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Quite simply, the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read.
An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life.
"There is a place that is as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in. For the word is very near to you. Where life forever holds gentle sway over death, where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow, where the struggle and the yearning...
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Covenant & Conscience-A Groundbreaking Journey to the Heart of Halakha
"Anyone curious about the Jewish way of life, yet dissatisfied with much of contemporary Jewish theology and practice-repelled, perhaps, by the cheap and vulgar apologetics of those who seek to justify and sustain some of the tradition's systematic immoralities, who smugly deny expression to any doubt or uncertainty, claiming a monopoly on absolute truth-is invited to join me on...
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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.
584) Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter: Creating Jewish Ways to Welcome Baby Girls into the Covenant
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An indispensable "how-to" guide for creating lasting memories and special ceremonies as you welcome your new Jewish daughter.
When a son is born, every Jewish parent knows what ceremony will welcome him into the community and signal his part in the Jewish people-the brit milah. What to do when a girl is born? How can you welcome your new daughter in a truly Jewish way, and celebrate your joy with family and friends? In the past, parents who wanted...
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Find inspiration for a satisfying spiritual life of practice through the combination of contemporary mindfulness meditation and classical Hasidic spirituality.
"The lessons in Kedushat Levi were not originally intended as intellectual curiosities or as demonstrations of R. Levi Yitzhak's brilliance. They were meant to inspire religious passion and deeper spiritual practice. I believe that these teachings will come to life in us when we bring them...
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Introduction to the Zohar is the second in a series written by Kabbalist and scientist Rav Michael Laitman, which will prepare readers to understand the hidden message of "The Zohar". Among the many helpful topics dealt with in this companion text to The Science of Kabbalah, readers are introduced to the 'language of root and branch', without which the stories in the Zohar are mere fable and legend. Introduction to the Zohar will certainly furnish...
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Fun Facts about Jewish and Israeli holidaysJewish and Israeli holidays are a rich tapestry of celebrations that reflect both religious and historical aspects of Jewish culture. These holidays are deeply rooted in traditions, stories, and rituals that connect Jewish communities across the globe. While Jewish holidays have religious significance and often commemorate historical events, Israeli holidays specifically highlight the history and identity...
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Este libro es resultado de una investigación inédita que presenta conclusiones que, como poco, invitarán a una profunda reflexión. No se trata de un ensayo sobre religión, si bien será necesario referirse a algunos aspectos postulados por algunas religiones.
El nombre de Dios es una matriz de números que configuran realidades tan diversas como el ADN, los pilares de las matemáticas y antiguos sistemas de creencias que siguen vigentes hoy en...
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An accessible introduction to the concepts of Jewish mysticism, their religious
and spiritual significance, and how they relate to our lives.
The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition allows us to experience and understand mysticism's inexpressible reverence before the awe and mystery of creation, and celebrate this rich tradition's quest to transform our ordinary reality into holiness.
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The ancient House of Israel consisted of 12 families, or tribes, named for the 12 sons of Jacob (Israel). Ten of those tribes were conquered, driven from their homelands, and scattered throughout the world. Although their bloodlines continue, they have lost their identity with the House of Israel. The remaining two tribes have retained their identity, and are now, known as the Jewish people, named for the tribe of Judah.
Over 2500-years ago, the prophet...
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One effect of rising interest in the Kabbalah is a renewed focus on the Shekhinah, Judaism's divine feminine principle. Written with warmth and clarity, On the Wings of Shekhinah interweaves historical views of this concept with thoughtful quotes and guided meditations. Rabbi Leah Novick offers healing strategies for both Jews and non-Jews disaffected by rigid gender roles. Awareness of the Shekhinah's energy within and around us helps bring hope...
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While accompanying eight high–spirited Jewish delegates to Dharamsala, India, for a historic Buddhist–Jewish dialogue with the Dalai Lama, poet Rodger Kamenetz comes to understand the convergence of Buddhist and Jewish thought. Along the way he encounters Ram Dass and Richard Gere, and dialogues with leading rabbis and Jewish thinkers, including Zalman Schacter, Yitz and Blue Greenberg, and a host of religious and disaffected Jews and Jewish Buddhists....
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This is the most vital manuscript of conventional Judaism, and the basic tool for learning the ethics behind its customs and regulations. The original text of the Babylonian Talmud.
This English translation includes:
• Standards of appointing judges to the supreme court (Sanhedrin), regulations of civil and criminal cases, when is someone acquitted or accused.
• Regulations regarding the high priest, when he can judge or be judged. And regulations...
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Offering a model of self-improvement rooted in Jewish thought and practice, Journey Together explains the mystical system of counting the Omer-a Jewish practice of counting the days between the holidays of Passover and Pentecost-focusing on a different personality characteristic on each of the 49 days. The author illustrates how each trait can be improved with easy-to-grasp examples from the Bible as well as inspirational modern-day stories. Each...
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His Name is Yeshua
..."Yeshua will not return until all things are restored. Among 'all things,' one of the most important ones-if not the greatest one, is the restoration of His Holy Name."
The Messiah's actual name was lost due to replacement theology that was, established as church doctrine at the time of the Council of Nicaea. This council divorced the church from everything Jewish, even from the real Jewish name of the Messiah. Before the return...
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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.
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In "Psalm 23: An Odyssey of Faith: Rediscovering the Personal God in Judaism," readers are taken on an enlightening journey through the intricacies of contemporary Jewish faith, emphasizing the quest to reconnect with a personal God. This exploration weaves together historical events, theological insights, psychological nuances, sociological perspectives, and philosophical standpoints, both ancient and modern. It encourages individuals to address...
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The religions of Judaism and Christianity are discussed by retirees meeting each week under a cabana on a beach at South Padre Island, Texas. This book is one of a number of books comprising The Cabana Chronicles series on comparative religion and apologetics, the systematic and logical defense of the Christian religion.
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During a time of global conflict, the theological question of whether Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship the same God carries political baggage. Is the God of ISIS the same as the God of Israel? Do Sunni Muslims and Protestant Christians pray to the same Creator and Sustainer of the universe?
In this Counterpoints volume, edited by Ronnie P. Campbell, Jr., and Christopher Gnanakan, five leading scholars present the main religious perspectives...
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In “Surviving Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah”, Cantor Matt Axelrod provides a practical, humorous guide for Jewish students and their families as they prepare for their "big day." Breezy and friendly yet reassuring and focused, Axelrod easily cuts through the fear and stress that teens often feel in the months leading up to their bar or bat mitzvah. In addition to helping the student prepare for the bar or bat mitzvah by walking the reader through the service...
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