Jewish Lights imprint: 336 books
by Rabbi Norman J. Cohen
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2004
An accessible introduction to how to read, study, and understand Torahthe Bible and related sacred texts that have grown up around it.For everyone who wants to understand Torah, this book shows the way into an essential aspect of Judaism, and allows you to interact directly with the sacred texts of the...
Wandering Stars
An Anthology of Jewish Fantasy & Science Fiction
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 1998
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.
by Lawrence Kushner, Gary Schmidt
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2005
A Charming tale to remind us all that our kindness works miracles.When the sun sets and stars fill the sky, the square in the little town grows quiet and still. The cool air of distant hills mingles with the sweet scent of baking bread. The moon rises and glows softly. Its the sort of place where miracles...
On the Chocolate Trail
A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao
Language: English
Release Date: October 8, 2012
Explore the surprising Jewish and other religious connections to chocolate in this gastronomic and historical adventure through cultures, countries, centuries and convictions. Rabbi Deborah Prinz draws from her world travels on the trail of chocolate to enchant chocolate lovers of all backgrounds as...
Relational Judaism
Using the Power of Relationships to Transform the Jewish Community
Language: English
Release Date: February 26, 2013
Noted educator and community revitalization pioneer Dr. Ron Wolfson presents practical strategies and case studies to transform the old model of Jewish institutions into relational communities. He sets out twelve principles of relational engagement to guide Jewish lay leaders, professionals and community...
Amazing Chesed
Living a Grace-Filled Judaism
Language: English
Release Date: November 12, 2012
Reclaims grace as a core Jewish idea, presenting it as a key for unlocking the spiritual nature of all aspects of Judaism. It examines elements of Judaism—God, creation, humanity, covenant, faith—in relation to grace. It highlights the role of grace in key aspects of Jewish practice, such as forgiveness,...
Filling Words with Light
Hasidic and Mystical Reflections on Jewish Prayer
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2004
Breathe New Life into Your Prayer with the Wisdom of Kabbalah and the Hasidic MastersJewish mystics teach that every word a person utters in prayer should radiate light. Even the letters of the words of prayer carry sparks of the Divine that yearn to join together in holiness.In this inspiring spiritual...
by Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2010
Find spiritual strength for healing in the wisdom of Jewish tradition.Whether you are facing illness yourself, serving as a caregiver, providing pastoral care, or simply wondering where God is when we get sick, the teachings and wisdom of Jewish tradition can help you cope with the difficulties of illness...
Judaism for Two
A Spiritual Guide for Strengthening & Celebrating Your Loving Relationship
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2005
This inspiring and practical guidebook helps you to understand your life as a couple in the context of the themes of Jewish holidays. Drawing from ancient and contemporary texts, Jewish tradition and personal stories, Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer and Rabbi Nancy H. Wiener provide creative exercises,...
Jewish Wisdom for Growing Older
Finding Your Grit and Grace Beyond Midlife
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
Offers inspiration and guidance to help you make greater meaning and flourish amid the challenges of aging. It taps ancient Jewish wisdom for values, tools and precedents to frame new callings and beginnings, shifting family roles, and experiences of illness and death. For seekers of all faiths; for personal use and caregiving settings.
by Paul Cowan
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2002
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2002
Sometimes we must look into the past in order to face the future.After growing up as a fully assimilated Jew, Paul Cowan embarked in his mid-thirties upon a journey to discover and appreciate his true identity and heritage. This orphan in history relates his search for these roots, detailing the path...
Saying No and Letting Go
Jewish Wisdom on Making Room for What Matters Most
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2013
Tap into timeless Jewish wisdom that teaches how to “hold on tightly” to the things that matter most while learning to “let go lightly” of the demands, worries, activities and conflicts that do not ultimately matter. Drawing insights from ancient and modern sources, it helps you identify your...
Jews and Judaism in the 21st Century
Human Responsibility, the Presence of God, and the Future of the Covenant
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2007
In this thought-provoking book, five celebrated leaders in Judaism, representing a broad spectrum of contemporary Jewish experience, reinterpret Jewish life, re-envision its institutions, and re-imagine its future in the shadow of the events of the twentieth century.
A Living Covenant
The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 1998
This interpretation of Jewish teaching will appeal to all people seeking to understand the relationship between the idea of divine demand and the human response, between religious tradition and modernity. Hartman shows that a life lived in Jewish tradition need not be passive, insulated, or self-effacing, but can be lived in the modern pluralistic world with passion, tolerance, and spontaneity.