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GOD OF ME: Imagining God throughout Your Lifetime / Lyon 1 THE GOD WHO HATES LIES: Confronting and Rethinking Jewish Tradition / Hartman 2 SAGE TALES: Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud / Visotzky 3 FLY FISHING—THE SACRED ART: Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice / Eisenkramer/Attas 4 THE GOD UPGRADE: Finding Your 21st-Century Spirituality in Judaism’s 5,000-Year-Old Tradition / Korngold 5 RESTORING LIFE’S MISSING PIECES: The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things, & Self / Goldman 6 ALL THESE VOWS—KOL NIDRE / Hoffman 7 FREEDOM JOURNEYS: The Tale of Exodus and Wilderness across Millennia / Waskow/Berman 8 CREATING LIVELY PASSOVER SEDERS, 2ND ED. A Sourcebook of Engaging Tales, Texts & 9 Activities / Arnow NEW EDITION! WHERE JUSTICE DWELLS: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community / Jacobs 10 AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE SHABBAT: Jewish People Celebrate the Sabbath Together / Bernhard 11, 63 TOUGH QUESTIONS JEWS ASK, 2ND ED. A Young Adult’s Guide to Building a Jewish Life / Feinstein 12 NEW EDITION! THE BRIDGE TO FORGIVENESS: Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness / Kedar 14 NEW IN PAPERBACK! NEW JEWISH FEMINISM: Probing the Past, 15 Forging the Future / Goldstein NEW IN PAPERBACK!

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Judaism—NEW BOOKS

GOD

OF ME Imagining God throughout Your Lifetime By Rabbi David Lyon

The God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob … God of me. There is no easy prescription for how to know God, yet everyone can pursue a personal relationship with God, just as our patriarchs and matriarchs did in their lives. How we come to know God, however, is unique to each of us, influenced by our study of Torah, the insights of the Rabbis of antiquity, as well as our own experiences throughout our lifetime. To open the way for you to find God’s presence in your life, Rabbi David Lyon uses the central prayer in Jewish worship, the Amidah, as a starting point, and guides you through familiar and classic Torah texts and related rabbinic midrash. He follows the progression of your understanding of and relationship with God, from the earliest ideas of a bearded Diety on a heavenly throne to the mature image of God as a spiritual companion and source of comfort. He helps you cut through any preconceived ideas of God you imagined in your childhood and any dogmas that have stifled your creativity when thinking about your personal relationship with God. He shows you that you can enjoy a unique relationship with God—the God of you. “A primer about and a meditative companion to Jewish faith in God…. Lyon deftly guides us through the first chambers of religious maturity.We are in his debt.” —Lawrence Kushner, author, I’m God; You’re Not: Observations on Organized Religion and Other Disguises of the Ego

“Weaves intellect and imagination into the fabric of Jewish Faith.” —Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, author, Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey

Judaism 6 x 9, 192 pp Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-452-8 $16.99 Avail. February 2011 Author’s Home Area: Houston Rabbi David Lyon is senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston,Texas. He is vice chair of the Board of the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center and an active participant in interfaith activities.

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“Groundbreaking and powerful in presenting deep theological concepts.”

“Outstanding…. Examines … the role prayer plays in a Jew’s life both inside and outside the synagogue.”

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Making Prayer Real Leading Jewish Spiritual Voices on Why Prayer Is Difficult and What to Do about It By Rabbi Mike Comins 6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-417-7 $18.99

Empowered Judaism What Independent Minyanim Can Teach Us about Building Vibrant Jewish Communities By Rabbi Elie Kaunfer Foreword by Prof. Jonathan D. Sarna 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-412-2 $18.99

Jewish Theology in Our Time A New Generation Explores the Foundations and Future of Jewish Belief Edited by Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD Foreword by Rabbi David J.Wolpe Preface by Rabbi Carole B. Balin, PhD 6 x 9, 240 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-413-9 $24.99

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NEW BOOKS—Theology / Judaism THE GOD WHO HATES LIES

Confronting and Rethinking Jewish Tradition By Dr. David Hartman with Charlie Buckholtz

What is the weight of tradition when it conflicts with your own deep moral sense? The world’s leading Modern Orthodox Jewish theologian probes the deepest questions at the heart of what it means to be a human being and a Jew.

Judaism / Theology 6 x 9, 275 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-455-9 $24.99 Avail. March 2011 Author’s Home Area: Israel Dr. David Hartman, one of the most respected theologians in the world today, is founder of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. He is author of many widely-acclaimed books, including A Living Covenant: The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, and A Heart of Many Rooms: Celebrating the Many Voices within Judaism (both Jewish Lights), a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.

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A Heart of Many Rooms Celebrating the Many Voices within Judaism

A Living Covenant The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism

A Publishers Weekly “Best Book of the Year” Finalist, National Jewish Book Award

Winner, National Jewish Book Award 6 x 9, 368 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-011-7 $25.00

Love and Terror in the God Encounter The Theological Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-176-3 $19.95

6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-156-5 $19.95

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SAGE TALES

Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud By Rabbi Burton L.Visotzky

In learning the quirky tales of the Rabbis of the Talmud, we learn about ourselves. The classic tales of the Jewish sages in the Talmud defined Judaism then and help us find our way even today. In this highly accessible collection of funny, wise and poignant narratives, master teacher Burt Visotzky leads the reader through stories of the Rabbis who lived in the first generations following the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in 70 CE. Opening up these sage tales to the modern reader, Visotzky illustrates how these ancient stories illuminate modern life’s most pressing issues: • What is the good way to choose in life? • How a family copes with death • How a people copes with tragedy (the destruction of Jerusalem, but think 9/11) • How we experience God • How we find joy For people of all faiths and all backgrounds, this book guides readers through the accumulated wisdom of a millennium of wise narrative. Organized in 22 engaging chapters—one for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet— the book also includes a detailed glossary, a guide to the rabbis and other characters in the stories, the complete texts, the original sources, and suggestions for further reading. “In narratives both ancient and timeless … this retelling and retooling of ancient rabbinic wisdom tales [does] the sages and us a great service. Burt Visotzky brings these … sages alive that we might hear their wisdom once more. A book to be savored.” —Rabbi Rami Shapiro, author, Ecclesiastes: Annotated and Explained

Judaism 6 x 9, 240 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-456-6 $24.99 Avail. April 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City Rabbi Burton L.Visotzky, lecturer and scholar-inresidence in synagogues, churches, mosques and university settings throughout North America, 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. Dr.Visotzky consulted with Bill Moyers and was a featured participant in the PBS television series Genesis: A Living Conversation. He is the author of nine books, including Reading the Book: Making the Bible a Timeless Text.

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Translation by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan Preface by Rabbi Chaim Kramer 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-250-0 $16.99

Translation by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan Preface by Rabbi Chaim Kramer 6 x 9, 400 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-217-3 $18.99

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NEW BOOKS—Spirituality / Nature FLY FISHING—THE SACRED ART Casting a Fly as a Spiritual Practice

By Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer and Rev. Michael Attas, MD

A book from SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights’ sister imprint

Capture the spiritual potential inherent in every cast of the fly rod.

Sports / Fishing / Spirituality 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 192 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-299-7 $16.99 Avail. May 2011 Authors’ Home Areas: New York City; Waco,TX; Basalt, CO Rabbi Eric Eisenkramer is creator of The Fly Fishing Rabbi: A Blog about Trout, God and Religion, and a contributor to Trout magazine and Reform Judaism magazine. He is the spiritual leader of Temple Shearith Israel in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Rev. Michael Attas, MD, an avid fly fisher for over forty years, is assisting priest at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco, Texas, a practicing cardiologist, professor of medical humanities at Baylor University, and columnist for the Waco Tribune Herald. During the summer months, he works as a volunteer fly-fishing guide in Colorado.

We go fly fishing to catch fish, to experience the rush of adrenaline when a trout rises to the surface, grabs the fly, and the line goes taut. But the fly line is more than a way to connect human beings to fish. Each cast of the fly line connects us to nature, to others and to the Divine Presence. In this unique exploration of fly fishing as a spiritual practice, a rabbi and an Episcopal priest spend a day with you on the river, illuminating what each step on a fly-fishing trip has to teach us about reflection, awe and wonder of the natural world, the benefits of solitude, the blessing of community and the search for the Divine. Tapping the wisdom in each of their traditions, they outline seven steps of a typical flyfishing trip and the lessons found within: • The Off-Season and Fly Tying: Anticipation and Preparation • The Drive to the River: Unplugging from the World • Wading into the Stream: Finding Our Place in Nature • Fly Casting: Searching for God at the End of the Line • Setting the Hook: Life and Death on the Stream • The Drive Home: Contemplation and Reflection • “It Was This Big”: Sharing Our Stories This fly-fishing excursion is for people of all faiths and all levels of fly-fishing experience—or none. Includes a helpful resource section for “Getting Started,” guiding first-time anglers through the basics of fly rod and fishing gear, casting a fly, places to fly fish, and suggested readings and websites.

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“Compelling…. Commands an active read, with pen in hand.” —Jewish Book World

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The Way Into Judaism and the Environment By Jeremy Benstein, PhD 6 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-368-2 $18.99

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“For those who love nature and know little about Judaism, and those who love Judaism but know little about wilderness, Comins’s message is clear: one need not choose between the two to find potential, promise and fulfillment.”

