Shalom Bayit


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A home's a cozy, restful place, a safe and loving family space.




Shalom Bayit


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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text explore homes of all sorts where people and animals dwell, in light of the Jewish concept of peace in the home, Shalom bayit.




Shalom Bayit


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Our Father Abraham


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This volume delineates the link between Judaism and Christanity, between Old and the New Testaments, and calls Christians to reexamine their Hebrew roots so as to effect a more authentically biblical lifestyle.




Jewish Marriage


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Bibliography: p. 245-255.




Shh... Shh... Shabbat


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Squirrel, Mouse, Turtle, Worm, Thrush, and Frog listen to the noisy sounds of each day of the week until the quiet of Shabbat arrives in this alliterative board book.




Mitzvot


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Playful activities introduce students to the mitzvot every Jewish child is expected to fulfill.




Welcome to Wherever We Are


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In this extraordinary memoir, Deborah Cohan shares her story of caring for her elderly father, a man who was often generous and loving, but who also subjected her to a lifetime of cruelty, rage, and controlling behavior. Trained as a sociologist and family violence counselor, Cohan reflects on how she healed from decades of emotional abuse.




The Argument-Free Marriage


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Is an argument-free marriage possible? Fawn Weaver’s answer is yes, absolutely, even when one or both partners are strong willed, independent, and opinionated. (She admits to being all three.) In this groundbreaking book, the best-selling author and award-winning marriage blogger asks readers to invest twenty-eight days in learning how to live together without bickering, blame, angry outbursts, or silent treatments. Fawn begins with the startling premise that, contrary to popular opinion, conflict in marriage is not necessary or inevitable. Then she leads readers on a day-by-day journey toward a more peaceful and supportive relationship. Chapter by brief chapter, she offers fresh perspectives and practical strategies for communicating effectively, building understanding, and defusing anger while at the same time nurturing honesty, vulnerability, and mutual support.




Facing Illness, Finding God


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Find spiritual strength for healing in the wisdom of Jewish tradition. Whether you are facing illness yourself, serving as a caregiver, providing pastoral care, or simply wondering where God is when we get sick, the teachings and wisdom of Jewish tradition can help you cope with the difficulties of illness and infirmity. With a format designed to accommodate the stressful life of people dealing with illness, Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler helps you focus on spiritual well-being as an essential aspect of physical healing and wholeness. He provides comfort and inspiration to help you maintain personal balance and family harmony amid the fear, pain, and chaos of illness. Combining the stories of real people with insights from Jewish sources, he offers practical advice and spiritual guidance for: Reaching inward to the soul when the body fails Reaching outward to provide strength, comfort, and compassion to the ill or infirm Reaching upward to God through prayer and daily gratitude