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Complete Book Catalog 2011–2012
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Who Are We?
Rabbinic Advisory Board
Given our name and subject matter, the tendency is immediately to pigeonhole us as “another publisher of Jewish books.” As we are publishing books of types that, in many cases, have not been published before, it is hard to find a simple category in which to place us. We recognize that it is also difficult to communicate this difference to a world that is used simply to categorizing things as “Jewish books” or “Judaica.” We don’t think of ourselves in either of those categories. We describe ourselves as publishing books that reflect the Jewish wisdom tradition for people of all faiths, all backgrounds. Our books really focus on the issue of the quest for the self, seeking meaning in life. They are books that help you to understand who you are and who you might become as a Jewish person, or as a person who is part of a tradition that has its roots in the JudeoChristian world. They deal with issues of personal growth. They deal with issues of religious inspiration.
Norman J. Cohen Professor of Midrash and former Provost, Hebrew Union College– Jewish Institute of Religion
Rachel Cowan Senior Fellow, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Neil Gillman Professor Emeritus of Jewish Philosophy, The Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Arthur Green Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Religion, and Rector of the Rabbinical School, Hebrew College
Lawrence A. Hoffman
What Are We Doing? People of all faiths and backgrounds yearn for books that attract, engage, educate and spiritually inspire. Our principal goal is to stimulate thought and help all people learn about who the Jewish People are, where they come from and what the future can be made to hold. While people of our diverse Jewish heritage are the primary audience, our books speak to people in the Christian world as well and will broaden their understanding of Judaism and the roots of their own faith. Jewish Lights seeks out materials about the unity and community of the Jewish People and the relevance of Judaism to everyday life. To help us in these efforts, respectful of the rich diversity of the Jewish heritage, we have established an Advisory Board representing a broad range of Jewish perspectives. The Advisory Board helps seek out new material and provides insights into the publishing needs of the Jewish community. We bring to you authors who are at the forefront of spiritual thought and experience. While each has something different to say, they all say it in a voice that you can hear. Our books are designed to welcome the reader and then to engage, stimulate and inspire. We judge our success not only by whether or not our books are beautiful and commercially successful, but by whether or not they make a difference in your life.
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Bible Study / Judaism—NEW BOOKS
MASKING
AND UNMASKING OURSELVES Interpreting Biblical Texts on Clothing & Identity AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2012
By Dr. Norman J. Cohen
A fascinating look at the symbolic power of clothing in the Bible and what it reveals about identity and how we perceive it. Whatever the context in which it is worn, our clothing is often our most powerful form of communication. As in any great literature, the language of putting on and taking off clothing in the Bible—especially the narratives that turn on the symbolic use of clothes—can provide us with a sense of the overarching worldview of the biblical writers. Yet, by immersing ourselves in the symbolic language and stories of the Bible, we can also gain insight into ourselves and our own lives. In this engaging look at interpretations of clothing in the Bible, renowned Torah scholar and midrashist Norman Cohen presents ten paradigmatic Bible stories that involve clothing in an essential way, as a means of learning about the text, its characters and their interactions. But he also shows us how these stories help us confront our own life dramas, our own stories. In doing so, he presents Torah as a mirror, reflecting back to us our own personalities, ambivalences, struggles and potential for growth. By helping us uncover the “garments of Torah,” Cohen shows us how to shed our own layers of insulation to reveal our authentic selves.
Judaism / Bible Study 6 x 9, 240 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-461-0 $24.99 Dr. Norman J. Cohen, renowned for his expertise in Torah study and midrash, lectures frequently to audiences of many faiths. He is a rabbi, former provost of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, and professor of midrash. He is the author of Self, Struggle & Change: Family Conflict Stories in Genesis and Their Healing Insights for Our Lives; Moses and the Journey to Leadership: Timeless Lessons of Effective Management from the Bible and Today’s Leaders (both Jewish Lights); and other books.
Praise for Dr. Norman J. Cohen’s Work “Invites readers to examine the larger questions of integrating Jewish study and practice into our —The Reconstructionist modern lives.” “Norman Cohen shares with his readers what, for many years, he has been giving his students: rare —Elie Wiesel erudition, sensitivity, and insight.” BY
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NEW BOOKS—Judaism / Talmud THE OTHER TALMUD—THE YERUSHALMI
Unlocking the Secrets of The Talmud of Israel for Judaism Today AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2012
By Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams, PhD
A fascinating—and fun—look at “the other Talmud” and the possibilities for Jewish life reflected there. Today’s Judaism is based on the Babylonian Talmud, the Bavli. All the law codes we have are based on this Talmud. But what if the other Talmud, the Yerushalmi— the “Talmud of the Land of Israel”—had won? What would that mean for the practice of Judaism today? This engaging look at the Judaism that might have been breaks open the Talmud of the Land of Israel, which is growing in popularity. It examines what the Yerushalmi is, how it differs from the Bavli, and how and why the Bavli is used today. It reveals how the Yerushalmi’s vision of Jewish practice resembles today’s liberal Judaism. You’ll explore the many ways this Talmud would have influenced all aspects of Jewish life: • What kind of mysticism would you practice? • How would you meditate? • How would holiday celebrations differ from those we have today?
Judaism 6 x 9, 250 pp (est), Hardcover 978-1-58023-463-4 $24.99
• How would you pray? • What would be your greatest virtues? Your most terrible sins?
Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams, PhD, is a frequent speaker on the topics of Jewish learning and sacred literature around the United States. She is the founder and director of Maqom: A School for Adult Talmud Study and author of Learn Talmud and A Talmud Tale, among other books.
• What kind of karma would you believe in?
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“A miracle of compression … Jews of every persuasion, women and men alike, will come away from this book with a deeper understanding of Judaism’s many faces and possibilities.”
“Should be mandatory reading in all Jewish schools in the United States and Israel.” —Yuval Rotem, Consul General of Israel
Sage Tales Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud By Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-456-6 $24.99
I Am Jewish Personal Reflections Inspired by the Last Words of Daniel Pearl
The Way Into the Varieties of Jewishness
Edited by Judea and Ruth Pearl
By Sylvia Barack Fishman, PhD 6 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-367-5 $18.99 Hardcover 978-1-58023-030-8 $24.99
Winner, National Jewish Book Award 6 x 9, 304 pp, Deluxe PB w/ flaps 978-1-58023-259-3 $18.99
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Judaism / Torah—NEW BOOKS
THE TORAH REVOLUTION
Fourteen Truths That Changed the World By Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD
Unlock the truths that shattered ancient beliefs and paved the way for the new and revolutionary religion that eventually became Judaism. This is a unique look at the Torah—the foundation of Jewish existence—and the revolutionary teachings of Moses embedded within it that gave birth to Judaism and influenced the world. Dr. Reuven Hammer presents fourteen radical ideas found in Torah, explains their original intentions, and shows how understanding these “truths” can help you better understand the narrative and laws of Judaism. He shows how when taken together, these value concepts present a picture of human life that is surprisingly modern and relevant to our goals for repairing the world today: • Humanity is one as God is one • Human beings are responsible for their actions and have the choice to do good or evil • Poverty, deprivation, slavery and hatred are evils that must be eradicated • The earth is not ours to destroy • The love of others is a divine command • And much more … “Plumb[s] both the moral depths and spiritual power of Torah … with eloquence and excellence.” —Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president, the Rabbinical Assembly
Judaism 6 x 9, 240 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-457-3 $24.99 Rabbi Reuven Hammer, PhD, named one of the “Forward 50”—a list of the most influential members of the American Jewish community—is a former president of the International Rabbinical Assembly. A prolific writer, he is the author of many books, including Entering the High Holy Days, a winner of the National Jewish Book Award.