A Wild Faith Jewish Ways into Wilderness,Wilderness Ways into Judaism

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By Rabbi Mike Comins; Foreword by Nigel Savage 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-316-3 $16.99

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THE GOD UPGRADE

Finding Your 21st-Century Spirituality in Judaism’s 5,000-Year-Old Tradition By Rabbi Jamie Korngold

It’s time to upgrade your concept of God. The biggest stumbling block when it comes to religion is God, even for an ordained rabbi who admits her rational mind “just can’t buy into a God in the sky who writes down our deeds and rewards and punishes us accordingly.” But not being sold on an intervening God shouldn’t bar you from living a vibrant and fulfilling Jewish life. The God concept has seen many upgrades over the centuries and it is these reinterpretations that have kept Judaism relevant. In this provocative look at the many faces of God, Adventure Rabbi Jamie Korngold examines how our concept of God has changed over the centuries, and how these changes have shaped every aspect of Judaism. She shows that by upgrading our God concept to one that is aligned with our modern sensibilities, the result is a Judaism that is both meaningful and accessible. In an exploration energized with enthusiasm and humor, Rabbi Korngold looks at God concepts ranging from the earliest perspectives to some of the most influential modern theologies. Ultimately she introduces a concept of God that speaks to the issues of the twenty-first century: God 1.0 When the World Was Flat, God Had It Easy God 1.1 Therapist with Super Powers God 1.2 God Goes into Farming God 1.3 Discovery of the Afterlife God 1.4 The Tradition of Questioning God: Job God 1.5 Maimonides’ Moderation between Reason and Intuition God 1. 6 Spinoza’s Spin on God God 1.7–1.9 Rabbis Buber, Heschel, Kushner and Schulweis God 2.0 The Upgrade

Judaism / Spirituality 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 130 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-443-6 $14.99 Avail. March 2011 Author’s Home Area: Boulder, CO Rabbi Jamie S. Korngold, the Adventure Rabbi, is nationally acclaimed for her innovative work in Judaism. Founder and spiritual leader of the Adventure Rabbi Program, she is a popular retreat leader and speaker on the topics of Judaism and Jewish life. She is the author of God in the Wilderness: Rediscovering the Spirituality of the Great Outdoors.

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“A laudable … bold venture…. Will appeal to everyone interested in religion, Judaism, theology, and philosophy.” —Publishers Weekly

The Book of Jewish Sacred Practices CLAL’s Guide to Everyday & Holiday Rituals & Blessings Edited by Rabbi Irwin Kula and Vanessa L. Ochs, PhD 6 x 9, 368 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-152-7 $18.95

The Wisdom of Judaism An Introduction to the Values of the Talmud By Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-327-9 $16.99

Maimonides, Spinoza and Us Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism By Rabbi Marc D.Angel, PhD 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-411-5 $24.99

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NEW BOOKS—Personal Growth RESTORING LIFE’S MISSING PIECES

The Spiritual Power of Remembering & Reuniting with People, Places, Things & Self By Caren Goldman

A powerful and thought-provoking look at reunions of all kinds as roads to remembering and re-membering ourselves.

A book from SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights’ sister imprint

Explore humankind’s timeless, universal and deeply spiritual desire to reunite with people, places and things for the sake of healing and wholeness. Whether we wander far from home or reminisce from our favorite armchair, people of all faiths or none whatsoever undertake journeys to remember and restore the missing pieces of our stories, psyches and souls. • In what ways are reunions—from a single memory to Facebook—mirrors that help us to live and explore questions about our true selves?

Self-Help / Spirituality 6 x 9, 192 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-295-9 $16.99 Avail. April 2011 Author’s Home Area: Jacksonville, FL, and Charlotte, NC Caren Goldman, an author, award-winning journalist and spiritual retreat leader, is author of Healing Words for the Body, Mind, and Spirit: 101 Words to Inspire and Affirm, associate editor of The Bible Workbench and contributing writer to explorefaith.org. She is also a conflict resolution consultant and facilitator to congregations of all denominations and nonprofit organizations.

• What might our feelings, beliefs and practices concerning real and imagined reunions say about our longings, belongings, attachments, unfinished business, hopes, expectations, fears and puzzling past in our efforts to be the authors of our lives? • What can recent neuroscientific and psychological discoveries about the mind, the brain and our unconscious behaviors and motivations tell us about our yearnings to recover life’s missing pieces for the sake of re-union within? • What does the holy Spirit of Re-Union want us to know when it awakens, heightens and guides our longings to forge deeper connections and re-connections with ourselves and the Divine?

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“In this highly readable text … one finds humor, reality, and encouragement. Recommended.”

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Happiness and the Human Spirit The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be By Abraham J.Twerski, MD 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-404-7 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-343-9 $19.99

Jewish Stories from Heaven and Earth Inspiring Tales to Nourish the Heart and Soul

The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice

Edited by Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins 6 x 9, 304 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-363-7 $16.99

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Judaism / Theology—NEW BOOKS

ALL THESE VOWS—KOL NIDRE Prayers of Awe Series

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD

The most memorable prayer of the Jewish New Year— what it means, why we sing it, and the secret of its magical appeal. People who attend no other services go out of their way to be present on Yom Kippur eve just to hear Kol Nidre chanted. Yet the prayer is in medieval Aramaic, which no one understands, and may not even have a translation supplied, since the prayer’s content defies moral logic. Kol Nidre is a blanket request that God hold us guiltless for vows we make and do not honor! Judaism demands, however, just the reverse. We must honor promises we make. How then did this prayer come into being? Why was it retained? How did it attract the most haunting chant in all of Jewish tradition? All These Vows—Kol Nidre examines the prayer’s theology, authorship and history through a set of lively essays, all written in accessible language by over thirty contributors who span three continents and all major Jewish denominations. They are men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and poets. Introductory essays trace the actual history of the prayer and attempts through the ages to emend it, downplay it and even do away with it—all in vain. Kol Nidre remains despite them all, an annual liturgical highlight that is regularly attended even by Jews who disbelieve everything the prayer says.

Prayers of Awe Series An exciting new series that examines the High Holy Day liturgy to enrich the praying experience of everyone—whether experienced worshipers or guests who encounter Jewish prayer for the very first time.

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Judaism / High Holy Days 6 x 9, 300 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-430-6 $24.99 Avail. May 2011 Editor’s Home Area: New York City Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, professor of liturgy, worship and ritual at Hebrew Union College, is the editor of Who by Fire, Who by Water— Un’taneh Tokef, the first volume in the Prayers of Awe series; the ten-volume series My People’s Prayer Book:Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; and coeditor of My People’s Passover Haggadah: Traditional Texts, Modern Commentaries, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.

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Explore the profound, perplexing and persuasive power of Un’taneh Tokef, one of the most beloved, prominent and controversial pieces in the Ashkenazi High Holy Day liturgy. Interact with thought-provoking and inspiring discussions on all aspects of this prayer that defies easy understanding—its moral challenge, fatalistic theology, proclamation of God’s holiness, call to human responsibility and prescription for redemption. 6 x 9, 272 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-424-5 $24.99

“Look[s] at the powerful liturgy with its memorable, even haunting, tone in all its fullness—its history, authorship, legend and layers of meaning, as —New York Jewish Week well as its drama and politics.”

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NEW BOOKS—Judaism / Passover FREEDOM JOURNEYS

The Tale of Exodus and Wilderness across Millennia By Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Rabbi Phyllis Berman

What can we learn from retellings of the Exodus story about the Pharaohs and freedom journeys of our own day?

Judaism / Passover 6 x 9, 300 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-445-0 $24.99 Avail. February 2011 Authors’ Home Area: Philadelphia Rabbi Arthur Waskow is director of the Shalom Center and author of Godwrestling—Round 2: Ancient Wisdom, Future Paths; Torah of the Earth: Exploring 4,000 Years of Ecology in Jewish Thought; and Down-to-Earth Judaism. Rabbi Phyllis Berman is founder and director of the Riverside Language Program. Rabbi Berman and Rabbi Waskow co-authored A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven:The Jewish Life-Spiral as a Spiritual Path.

