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Aleph-Bet Yoga 4 All the World 15 All These Vows 15 The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Memory Book 20 Be Like God 18 Believing and Its Tensions 10 The Book of Letters 20 Building a Successful Volunteer Culture 17 But God Remembered 21 The Dance of the Dolphin 21 Davening 7 Discovering Jewish Meditation, 2nd Edition 5 Doing Jewish Theology 21 Ehyeh 13 The Empty Chair 9 The Flame of the Heart 21 From Defender to Critic 11 The Gentle Weapon 9 God in All Moments 21 God of Becoming and Relationship 10 The God Who Hates Lies 11 God’s To-Do List 5 I Am Jewish 20 I’m God; You’re Not 6 Inspired Jewish Leadership 17 Into the Fullness of the Void 13 Introducing My Faith and My Community 21 It’s a ... It’s a ... It’s a Mitzvah 18 The Jewish Family Fun Book, 2nd Edition 21 Jewish Meditation Practices for Everyday Life 5 Jewish Megatrends 2 Jewish Men Pray 7 Jewish Pastoral Care, 2nd Edition 16 Jewish Stories from Heaven and Earth 21 Jewish Theology in Our Time 11 Jewish with Feeling 7 The JGirl’s Guide 19 The JGuy’s Guide 19 Judaism and Health 16 Life’s Daily Blessings 9 The Magic of Hebrew Chant 4 Making Prayer Real 7 A Man’s Responsibility 21
May God Remember The Messiah and the Jews The Mitzvah Project Book Mussar Yoga Noah’s Wife On the Chocolate Trail 100 Blessings Every Day The Other Talmud— the Yerushalmi Our Religious Brains Passing Life’s Tests A Practical Guide to Rabbinic Counseling Professional Spiritual & Pastoral Care The Quilting Path Recovery—the Sacred Art Reimagining Leadership in Jewish Organizations Relational Judaism Repentance Restful Reflections Rethinking Synagogues Revolution of Jewish Spirit The Rituals & Practices of a Jewish Life Rosh Hashanah Readings The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Sacred Intentions Sacred Treasure—the Cairo Genizah Sage Tales Saying No and Letting Go The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven The Shema in the Mezuzah Speaking Torah The Spirituality of Welcoming Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Living The Story of the Jews Text Messages The Torah Revolution Tough Questions Jews Ask, 2nd Edition Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery We Have Sinned Who by Fire, Who by Water Yom Kippur Readings Zohar
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Rabbi Sidney Schwarz is a social entrepreneur, an author (Judaism & Justice; Finding a Spiritual Home) and a political activist. He founded and led PANIM: The Institute for Jewish Leadership and Values for twenty-one years. He is also the founding rabbi of Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation in Bethesda, Maryland. Currently, he serves as a senior fellow at Clal—The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, where he is involved in a program that trains rabbis to be visionary spiritual leaders. Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat has served in senior leadership posts in four U.S. administrations while also playing a leadership role in the Jewish community, most recently as the co-chairman of the Jewish People Policy Institute in Jerusalem.
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Changing congregations
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Dr. Ron Wolfson, visionary educator and inspiring speaker, is Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University in Los Angeles and a cofounder of Synagogue 3000.
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JEWISH LIFE
A practical guide for envisioning—and transforming— your synagogue into a powerful new congregation of welcoming, learning and healing.
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An embodied spiritual practice for profound and lasting self-transformation. Mussar provides the structure and focus of the journey of self-inquiry, while yoga offers a means for embodying it. Intended for the novice as well as the yoga expert, with over forty step-by-step exercises accompanied by helpful photographs, mantras and journaling exercises. Edith R. Brotman, PhD, is a popular Yoga Alliance RYT-500 yoga teacher and a graduate of the Wexner Heritage Leadership Program for Jewish lay leaders. She is a recipient of the Dorbrecht Grant for Judaic Yoga.