“Presents what is unique and enduringly significant about the teachings of Moses and the Hebrew Bible. Identifies the ongoing spiritual relevance and insights of those teachings for Jews and Gentiles alike. An important contribution.” —Rabbi David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion
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The Way Into Torah By Rabbi Norman J. Cohen, PhD
“Cohen’s commentaries cut to the quick—his Torah is alive and we are the protagonists.” —Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky, author, Sage Tales: Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud
The Modern Men’s Torah Commentary New Insights from Jewish Men on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions
I’m God; You’re Not “A pleasurable read that is Observations on often profound.” Organized Religion & —Tikkun Other Disguises of the Ego
Edited by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin 6 x 9, 368 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-395-8 $24.99
By Lawrence Kushner 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-441-2 $21.99
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NEW BOOKS—Judaism / Spirituality THE SABBATH SOUL
Mystical Reflections on the Transformative Power of Holy Time Selection,Translation and Commentary by Eitan Fishbane, PhD
Enter into the mystery of the Sabbath, into the wonder and light of the seventh day. Enrich your spiritual experience of Shabbat by exploring the writings of mystical masters of Hasidism. Drawing from the origins of the movement in lateeighteenth-century Poland to late-twentieth-century Jerusalem, Eitan Fishbane evokes the Sabbath experience—from candle lighting and donning white clothing to the Friday night Kiddush and the act of sacred eating. Fishbane also translates and interprets a wide range of Hasidic sources previously unavailable in English that reflect the spiritual transformation that takes place on the seventh day—one that can shift your awareness into the realm that is all soul. Personal prayers of the Bratzlav (Breslov) Hasidic tradition express the spiritual dimension of Shabbat in the language of devotional and individual yearning. “Moving.... Fresh [and] new, filled with ancient wisdom. Readers will want to use this book for reflection and teaching around the Shabbat table.”
Judaism / Spirituality 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-459-7 $18.99
—Dr. Arthur Green, author, Seek My Face: A Jewish Mystical Theology
Eitan Fishbane, PhD, a frequent scholar-inresidence and guest speaker at congregations across North America, is assistant professor of Jewish thought at The Jewish Theological Seminary; author of As Light Before Dawn:The Inner World of a Medieval Kabbalist; and co-editor of Jewish Mysticism and the Spiritual Life: Classical Texts, Contemporary Reflections (Jewish Lights).
“Displays the spiritual depths that reside within Jewish religious teaching and practice.... Unlocks the divinity that dwells in the timeless spirituality of the day.” —Rabbi David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion
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Hasidic Tales Annotated & Explained
Edited by Lawrence Fine, PhD, Eitan Fishbane, PhD, and Rabbi Or N. Rose
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Andrew Harvey
“Dazzling….A spiritual feast of religious meaning for those who enter its pages.” —Rabbi David Ellenson, PhD, president, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-434-4 $24.99
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Tanya, the Masterpiece of Hasidic Wisdom Selections Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation
“Brings alive the holy sparks of by Rabbi Rami Shapiro spirituality in modern Judaism.” Foreword by Rabbi Zalman
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Judaism / Bar & Bat Mitzvah—NEW BOOKS
THE MITZVAH PROJECT BOOK
Making Mitzvah Part of Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah … and Your Life By Liz Suneby and Diane Heiman Foreword by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin Preface by Rabbi Sharon Brous
Make the world a better place through good deeds—big or small. This go-to source for Jewish young adults is packed with ideas to help boys and girls connect something they love to a mitzvah project or tikkun olam initiative they can be passionate about. It is filled with information, ideas and activities to spark young imaginations, as well as a planning guide to get organized and off to a good start. To further inspire their actions, kids will love reading stories from young people around the country who have completed rewarding projects in the following categories: Creativity and Compassion—Arts & Crafts • Clothes & Fashion • Computers & Technology • Food & Cooking • Movies & Drama • Reading & Writing Putting Mitzvot in Motion—Animals • Camp • Fitness • Health • Music & Dance • Sports Your World, Our World—Environment • Family • Friends, Neighbors & Your Community • Global Community • Israel • Your Jewish Heritage “Wow! If you are looking for a way to put the ‘mitzvah’ in your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this is the book for you. A fabulous resource for teens, families and synagogues. Highly recommended!” —Dr. Ron Wolfson, co-president, Synagogue 3000; author, God’s To-Do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God’s Work on Earth
For ages 11–13
Juvenile / Judaism 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-458-0 $16.99
Liz Suneby and Diane Heiman are Children’s Choice Award winners who bring extensive synagogue experience and practical nationwide research to this inspiring book. Rabbi Jeffrey K.Salkin is the author of the bestseller Putting God on the Guest List:How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah; and For Kids—Putting God on Your Guest List: How to Claim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah (both Jewish Lights), among other books. Rabbi Sharon Brous, listed among the Forward’s fifty most influential American Jews and Newsweek’s leading rabbis in the country, is the founder of IKAR, a Jewish spiritual community in Los Angeles that integrates spiritual and religious practice and the pursuit of social justice.
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“Charged with energy and insight … offers information about culture and history as well as answers to life’s most vexing questions.” For ages 11 and up
The JGirl’s Guide The Young Jewish Woman’s Handbook for Coming of Age By Penina Adelman,Ali Feldman and Shulamit Reinharz 6 x 9, 240 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-215-9 $14.99
See p. 19 for Teacher’s and Parent Guide.
—American Library Association’s For ages Booklist 11 and up
Tough Questions Jews Ask A Young Adult’s Guide to Building a Jewish Life By Rabbi Edward Feinstein 6 x 9, 160 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-139-8 $14.99
See p. 19 for Teacher’s Guide.
