2013
How to See in the Spirit is a book that shows step by step that anyone can learn to see into the realm of the spirit.
Having your spiritual eyes opened, and seeing in the spirit realm, is one of the most awesome and profound things you can ever experience as a human being. HOW TO SEE IN THE...
Parenting With Fire
Lighting Up the Family with Passion and Inspiration
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2006
Transmitting your passions to your children, motivating them with shared goals, and getting them excited about values are the most important things you can do as a parent. With great humor and insight, Shmuley Boteach, bestselling author and former host of TLC's Shalom in the Home, lays out his...
The Everything Torah Book
All You Need To Understand The Basics Of Jewish Law And The Five Books Of The Old Testament
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2005
From the Penteteuch and Nevi'im to the Ketuvim and the oral Torah, this straightforward reference walks you through God's instructions to His people and explains how these teachings are incorporated into Jewish life. The Everything Torah Book presents the tenets of the Jewish faith in an easy-to-understand...
by Aliza Lavie
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2008
A beautiful and moving one-of-a-kind collection that draws from a variety of Jewish traditions, through the ages, to commemorate every occasion and every passage in the cycle of life, including:
Special prayers for the Sabbath, holidays, and important dates of the Jewish year
Prayers to mark...
by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: February 28, 2005
Rejoice in the stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslovfor 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...
Yom Kippur Readings
Inspiration, Information and Contemplation
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
A powerful collection of writings about Yom Kippur that will add spiritual depth and holiness to your experience of the Day of Atonement.
As Rosh Hashanah ends and you look ahead to Yom Kippur, what do you think about? The familiar melody of Kol Nidre? The long hours of fasting? The days of...
by Libi Astaire
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2019
Rebbe Zusha of Hanipoli was once walking down the street when he was asked by a Russian police officer, "Where are you going?"
Where are you going? That's a good question for any day of the year, but it's especially pertinent during the time period in the Jewish religion known as...
A Bride for One Night
Talmud Tales
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
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Ruth Calderon has recently electrified the Jewish world with her teachings of talmudic texts. In this volume, her first to appear in English, she offers a fascinating window into some of the liveliest and most colorful stories in the Talmud. Calderon rewrites talmudic...