This book calls us to rethink the story of Pharaoh, the Exodus, and the wilderness to learn from it ways we can address our modern-day enslavements that echo the ancient ones—corporate greed; making “strangers” into pariahs; the climate crisis and other ecological disasters like the ancient “plagues.” By examining the archetypal tale of the Hebrews’ liberation from Egypt and the various ways the story has been retold throughout history, we gain new perspectives on the destructive effects of top-down, unaccountable power; the importance of replacing it with new forms of community; and the role of action in the quest for freedom. Guided by award-winning spiritual and social justice leaders Rabbi Arthur Waskow and Rabbi Phyllis Berman, you will discover profound insights in the retelling of the biblical account of the Exodus as well as ancient and modern parallels as you examine such steps on the freedom journey as: • From Nomadic Freedom to Imperial Slavery • Midwives and Moses • From the Palace to the Sea • From the Sea to Sinai • Encountering Wilderness, Creating Community • Death, Rebellion, and War • Across the River • Across Millennia—Rabbinic, Christian, Muslim and Modern Reframings of Exodus

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“Captures the emotional resonance of the Passover festival with its themes of exile, triumph, and freedom….This book is for anyone who wants to understand the seder in a more spiritual way.” —Publishers Weekly

Godwrestling— Round 2 Ancient Wisdom, Future Paths

Leading the Passover Journey The Seder’s Meaning Revealed, the Haggadah’s Story Retold

By Rabbi Arthur Waskow 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-879045-72-9 $18.95

By Rabbi Nathan Laufer 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-399-6 $18.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-211-1 $24.99

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Passover, 2nd Edition The Family Guide to Spiritual Celebration By Dr. Ron Wolfson with Joel Lurie Grishaver 7 x 9, 416 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-174-9 $19.95 Workbook: 978-1-879045-94-1 $6.95 Audiocassette of Blessings and Songs: 978-0-93566-507-9 $6.00

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Passover—NEW BOOKS

CREATING LIVELY PASSOVER SEDERS, 2ND EDITION A Sourcebook of Engaging Tales, Texts & Activities By David Arnow, PhD

An innovative sourcebook with fresh perspectives for approaching the Passover Seder. Revised and expanded— with new chapters! This innovative, interactive guide will help encourage fresh perspectives and lively dialogue. As an intriguing Haggadah companion, it offers thematic discussion topics, text study ideas, activities and readings that come alive in the traditional group setting of the Passover Seder. Each activity and discussion idea aims to: • Deepen your understanding of the Haggadah • Provide new opportunities for engaging the themes of the Passover festival, including interactive readings and bibliodrama • Develop familiarity with the Exodus story, as well as the life and times of the people who shaped the development of the Haggadah This new edition features new chapters that explore creative ways to use the Seder plate, the meaning behind some of the most beloved Seder songs, the presence of Moses (!) in the Haggadah and the human role in redemption, plus much more. “Innovative … urges readers to make the ritual their own, using Passover as an opportunity to better understand and internalize Judaism, —Publishers Weekly freedom and faith.”

Judaism / Passover 7 x 9, 416 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-444-3 $24.99 Avail. February 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City David Arnow, PhD, is coeditor of My People’s Passover Haggadah: Traditional Texts, Modern Commentaries, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.

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My People’s Passover Haggadah,Vol. 1 & 2 Traditional Texts, Modern Commentaries Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, and David Arnow, PhD

Finalist, National Jewish Book Award. A diverse and exciting collection of commentaries on the traditional Passover Haggadah—in two volumes! Rich commentary adds layers of new insight to the age-old journey from slavery to freedom—and makes its power accessible to all. Volume 1: 7 x 10, 304 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-354-5 $24.99 Volume 2: 7 x 10, 320 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-346-0 $24.99

“Fascinating … Provides a new translation of a traditional Hebrew text introduced by background essays and interwoven with contemporary commentaries….All the great voices of Judaism over the centuries are heard.” —New York Times “Will provide Jewish families and groups with a richer understanding of this major holiday, its observance, and its meaning for their lives. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal “Everything you ever wanted to know about the Passover Haggadah, from multiple perspectives…. Provides a myriad of indepth answers to the ‘why?’ in ‘why is this night different from all others?’” —Publishers Weekly

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NEW BOOKS—Social Justice WHERE JUSTICE DWELLS

A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community By Rabbi Jill Jacobs

A bold call to recognize and respond to our responsibilities for a just society in our own backyard.

Judaism 6 x 9, 200 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-453-5 $21.99 Avail. May 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City Rabbi Jill Jacobs lectures widely across the United States. She is former rabbi-in-residence of the Jewish Funds for Justice, and author of There Shall Be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice through Jewish Law and Tradition. She has been voted to the Forward newspaper’s list of fifty influential Jews and to the Jewish Week’s list of “thirty-six under thirty-six.”

Our increasingly globalized reality compels us to take responsibility for people around the world. But we can’t let concern for places other than our own absolve us of responsibility for the places closer to home. As Jews committed to repairing the world, we also need to commit to doing social justice work as Jews in the places we live. In this important and practical look at social justice work from a Jewish perspective, Rabbi Jill Jacobs examines the ideological basis for organizing explicitly Jewish responses to social justice issues in our communities. She explores how we define our communities and how they compare to Jewish visions of the ideal city. She provides practical tips for involving synagogues, schools and other institutions in effective social justice work while strengthening their own communities. She also addresses how to balance our responsibilities to transform our communities into effective engines of justice with our responsibilities to other places. Each chapter includes an exploration of related Jewish texts and secular wisdom, as well as a guide to implementing the relevant strategies in your congregation.

Praise for Jill Jacobs’ Work “Excellent…. Combining the examination of Jewish texts with contemporary social concerns has —Publishers Weekly resulted in a thoughtful book.” “[A] pioneering book … contributes much to the understanding of Jewish law and tradition, and how that understanding fits, or should fit, into our lives.” —JBooks.com

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“Whether religious or not, readers concerned with the culture of mindless complicity will find this volume revealing and enlightening.”

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“[An] excellent examination of the Jewish response to contemporary issues of social justice.” —Publishers Weekly

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Conscience The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey

There Shall Be No Needy Pursuing Social Justice through Jewish Law and Tradition

By Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-419-1 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-375-0 $19.99

By Rabbi Jill Jacobs Foreword by Rabbi Elliot N.Dorff,PhD Preface by Simon Greer 6 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-425-2 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-394-1 $21.99

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Judaism and Justice: The Jewish Passion to Repair the World By Rabbi Sidney Schwarz Foreword by Ruth Messinger 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-353-8 $19.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-312-5 $24.99

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Children’s—NEW BOOKS

AROUND

THE WORLD IN ONE SHABBAT Jewish People Celebrate the Sabbath Together By Durga Yael Bernhard

Take your child on a colorful adventure to share the many ways Jewish people celebrate Shabbat around the world. Shabbat Shalom! • Beginning in an old Jerusalem market Friday morning, shopping for foods to make Shabbat meals special • Lighting Shabbat candles with a family in Turkey • Singing zemirot with relatives at Shabbat dinner in Russia • Making Kiddush as a congregation in the United States • Parading the Torah scrolls at Shabbat morning services in a synagogue in Germany From Israel to Thailand, from Australia to Canada, and from Ethiopia to Argentina, you and your children are invited to share the diverse Sabbath traditions that come alive in Jewish homes and synagogues around the world each week—and celebrate life with Jewish people everywhere.

Children’s / Religion / Judaism 11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-433-7 $18.99 Avail. February 2011 Author’s Home Area: New York City Durga Yael Bernhard has authored and illustrated many books for children, including multicultural books such as A Ride on Mother’s Back, an American Bookseller Pick of the List; Happy New Year; and While You Are Sleeping. Her lift-the-flap book In the Fiddle Is a Song was a Child Magazine Best Book of the Year, and won the Please Touch Children’s Museum of Philadelphia Award.

“Delightful! Beautiful illustrations teach the diversity of the Jewish people as they gather for the holiday.You and your children will love this book! Highly recommended.” —Dr. Ron Wolfson, author, Shabbat, 2nd Ed.: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath; co-president, Synagogue 3000

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INTERACTIVE What Makes Someone a Jew? By Lauren Seidman

For ages 3–6

“What makes a person a Jew? Is it the way that they look, or the things that they do?” Shows the changing face of American Jews.

The Jewish Family Fun Book, 2nd Ed. Holiday Projects, Everyday Activities, and Travel Ideas with Jewish Themes By Danielle Dardashti and Roni Sarig Illustrations by Avi Katz 6 x 9, 304 pp, 70+ b/w illus. & diagrams Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-333-0 $18.99

“Brims with upbeat ideas … a wealth of year-round activities.” —Jewish Woman

10 x 81⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color photos Quality PB, 978-1-58023-321-7 $8.99

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NEW BOOKS—Judaism TOUGH QUESTIONS JEWS ASK, 2ND EDITION A Young Adult’s Guide to Building a Jewish Life

By Rabbi Edward Feinstein

What your rabbi probably has never told you, but could—if you’d only ask. Updated and expanded!

Judaism / Juvenile 6 x 9, 160 pp (est), Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-454-2 $15.99 For ages 11 and up Avail. March 2011 Author’s Home Area: Los Angeles Rabbi Edward Feinstein, a noted educator, author and speaker, is senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, California. He serves on the faculty of the Ziegler Rabbinical School of the University of Judaism, the Wexner Heritage Foundation, the Whizen Center for the Jewish Family, and the Synagogue 3000 initiative. He is a columnist for the Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles and lectures widely across the United States.