For ages 11–13
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
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NEW BOOKS—Judaism / Spirituality DISCOVERING JEWISH MEDITATION, 2ND EDITION Instruction & Guidance for Learning an Ancient Spiritual Practice By Nan Fink Gefen, PhD
The breakthrough how-to-meditate guide—now updated and expanded! A supportive and wise guide that is an absolute must for anyone who wants to learn Jewish meditation or improve their practice—now updated and expanded! Nan Fink Gefen teaches you how to meditate on your own, and starts you on the path to a deeper connection with the Divine and to greater insight about your own life. The most comprehensive introduction to a timehonored practice: • Answers commonly asked questions about the nature and history of Jewish meditation and examines how it differs from other meditative practices • Shows beginners how to start their practice, including where and how to do it • Gives step-by-step instructions for meditations that are at the core of Jewish meditative practice • Explains the challenges and rewards of a Jewish meditative practice
Judaism / Spirituality 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-462-7 $16.99 Nan Fink Gefen, PhD has taught Jewish meditation to hundreds of students across the country. She co-founded Tikkun magazine in 1985, and is the co-founding editor of Persimmon Tree: An Online Magazine of the Arts.
“A very low threshold introduction and a very rewarding first step into the place of silence in the sacred.”
“Extremely useful … [links] Jewish meditation with a fuller practice of Torah study, mitzvot, Shabbat, and other traditional Jewish paths to God.”
“Gefen’s step-by-step instructions take the mystery —Lilith out of meditation.”
—Lawrence Kushner, author, I’m God; You’re Not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego and other books
“Shows users how to combine [meditation] with prayer…. An excellent source for classes as well as —Jewish Book World for independent study.”
—Tikkun
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Jewish Meditation Practices for Everyday Life Awakening Your Heart, Connecting with God By Rabbi Jeff Roth 6 x 9, 224 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-397-2 $18.99
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The Handbook of Jewish Meditation Practices A Guide for Enriching the Sabbath and Other Days of Your Life By Rabbi David A. Cooper 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-102-2 $16.95
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The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness Preparing to Practice By Rabbi Rami Shapiro; Foreword by Marcia Ford 51⁄2 x 81⁄2, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-59473-151-8 $16.99
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Crafts / Judaism—NEW BOOKS
JEWISH THREADS
A Hands-On Guide to Stitching Spiritual Intention into Jewish Fabric Crafts By Diana Drew with Robert Grayson
Learn how to make your own Jewish fabric crafts with spiritual intention— a journey of creativity, imagination and inspiration. Journey along with talented Jewish fabric craft artists from throughout the United States and Israel as they retrace their steps in the creative process used to make thirty evocative projects. Then tap into your inner creativity by following step-by-step instructions to fashion family heirlooms with your own personal flair. Inspirational and motivational, these projects and stories will resonate with your artistic soul and awaken a desire to hand-craft Jewish fabric keepsakes to pass down from generation to generation. Projects and techniques include: • Tallitot • Tallit bags • Torah mantles • Challah covers • Seder plate • Afikomen envelopes • Torah table (shulchan) covers • Tree of Life & shalom wall hangings • Purim puppets • And more! • Quilting • Appliqué • Embroidery • Needlepoint • Cross-stitch • Knitting • Crochet • Felting • Needle Felting
Judaism / Needlework 7 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB Original w/ 8-page color insert and b/w illus. 978-1-58023-442-9 $19.99
“Bravo…. A wonderful guide for every artsycraftsy Jewish education-through-the-arts type of person, whether it be for your home, your synagogue, your Hebrew school, or your community Jewish museum!”
Diana Drew, co-president of National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), West Morris (NJ) Section, is an awardwinning former daily newspaper reporter and a longtime book editor.
—Ellen Premack, executive director, Mizel Museum
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The Jewish Family Fun Book, 2nd Ed. Holiday Projects, Everyday Activities, and Travel Ideas with Jewish Themes
The Quilting Path: A Guide The Knitting Way to Spiritual Discovery through A Guide to Spiritual Self-Discovery Fabric,Thread and Kabbalah By Linda Skolnik and Janice MacDaniels
By Danielle Dardashti and Roni Sarig Illustrations by Avi Katz
“Shows how quilting can become a ritual of spiritual and psychological renewal, regardless of your faith.”
“Excellent….A worthwhile purchase for Jewish families, a priority addition to libraries, and a useful tool for family educators.” —Jewish Book World 6 x 9, 304 pp, 70+ b/w illus. & diagrams Quality PB Original, 978-1-58023-333-0 $18.99
By Louise Silk
—Quilts with Style 7 x 9,192 pp, b/w photos & illus. Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-206-5 $16.99
“Enlightening, entertaining and affirming…. Finally … put[s] into words what I have been trying to express for so long about why knitting means so much to me.” —Melanie Falick, author, Knitting in America 7 x 9, 240 pp, b/w photos, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-079-5 $16.99
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NEW BOOKS—Pastoral Care PROFESSIONAL SPIRITUAL & PASTORAL CARE A Practical Clergy and Chaplain’s Handbook
Edited by Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, BCJC
For all faiths—the definitive reference for spiritual and pastoral caregivers.
A book from SkyLight Paths, Jewish Lights’ sister imprint
This is the first comprehensive resource for spiritual and pastoral care—a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, chaplains, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions. It integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the latest approaches to spiritual care. It is specifically intended for professionals who work in or visit congregants in acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. Offering the latest theological perspectives and tools, along with basic theory and skills from the best pastoral and spiritual care texts, research and concepts, the contributors to this resource are experts in their fields and include eight current or past presidents of the major chaplaincy organizations. Topics include: • The Theology of Spiritual and Pastoral Care— How do you create a theology to do spiritual/pastoral care? • The Process of Spiritual and Pastoral Care— The general theory behind spiritual/pastoral care; conducting spiritual assessments; creating and implementing a pastoral plan; ethics. • Spiritual/Pastoral Care with Special Populations and Their Needs—International cultures and immigrants, pediatrics, mental health, LGBT, disabled, palliative care with chronic illness, arrested and complicated grief. • The Infrastructure of Spiritual and Pastoral Care— How to begin strategic planning, standards of care for all chaplains, quality assurance, designing sacred spaces, cultural competencies.
Pastoral Care 6 x 9, 480 pp, Hardcover 978-1-59473-312-3 $50.00 Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts, BCJC, past president of the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, is chairman emeritus and a founder of Disaster Chaplaincy Services, Inc., a partnership program within the American Red Cross in Greater New York. He has taught extensively on pastoral and spiritual care. He is co-editor of Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy (SkyLight Paths).