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SPIRITUAL SHELVING PRACTICE
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“Chant is a path for all of us who lead with our hearts, who are determined to seek out the truth that is buried deep beneath the ground of our lives, and who have made a commitment to live that truth, from moment to moment, breath to breath, ‘one little bit at a time.’” —FROM THE INTRODUCTION 6 x 9, 352 pp, 978-1-58023-671-3
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This easy-to-use handbook explains the why, what and how of ten specific areas of Jewish ritual and practice. 6 x 9, 272 pp 978-1-58023-169-5
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Combines the ancient practice of hatha yoga with the shapes and mystical meanings of the Hebrew letters to enhance your physical health and deepen your spiritual life. 7 x 10, 128 pp, b/w photos 978-1-58023-162-6
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“[A] masterpiece … a practical, inspiring, engrossing and very helpful ecumenical how-to based on the Jewish supermantra.” —RABBI ZALMAN SCHACHTER-SHALOMI, author, Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer See page 8 for Rabbi Rami Shapiro’s bio. A book from SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights’ sister imprint 5½ x 8½, 176 pp, 978-1-59473-151-8
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“Meditation lies at the very core of the Jewish spiritual experience. This book will take you there gently, wisely, helpfully.”
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Provides the tools you need to realize the divinity within yourself, recognize the divinity within others, and act on the obligation to manifest God’s infinite compassion in your own life.
“Rich with charming and illuminating parables.... A well-written book with a warm tone.”
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This practical guidebook to repairing the world, often in simple, everyday ways, details what God does—creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, wrestles, forgives—and suggests ways you can partner with God to make differences in the lives of others.
“Offers hope, light and an irresistible invitation to change our lives for the better.”
—RABBI JANET MARDER,
senior rabbi, Congregation Beth Am, Los Altos Hills, California See page 3 for Dr. Ron Wolfson’s bio.
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SPIRITUALITY
In this charming and wise guide to a well-lived life, beloved teacher Dr. Ron Wolfson provides an advance copy of the questions you’ll be asked in heaven, encouraging you to reflect on your life goals and providing ideas both big and small for achieving them. 6 x 9, 176 pp, 978-1-58023-407-8
See page 3 for Dr. Ron Wolfson’s bio.
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“A wonderful collection of classic Kushner wit and wisdom. He has a gift for presenting profound ideas in phrase and story that speak to our lives.” —RABBI ELLEN DREYFUS, past president, Central Conference of American Rabbis; rabbi emerita, B’nai Yehuda Beth Sholom, Homewood, Illinois
Rabbi Lawrence Kushner is a best-selling author of many books on Jewish spiritual life. He is the Emanu-El Scholar at San Francisco’s Congregation Emanu-El and an adjunct professor of Jewish mysticism and spirituality at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. 6 x 9, 256 pp, 978-1-58023-441-2
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Challenges you to go beneath the brief, shocking story and ask: who is the tester, who is the tested and what motivates the test?
“A book that belongs in every Jewish home. A treasure.... Masterfully offers us the tools we need to confront our deepest questions of faith with new eyes and a new understanding.”
—RABBI NAOMI LEVY,
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Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL, an inspiring speaker and educator, holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is vice president of American Jewish University in Los Angeles, where he is also a member of the philosophy department and supervises the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program. He mentors Camp Ramah in California and is also dean of Zecharias Frankel College in Potsdam, Germany, ordaining rabbis for the European Union. He is a regular columnist for the Huffington Post.
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A celebration of Jewish men’s voices in prayer— to strengthen, to heal, to comfort, to inspire. “[A] rare book whose execution is as skillful as the need is deep. We need to learn how to pray as men and here is the guidance that will help us along this sacred path.”
—RABBI DAVID WOLPE, Sinai Temple, Los Angeles, California; author, Why Faith Matters 5 x 7¼, 400 pp, 978-1-58023-628-7
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“Zalman’s teachings have inspired a generation of Jews, encouraging an open-hearted, open-minded Judaism. I count myself as one of his students, and commend [his work] to seekers of meaning and joy.”
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author, The Red Tent Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, the inspiration of the Jewish Renewal movement, is widely recognized as one of the most important Jewish spiritual teachers of our time. Joel Segel is editor of many books on spirituality.