In Judaism we’re allowed to ask questions. We are invited to ask them. But for young people, it often feels as if no one is willing to take tough questions about religion, ourselves and the world seriously. Tough Questions Jews Ask, 2nd Edition, turns that all around. With honesty, humor and respect, Rabbi Edward Feinstein tackles topics as diverse as: • Why does God let terrible things happen? • What is God anyway? • If I pray for something, will I get it? • What’s the meaning of life? Is that a dumb question? • Why does religion need so many rules? • Why be Jewish? and in this new edition: • Do Jews get tattoos (and body piercings)? • I have a friend who is Muslim … is that OK? With insight and wisdom—and without pretending to have all the answers—Rabbi Feinstein encourages young people to make sense of the Jewish tradition by wrestling with what we don’t understand. “Charged with energy and insight … offers information about culture and history as well as answers to life’s most vexing questions.” —American Library Association’s Booklist

“The perfect title for young Bar/Bat Mitzvahs looking to further understand Judaism.” —The Jewish Exponent

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For Kids—Putting God on Your Guest List, 2nd Ed. How to Claim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah By Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin 6 x 9, 144 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-308-8 $15.99

Translated into Turkish

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“In a gentle style…. Shares both practical and spiritual suggestions for bringing God and significance back to each stage of the bar or bat mitzvah.” —American Library Association’s Booklist

The JGirl’s Guide The Young Jewish Woman’s Handbook for Coming of Age

Putting God on the Guest List, 3rd Ed. How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah

By Penina Adelman, Ali Feldman and Shulamit Reinharz 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-215-9 $14.99

By Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin; Foreword by Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-222-7 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-260-9 $24.99

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Spirituality / Religion—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

I’M GOD; YOU’RE NOT

Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego By Lawrence Kushner

Flashes of insight—surprising, entertaining, inspiring—from one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America. Tapping the experiences and wisdom of his career as a spiritual leader, Lawrence Kushner delights, surprises, challenges and inspires us. With his signature candor, wit and compassion, he helps us reconnect with the why and how of our spiritual lives. He encourages us to find new perspectives on the “life-stuff” that shapes them, and gently reminds us of the Source of it All. These inspiring—often startling—insights will warm you during the dark times of your own doubts even as they brighten your quest for meaning, faith, identity, community—and holiness. “Breezy [and] accessible … Kushner[’s] wisdom, realism, and the sources he calls upon demonstrate the depth and perceptiveness of his approach to difficult problems. One essence of genius is to make complex issues simple. Kushner superbly passes this —Publishers Weekly test.” “A familiar, comforting, yet invigorating assembly of —Library Journal reflections.” “With love and humor, [Kushner] invites us to see our Jewish lives through new eyes.” —Rabbi Edward Feinstein, editor, Jews and Judaism in the 21st Century: Human Responsibility, the Presence of God and the Future of the Covenant

“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, president, Central Conference of American Rabbis; rabbi, B’nai Yehuda Beth Sholom, Homewood, Illinois

Judaism / Inspiration 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-441-2 $21.99 Lawrence Kushner, one of the most widely read authors on Jewish spiritual life, 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. He is the best-selling author of such books as Invisible Lines of Connection: Sacred Stories of the Ordinary; God Was in This Place & I, i Did Not Know: Finding Self, Spirituality and Ultimate Meaning; and Honey from the Rock:An Easy Introduction to Jewish Mysticism (see below; all Jewish Lights).

Invisible Lines of Connection Sacred Stories of the Ordinary 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB 978-1-879045-98-9 $15.95

A URJ “Significant Jewish Book”

Translated into Czech, Italian and Polish

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Translated into Czech, Dutch, Italian and Portuguese

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Honey from the Rock, Anniversary Edition: An Easy Introduction to Jewish Mysticism

6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-879045-33-0 $16.95

6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-073-5 $16.95

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NEW IN PAPERBACK—Personal Growth THE BRIDGE

TO FORGIVENESS Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness By Karyn D. Kedar

Embrace forgiveness as a spiritual principle and discover a new closeness with the Divine. New in paperback!

Spirituality / Inspiration 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-451-1 $16.99 Avail. May 2011 Author’s Home Area: Chicago Karyn D. Kedar teaches matters of the spirit to groups throughout the U.S. She is senior rabbi at Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim in the Chicago area and the inspiring author of two other books, Our Dance with God: Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives and God Whispers: Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart (both Jewish Lights).

Forgiveness is a spiritual path that you embark on with intention and vision, purposefully seeking to bridge the gap between your hurt and suffering and your sense of wholeness and resilient inner light—the light of God. This inspiring guide for healing and wholeness supplies you with a map to help you along your forgiveness journey. Deeply personal stories, comforting prayers and intimate meditations gently lead you through the steps that allow for the evolution of forgiving—loss, anger, acceptance, learning, forgiveness and restoration. Tapping both ancient and contemporary sources for the nourishment and strength you need as you seek to rekindle inner peace, this book tenderly whispers encouragement as you are brought to—and realize you are able to cross—your own bridge to forgiveness. “A useful introduction to the general topic of forgiveness, by a sensitive and knowledgeable teacher…. Recommended.” —Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter

“This book’s word pictures move the reader into the author’s experience and the hope offered with its gentle tone and positive perspective.” —Congregational Libraries Today

“Elevates forgiveness into a spiritual practice…. —Jewish Book World A lovely and inspiring gift.” “Like having a conversation with a caring and spiritually grounded friend who weaves stories, observations and prayers together for your benefit.” —Faith@Work

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God Whispers Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart

Repentance The Meaning and Practice of Teshuvah

Our Dance with God Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives

By Karyn D. Kedar 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-088-9 $15.95

By Dr. Louis E. Newman

By Karyn D. Kedar 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-202-9 $16.99

“Creative and imaginative writing … linked to Jewish sources and values.”

Preface by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-426-9 $24.99

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Foreword by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis

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Judaism / Women’s Interest—NEW IN PAPERBACK

NEW JEWISH FEMINISM

Probing the Past, Forging the Future

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Edited by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein Foreword by Anita Diamant

If you think Jewish feminism is your mother’s issue, think again. New in paperback! This empowering anthology looks at the growth and accomplishments of Jewish feminism and what that means for Jewish women today and tomorrow. It features the voices of women from every area of Jewish life—the Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Orthodox and Jewish Renewal movements; rabbis, congregational leaders, artists, writers, community service professionals, academics and chaplains from the United States, Canada and Israel—addressing the important issues that concern Jewish women: • Women and Theology • Women, Ritual and Torah • Women and the Synagogue • Women in Israel • Gender, Sexuality and Age • Women and the Denominations • Leadership and Social Justice “Bring[s] fresh energy and insight to the enterprise…. The baseline for all discussion of Jewish feminism —Jewish Book World from this time forward.” “A sweeping exploration of feminism’s impact on contemporary Jewish life….Very comprehensive.”

Judaism / Women’s Interest 6 x 9, 480 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-448-1 $19.99 Avail. February 2011 Editor’s Home Area: Toronto

“Vital reading for all interested in the future of contemporary Judaism.” —JOFA Journal

—Lilith

Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, one of the leading rabbis of a new generation, is director of Kolel:The Adult Center for Liberal Jewish Learning. Goldstein lectures frequently throughout North America. She is also editor of The Women’s Torah Commentary: New Insights from Women Rabbis on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions and The Women’s Haftarah Commentary: New Insights from Women Rabbis on the 54 Weekly Haftarah Portions, the 5 Megillot and Special Shabbatot; and author of the award-winning ReVisions: Seeing Torah through a Feminist Lens (all Jewish Lights). Anita Diamant is author of the international bestseller The Red Tent, as well as many other works of fiction and nonfiction.

ALSO AVAILABLE The Women’s Torah Commentary New Insights from Women Rabbis on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions Edited by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein

“Throughout, the ideas raised are worthy of discussion and the writing is uniformly high in quality. The women rabbis give new life to ancient sisters.” —American Library Association’s Booklist 6 x 9, 496 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-370-5 $19.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-076-6 $34.95

The Women’s Haftarah Commentary New Insights from Women Rabbis on the 54 Weekly Haftarah Portions, the 5 Megillot and Special Shabbatot Edited by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein 6 x 9, 560 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-371-2 $19.99

ReVisions Seeing Torah through a Feminist Lens By Rabbi Elyse Goldstein 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 224 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-117-6 $16.95

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—History / Adventure SACRED TREASURE—THE CAIRO GENIZAH

The Amazing Discoveries of Forgotten Jewish History in an Egyptian Synagogue Attic By Rabbi Mark Glickman

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.

Judaism / Jewish History 6 x 9, 288 pp, with b/w photos Hardcover, 978-1-58023-431-3 $24.99 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.