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How to Be a Perfect Stranger, 5th Ed. The Essential Religious Etiquette Handbook Edited by Stuart M. Matlins and Arthur J. Magida
“The central idea here is excellent.... A perfect gift.” —Publishers Weekly 6 x 9, 432 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-59473-294-2 $19.99
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Facing Illness, Finding God How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails By Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler 6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-423-8 $16.99
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Midrash & Medicine Healing Body and Soul in the Jewish Interpretive Tradition Edited by Rabbi William Cutter, PhD Preface by Michele F. Prince, LCSW, MAJCS 6 x 9, 352 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-484-9 $21.99
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MAIMONIDES—ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS ON JEWISH FAITH & ETHICS The Book of Knowledge & the Thirteen Principles of Faith—Annotated & Explained Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, PhD
The teachings of Judaism’s greatest medieval philosopher can be a companion on your own spiritual journey. Moses Maimonides (1138–1204) is Jewish history’s greatest exponent of a rational, philosophically based Judaism. He opened his classic code of Jewish law, the Mishneh Torah, with the “Book of Knowledge,” providing the essential teachings of Jewish faith and ethics. His “Thirteen Principles of Faith,” included in his commentary on the Mishnah, have become cornerstones in Jewish theology. In this book, Rabbi Marc Angel provides a lucid English / Judaism translation of Maimonides’ key teachings on Jewish faith and Religion 1 1 ethics, as well as an informative commentary that brings his 5 ⁄2 x 8 ⁄2, 200 pp (est) Quality PB Original wisdom to life. Readers will benefit from Maimonides’ views on 978-1-59473-311-6 $18.99 the nature of God, providence, prophecy, free will, human nature, repentance—and more. The teachings of Maimonides continue to have profound relevance to those seeking an intellectually vibrant understanding of Judaism. Although deeply rooted in Jewish sources, the writings of Maimonides provide spiritual insights for people of all backgrounds.
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Judaism / Philosophy—NEW BOOKS
Rabbi Marc D. Angel, PhD, is founder and director of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals (www.jewishideas.org). Rabbi emeritus of Congregation Shearith Israel of New York City, he is author and editor of twenty-nine books, including Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism and Foundations of Sephardic Spirituality: The Inner Life of Jews of the Ottoman Empire (both Jewish Lights), both finalists for the National Jewish Book Award.
Bible—NEW BOOKS Annotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro
This collection of timeless and practical prescriptions for living honestly and responsibly can be a companion for your own spiritual journey. More than commonplace truisms, the biblical Book of Proverbs is an anthology of teachings designed to help you live with a sense of self-responsibility. Its wisdom, compiled in the seventh century BCE and credited to King Solomon, transcends nationality and politics, addressing instead the individual seeking the true satisfaction and tranquility that comes from living with an honest perception of reality. In this fresh translation of an ancient “how-to,” Rami Shapiro unpacks the proverbs, demonstrating how these complex poetic forms are actually straightforward instructions to live simply, without rationalizations and excuses. He shows how unlike almost Religion / Judaism / Christianity anything else in the Hebrew Bible, the truths claimed in the Book 1 5 ⁄2 x 81⁄2, 288 pp, Quality PB Original of Proverbs are testable and verifiable. They force us to examine 978-1-59473-310-9 $16.99 our lives and how we are living them without the benefit of psychological sophistry and New Age babble: We are either doing good or doing bad; we are either disciplined or lazy; we are either students of wisdom or puppets of desire. Rabbi Rami Shapiro is a renowned teacher of spirituality across faith traditions. He is author of The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness: Preparing to Practice; The Divine Feminine in Biblical Wisdom Literature: Selections Annotated & Explained; and Ecclesiastes:Annotated & Explained (all SkyLight Paths), among other books.
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THE GOD WHO HATES LIES
Confronting & Rethinking Jewish Tradition By Dr. David Hartman with Charlie Buckholtz
Covenant & Conscience— A Groundbreaking Journey to the Heart of Halakha In this deeply personal look at the struggle between commitment to Jewish religious tradition and personal morality, Dr. David Hartman, 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. Dr. Hartman draws on a lifetime of learning, teaching and experience as a social activist to present an intellectual framework for examining covenantal theology as it is applied to religious life. As much an expression of his impassioned commitment to Jewish law as it is testament to a lifetime of intellectual questioning and courage, this bold examination of the halakhic system offers fresh insights into Judaism and the quest for spiritual nourishment. “A trenchant and controversial statement of Jewish theology…. No thinking Jew can afford to ignore this book.”
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Judaism / Talmud—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
SAGE TALES
Wisdom and Wonder from the Rabbis of the Talmud By Rabbi Burton L.Visotzky
These ancient stories whisper truth to your soul. Great stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the Rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings and test our values, ethics, morality—and our imaginations. In this collection for people of all faiths and backgrounds, Rabbi Burton L. Visotzky draws on four decades of telling and teaching these legends in order to unlock their wisdom for the contemporary heart. He introduces you to the cast of characters, explains their motivations and provides the historical background needed to penetrate the wise lessons often hidden within these unusual narratives. In learning how and why these oft-told tales were spun, you discover how they continue to hold value for our lives today. “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
“A revelation….A thrilling journey full of wisdom, humor and timeless lessons…. A deep and lasting gift, a spectacular work that we want to read over and over again.” —Rabbi Naomi Levy, author, Hope Will Find You and To Begin Again
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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
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Judaism / Spirituality 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 and 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 compellingly through classic Torah texts and midrash. He helps you clear away preconceived images of God from your childhood or dogmas that restrict your experience of God in personal and meaningful ways today. Combining profound teachings from Jewish sources with insights and experiences from real life, he shows how you can enjoy a unique relationship with God— the God of you, your God of me.
Judaism / Spirituality 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-452-8 $16.99 Rabbi David Lyon is an innovative spiritual leader and educator recognized for making ancient teachings accessible in contemporary spiritual life. 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.
“Shows how one’s understanding of God evolves over a lifetime, through maturity, possible struggles of faith and the challenges of modern life.” —New York Jewish Week
“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
“Offer[s] mature ideas for adults on the spiritual quest.” —Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams, PhD, director, Maqom
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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
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Judaism / Spirituality—RECENTLY PUBLISHED
THE GOD UPGRADE
Finding Your 21st-Century Spirituality in Judaism’s 5,000-Year-Old Tradition By Rabbi Jamie S. Korngold Foreword by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis
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For people who don’t believe that God can intervene in our lives, and why Judaism is still important. For some people, the biggest stumbling block in religion is God—even for an ordained rabbi who admits her rational mind “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 ways in which God concepts have evolved and been upgraded through the centuries, Adventure Rabbi Jamie Korngold examines how our changing ideas of God have shaped every aspect of Judaism. With enthusiasm and humor, she shows that by aligning our understanding of God with modern sensibilities, Judaism can be made more meaningful, accessible and fully compatible with twenty-first-century life. “Funny, honest and passionate … a provocative, intriguing and always interesting exploration of Jewish theology that will grab you from the first page. Godwrestlers, this book is for you!” —Dr. Ron Wolfson, co-president, Synagogue 3000; author, God’s To-Do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God’s Work on Earth
“Clear, accessible … will serve as a safe entry point into serious conversations about Jewish theology and spirituality for a new generation.” —Rabbi Daniel Freelander, senior vice president, Union for Reform Judaism
Judaism / Spirituality 6 x 9, 176 pp, Quality PB 978-1-58023-443-6 $15.99 Rabbi Jamie S. Korngold, the Adventure Rabbi, has been featured in the New York Times,USA Today and many other media outlets 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. Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, one of the most respected spiritual leaders of his generation, is author of Conscience:The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey ( Jewish Lights).
