Jewish Lights Publishing: 165 books
by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2006
More than any other institution, the synagogue has sustained American Jewry. But to thrive rather than just survive, synagogues are challenged to break free from the mold of ethnic enclave and re-emerge as a center of the sacred, where creativity, spirituality and ethics are central. Rabbi Lawrence...
by Lawrence Kushner
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Flashes of insightsurprising, entertaining, inspiringfrom one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America. The goal of all spiritual life is to get your ego out of the wayoutwit the sucker; dissolve it; shoot it; kill it. Silence the incessant planning, organizing, running, manipulating, possessing,...
The Dance of the Dolphin
Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2001
Like the dolphin who exists in both water and air, so must we learn to live and thrive in two conflicting worldsthe rational, material, everyday craziness of life versus the still, spiritual soulfulness of our deepest selves. Through poignant stories, spiritual teaching and insights, Karyn Kedar shares...
by Abraham J. Twerski
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2007
This groundbreaking guide supplies the missing link in the pursuit of happiness by giving you the tools you need to satisfy your human spirit. Celebrated author Dr. Abraham J. Twerski helps you identify your positive human traits as well as the negative human habits that may be hindering your ability...
Sage Tales
Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
These ancient stories whisper truth to your soul.
Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings...
Aleph-Bet Yoga
Embodying the Hebrew Letters for Physical and Spiritual Well-Being
Language: English
Release Date: February 5, 2001
As we move our bodies through the Hebrew aleph-bet, turning toward the inner meaning of the letters, we can tap into the deep connections between our body, mind and spirit. Combines the physical and spiritual aspects of Judaism and features step-by-step instructions, photographs clearly demonstrating...
Into the Fullness of the Void
A Spiritual Autobiography
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Dov Elbaum, one of Israels leading cultural figures, seeks to understand what compelled his adolescent break from ultra-Orthodoxy and to grasp its consequences for his spiritual life now. A revealing work, both deeply personal and strikingly universal.
Seeking The Path To Life
Theological Meditations On God And The Nature Of People, Love, Life And Death
Language: English
Release Date: September 14, 1992
In forty-five carefully crafted, gentle meditations, each a page or two in length, Ira Stone takes us on explorations of the most basic human struggles: life and death, love and anger, peace and war, covenant and exile. For people who never thought they would read a book of theology—let alone understand it, enjoy it, savor it and have it affect the way they think about their lives.
When a Lie Is Not a Sin
The Hebrew Bible's Framework for Deciding
Language: English
Release Date: May 2, 2016
Is omitting the truth the same as lying? Why is lying OK when life is at stake? This provocative yet compassionate look at religion and truthfulness draws on the Hebrew Bible to address ethical decision making and distinctions surrounding common but complicated personal situations.
Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah
A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2016
Helps you reconnect daily with Torah study as a spiritual discipline to support recovery from alcoholism, drugs and other addictions and compulsive behaviors. Each daily entry offers insights and probing questions to help you find meaning in the recovery process and restore your soul. An ideal companion to 12-Step programs.
Successful Synagogue Fundraising Today
Overcoming the Fear of Asking for Money
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2016
A practical, step-by-step approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help your synagogue achieve growth and sustainability. Outlines ways to create excitement about new models of fundraising, set up a comprehensive development program, train volunteers and staff, and find and engage current and prospective donors.