“Gripping.… A fast-paced archaeological mystery, a globe-trotting adventure, and a wonderful story. Highly recommended!” —Dr. Ron Wolfson, Fingerhut Professor of Education, American Jewish University; co-president, Synagogue 3000

In 1896, Rabbi Solomon Schechter of Cambridge University stepped into the attic of the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, Egypt, and there found the largest treasure trove of medieval and early manuscripts ever discovered. He had entered the synagogue’s genizah— its repository for damaged and destroyed Jewish texts—which held nearly 300,000 individual documents, many of which were over 1,000 years old. Considered among the most important discoveries in modern religious history, its contents contained early copies of some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, early manuscripts of the Bible, and other sacred literature. The importance of the Genizah’s contents rivals that of the Rosetta Stone, and by virtue of its sheer mass alone, it will continue to command our attention indefinitely. Sacred Treasure—The Cairo Genizah is the first accessible, comprehensive account of this astounding treasure trove of documents and their discovery. It will delight readers with its fascinating adventure story— why this enormous collection was amassed, how it was discovered and the many lessons to be found in its contents. And it will show readers how Schechter’s find, though still being “unpacked” today, forever transformed our knowledge of the Jewish past, Muslim history and much more. “Brings the colorful story up to date…. Anyone who loves books and history will relish this.” —American Library Association’s Booklist

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“Highly recommended.” —Library Journal

—Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons

The Story of the Jews A 4,000-Year Adventure— A Graphic History Book Written and illus. by Stan Mack 6 x 9, 304 pp, Illus., Quality PB 978-1-58023-155-8 $16.99

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Judaism / Ethics—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

CONFRONTING SCANDAL

How Jews Can Respond When Jews Do Bad Things By Dr. Erica Brown

What should we do when we see other Jews behaving badly? Most Jews are good, upstanding people who live by a strong moral code and follow Isaiah’s words to be a light to others. But when Jews in the public sphere make headlines for being caught in scandals, their actions can provoke anger, shame and a sense of betrayal in the larger Jewish community. In this insightful and timely book, Jewish scholar Dr. Erica Brown presents an intentional, disciplined framework to explore the emotions provoked in the Jewish community by reports of Jews committing crime. She proposes that we transform our sense of shame into actions that inspire and sustain a moral culture. Drawing from the Hebrew Bible, Talmud and our centuries-long Jewish commitment to ethics, she outlines ways you can activate and operate your personal moral compass, and shows how you can empower yourself with sacred obligation, responsibility, kindness and knowledge to increase Jewish pride. “A fascinating, disturbing, and important book … by one of the most important voices in Jewish life today. Brown asks us to grapple with very real issues.” —Deborah E. Lipstadt, PhD, Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish and Holocaust Studies, Emory University

“A bold, honest, and necessary book about our collective Jewish failure to come to terms with our collective Jewish failures. Engagingly written by one of American Jewry’s most refreshing new voices, it deserves to be widely read and deeply heeded.” —Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, chief rabbi of Britain and the Commonwealth

Judaism / Ethics 6 x 9, 192 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-440-5 $24.99 Dr. Erica Brown, a leading voice on subjects of current Jewish interest, consults for Jewish federations and organizations across the country. She is author of Inspired Jewish Leadership:Practical Approaches to Building Strong Communities, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award; and Spiritual Boredom: Rediscovering the Wonder of Judaism; and coauthor of The Case for Jewish Peoplehood: Can We Be One? (see below; all Jewish Lights).

“Important reading for Jewish community leaders.… Courageous … clear, informed, and wise.” —Barry Shrage, president, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston

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“Insightful … shares a nuanced understanding of leadership dynamics and sources of Jewish meaning…. Thought-provoking and practical.” —Jewish Book World

The Case for Jewish Peoplehood: Can We Be One? By Dr. Erica Brown and Dr. Misha Galperin Foreword by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin 6 x 9, 224 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-401-6 $21.99

Spiritual Boredom Rediscovering the Wonder of Judaism

Inspired Jewish Leadership Practical Approaches to Building Strong Communities

By Dr. Erica Brown 6 x 9, 208 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-405-4 $21.99

By Dr. Erica Brown

Finalist, National Jewish Book Award 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-361-3 $24.99

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Jewish History / Christianity CHRISTIANS & JEWS—FAITH

TO FAITH Tragic History, Promising Present, Fragile Future By Rabbi James Rudin

We now have the potential to overcome 2,000 years of hostility—but will we succeed? In recent years, courageous Christian and Jewish leaders have together confronted the past and commenced the urgent task of ending one of the world’s longest and most bitter religious conflicts by building bridges of solidarity, mutual knowledge and respect. But creating this new and constructive relationship has not been easy. How did it happen? How was it possible to begin the process of overcoming centuries of stereotypes, caricatures and prejudice? And does the development of constructive Christian-Jewish relations, while still fragile, offer a successful model to resolve other conflicts? This probing examination of Christian-Jewish relations looks at the major issues facing both faith communities to guarantee that recent hard-earned achievements will not be lost in the tumultuous years ahead. Religion / Judaism / Christianity 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-432-0 $24.99 Rabbi James Rudin is a frequent guest on television and radio programs. He is a leading authority in interreligious affairs and was a member of the American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) professional staff for thirty-two years, where he served as interreligious affairs director. He is currently the AJC’s senior interreligious adviser. Rabbi Rudin participated in eleven meetings with Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. He is a prolific author and a columnist for the Religion News Service/Newhouse Newspaper Syndicate and has published articles in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Christian Century, National Catholic Reporter and Christianity Today. Among his books is Israel for Christians: Understanding Modern Israel.

“The best guide to Jewish-Christian dialogue that I have ever seen. Popular but sophisticated, sobering but hopeful, it provides a searching analysis of the vocabulary and history of Christian-Jewish relations, reminding us why these relations are so difficult and why they are so important.” —Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, president, Union for Reform Judaism

“Offers a clear-eyed understanding for both Christians and Jews of the evils of establishment, religion and state coupled together, predicated upon replacing suspicion with respect and apathy with empathy. Urgently needed!” —The Rev. Dr. James M. Dunn, professor of Christianity and public policy, Divinity School at Wake Forest University

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Mysticism / Judaism—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

JEWISH MYSTICISM

AND THE SPIRITUAL Classical Texts, Contemporary Reflections

LIFE

Edited by Dr. Lawrence Fine, Dr. Eitan Fishbane and Rabbi Or N. Rose

The Jewish mystical tradition is still speaking to us. In this thoughtful and lucid exploration of the Jewish mystical tradition, leading scholars and teachers come together to share their favorite texts—many available in English for the first time—and explore why these materials are meaningful and relevant to contemporary life. The rich combination of classical texts and contemporary reflections will provide you with inspirational and thought-provoking materials for contemplation, discussion and action, whether you are well-acquainted with Jewish mysticism or encountering it for the first time. This unique volume explores how we can become closer to God through our relationships with others, our observance at home and our actions in the world, asking: • What do mitzvot have to do with mysticism? • Is spirituality selfish? • Can mysticism enhance community? Organized thematically, each section focuses on how mysticism engages and complements the dimensions of religious life, including studying Torah, performing mitzvot and observing halakhah. Contributors: Yehonatan Chipman • Mimi Feigelson • Lawrence Fine • Eitan Fishbane • Michael Fishbane • Nancy Flam • Everett Gendler • Joel Hecker • Shai Held • Melila Hellner-Eshed • Barry W. Holtz • Jeremy Kalmanofsky • Judith A. Kates • Lawrence Kushner • Ebn Leader • Shaul Magid • Ron Margolin • Daniel Matt • Haviva Pedaya • Nehemia Polen • Neal and Carol Rose • Or N. Rose • Zalman Schachter-Shalomi • Jonathan P. Slater • Gordon Tucker • Sheila Peltz Weinberg • Chava Weissler

Judaism / Spirituality / Mysticism 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-434-4 $24.99 Dr. Lawrence Fine, Irene Kaplan Leiwant Professor of Jewish Studies at Mount Holyoke College, is author of Physician of the Soul, Healer of the Cosmos: Isaac Luria and His Kabbalistic Fellowship, and other books. Dr. Eitan Fishbane, assistant professor of Jewish thought at The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, is author of As Light Before Dawn:The Inner World of a Medieval Kabbalist. Rabbi Or N. Rose, associate dean at the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College, is coauthor of God in All Moments: Mystical & Practical Spiritual Wisdom from Hasidic Masters (see p. 33; Jewish Lights).

“Intelligent … relevant and timely understanding of the subject…. Focused and deeply religious … [it] will certainly delight scholars in the field.” —Publishers Weekly

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“Demystifies the mystical…. Clearly written, surprisingly practical and accessible.” —Jewish Book World

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Religion / Interfaith Resources HOW TO BE A PERFECT STRANGER, 5TH EDITION The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook

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The indispensable guidebook to help the well-meaning guest when visiting other people’s religious ceremonies— updated and revised. New edition! A book from SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights’ sister imprint

We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it’s increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations.... • What will happen? • What do I do? What do I wear? What do I say? • What should I avoid doing, wearing, saying? • Is it okay to use a video camera? • How long will it last? • What are their basic beliefs? • Will there be a reception? Will there be food? • Should I bring a gift? When is it okay to leave?

Over 80,000 copies in This easy-to-read guidebook, with an “Everything print! Religion / Reference / Etiquette 6 x 9, 432 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99 Translated into French and Russian Stuart M. Matlins, publisher of Jewish Lights and SkyLight Paths Publishing, is editor of The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies; The Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices (see below; both SkyLight Paths) and The Jewish Lights Spirituality Handbook. Arthur J. Magida is a freelance editor and author.

“The things Miss Manners forgot to tell us —Los Angeles Times about religion.”