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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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God Was in This Place & I, i Did Not Know Finding Self, Spirituality and Ultimate Meaning By Lawrence Kushner 6 x 9, 192 pp, Quality PB 978-1-879045-33-0 $16.95
“In easily accessible language both religiously and psychologically informed, Newman guides us through our own return. [A] wise and inspiring moral classic.”
Repentance The Meaning & Practice of Teshuvah
—Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Emanu-El Scholar, Congregation Emanu-El, San Francisco; author, The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition and Kabbalah: A Love Story
By Dr. Louis E. Newman Foreword by Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis Preface by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar 6 x 9, 256 pp, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-426-9 $24.99
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED—Judaism / Politics FREEDOM JOURNEYS
The Tale of Exodus and Wilderness across Millennia By Rabbi Arthur O.Waskow and Rabbi Phyllis O. Berman
How does the story of the Exodus echo in our own generation and in our own lives?
Judaism / Passover 6 x 9, 288 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-445-0 $24.99 Rabbi Arthur O. Waskow, an innovative and inspiring spiritual leader and frequent speaker on the topics of Jewish life, community and social justice, 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 (both Jewish Lights); Down-to-Earth Judaism and other books. Rabbi Phyllis O. Berman is co-author, with Rabbi Waskow, of A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven:The Jewish Life-Spiral as a Spiritual Path.
The story Jews retell on Passover is about rising up against tyranny, about the triumph of the God who sides with the despised against a resplendent emperor. Exploring how this tale applies to our own time enriches the ancient account—and it expands and transforms the community for which Exodus is a collective family story. Exodus is not only the saga of the escape from slavery, but also a story of courage, celebration, rebirth and community from which people of all faith traditions have learned and can continue to learn. Calling us to relearn and rethink the Passover story, Rabbi Arthur O. Waskow and Rabbi Phyllis O. Berman share: • The enduring spiritual resonance of the Hebrews’ journey for our own time • Social justice, ecological and feminist perspectives on the Exodus • How the Passover story has been adapted and used by African American as well as Christian and Muslim communities to provide insight and inspiration. With contributions by: Dr. Vincent Harding: “Exodus in African America: A Great Camp Meeting” Dr. S. Ayse Kadayifci-Orellana: “Exodus in the Qur’an: Mercy, Compassion, and Forgiveness” Ched Myers and Russell Powell: “Exodus in the Life and Death of Jesus”
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“A powerful retracing of the Exodus story that reminds us all of our obligation to move against oppression and toward freedom in our own lives and in our own —Ruth W. Messinger, president, time.” American Jewish World Service
“One of the most exciting interpretations of Exodus in contemporary Jewish literature…. Should be used at every Seder and in every synagogue in America.” —Rabbi Michael Lerner, editor, Tikkun Magazine, www.tikkun.org
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WHERE JUSTICE DWELLS
A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community By Rabbi Jill Jacobs Foreword by Rabbi David Saperstein
How can Jewish values inform our work to create a just world—and help us work together for the good of all communities? This practical guide provides ways to envision and act on your own ideals of social justice by helping you navigate through such issues as: • Creating a narrative mission statement that reflects your organization’s values • Balancing the needs of your community with those of other communities • Weighing the pros and cons of various models of social justice work • Expanding the impact and efficiency of your work • Locating your social justice goals and methods within the context of Jewish tradition • Maintaining the motivation and inspiration to continue your social justice work Each chapter includes a set of discussion questions, tips, tools, processes and forms for getting your social justice project off the ground. “Fresh and inspiring … a guide to Jewish responsibility and a restoration of classical biblical and rabbinic values in the lives of Jews today.” —Susannah Heschel, Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College
“Social justice activists, scholars and teachers will treasure [this]…. Her wise and practical insights [will] inspire each of us to shape a more just world.” —Rabbi Richard Jacobs, president-elect, Union for Reform Judaism
Judaism 7 x 9, 288 pp, Quality PB Original 978-1-58023-453-5 $24.99 Rabbi Jill Jacobs is executive director of Rabbis for Human Rights–North America.Widely acknowledged as one of the leading voices in Jewish social justice, Rabbi Jacobs is also the author of There Shall Be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice through Jewish Law and Tradition (Jewish Lights). She has been voted to the Forward newspaper’s list of fifty influential Jews, to Newsweek’s list of the fifty most influential rabbis in America, and to the Jewish Week’s list of “thirty-six under thirty-six.” Rabbi David Saperstein is director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. A prolific writer and speaker, he has appeared on many television news and talk shows.
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Conscience The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey
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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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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.
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Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, is editor of My People’s Prayer Book: Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries, winner of the National Jewish Book Award, and the Prayers of Awe series (see p. 25); and coeditor of My People’s Passover Haggadah:Traditional Texts, Modern Commentaries, a National Jewish Book Award finalist. He has written and edited over forty books.
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Rabbi James Rudin, an international leader in interreligious relations, is the American Jewish Committee’s senior interreligious adviser.
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BAR/BAT MITZVAH The go-to source for Jewish young adults looking to make the world a better place. See p.7.
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“Best Religion Book of the Year”
Today’s most influential book about finding core spiritual values.
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A unique album for preserving the spiritual memories of the day, and for recording plans for the Jewish future ahead.
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An important resource to help kids ages 11 to 13 spiritually prepare for their bar/bat mitzvah.
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What does it mean to become a Jewish woman? A first-ofits-kind book of practical, real-world advice using Judaism as a compass for the journey through adolescence. A fun survival guide.
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Non-Israelite people in the Hebrew Bible and their redemptive relationships with the Jewish people.
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Empowering, practical. How to transform your synagogue or organization into a sacred community by creating a culture founded on the spirituality of welcome. Ideal for synagogue leadership and boards who work to create sacred communities.
