Beliefs category: 373 books
Jewish Ethical Values
A Sourcebook of Classic Texts and Their Practical Uses for Our Lives
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2015
With insightful commentary, passion and expertise, Rabbis Sherwin and Cohen guide us through selections from classic Jewish ethical literature, offering clear explanations of the historic context of each writing and thoughtful applications of their wisdom on the problems we grapple with today.
By His Light
Character and Values in the Service of God
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2016
In this volume, Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein explores the development of the religious personality. He advocates a life centered on the service of God, but recognizes multiple paths to this goal. Acknowledging that both the Jewish value system and human experience are multifaceted, he examines the relevant...
by Ernest Renan
Language: French
Release Date: February 13, 2014
Language: French
Release Date: February 13, 2014
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Ernest Renan (1823-1892) est un écrivain, philologue, philosophe et historien français. Il ne cachait pas son admiration pour le peuple juif,...
Havdalah
the ceremony that completes the sabbath
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 1992
Most people know that Shabbot--the Sabbath Day--begins Friday evening at sundown with a special ceremoney. But most people don't know that the Sabbath ends with another shorter, yet equally sweet, ceremony called havdalah. Practiced by observant Jews die millennia, it is now returning, not just among...
Judaism
A Beginner's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2012
In this clear and authoratative guide, Lavinia and Dan Cohn-Sherbok concisely examine the Jewish faith and its practices and explore what it means to be a Jew today. From the nature of God to the divisions within Judaism and from worship to customs, Judaism: A Beginner's Guide covers all the topics...
by Ben Schachter
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 8, 2017
Contemporary Jewish art is a growing field that includes traditional as well as new creative practices, yet criticism of it is almost exclusively reliant on the Second Commandment’s prohibition of graven images. Arguing that this disregards the corpus of Jewish thought and a century of criticism...
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...
Choosing a Jewish Life, Revised and Updated
A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2007
"As a rabbi and a convert, I appreciate this book deeply for its sensitivity to the complex feelings of those who are exploring paths to becoming Jewish, and for the deep love of Judaism it conveys. I will give it to every interfaith couple, and recommend that they give it to their parents. It...
The Everything Judaism Book
A Complete Primer to the Jewish Faith-From Holidays and Rituals to Traditions and Culture
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2002
Judaism has survived for four millennia, and many of its customs, laws, and traditions have remained exactly the same today as in the days of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Everything Judaism Book explains the major precepts of this robust religion in language anyone can understand and appreciate....
Being Jewish
The Spiritual and Cultural Practice of Judaism Today
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2000
Increasing numbers of Jews are returning to their religious roots in a search for meaning, eager to explore a heritage that is deeply embedded in history and at the same time rapidly changing. But what is Judaism today? And what does it mean -- culturally, spiritually, and ritually -- to be Jewish...
The Jewish Way
Living the Holidays
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Called “enriching” and “profoundly moving” by Elie Wiesel, The Jewish Way is a comprehensive and inspiring presentation of Judaism as revealed through its holy days.
In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Irving Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, interconnections,...
by Blu Greenberg
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Filled with practical advice as well as history, Blu Greenberg's book is a comprehensive guide to the joys and complexities of running a modern Jewish home.
How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household is a modern, comprehensive guide covering virtually every aspect of Jewish home life. It provides...
Conversion to Judaism
A Guidebook
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 1994
Conversion to Judaism provides information, advice, and support for individuals contemplating conversion to Judaism, as well as those who have converted and the families affected by this decision. With sensitivity and compassion, Lawrence J. Epstein offers an informative volume that warmly welcomes the newcomer to Judaism.
by Ronald Tauber
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
From lighting the menorah on Chanukah to standing under the chuppah at a wedding, every Jewish ritual reflects a time-honored practice passed down for generations. This delightful ebook shares the beloved stories and traditions behind Jewish celebrations, from year-round holidays to once-in-a-lifetime...