You Need to Know Before You Go” checklist, helps the well-meaning guest to feel comfortable, participate to the fullest extent possible and avoid violating anyone’s religious principles—while enriching their own spiritual understanding. Featured faith traditions include: African American Methodist Churches • Assemblies of God • Bahá’í Faith • Baptist • Buddhist • Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) • Christian Science (Church of Christ, Scientist) • Churches of Christ • Episcopalian and Anglican • Hindu • Islam • Jehovah’s Witnesses • Jewish • Lutheran • Mennonite/Amish • Methodist • Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) • Native American/First Nations • Orthodox Churches • Pentecostal Church of God • Presbyterian • Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) • Reformed Church in America/Canada • Roman Catholic • Seventh-day Adventist • Sikh • Unitarian Universalist • United Church of Canada • United Church of Christ

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Theology / Judaism—RECENTLY PUBLISHED Jewish Theology in Our Time A New Generation Explores the Foundations & Future of Jewish Belief Edited by Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD Foreword by Rabbi David J.Wolpe Preface by Rabbi Carole B. Balin, PhD

A powerful and challenging examination of what Jews believe today—by a new generation’s dynamic and innovative thinkers. At every critical juncture in Jewish history, Jews have understood a dynamic theology to be essential for a vital Jewish community. This important collection sets the next stage of Jewish theological thought, bringing together a cross section of interesting new voices from all movements in Judaism to inspire and stimulate discussion now and in the years to come. Provocative and wide-ranging, these invigorating and creative insights from a new generation’s thought leaders provide a coherent and inspiring picture of Jewish belief in our time. “Groundbreaking and powerful in presenting deep —New York Jewish Week theological concepts.” “The Jewish conversation about God has continued for thousands of years.The wonderful collection of new voices represented in [this book] enriches not only the conversation but also the reader who will discover how rich, varied, and meaningful that conversation —Rabbi Laura Geller, senior rabbi, can be.” Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

“Intellectually and spiritually exhilarating. Indeed, it augurs well for the future of American Judaism.” —Paul Mendes-Flohr, PhD, professor of Jewish thought, University of Chicago Divinity School; professor emeritus, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

“Demonstrates that there is not only a future to the Jewish theological enterprise in America but an exciting, fully realized, and challenging future.… This book belongs on the shelf of every serious student —Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD, of Jewish thought.” Aaron Rabinowitz and Simon H. Rifkind Emeritus Professor of Jewish Philosophy, The Jewish Theological Seminary; author, Doing Jewish Theology: God, Torah & Israel in Modern Judaism

Religion / Judaism / Theology 6 x 9, 240 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-413-9 $24.99 Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD, is senior rabbi of New York’s historic Park Avenue Synagogue.

Contributors: Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL • Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi, PhD • Rabbi Daniel M. Bronstein, PhD • Simon Cooper, PhD • Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD • Rabbi Jonathan Crane, PhD • Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum • Eitan Fishbane, PhD • Rabbi Jeremy Gordon • Rabbi Shai Held • Rabbi James Jacobson-Maisels • Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky • Rabbi Naamah Kelman • Rabbi Asher Lopatin • Rabbi Michael Marmur, PhD • Rabbi Evan Moffic • Rabbi Leon A. Morris • Rabbi Daniel Nevins • Rabbi William Plevan • Rabbi Or N. Rose • Benjamin Sax, PhD • Marc B. Shapiro, PhD • Benjamin D. Sommer, PhD • Rabbi Eliyahu Stern

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A Heart of Many Rooms Celebrating the Many Voices within Judaism American Library Association’s Outstanding Academic Book of the Year Finalist, National Jewish Book Award A Publishers Weekly “Best Book of the Year” By Dr. David Hartman

Extraordinary insights to help you understand Judaism’s confrontation with modernity.

“An extraordinary book, steeped in tradition, devoid of stereotypic thinking; lucid and pertinent, a modern classic.” —Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, author, Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey

See Also: Doing Jewish Theology: God,Torah & Israel in Modern Judaism, p. 26.

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Judaism / Prayer MAKING PRAYER REAL

Leading Jewish Spiritual Voices on Why Prayer Is Difficult and What to Do about It By Rabbi Mike Comins

Fresh, useful perspectives on the spiritual dynamics of prayer.

Religion / Judaism / Prayer 6 x 9, 320 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-417-7 $18.99 Rabbi Mike Comins is the founder of TorahTrek Spiritual Wilderness Adventures. He is the author of A Wild Faith: Jewish Ways into Wilderness, Wilderness Ways into Judaism (Jewish Lights).

“Outstanding…. Examines … the role prayer plays in a Jew’s life both inside and outside the synagogue.” —New York Jewish Week

Join over fifty Jewish spiritual leaders from all denominations in a candid conversation about the why and how of prayer: how prayer changes us and how to discern a response from God. Contributors: Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson • Rabbi Aryeh Ben David • Rabbi Anne Brener • Rabbi Sharon Brous • Maggid Yitzhak Buxbaum • Rabbi Elliot J. Cosgrove, PhD • Rabbi Lavey Derby • Cantor Ellen Dreskin • Rabbi Diane Elliot • Reb Mimi Feigelson • Rabbi Tirzah Firestone • Rabbi Nancy Flam • Rabbi Karen Fox, DD • Dr. Tamar Frankiel • Rabbi Ethan Franzel • Rabbi Elyse Frishman • Rabbi Laura Geller • Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD • Rabbi Shefa Gold • Rabbi Elyse Goldstein • Joel Lurie Grishaver • Rabbi Nadya Gross • Rabbi Jill Hammer, PhD • Melila Hellner-Eshed, PhD • Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD • Rabbi David Ingber • Rabbi Zoë Klein • Rabbi Myriam Klotz • Rabbi Jamie Korngold • Rabbi Lawrence Kushner • Rabbi Naomi Levy • Rabbi Richard N. Levy, DD • Rabbi Sheryl Lewart • Jay Michaelson • Rabbi Linda Motzkin • Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg • Rabbi Nehemia Polen, PhD • Rabbi Marcia Prager • Rabbi Jeff Roth • Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi • Rabbi Rami Shapiro • Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater • Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz • Rabbi Michael Strassfeld • Rabbi Ira Stone • Dr. Linda Thal • Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD • Rabbi Zari M. Weiss • Rabbi David J. Wolpe • Rabbi Shawn Zevit

EMPOWERED JUDAISM

What Independent Minyanim Can Teach Us about Building Vibrant Jewish Communities By Rabbi Elie Kaunfer Foreword by Prof. Jonathan D. Sarna

The inside story and practical lessons from one of the most exciting developments in contemporary Judaism.

Religion / Judaism / Jewish Life 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-412-2 $18.99

Drawing from his extensive experience organizing and consulting for independent minyanim, Rabbi Elie Kaunfer shows you how to tap into this new movement’s unique promise to reinvigorate Jewish community while nurturing personal spiritual journeys. Rabbi Kaunfer clearly explains real-life, solution-oriented programming ideas and best practices from independent minyanim serving varied demographics. He shows how they can prove useful to you if you want to improve your own spiritual life, start your own minyan or create more engaging synagogue services. “Truly insightful….The content is gold, and if you don’t know —JewishBoston.com about this stuff, you should.”

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, named as one of the top fifty Jewish leaders by the Forward, and one of Newsweek’s top fifty rabbis, is executive director of Mechon Hadar (www.mechonhadar.org), an institute that empowers young Jews to build vibrant Jewish communities. He was selected as an inaugural Avi Chai Fellow, known as “The Jewish Genius Award.” Prof.Jonathan Sarna is the Joseph H.and Belle R.Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University and director of its Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program. He is author of American Judaism: A History, among other books.

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Bible—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

ECCLESIASTES

Annotated & Explained A book from SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights’ sister imprint

Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton

Koheleth’s powerful guidebook for living without certainty and security in a world of constant change can become a companion for your own spiritual journey. Twenty-three hundred years ago, an unnamed Hebrew sage known only as Koheleth, the Assembler of Wisdom, rocked the ancient Jewish world with a critique of society that shattered conventional notions of God, piety, politics and power. Koheleth lived in a world of change and challenge not unlike our own. His teachings, known as the Book of Ecclesiastes, sought to empower people not unlike ourselves. In this contemporary and accurate translation, Rami Shapiro presents the Book of Ecclesiastes as neither revelation nor prophecy but as a rational and inspirational guide to living well in the midst of uncertainty. Beginning with its opening broadside, “Havel havalim!”—not “futility” or “vanity” as most translations would have it, but “breath,” “vapor” and “impermanence”—Shapiro opens up Koheleth’s approach to living in a world where nothing lasts and justice is illusory; a world devoted to accumulating power, wealth, pleasure and even knowledge that leaves you drowning in anxiety and needless suffering. He shows how Koheleth’s God demands neither sacrifice nor adherence to commandments, offering instead a practical lifestyle rooted in moderation, meaningful work, and friendship. “Wisdom from beyond traditional theology…. Offers roadside assistance to the people on the ever-changing path.”

Religion / Judaism / Christianity 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-287-4 $16.99 Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award-winning author, storyteller and essayist. He is author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice;The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature: Selections Annotated & Explained; and Hasidic Tales: Annotated & Explained (see below; all SkyLight Paths), among other books. Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton heads The Geranium Farm, an online institute for the encouragement of spiritual growth,at www.geraniumfarm.org.

—Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author, First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit

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“An excellent introduction and anthology of exemplary tales from the Hasidic tradition…. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal

RABBI RAMI SHAPIRO “The introduction alone makes this book a worthwhile addition to your library.”