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“Outstanding.... Examines ... the role prayer plays in a Jew’s life both inside and outside the synagogue.” —NEW YORK JEWISH WEEK Rabbi Mike Comins, founder of Torah Trek, was ordained in the Israeli rabbinical program of Hebrew Union College. He lives, teaches and writes in Los Angeles, and serves as a scholar-in-residence for schools and synagogues around the world.
PRAYER
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SELF-HELP / RECOVERY
“Every day is a gift, but we often squander it by missing what matters most. The goal of this book, through story and shared reflection, is to help you practice the discipline of letting go so you can enjoy real life.”
—FROM THE INTRODUCTION
“If you wish you had more time ... to stop and think about what you really want your life to be, please read this wise, insightful and often funny book.” —DAVE BARRY, Pulitzer Prize–winning author, columnist and humorist 6 x 9, 128 pp, 978-1-58023-670-6
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A hope-filled approach to overcoming addiction. “Twelve Step recovery is much more than a way to escape the clutches of addictive behaviors. Twelve Step recovery is about freeing yourself from playing God, and since almost everyone is addicted to this game, Twelve Step recovery is something from which everyone can benefit.” —FROM THE INTRODUCTION Rabbi Rami Shapiro, an award-winning author, renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions and a noted theologian, is a popular speaker on the topics of Judaism, theology and spirituality. 5½ x 8½, 240 pp, 978-1-59473-259-1
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A RECOVERY CLASSIC
“A must-have for any recovering person’s library. Will help ... begin the journey to a life of meaning and purpose, contentment and serenity.” —MARTHA J. MEEHAN-COHEN,
former executive director, Jewish Recovery Houses, Inc., and community affairs director, American Cancer Society
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Wisdom from Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
DAILY INSPIRATION
To some, Rebbe Nachman is best known for stories that possess profound depth and speak to the very soul. To others, his teachings shed light on some of life’s deepest mysteries. Now, as before, he speaks to a spiritually seeking generation in strong and uplifting ways. Teacher, guide and spiritual master, Rebbe Nachman provides vital works of inspiration for life today.
A “little treasure” of prayers that will open your heart and soul and give voice to your deepest yearnings. 4 x 6, 144 pp, 978-1-58023-022-3
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Timeless insights and advice for living joyously and spiritually today. 4 x 6, 128 pp, 978-1-879045-67-5
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These companion volumes of reflections for each day and night of the year offer inspiring and powerful quotes from Jewish sources coupled with personal reflections from insightful spiritual leaders.
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“Inspiring reflections.... Helps the reader honor the special and holy events of the year as well as identify the sacred moments in everyday life.” —HEBREW UNION COLLEGE–
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Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by Newsweek, is well known for his inspiring books that bring the Jewish wisdom tradition into everyday life. He is executive director of the Jewish Outreach Institute.
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An intimate and candid examination of the changing nature of belief and where it can lead us. “A reaffirming and confirming statement of being a Jew and a human being. Everyone who wants to understand the Bible, Judaism and their place in one’s life should read this book.”
—JEWISH MEDIA REVIEW Neil Gillman, rabbi and PhD, is professor emeritus of Jewish philosophy at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, where he has served as chair of the Department of Jewish Philosophy and dean of the Rabbinical School.
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An accessible introduction to a theological game changer.
—RABBI HAROLD KUSHNER, author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People See page 6 for Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson’s bio. 6 x 9, 144 pp, 978-1-58023-713-0
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SHELVING SCIENCE & RELIGION
JUDAISM
“Undertakes the daunting challenge of spelling out a theology that will speak to the mind and soul of the modern reader, and succeeds.”
Groundbreaking and accessible. Reviews the theological implications of cognitive science, current theory on how our brains construct our world, and why to be loyal to one faith if all major religious traditions deal effectively with universal human needs.
“A profound reflection on the very essence of who we are as human beings. A genuinely original and thought-provoking work.”
—DR. DAVID ELLENSON, president emeritus, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion
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From Dr. David Hartman (Z"L) A
LIFETIME OF EXTRAORDINARY INSIGHTS ON WHAT
IT MEANS TO BE A HUMAN BEING AND A
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“Hartman stands in the tradition of Abraham Joshua Heschel as a Jew who can speak to both his people and to others with equal clarity.” 6 x 9, 336 pp, 978-1-58023-515-0
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—HARVEY COX, professor of divinity, Harvard University
A world-renowned philosopher and social activist, Dr. David Hartman (z”l) was the founder and president of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, dedicated to developing a new understanding of classical Judaism that provides moral and spiritual direction for Judaism’s confrontation with modernity.
