Laura Duhan-Kaplan Livres

Exploring the intricate relationships between humans and animals in the Hebrew Bible, Laura Duhan-Kaplan delves into themes of ecology, spirituality, and ethics. She reinterprets biblical figures, such as Jacob's sheep as family and Balaam's donkey as a guide, while integrating insights from biology, Kabbalah, and Indigenous wisdom. Through these narratives, she encourages readers to confront human violence and foster a peaceful coexistence with nature, inviting metaphorical animals to inspire a new perspective on life and parenting.

The book offers a unique spiritual journey through the Kabbalistic practice of Sefirat ha'Omer, encompassing forty-nine days of introspection. Author Laura Duhan-Kaplan combines Kabbalah, philosophy, and personal narratives of love and loss to prompt readers to contemplate themes such as love, boundaries, and gratitude. Through a blend of stories and reflections, she guides readers in discovering Shechinah, the divine feminine presence, within the everyday moments of life.