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Brings the legendary tales of the impassioned Hasidic rabbis to life by presenting them as stories rather than as parables. 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-893361-86-7 $16.95

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK—Judaism, Christianity, Islam

WHO ARE

THE REAL CHOSEN PEOPLE? The Meaning of Chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam By Rabbi Reuven Firestone, PhD

What does it mean to be “chosen” and why did God have to choose? New in paperback!

A book from SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights’ sister imprint

Religious people who define themselves as monotheists have often advanced the idea that their relationship with God is unique and superior to all others. Their relationship supersedes those that came before, and is superior to those that have followed. This phenomenon tends to be expressed in terms not only of supersessionism, but also of “chosenness” or “election.” Who is most beloved by God? What expression of the divine will is the most perfect? Which relationship reflects God’s ultimate demands or desire? In this fascinating examination of the religious phenomenon of chosenness, Reuven Firestone explores the idea of covenant and the expressions of supersessionism as articulated through the scriptures of the three major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He explores how and why the ongoing competition and friction between these religions came about, and offers thoughts about how to overcome it.

Religion / Theology 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-290-4 $16.99 Also Avail.: Hardcover 978-1-59473-248-5 $21.99 Rabbi Reuven Firestone, PhD, is professor of medieval Jewish and Islamic studies at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. He is author of Introduction to Islam for Jews and Children of Abraham: An Introduction to Judaism for Muslims, among other books. He is a frequent speaker on the topics of early Islam and its relationship to Judaism and Christianity, scriptural interpretation of the Bible and Qur’an, and the phenomenon of holy war in the Abrahamic religions.

“A tract for our times…. Fair-minded … and historically informative…. Deserves a wide readership to help Jews, Christians and Muslims … understand more deeply one of the central elements of their religious heritage.” —Dialogue & Alliance

The Center for Religious Inquiry™ Series This series explores topics of religion and spirituality in an effort to develop new understandings of the various faith traditions. Each book is developed in conjunction with the acclaimed Center for Religious Inquiry™, a model for religious exploration across traditional religious lines that is being replicated across the United States.

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Getting to the Heart of Interfaith The Eye-Opening, Hope-Filled Friendship of a Pastor, a Rabbi and a Sheikh

Talking about God: Exploring the Meaning of Religious Life with Kierkegaard, Buber,Tillich and Heschel

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Judaism / Men’s Studies—RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK

A MAN’S RESPONSIBILITY

A Jewish Guide to Being a Son, a Partner in Marriage, a Father and a Community Leader By Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

Explore what it means to be a man in today’s Jewish community. New in paperback! A provocative look at how a new generation of Jewish men can grow spiritually, and in doing so, strengthen the intangible bonds of family, love, duty and truth, which ultimately lead to God. It unearths the male stereotypes that exist in Judaism and color our expectations for what it means to be a Jewish man in today’s world. It examines Jewish sources that reveal the traditional life cycle of a man. Ideal for individual or group study. “Ideal for use as a stepping-stone for men’s discussion groups or to provide food for thought in individual study…. Highly recommended to Jewish men of all affiliations.” —Association for Jewish Libraries Newsletter

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Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler is author of Witnesses to the One:The Spiritual History of the Sh’ma (see p. 51) and Facing Illness, Finding God: How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails (see p. 32; both Jewish Lights). He is the rabbi at Temple Sinai in Sharon, Massachusetts.

See Also: The Modern Men’s Torah Commentary: New Insights from Jewish Men on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions, p. 46.

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HEALING

FROM DESPAIR Choosing Wholeness in a Broken World By Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz with Erica Shapiro Taylor Foreword by Abraham J.Twerski, MD

In the brokenness of your world, the healing power of a spiritual perspective can help make you whole again. New in paperback! Are you: Feeling anxious? Feeling depressed because of the loss of health, a relationship or a job? Grieving the loss of a loved one? Grieving loss by a suicide? Feeling hopeless? Concerned about a friend who has suicidal thoughts? This wise and helpful resource explores the nature of personal suffering and brokenness and the potential for personal crisis as a source of strength and renewal instead of despair and death. It traces the path of suffering from despair to depression Judaism / Self-Help / Spirituality to desperation to the turning point—healing—when firsthand 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-436-8 $16.99 knowledge of suffering can be transformed into blessing. “Reminds us that we are not alone, suffering is not new and healing is possible…. Full of useful information.” —Publishers Weekly

Abraham J.Twerski, MD, a psychiatrist, is author of Happiness and the Human Spirit: The Spirituality of Becoming the Best You Can Be and A Formula for Proper Living:Practical Lessons from Life and Torah (see p.40; both Jewish Lights). He is the founder and medical director emeritus of Gateway Rehabilitation Center.

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Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz,a spiritual leader and scholar specializing in topics of spirituality and Judaism,teaches,writes and speaks to a wide range of audiences. He is author of Does the Soul Survive? A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife,Past Lives & Living with Purpose (see p. 32, Jewish Lights). He is rabbi of Congregation B’nai Israel in Tustin, California.

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RECENTLY PUBLISHED IN PAPERBACK—Theology

DOING JEWISH THEOLOGY

God, Torah & Israel in Modern Judaism By Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD

An intellectually rich and challenging exploration of modern Jewish theology. New in paperback! With clarity and passion, award-winning teacher, author and theologian Neil Gillman captures the power of Jewish theological claims and reveals extraordinary insights into Jewish identity, the purpose of religion and our relationship with God. Drawing from Judaism’s sacred texts as well as from great thinkers such as Mordecai Kaplan, Abraham Joshua Heschel and Paul Tillich, Gillman traces his theological journey over four decades of study, beginning with his own understanding of revelation. He explores the role of symbol and myth in our understanding of the nature of God and covenant. He examines the importance of community in both determining authority and sanctifying sacred space. Topics include: • How can we know anything about God? • What can Judaism teach us about God? • What is the source of authority for what we believe? • What is Torah and how is it sacred? • What, if any, is God’s role in human suffering? • What happens after we die?

Judaism / Theology 6 x 9, 304 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-439-9 $18.99 Also Avail.: Hardcover 978-1-58023-322-4 $24.99 Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD, former dean of the Rabbinical School at The Jewish Theological Seminary in New York, is author of Sacred Fragments: Recovering Theology for the Modern Jew, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; The Death of Death: Resurrection and Immortality in Jewish Thought (see p. 54; Jewish Lights), a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award and a Publishers Weekly “Best Book of the Year”; and other books.

“One of the most enlightening studies of a complex subject.” —American Library Association’s Booklist

“Essential reading for anyone interested in modern Jewish theological thought.” —Jewish Book World “Wonderful…. Give[s] the serious reader food for thought.” —Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter

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Traces of God: Seeing God in Torah, History and Everyday Life

The Way Into Encountering God in Judaism

By Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-369-9 $16.99

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A Touch of the Sacred: A Theologian’s Informal Guide to Jewish Belief By Dr. Eugene B. Borowitz and Frances W. Schwartz 6 x 9, 256 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-416-0 $16.99 Hardcover, 978-1-58023-337-8 $21.99

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Healing / Judaism—RECENTLY PUBLISHED

MIDRASH & MEDICINE

Healing Body and Soul in the Jewish Interpretive Tradition Edited by Rabbi William Cutter, PhD Preface by Michele F. Prince, LCSW, MAJCS

Midrash provides a revolutionary guide through the most difficult passages of our life stories. This groundbreaking volume examines the spiritual shortfalls of our current healing environment and explores how midrash can help you see beyond the physical aspects of healing to tune in to your spiritual source. Pushing the boundaries of Jewish knowledge, physicians, rabbis, social workers, psychologists and philosophers investigate the role of midrashic thinking in addressing seemingly intractable social and personal issues. Topics discussed include: • How metaphors and parables can aid healing • How Jewish tradition can inform and enrich health, hospice and nursing-home care • New ways of reading Jewish texts in the discussion of medical ethics • The role of community in addressing aging, loss and suffering. “These essays provide a rigorous intellectual and emotional journey…. An exploration of some of the finest minds (and hearts) into a new chapter of Jewish bioethics.” —Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler, author, Facing Illness, Finding God: How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails

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HOLIDAYS—PASSOVER

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No more boring seders. Engaging material necessary for a truly exciting event year after year. Revised and expanded, with new chapters.