A comprehensive, inspiring and fascinating discovery of what Jews believe about the Messiah—and why you might believe in the Messiah, too. Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman is a noted teacher, speaker and author. Her essays, sermons and poetry are widely published, and she is a featured guest on the syndicated television talk show Daytime. 6 x 9, 192 pp, 978-1-58023-690-4
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“Masterfully assembled and beautifully presented ... inspiring.... Brings together some of the most creative thinkers in the organized Jewish community today.”
JUDAISM
A powerful and challenging examination of what Jews believe today—by a new generation’s dynamic and innovative thinkers.
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Take a delectable journey through the religious history of chocolate—a real treat! “The definitive book on the topic, an eloquent and astutely researched history.”
—A. J. JACOBS, editor-at-large, Esquire magazine
Rabbi Deborah R. Prinz is a popular speaker on the subject of chocolate, Judaism and other religions. A writer and educator, she has published essays about chocolate in popular and professional journals. She is the creator of Jews on the Chocolate Trail, a blog about the connections between Jews and chocolate. (Visit www.jews-onthechocolatetrail.org.)
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“Funny and original.”
—MATT GROENING,
creator of The Simpsons Stan Mack is an award-winning cartoonist and former art director of the New York Times Sunday Magazine. He has created cartoon features for Adweek, Bon Appetit, Modern Maturity, Natural History, the New York Times and the New Yorker. 6 x 9, 304 pp, Illus. 978-1-58023-155-8
JUDAISM SHELVING / HISTORY
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Indiana Jones meets The Da Vinci Code in an old Egyptian synagogue— the amazing story of one of the most important discoveries in modern religious scholarship.
“Remarkable…. Well written, and excitingly presented.”
—JEWISH EYE
Rabbi Mark Glickman, a popular speaker on Judaism and modern life, is rabbi of Congregations Kol Ami in Woodinville, Washington, and Kol Shalom on Bainbridge Island, Washington. He writes a regular religion column for the Seattle Times and has been featured in other books and journals. 6 x 9, 288 pp, w/ b/w photos, 978-1-58023-512-9
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Arthur Green, PhD, is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent authorities on Jewish thought and spirituality. He is the Irving Brudnick Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Hebrew College and rector of the Rabbinical School, which he founded in 2004. Professor emeritus at Brandeis University, he also taught at the University of Pennsylvania and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, where he served as dean and president. Ebn Leader and Or N. Rose are on the faculty of Hebrew College. Ariel Evan Mayse is a doctoral candidate at Harvard University. Vol 1: 6 x 9, 512 pp, 978-1-58023-668-3
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MYSTICISM / HASIDIC WISDOM
This fascinating selection—presented in two volumes following the weekly Torah reading and the holiday cycle, and featured in English and Hebrew—makes the Hasidic teachings accessible in an extraordinary way.
“Join Dov Elbaum, one of Israel’s most creative thinkers, on a year-long spiritual journey, whose itinerary follows the map of the ten sefirot, the aspects of God’s personality. Reading along, you’ll soon find yourself on your own voyage of discovery.”
—DANIEL C. MATT, author, Zohar: Annotated & Explained Dov Elbaum, an award-winning author and teacher and a leader in the new generation of Jewish spiritual thinkers, is a fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and hosts a weekly television talk show. He was awarded the Israel President’s Prize for Young Writers and is the recipient of the Liebhaber Prize for the Promotion of Religious Tolerance and Cultural Pluralism. 6 x 9, 304 pp, 978-1-58023-715-4
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“Arthur Green ... has brought the Kabbalah [back] to life. His book is informed, passionate and wise.” —LAWRENCE KUSHNER,
“Lyrical translations make sparks of light shimmer from Judaism’s most famous mystical classic.” —TAMAR FRANKIEL,
author, The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition
author, The Gift of Kabbalah
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“The difference between the Bavli and the Yerushalmi is something like the difference between making a movie for a regular theater versus making one for a 3-D theater and/or an IMAX theater. It’s still the story of Judaism and the Jewish people. But the colors are richer, the action is bigger, the effects are more powerful in the 3-D/IMAX world of the Yerushalmi.”