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Ethiopian Jews of Israel ..............................37 Evolving Halakhah ......................................46 Eyes Remade for Wonder ................................43 Facing Illness, Finding God ..........................10 Filling Words with Light ..............................43 Finding a Spiritual Home..............................21 Finding Joy ................................................34 First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit ....................41 Flame of the Heart ........................................24 For Heaven’s Sake ........................................50 ForKids—Putting God on Your Guest List, 2nd Ed...7, 19 Formula for Proper Living ............................31 Foundations of Sephardic Spirituality..............41 Freedom Journeys ..............................16, 26, 41 Genesis of Leadership ....................................20 Gentle Weapon..................................13, 24, 31 Getting to the Heart of Interfaith ....................32 Gift of Kabbalah ..........................................34 God & the Big Bang ....................................41 God of Me..............................................14, 41 God in All Moments ....................................24 God in Between ............................................50 God in Our Relationships ..............................31 God in Your Body ........................................34 God Said Amen ............................................50 God Upgrade ..........................................15, 41 God Was in This Place & I, i Did Not Know ..15, 43 God Whispers ..............................................31 God Who Hates Lies ....................................12 God’s Paintbrush ..........................................50 God’s Paintbrush Celebration Kit ....................50 God’s Paintbrush Teacher’s Guide ..................50 God’s To-Do List ..........................................21 Godwrestling—Round 2 ................................16 Grief in Our Seasons ....................................23 Handbook of Jewish Meditation Practices ....8, 37 Hannah Senesh............................................31 Hanukkah, 2nd Ed.......................................25 Happiness and the Human Spirit ..................31 Hasidic Tales ..........................................6, 24 Healing and the Jewish Imagination ..............23 Healing from Despair ....................................23 Healing of Soul, Healing of Body ..................23 Healing the Jewish-Christian Rift....................32 Heart of Many Rooms ............................12, 45 Heart of Wisdom ..........................................35 Hebrew Prophets............................................46 Hineini in Our Lives ................................3, 20 Honey from the Rock................................34, 43 How Did the Animals Help God?....................53 How Does God Make Things Happen? ............53 How to Be a Perfect Stranger ....................10, 32 How to Do Good and Avoid Evil ....................32 I Am God’s Paintbrush..................................50 I Am Jewish..............................................4, 19 I Am Jewish Teacher’s Guide ......................4, 19 I’m God; You’re Not ..................................5, 43 In God’s Hands............................................52 In God’s Name ............................................50 In Our Image ..............................................51 Inspired Jewish Leadership ............................21
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Modern Jews Engage the New Testament ..........32 Modern Jews/Companion Figures....................32 Modern Men’s Torah Commentary ............5, 20, 37 More Wandering Stars ..................................39 Moses and the Journey to Leadership ..........3, 20 Mourning & Mitzvah, 2nd Ed.......................23 My People’s Passover Haggadah, Vol. 1 & 2 ....26 My People’s Prayer Book Series........................38 Mystery Midrash ..........................................40 Naamah, Noah’s Wife ..................................53 New Jewish Baby Album ................................36 New Jewish Baby Book, 2nd Ed. ....................36 New Jewish Feminism ..............................47, 49 Noah’s Wife ................................................50 One God Clapping........................................42 100 Blessings Every Day................................48 Orphan in History........................................31 Other Talmud—The Yerushalmi NEW ......4, 21 Our Dance with God ....................................42 Parenting as a Spiritual Journey ....................35 Parenting Jewish Teens ..................................35 Passion for Truth ........................................47 Passover, 2nd Ed. ........................................26 Path of Blessing............................................42 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Funerals and Grieving Practices ......................................10 Perfect Stranger’s Guide to Wedding Ceremonies10 Personhood of God ........................................47 Professional Spiritual & Pastoral Care NEW....10, 21 Proverbs NEW ........................................11, 42 Putting God on the Guest List, 3rd Ed. ..........19 Putting God on the Guest List Teacher’s Guide 19 Quilting Path ................................................9 Quotable Jewish Woman ................................49 Rabbi Harvey Rides Again ............................22 Rabbi Harvey vs. the Wisdom Kid ............18, 22 Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice......25 Recovery from Codependence ..........................48 Recovery—The Sacred Art..............................48 Remembering My Pet ..............................23, 51 Renewed Each Day, Vol. 1 & 2 ......................48 Repentance ..................................................15 Restful Reflections ........................................31 Rethinking Synagogues..................................21 ReVisions ..............................................47, 49 Righteous Gentiles in the Hebrew Bible ............20 Righteous Indignation ..................................40 Rituals & Practices of a Jewish Life ................39 River of Light ..............................................43 Rosh Hashanah Readings ............................25 Sabbath Soul NEW ............................6, 24, 25 Sacred Art of Lovingkindness ....................8, 42 Sacred Intentions ..........................................31 Sacred Treasure—The Cairo Genizah ..............18 Sage Tales NEW ................................4, 13, 42 Seek My Face................................................45 Self-Renewing Congregation ..........................21 Self, Struggle & Change ............................3, 20 Seven Beggars ..............................................24 Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven ........42 7th Heaven..................................................24 Shabbat, 2nd Ed. ........................................25
Shared Dreams ............................................40 Sharing Blessings ........................................51 6 Jewish Spiritual Paths ................................42 So That Your Values Live On ........................35 Spirit of Renewal ..........................................47 Spiritual Activism ........................................40 Spiritual Boredom ........................................42 Spiritual Community ....................................42 Spirituality of Welcoming ..............................21 Stepping Stones to Jewish Spiritual Living........42 Story of the Jews............................................22 Talking about God........................................47 Tanya, the Masterpiece of Hasidic Wisdom .......... ..................................................6, 24 46 Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope, 2nd Ed. ..........23 There Is No Messiah … and You’re It ..............42 There Shall Be No Needy ..........................17, 40 These Are the Words ......................................45 Time to Mourn, a Time to Comfort, 2nd Ed. ..23 Torah of the Earth, Vol. 1 & 2........................16 Torah Revolution NEW ............................5, 20 Tormented Master ........................................24 Touch of the Sacred ......................................46 Tough Questions Jews Ask ..........................7, 19 Tough Questions Jews Ask Teacher’s Guide ..7, 19 Traces of God ..............................................45 Triumph of Eve ............................................49 Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery, 2nd Ed. ........48 Voices from Genesis....................................3, 20 Wandering Stars ..........................................39 Way Into… Series ........................................44 Way Into… Encountering God in Judaism ..................44 Jewish Mystical Tradition....................43, 44 Jewish Prayer ....................................39, 44 Jewish Prayer Teacher’s Guide....................44 Judaism and the Environment ............22, 