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Complete sourcebook for putting a new spin on activities for Jewish holidays, holy days and every day. Includes illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

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Enneagram and Kabbalah, 2nd Ed.................43 Entering the Temple of Dreams ........................43 Ethics of the Sages ....................................3, 55 Ethiopian Jews of Israel..................................46 Evolving Halakhah ......................................55 Eyes Remade for Wonder ................................52 Facing Illness, Finding God............................32 Filling Words with Light ..........................33, 52 Finding a Spiritual Home..............................30 Finding Joy ..................................................43 First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit ....................50 Flame of the Heart ........................................33 Fly Fishing—The Sacred Art NEW ..................4 For Heaven’s Sake ........................................59 For Kids—Putting God on Your Guest List, 2nd Ed. ..............................................12, 28 Formula for Proper Living..............................40 Foundations of Sephardic Spirituality ..............50 Freedom Journeys NEW ..................................8 Genesis of Leadership ....................................29 Gentle Weapon........................................33, 40 Getting to the Heart of Interfaith ..............24, 41 Gift of Kabbalah ..........................................43 God & the Big Bang ....................................50 God in All Moments ......................................33 God in Between ............................................59 God in Our Relationships ..............................40 God in Your Body ........................................43 God of Me NEW ............................................1 God Said Amen ............................................59 God Upgrade NEW ..........................................5 God Was in This Place & I, i Did Not Know ....13, 52 God Whispers....................................14, 40, 50 God Who Hates Lies NEW ..............................2 God’s Paintbrush ..........................................59 God’s Paintbrush Celebration Kit ....................59 God’s Paintbrush Teacher’s Guide ..................59 God’s To-Do List ..........................................30 Godwrestling—Round 2 ............................8, 50 Grief in Our Seasons ....................................32 Handbook of Jewish Meditation Practices ........46 Hannah Senesh............................................40 Hanukkah, 2nd Ed. ....................................35 Happiness and the Human Spirit................6, 40 Hasidic Tales..........................................23, 33 Healing and the Jewish Imagination..........27, 32 Healing from Despair ..............................25, 32 Healing of Soul, Healing of Body..............27, 32 Healing the Jewish-Christian Rift....................41 Heart of Many Rooms..........................2, 21, 54 Heart of Wisdom ..........................................44 Hebrew Prophets ....................................23, 55 Hineini in Our Lives ....................................29 Honey from the Rock..........................13, 43, 52 How Did the Animals Help God?....................62 How Does God Make Things Happen? ............62 How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 5th Ed. ........20, 41 How to Do Good & Avoid Evil........................41 I Am God’s Paintbrush..................................61 I Am Jewish ................................................28 I Am Jewish Teacher’s Guide ..........................28

I’m God; You’re Not ......................................13 In God’s Hands............................................61 In God’s Name ............................................59 In Our Image ..............................................60 Inspired Jewish Leadership........................17, 30 InterActive Faith ....................................18, 41 Introducing My Faith and My Community ......45 Invisible Lines of Connection....................13, 52 Israel—A Spiritual Travel Guide, 2nd Ed. ......57 Israel Mission Leader’s Guide ........................57 Jewish Approach to God: Brief Intro. for Christians ......42 Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam) ........................................42 Jewish Connection to Israel, the Promised Land: Brief Intro. for Christians ............................42 Jewish Dream Book ..................................43, 50 Jewish Family Fun Book, 2nd Ed. ....11, 35, 60, 63 Jewish Holidays: Brief Intro. for Christians ......42 Jewish Journaling Book..................................50 Jewish Lights Book of Fun Classroom Activities ......35, 60 Jewish Lights Spirituality Handbook................50 Jewish Meditation Practices for Everyday Life........46 Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life............19 Jewish Pastoral Care, 2nd Ed. ........................30 Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness ....32 Jewish Pregnancy Book ............................45, 57 Jewish Prophet ..............................................28 Jewish Ritual: Brief Intro. for Christians..........42 Jewish Spiritual Direction ..............................30 Jewish Spirituality: Brief Intro. for Christians ..42, 52 Jewish Stories from Heaven and Earth..........6, 40 Jewish Theology in Our Time ................1, 21, 55 Jewish Understanding of the New Testament ....41 Jewish Visions for Aging ................................44 Jews and Judaism in the 21st Century ............55 JGirl’s Guide ....................................12, 28, 58 JGirl’s Teacher’s and Parent’s Guide................28 Journeys to a Jewish Life ................................40 Judaism and Justice ................................10, 49 Judaism for Two ..........................................44 Judaism, Physics and God..............................56 Kabbalah: Brief Intro. for Christians..........42, 43 Keeping Faith with the Psalms ........................56 Kids’ Fun Book of Jewish Time..................11, 63 Last Trial ....................................................56 Leading the Passover Journey ....................8, 34 Lifecycles, Vol. 1 & 2 ....................................58 Life’s Daily Blessings ..............................27, 40 Living Covenant ......................................2, 54 Living Jewish Life Cycle ................................45 Lost Princess ............................................3, 33 Love and Terror in the God Encounter/Soloveitchik............................2, 54 Maimonides, Spinoza and Us ....................5, 56 Making a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage ....45 Making Prayer Real ............................1, 22, 48 Man’s Responsibility................................25, 46 Meaning & Mitzvah ..............................35, 51 Meditation from the Heart of Judaism..............46 Midrash & Medicine ..............................27, 32 Minding the Temple of the Soul ......................43

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Arthur Green ....19, 33, 43, 51, 54 Judy Greenfeld........................43 Jules Harlow............................48 David Hartman ............2, 21, 54 Rivka Haut ..............................58 Bud Heckman ..................18, 41 Lee Meyerhoff Hendler..........58 Abraham Joshua Heschel......33, 55, 56 Lawrence A. Hoffman ..7, 9, 30, 34, 47, 48, 53, 57, 61 Barry W. Holtz ........................33 Walter Homolka......................41 Meryl Hyman ..........................45 Jill Jacobs ..........................10, 49 Jewish Lights ..........................45 Daniel Judson ......42, 45, 48, 57 Jo Ellen Green Kaiser ............49 Aryeh Kaplan ......................3, 33 Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer..........44 Elie Kaunfer............1, 22, 30, 48 Karyn D. Kedar ....14, 40, 50, 51 Michael Klayman ....................60 Margie Klein............................49 Eugene Korn ..........................42 Jamie S. Korngold ....................5 Irwin Kula......................5, 35, 48 Hans K端ng ..............................41 Karen Kushner..................61, 62 Lawrence Kushner ....13, 19, 33, 42, 43, 52, 53, 60, 61, 62 Nathan Laufer ..............8, 29, 34 Sara S. Lee ........................18, 41 Helen Leneman......................28 Robert N. Levine ....................51 Alan Lew..................................51 Nechama Liss-Levinson..........60 Jane Rachel Litman................58 David Lyon................................1 Len Lyons................................46 Stan Mack..........................16, 31 Don Mackenzie ................24, 41 Arthur J. Magida ..............20, 41 Stuart M. Matlins ........20, 41, 50 Daniel C. Matt ..................43, 50 Joseph B. Meszler 25, 32, 46, 51 Jay Michaelson ........................43 Rachel S. Mikva ......................55 Goldie Milgram ..........35, 45, 51 Ron Miller ..............................41 James L. Mirel ........................51 S. C. Mizrahi......................33, 40 Tara Mohr ........................34, 58 Patti Moskovitz........................45 Yochanan Muffs ......................56 Rahel Musleah ........................60 Moshe Mykoff ............33, 35, 40 Nachman of Breslov ..............33 David W. Nelson......................56 Perry Netter ............................45 Louis E. Newman..............14, 51 Noson of Breslov ....................33 Vanessa L. Ochs ..5, 35, 43, 48, 50

Kerry M. Olitzky ........27, 32, 40, 42, 45, 48, 57 Debra Orenstein ....................58 Elaine Bernstein Partnow ......58 Judea and Ruth Pearl ............28 Nehemia Polen ................33, 52 Daniel F. Polish ..........24, 50, 56 Marcia Prager..........................51 Jamal Rahman ..................24, 41 Lawrence W. Raphael ............49 Steven A. Rapp........................50 Shulamit Reinharz......12, 28, 58 Marty Richards........................44 Jack Riemer ............................44 Or N. Rose ................19, 33, 49 Dennis S. Ross ........................40 Jeff Roth ..................................46 James Rudin ......................18, 41 Jeffrey K. Salkin ........12, 20, 28, 29, 46, 50 Nina Salkin..............................28 Samuel Sandmel ....................41 Roni Sarig ............11, 35, 60, 63 Sandy Eisenberg Sasso....59, 61, 62 Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi..50 Solomon Schechter ................55 Gary Schmidt ..........................61 Marc Schneier ........................49 Leonard A. Schoolman ....18, 41 Harold M. Schulweis ....10, 49, 55 Dannel I. Schwartz..................43 Frances W. Schwartz ........26, 55 Sidney Schwarz ..........10, 30, 49 David Sears..............................33 Lauren Seidman ..............11, 63 Hannah Senesh ......................40 Rami Shapiro ..........3, 6, 23, 33, 51, 55, 57 Steve Sheinkin ........................31 Byron L. Sherwin....................55 Michael J. Shire ......................28 Charles Simon ........................30 Rifat Sonsino ..........................51 Catherine Spector ............34, 58 Emily Sper ........................11, 63 Shalom Spiegel ......................56 Elie Kaplan Spitz ........25, 32, 50 Nathaniel Stampfer ................44 Ira F. Stone..............................56 Michael Strassfeld ..................48 Nancy Sohn Swartz ..........60, 62 David A. Teutsch ....................30 Abraham J. Twerski ............6, 40 Burton L. Visotzky ....................3 Arthur Waskow..............8, 31, 50 Simkha Y. Weintraub ........27, 32 Avraham Weiss ........................49 Karen Bonnell Werth ............51 Nancy H. Wiener ....................44 Ron Wolfson ....8, 30, 32, 34, 35, 40, 61 Moshe Zemer..........................55

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