—FROM THE INTRODUCTION
Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams, PhD, an award-winning Jewish educator, is the founder and director of Maqom: A School for Adult Talmud Study (www.maqom.com) and a recipient of the Covenant Award for outstanding performance in the field of Jewish education. She teaches through the ALEPH rabbinic program and is a popular speaker on the topics of Jewish learning and sacred literature. 6 x 9, 256 pp, 978-1-58023-463-4
TALMUD / TORAH
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“With erudition and masterful use of language ... exposes the most compelling intellectual arguments for living a full and rich Jewish life. A must-read destined to become a new classic.”—RABBI JEFFREY K. SALKIN, editor, The Modern Men’s Torah Commentary Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, is a world-renowned scholar, an inspiring Jewish educator and a noted Jewish leader. He was named one of the “Forward 50”—a list of the most influential members of the American Jewish community—and is a former president of the International Rabbinical Assembly. He is a recipient of the Simon Greenberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Rabbinate by the Zeigler Rabbinical School of American Jewish University. 6 x 9, 240 pp, 978-1-58023-789-5
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“A treasure trove of information, insight and meaning. It is a must-read for anyone interested in knowing more about rabbinic texts, traditions and history while being charmed and entertained. Be prepared to experience rabbinic Judaism come alive!” —DR. NORMAN COHEN, author, The Way Into Torah Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky has been engaging spiritual seekers with the ancient wisdom of Judaism for over forty years. He is Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies and director of the Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He is a lecturer and scholar-in-residence in synagogues, churches and mosques throughout North America. 6 x 9, 256 pp, 978-1-58023-791-8
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NEW IN THE PRAYERS OF AWE SERIES
Almost forty contributors from around the globe launch the crucial discussion of what the High Holy Days have to say about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, has served for more than three decades as professor of liturgy at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in New York. He is a world-renowned liturgist and holder of the Stephen and Barbara Friedman Chair in Liturgy, Worship and Ritual. His work combines research in Jewish ritual, worship and spirituality with a passion for the spiritual renewal of contemporary Judaism. Rabbi Hoffman is a developer of Synagogue 3000, a transdenominational project designed to envision and implement the ideal synagogue of the spirit for the twenty-first century.
About the Prayers of Awe Series
A multi-volume series designed to explore the High Holy Day liturgy and enrich the praying experience for everyone—whether experienced worshipers or guests who encounter Jewish prayer for the very first time.
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Powerful collections that will add depth and meaning to your High Holy Days experience. 6 x 9, 400 pp 978-1-58023-437-5
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“Wise and encouraging, positive and practical, cautioning against despair, underlining the hope that the past can lead to a better future.”
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Provides the requisite knowledge and practical guidelines for some of the most common counseling situations. 6 x 9, 432 pp, 978-1-58023-562-4
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES SHELVING
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The essential reference for rabbis, cantors and laypeople who are called to spiritually accompany those encountering joy, sorrow and change. 6 x 9, 528 pp, 978-1-58023-427-6
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The first state-of-the-art, comprehensive resource to encompass the wide breadth of the rapidly growing field of Judaism and health. “For Jews, religion and medicine (and science) are not inherently in conflict, even within the Torah-observant community, but rather can be friendly partners in the pursuit of wholesome ends, such as truth, healing and the advancement of humankind.” — FROM THE INTRODUCTION Jeff Levin, PhD, MPH, holds a distinguished chair at Baylor University, where he is University Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health, and director of the Program on Religion and Population Health at the Institute for Studies of Religion. He also serves as adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University School of Medicine. Michele F. Prince, LCSW, MAJCS, is executive director of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center in Los Angeles. She is a steering committee member and former director of the Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health of Hebrew Union College. She is an oncology social worker affiliated with the Keck Medical Center of the University of Southern California.
