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Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness
In this book, we will share forty lessons, each with its own unique theme. The common thread to the series is living with deeper kindness. How can the Jewish tradition inspire us to live with deeper love and compassion? How can Jewish pearls of wisdom inform how we care for one another? The book contains five sections: Kindness Toward Specific Individuals; Kindness Toward All Individuals; Kindness Through Restraint; Care for Our Environment; and Self-Improvement as a Catalyst for Kindness to Others. The first two sections address proactive kindness towards our fellow humans; the third addresses kindness by avoiding hurting others; the fourth, kindness towards all of God's creations, including animals and nature, as kindness cannot be only people-directed; the fifth serves as a starting point and catalyst for all of the above, for without first being kind to ourselves and improving our general character we cannot be truly kind towards others. The argument is not only that God wants us to live with kindness and that Torah necessitates it, but that kindness has the greatest chance of bringing happiness and meaning to our lives.
The Book of Proverbs
The Book of Proverbs, attributed to King Solomon, is a profound collection of Jewish wisdom, song, and inspiration. Yet to contemporary readers, the text can appear vague, ambiguous, and contradictory. In this refreshing and relevant commentary, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz challenges us to find modern meaning in this ancient text. Using his signature blend of social justice practice and Jewish thought from throughout history, Rabbi Yanklowitz shows how the words of Proverbs are strikingly pertinent to issues we face today. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Rabbi Yanklowitz explores such topics as income inequality, feminism, animal rights, environmentalism, and many more. The author's commentary is paired with the full text of Proverbs--in both Hebrew and an updated, gender-accurate translation--so readers can glean their own insights. Published by CCAR Press, a division of the Central Conference of American Rabbis
Existing Eternally, Existing Tomorrow
The soul is the repository of human hopes and fears, desires and dreams, temporal potential and heavenly permanence. In this collection of new essays, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz explores the dichotomy of being mortal while being tasked with delivering everlasting spiritual transformation. From diverse issues that range from slave reparations to restoring a clear vision for animal welfare, the noble treatment of the homeless to the grandeur of the White House and beyond, EXISTING ETERNALLY, EXISTING TOMORROW has Rav Shmuly boldly arguing that dignity is the right of all souls. For it is only in this holy space that true spiritual justice can be achieved.
Postmodern Jewish Ethics
When the news of the world moves at supersonic speed, and the rising tides of rancor and partisan division take hold of the popular imagination, what is the best course of action to stem the tide of bitterness and resentment? Are we to remain cynical and silent or are we to be bold and audacious? Are we to stay within the squares of mediocrity, or launch ourselves head first into new, dynamic modes of thought and interaction?The postmodern mind allows for the greatest expansion of human potential, while still absorbing all preceding knowledge. It is in this vein of discovery and boundary-breaking where Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, one of this generation's most forward-looking Jewish thinkers...
The Soul of Activism
In The Soul of Activism, author and activist Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, gives a unique re-examination of the power of interfaith spirituality to fuel the fires of progressive activism. 'Religion' in the public sphere has been claimed by far-right ideologues while progressives, turned off by the hypocrisy of the religious influence on contemporary policy, have lost out on the experience of religious community. As a result, progressives are losing control of political discourse because they neither grasp nor trust the universal and invigorating language and practice of religion when expressed productively for social justice. Progressive activists must find these missing spiritual tools, cultivate compassion, and lead affirmative change in their communities.
The Soul of Jewish Social Justice
The Soul of Jewish Social Justice offers a novel intellectual and spiritual approach for how Jewish wisdom must be relevant and transformational in its application to the most pressing moral problems of our time. The book explores how spirituality, ritual, narratives, holidays, and tradition can enhance one’s commitment to creating a more just society. Readers will discover how the Jewish social justice ethos can help address issues of education reform, ethical consumption, the future of Israel, immigration, prison reform, violence, and business ethics.
Bringing Heaven Down to Earth
With topics ranging from Jewish theology to interfaith relations, labor fairness and prescription drugs, to illegal immigration and women's rights, this new volume of compelling and thought-provoking essays by Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz leaves no stone unturned. In a society where cynicism and apathy are becoming commonplace, Rabbi Shmuly argues for meaningful activism. When the underprivileged are exploited, Yanklowitz calls for justice. Not one to shy away from controversial issues, Rabbi Yanklowitz takes on subjects that affect modern Jews, indeed all citizens of the world, bringing unique insight in how to remedy problems prevalent around the globe. By turning to and connecting the expanse of secular and religious philosophy, Rabbi Yanklowitz produces a work that gives readers a chance to reach for heavens and bring them down to earth.
Torah of the Street, Torah of the Heart
We live in a time of great uncertainty. The bonds that connect all people have seemingly broken down, substituted by feckless partisan demagoguery and endless distractions from social media & pop culture. Our foremost concern is to rectify the problems within society to make the world a more just and peaceful place. Through the lens of Torah, the guiding light of the Jewish people since time immemorial, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz explores the many paths that lead to a more just world. In TORAH OF THE STREET, TORAH OF THE HEART, Rav Shmuly tackles contemporary issues of great consequence, including: the need for more organ donations, abolishing the death penalty and solitary confinement, action to stop the Syria crisis, combating hate in society, and more! By accepting a place for a Divine role in social change and moral development, we can ensure that the world we envision for our child and grandchildren is the world we can live in today.
Spiritual Courage
In the essays contained in this brief but compelling selection, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz explores some of the most challenging and controversial issues facing the contemporary Jewish condition. With subjects ranging from animal rights to gay marriage, fair wages to marijuana legalization and more, Rabbi Yanklowitz shows that spiritual courage is not just an axiom, but an ardent call to social action.
Kashrut and Jewish Food Ethics
This volume of collected essays brings forth new paradigms in the exploration between the intersection of Judaism's concern with eating, dignity, food ethics, and animal welfare. Contained here are rabbinic reflections on the nature of Judaism's timeless concern with upholding the moral and spiritual integrity of kosher laws in theory and practice.
