Focusing on the spiritual tradition of Judaism, this book offers readers healing rituals, psalms, and prayers designed to foster a dialogue with God. It serves as a guide for navigating the complex journey toward healing and wholeness, emphasizing the importance of spiritual connection in the healing process.
Designed as a companion to two influential works on Jewish spirituality, this book serves as a resource for adult study groups in Christian congregations. It builds on the themes presented by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Rabbi Neil Gillman, providing insights into Jewish perspectives on spirituality and the divine. The text aims to foster interfaith understanding and dialogue, enriching the spiritual journey for Christian readers by exploring Jewish traditions and beliefs.
The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources
Navigating an interfaith relationship can be challenging, especially when external support is lacking. This book provides Jewish insights and guidance tailored to couples at every stage of their journey, addressing difficult questions and offering practical advice for fostering understanding and connection amidst differing faiths.
A group of young students are in a museum as part of a school field trip. Suddenly, the museum security guard announces that someone has stolen the belly buttons from the museum's statue of Adam and Eve. This initiates a search for the missing belly buttons, which is resolved with humor, insight and a bit of science. The book arouses children's curiosity about stories in the Bible and how they can relate personally to these stories
Focusing on the historical development of American synagogues, this reference book provides a comprehensive account of over 350 synagogues across the four main Jewish movements in the U.S. and Canada. It highlights their significance to the Jewish community, both locally and nationally, and serves as an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and students interested in American Judaism's history. This documentation goes beyond individual stories, offering a broader perspective on the institution's impact on the Jewish experience in North America.
A Sabbath Summer Solstice Story
Set against the backdrop of Alaska during the summer solstice, this picture book follows Tova and her mother as they navigate the challenge of determining Shabbat when the sun never sets. Tova's uncertainty about telling time is resolved when she encounters a wise orca, who teaches her to understand time through the concept of a circular sun. This enchanting story not only explores themes of time and tradition but also emphasizes the magic of Shabbat in a unique setting.
Welche Gebetshaltungen kennt das Judentum? Wie baut man eine Laubhütte? Wie führt man durch den Sederabend? Dieses Buch bietet kurze, leicht verständliche, reich illustrierte Anweisungen für die Praxis jüdischen Lebens. Wie die Schabbatkerzen entzündet werden, wie man Kranke besucht, wie ein jüdischer Grabstein aussieht und wie eine Beerdigung abläuft - solche und ähnliche Fragen werden in diesem Buch kurz, übersichtlich und mit vielen Abbildungen beantwortet. Ein ideales Einmaleins für den jüdischen Religionsunterricht und für alle diejenigen, die im praktischen religiösen Leben übersichtliche Informationen suchen.
Welche Gebetshaltungen kennt das Judentum? Wie baut man eine Laubhütte? Wie führt man durch den Sederabend? Dieses Buch bietet kurze, leicht verständliche, reich illustrierte Anweisungen für die Praxis jüdischen Lebens. Ein ideales Einmaleins für den jüdischen Religionsunterricht und alle diejenigen, die im praktischen religiösen Leben übersichtliche Information suchen.