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This essential resource integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care. It is specifically intended for professionals who work or spend time with congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, MBA, MHL, BCJC, is past president of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains and former associate executive vice president of the New York Board of Rabbis overseeing the Jack D. Weiler Chaplaincy Program, which employs chaplains in over fifty health care facilities. He is also chairman emeritus and a founder of Disaster Chaplaincy Services, Inc., a partnership program within the American Red Cross in Greater New York.
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“A must-read for all Jewish leaders and those who aspire to that role.”
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“Deeply rooted in Jewish vision and dreams, learning and literature, optimism and the possibility of transformational leadership. This book will become the basic textbook on leadership training in the Jewish community.” —BARRY SHRAGE,
president, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Dr. Erica Brown, an inspiring writer and educator, is scholar-inresidence for the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. She consults for the Jewish Agency and other Jewish non-profits, and is a faculty member of the Wexner Foundation. She lectures widely on subjects of Jewish interest and leadership. Her other Jewish Lights books are The Case for Jewish Peoplehood: Can We Be One?; Confronting Scandal: How Jews Can Respond When Jews Do Bad Things; and Spiritual Boredom: Rediscovering the Wonder of Judaism.
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Courage, friends, stress, sex, God, identity—these are some of the things that concern teen guys. This book addresses those concerns—without preaching, judgment or criticism—to help guys figure out what becoming a Jewish man means to them.
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Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler is a noted spiritual leader and educator, recognized for his ability to connect the importance of Jewish tradition with everyday life. He is the rabbi at Temple Sinai in Sharon, Massachusetts, and an instructor at the Kehillah Schechter Academy. He is the author of A Man’s Responsibility: A Jewish Guide to Being a Son, a Partner in Marriage, a Father and a Community Leader. Dr. Shulamit Reinharz is the Potofsky Professor of Sociology at Brandeis University, where she serves as founding director of both the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute and the Women’s Studies Research Center. Liz Suneby and Diane Heiman are coauthors of The Mitzvah Project Book: Making Mitzvah Part of Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah ... and Your Life and It’s a ... It’s a ... It’s a Mitzvah (both Jewish Lights). See page 18. 6 x 9, 208 pp, 978-1-58023-721-5
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The Definitive Bar / Bat Mitzvah or Confirmation Gift This is the book that has been missing from the ever-expanding bookshelf of Torah commentaries— a collection of messages on each Torah portion, specifi cally for today’s teens.
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Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin is recognized as one of the most thoughtful Jewish writers and teachers of his generation. He has helped people of all ages find spiritual meaning in both the great and small moments in life. He is a noted author whose work has appeared in many publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, and the Congressional Record. 6 x 9, 304 pp, 978-1-58023-507-5
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“The perfect title for young bar/ bat mitzvahs looking to further understand Judaism.” —THE JEWISH EXPONENT
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This exquisite edition includes full-color text in calligraphy by the author, gold foil embossing and a limited-edition silk-screened print suitable for framing. Each numbered copy is signed by Rabbi Kushner. There are only 500 of these limited-edition copies in print and only a limited number of copies are still available. See page 6 for Rabbi Lawrence Kushner’s bio. 9 x 12, 80 pp, 4-color text, 978-1-879045-04-0
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Being Jewish. What does it mean— today—and for the future? “Daniel Pearl’s last words are those of a Jew who was assassinated only for his Jewishness. They will resonate in many hearts.... For a Jew, Judaism and humanity must go together. To be Jewish is to recognize that every person is created in God’s image and thus worthy of respect. Being Jewish to me is to reject fanaticism everywhere.” —ELIE WIESEL
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Judea and Ruth Pearl, the parents of Daniel Pearl, are cofounders of the Daniel Pearl Foundation (www.danielpearl.org). The foundation’s mission is to promote cross-cultural understanding through journalism, music and innovative communication.
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The perfect gift to help a bar or bat mitzvah preserve the spiritual memories of this sacred event. This handson album is designed to help everyone involved better participate in creating the spiritual meaning of this joyful rite of passage. See page 19 for Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin’s bio. 8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text 978-1-58023-263-0
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