44 Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) ........44 Torah ..........................................5, 20, 44 the Varieties of Jewishness ......................4, 44 We Jews and Jesus ........................................32 What Does God Look Like? ............................53 What Is God’s Name?....................................53 What Makes Someone a Jew? ..........................52 What You Will See Inside a Synagogue ............51 When a Grandparent Dies........................23, 51 Where Is God? ..............................................53 Where Justice Dwells NEW ......................17, 40 Who Are the Real Chosen People? ..................47 Who by Fire, Who by Water—Un’taneh Tokef..25 “Who Is a Jew?” ..........................................36 Wild Faith ..................................................22 Wisdom of Judaism ................................13, 20 Witnesses to the One......................................42 Women of the Wall........................................49 Women’s Haftarah Commentary ....................49 Women’s Passover Companion ..................26, 49 Women’s Seder Sourcebook ........................26, 49 Women’s Torah Commentary ....................20, 49 Year Mom Got Religion..................................49 Yom Kippur Readings ..................................25 Your Word Is Fire..........................................24
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AUTHOR INDEX Judith Z. Abrams ......................4, 21 Howard A. Addison ..............21, 34 Penina Adelman ..........7, 19, 49 Paula Amann ..........................31 Marc D. Angel ............11, 41, 47 Sharon Cohen Anisfeld ....26, 49 David Arnow ..........................26 Isa Aron ..................................21 Molly Phinney Baskett......23, 51 Jeremy Benstein................22, 44 Allan Berkowitz ......................36 Ellen Bernstein ......................22 Laura Bernstein ......................32 Susan Berrin ..........................35 Matt Biers-Ariel ......................49 Eugene B. Borowitz......................46 Mary C. Boys ..........................32 Barbara Eve Breitman ............21 Anne Brener ..........................23 Breslov Research Institute . . 24, 25, 31 Erica Brown ..........21, 37, 40, 42 Nina Beth Cardin ..................23 Phyllis Chesler ........................49 Debra Nussbaum Cohen ..........48 Norman J. Cohen ..................3, 20 Seymour J. Cohen ..................46 Andrea Cohen-Kiener ............22 Mike Comins ..............14, 22, 39 Michael J. Cook ......................32 David A. Cooper ................8, 37 Stuart A. Copans ....................48 Elliot J. Cosgrove ..............14, 46 Paul Cowan ............................31 William Cutter ..................10, 23 Jack Dann................................39 Danielle Dardashti ......9, 25, 51 Avram Davis ............................37 Anita Diamant ............36, 47, 49 Diana Drew ..................9, 39, 48 Joanne Doades........................35 Elliot N. Dorff ....17, 33, 35, 38, 44 Dov Peretz Elkins ......13, 20, 25, 31 Ted Falcon ..............................32 Sandy Falk ........................36, 48 Janet Ruth Falon ....................41 Edward Feinstein..........7, 19, 46 Edward Feld ............................47 Ali Feldman ..................7, 19, 49 Lawrence Fine ....................6, 34 Reuven Firestone....................47 Eitan Fishbane..............6, 24, 25 Sylvia Barack Fishman........4, 44 Lori Forman-Jacobi ................31 Tamar Frankiel ..............33, 34, 41 Dayle A. Friedman ..............21, 35 Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer ............35 Misha Galperin ......................37 Nan Fink Gefen ..................8, 37 Neil Gillman ........13, 33, 44, 45, 48 Mark Glickman..............................18 Elyse Goldstein ..........20, 42, 47, 49
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Robert Grayson ................9, 39, 48 Arthur Green........6, 24, 25, 34, 45 Judy Greenfeld........................34 Reuven Hammer ................5, 20 David Hartman ................12, 45 Rivka Haut ..............................49 Bud Heckman ........................32 Diane Heiman ....................7, 19 Lee Meyerhoff Hendler ........49 Abraham Joshua Heschel ..46, 47 Lawrence A. Hoffman ....18, 21, 25, 26, 38, 39, 44, 48, 51 Barry W. Holtz ........................24 Walter Homolka ....................32 Meryl Hyman ..........................36 Jill Jacobs ............................17, 40 Jewish Lights..............................36 Daniel Judson ..............33, 36, 48 Jo Ellen Green Kaiser ............40 Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer ........35 Elie Kaunfer ............................14 Karyn D. Kedar ..........15, 31, 42 Michael Klayman ....................51 Margie Klein ..........................40 Eugene Korn ..........................33 Jamie S. Korngold ............15, 41 Irwin Kula ..............................39 Hans K端ng ..............................32 Karen Kushner ................52, 53 Lawrence Kushner ......5, 15, 26, 33, 34, 43, 44, 51, 52, 53 Nathan Laufer ..................20, 26 Sara S. Lee ..............................32 Robert N. Levine ....................42 Alan Lew ................................42 Nechama Liss-Levinson....23, 51 Jane Rachel Litman................49 David Lyon........................14, 41 Len Lyons ..............................37 Stan Mack................................22 Don Mackenzie ......................32 Arthur J. Magida ..............10, 32 Stuart M. Matlins ........10, 32, 41 Daniel C. Matt ..................34, 41 Joseph B. Meszler ......10, 37, 42 Jay Michaelson ........................34 Rachel S. Mikva ......................46 Goldie Milgram ..........25, 36, 41 Ron Miller ..............................32 James L. Mirel ........................42 S. C. Mizrahi ..............13, 24, 31 Tara Mohr ........................26, 49 Patti Moskovitz........................36 Yochanan Muffs ......................47 Rahel Musleah ........................51 Moshe Mykoff ............13, 24, 31 Nachman of Breslov ..........13, 24 David W. Nelson ....................47 Perry Netter ............................36 Louis E. Newman ..................15 Reb Noson of Breslov ..............24 Vanessa L. Ochs ................39, 41
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51⁄ 2 x 81⁄ 2, 192 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-59473-176-1
Translated into Turkish
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AWARDWINNER
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Edited by Rabbi Elyse Goldstein Foreword by Anita Diamant $24.99
Edited by Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld,Tara Mohr and Catherine Spector
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6 x 9, 208 pp, Quality PB, 978-1-58023-070-4
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Edited by Phyllis Chesler and Rivka Haut $34.95
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AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S BOOKS by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
An inspiring story about hearing the answers to our prayers.
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of many award-winning books, is rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis. She is active in the interfaith community and has written and lectured on the renewal of spirituality and the discovery of religious imagination in children of all faiths.
For ages 4 and up
Explores fear and hope, faith and gratitude, in a way that kids will understand.
Full-color illus. by Avi Katz 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-080-3 $16.95 Translated into Hebrew A PJ Library Selection
For ages 4 and up
Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-177-0 $17.95
Full-color illus. by Annette Compton 11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-195-4 $17.95 Translated into German
For ages 4 and up
For ages 8 and up
Four different stories of women only briefly mentioned in biblical tradition and religious texts, but never explored. Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Quality PB 978-1-58023-372-9 $8.99
A classic! Over 100,000 copies in print!
Invites children of all faiths and backgrounds to encounter God openly through moments in their own lives—and helps the adults who love them to be a part of that encounter.
Also Available: God’s Paintbrush Celebration Kit: A Spiritual Activity Kit for Teachers and Students of All Faiths, All Backgrounds By Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Donald Schmidt
Recasts this biblical story in a way that invites adults’ and kids’ conversations about anger and how we—grown-ups and kids alike—have the power to deal with it in positive ways. For ages 5 and up
91⁄2 x 12, 40 Full-color Activity Sheets & Teacher Folder w/ complete instructions, Hardcover, 978-1-58023-050-6 $21.95
A special abridged board book edition of God’s Paintbrush. 5 x 5, 24 pp, Full-color illus. Board Book 978-1-59473-265-2 $7.99
★ American Library Association’s Booklist Starred Review
SLP Shares the ultimate harmony of belief in one God by people of all faiths, all backgrounds.
Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-58023-123-7 $16.95
For ages 4 and up
Isaiah learns that heaven is often found in the places where you least expect it. Full-color illus. by Kathryn Kunz Finney 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-054-4 $16.95
Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone For ages 4 and up
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-26-2 $16.99 Translated into Italian and Spanish
Also Available in Spanish! El nombre de Dios 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover, 978-1-893361-63-8 $16.95
For ages 4 and up
Teaches that God can be found where we are: within all of us and the relationships between us.
Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen
Full-color illus. by Sally Sweetland 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-86-6 $16.95
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CHILDREN’S AWARDWINNER
Written and illus. by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner
The essential guide to Jewish family life and fun activities at home and on the road. Activities for Jewish holidays, holy days and every day.
6 x 9, 96 pp, 2-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-78-1 $16.95 Translated into German and Spanish
For ages 9 and up
By Danielle Dardashti and Roni Sarig; Illus. by Avi Katz
See pp. 52–53 for other children’s books by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner.
AWARDWINNER
6 x 9, 304 pp, 70+ b/w illus. Quality PB 978-1-58023-333-0 $18.99
“If there were an Eleventh Commandment, what would it be?” Children of many religious denominations across America answer this question—in their own drawings and words.
The complete sourcebook for teachers wanting to put a new spin on activities for Jewish holidays, holy days and every day. It offers dozens of easy-to-do activities that bring Jewish tradition to life for kids of all ages.
By The Children of America For all ages
8 x 10, 48 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-46-0 $16.95
By Danielle Dardashti and Roni Sarig AWARDWINNER
A Publishers Weekly “Best Book of the Year”
6 x 9, 240 pp, Full-color illus., Quality PB 978-1-58023-206-7 $19.99
God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind—with a promise that the humans would care for creation in return. For ages 4 and up
Engaging, creative stories show how one family discovers the spiritual meaning of each holiday through their everyday life.
By Nancy Sohn Swartz Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall 9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-879045-99-6 $16.95
For ages 6 and up
HELPING CHILDREN DEAL WITH GRIEF
SLP For ages 7–13
By Nechama LissLevinson, PhD, and Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette, MDiv Foreword by Lynn L. Caruso
AWARDWINNER
8 x 10, 48 pp, 2-color text Hardcover 978-1-59473-221-8 $16.99
SLP By Nechama LissLevinson, PhD 8 x 10, 48 pp 2-color text Hardcover 978-1-879045-44-6 $15.95 For ages 7–13
For ages 6 and up
By Rahel Musleah and Rabbi Michael Klayman Full-color illus. by Mary O’Keefe Young 81⁄2 x 11, 64 pp Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-879045-71-2 $18.95
Provides Jewish children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. Satisfies non-Jewish kids’—and adults’— curiosity about what goes on in synagogues attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths.
By Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD, and Dr. Ron Wolfson Photographs by Bill Aron Foreword by Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso 81⁄2 x 101⁄2, 32 pp, Full-color photos, Quality PB 978-1-59473-256-0 $8.99
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CHILDREN’S RECENTLY PUBLISHED
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!
For ages 3–6
“A delightful journey to Jewish homes around the world as they celebrate Shabbat with joy and meaning. 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.”
Children’s / Religion / Judaism 11 x 81⁄ 2, 32 pp, Hardcover 978-1-58023-433-7 $18.99 Durga Yael Bernhard has authored and illustrated many award-winning books for children.
—Dr. Ron Wolfson, author, Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath; co-president, Synagogue 3000
What is God like?
AWARDWINNER
—American Library Association’s Booklist
By Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski 11 x 81⁄2, 32 pp Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-092-6 $17.99 Translated into Spanish
For ages 4 and up
A “Top Ten Religion Book for Youth.”
How do we work miracles? By Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Gary Schmidt Full-color illus. by Matthew J. Baek
For ages 5 and up
9 x 12, 32 pp, Full-color illus. Hardcover 978-1-58023-224-1 $16.99 Translated into Italian and Spanish
Also Available for Ages 5–8: Because Nothing Looks Like God Teacher’s Guide 81⁄ 2 x 11, 22 pp, PB, 978-1-58023-140-4 $6.95
Rabbi Lawrence Kushner is widely regarded as one of the most creative theologians in America. He is Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco and has been a frequent commentator on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. He is author of many award-winning books for adults and children. See p. 43 for other books by him. Karen Kushner, a clinical social worker, has spent many years working with children in religious education programs. Dawn W. Majewski’s work is in corporate and private collections.
“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.
For ages 3–6
A unique way to introduce children to the Jewish calendar. Clever paper engineering with moving pieces, bold design and colorful illustrations.
For ages 3–6
By Lauren Seidman
By Emily Sper
10 x 81⁄ 2, 32 pp, Full-color photos, Quality PB 978-1-58023-321-7 $8.99 A PJ Library Selection
9 x 71⁄ 2, 24 pp, Full-color illus., Hardcover 978-1-58023-311-8 $16.99
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CHILDREN’S (continued) Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian By Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso; Full-color illus. by Joani Keller Rothenberg
With the first sunset, Adam and Eve learn how to get through the night and not be afraid of the dark. And when the new day dawns, they bless God for creating the day and the night. “A wonderful way to introduce children to greeting the dawn and the night with blessings.”
By Nancy Sohn Swartz Full-color illus. by Melanie Hall
Playful new twist to the Genesis story. God asks all of nature to offer gifts to humankind— with a promise that the humans would care for creation in return. “An awesome book.” 978-1-59473-044-3
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By Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Bethanne Andersen
The special abridged board book edition of Noah’s Wife: The Story of Naamah (see p. 50). Ideal for preschoolers. “Conveys to young children that women play a role in the realm of spirituality.” —Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 978-1-893361-56-0
By Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Full-color illus. by Phoebe Stone
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A book to help adults and children create first conversations about God. Everyone and everything in the world has a name. Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso’s modern classic In God’s Name (see p. 50) now in abridged board book format for the youngest of children. “What a lovely, healing book!” —Madeleine L’Engle 978-1-893361-10-2
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By Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner; Full-color illus. by Dawn W. Majewski A gentle way for young children to explore how God is with us every day, in every way.
To young children, the world is full of things to see and touch. And by using those very examples, these enchanting books gently invite children to become aware of God’s presence all around us. Abridged from Because Nothing Looks Like God by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner, How Does God Make Things Happen?, What Does God Look Like? and Where Is God? have been specially adapted to board book format to delight and inspire younger readers (all Jewish Lights). “A beautiful little doorway into a lifelong conversation about God, about wonder, about our place in the universe.” —Anita Diamant, author, The Red Tent and The New Jewish Baby Book For bios: Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, see p. 50; Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Karen Kushner, see p. 52; Dawn W. Majewski, see p. 52.
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