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Explores the Jewish year with great depth, sensitivity, and insight. Laws, customs and practices are all noted and explained, along with the words of our Sages in a wealth of Midrashic commentary.
These beautiful, touching stories not only educate and entertain--they uplift and inspire. Written in the poignant, soul-stirring style of the author of Book of Our Heritage, these vibrant tales of holy tzaddikim--the first followers of the Ba'al Shem Tov--illustrate the faith, courage, and humility of a bygone era. Includes stories of R'Yechiel Michel, R'Yitzchak Shlomo, R'Zusia, R;Levi Yitzchak, and many more.
Explores the Jewish year with great depth, sensitivity, and insight. Laws, customs and practices are all noted and explained, along with the words of our Sages in a wealth of Midrashic commentary.
This inspiring collection of stories brings the communities of Peshischa and Kotzk vividly to life. Sharp As A Needle captures the essence of Chassidus--the exalted personalities, the profound wisdom and insight, the unique approach to life-in one uplifting and beautifully crafted work. And don't forget volume 1, In the Lion's Den.
Filled with practical advice as well as history, Blu Greenberg's book is a comprehensive guide to the joys and complexities of running a modern Jewish home. How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household is a modern, comprehensive guide covering virtually every aspect of Jewish home life. It provides practical advice on how to manage a Jewish home in the traditional way and offers fascinating accounts of the history behind the tradition. In a warm, personal style, Blu Greenberg shows that, contrary to popular belief, the home, and not the synagogue, is the most important institution in Jewish life. Divided into three large sections—"The Jewish Way," "Special Stages of Life," and "Celebration an...
Pocket edition of original volumes 4 through 6. Individual volumes not sold separately
Becoming Jewish is an engaging, accessible, all-inclusive step-by-step guide to converting to Judaism that introduces readers to finding life's meaning through the evolving religious civilization that is Judaism. Written with humor and heart, readers learn the ins and outs of becoming Jewish and discover the wonder that is the language, literature, history, rituals, food, music, and culture of contemporary Jewish life.
From the very beginning, God planned an eternal marriage with redeemed man. There are seven holy rehearsals that God has given mankind to learn and experience His plan. The material covered in this book is based upon the Scripture coupled with ancient rabbinic commentaries and interpretation. (Biblical Studies)
This work is the first study in any language of the thought and writings of Rabbi Zadok HaKohen of Lublin (1823-1900), who created a blend of ecstatic Hasidism and intellectual Talmud study. With extensive citations of his writings, it will be an entry point to his thought for many American readers. To illuminate R. Zadok's innovative spiritual path, in which one attains mystical experience through intellectual study of Torah, Brill explores the realm of spiritual psychology with particular attention to individual growth, sin, determinism, and pluralism. He shows that R. Zadok's thought combined mystical, Aristotelian, and psychological elements. This work also sheds important light on Lithu...
Offers prayers, sources, rituals, and stories to help understand and celebrate the Jewish holidays.