Book Description
Names and explains the various objects found in a synagogue, how they are used in the service and other events, the rabbi and lay people who use them, and the meaning behind them.
Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
Publisher : SkyLight Paths Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 44,65 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1594732566
Names and explains the various objects found in a synagogue, how they are used in the service and other events, the rabbi and lay people who use them, and the meaning behind them.
Author : Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 25,19 MB
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1594735026
A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of Jewish worship, faith, and religious life. What You Will See Inside a Synagogue will: Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in synagogues attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. Provide Jewish children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants. Colorful full-page photographs set the scene for concise but informative descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the clergy and laypeople who have specific roles, the spiritual intent of the believers, and more. The What You Will See Inside... series is designed to show children ages 6–10 the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of traditional houses of worship, liturgical celebrations, and rituals of different world faiths, empowering them to respect and understand their own religious traditions—and those of their friends and neighbors.
Author : Jordan J. Ryan
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 32,61 MB
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 150643844X
Reviewing what we now know about actual synagogues in the land of Israel and their public role in Jewish life and culture, Jordan J. Ryan shows that Gospel narratives placed in synagogues accurately reflect the ancient synagogue setting. He argues for the historical plausibility of the setting of these narratives and suggests that synagogue research must be a starting point for their interpretation. He further argues that Jesus‘s efforts at the restoration of Israel were intentionally aimed at the synagogue as an institution of public and political life.
Author : Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 40,50 MB
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 158023657X
The Jewish community has lost some of the most sensitive spiritual souls of this generation. They are Jews who were looking for God and found spiritual homes outside of Judaism. Their journeys traversed the Jewish community, but nothing there beckoned them. The creation of synagogue-communities in which the voices of seekers can be heard and their questions can be asked will challenge many loyalist Jews. It will upset and enrage them. But it would also enrich them. —from Chapter 18 In this fresh look at the spiritual possibilities of American Jewish life, Rabbi Sidney Schwarz presents the framework for a new synagogue model—the synagogue community—and its promise to transform our understanding of the synagogue and its potential for modern Judaism. Schwarz profiles four innovative synagogues—one from each of the major movements of Judaism—that have had extraordinary success with their approach to congregational life and presents practical ways to replicate their success. Includes a discussion guide for study groups and book clubs as well as a new afterword by the author describing developments in synagogue change projects since the book was first published.
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Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,20 MB
Release :
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412835497
Via a participant-observer approach, "Synagogue Life "analyzes the three essential dimensions of synagogue life: the houses of prayer, study, and assembly. In each Heilman documents the rich detail of the synagogue experience while articulating the social and cultural drama inherent in them. He illustrates how people come to the synagogue not only for spiritual purposes but also to find out where and how they fit into life in the neighborhood in which they share. In his new introduction, Heilman discusses what led him to write this book and the process of personal transformation through which he, as an Orthodox Jew, had to go in order to turn a disciplined eye on the world from which he came. Rather than using the stranger-as-native approach of classic anthropology, he had instead to begin as a native who discoverd how to look at a once-taken-for-granted synagogue life like a stranger. In the afterword, arguing for the efficacy of this approach, Heilman offers guidance on how natives can use their special familiarity and still be trained to distance themselves from their own group, making use of the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. "Synagogue Life "offers a fascinating portrait that has something to say to social scientists as well as all those curious about what happens in the main arena of Orthodox Jewish community life.
Author : H. A. Meek
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780714843292
An engaging exploration of synagogues, their history and decoration.
Author : Dr. Mehendra Jania, PhD
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 12,99 MB
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1594734992
A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of Hindu faith and worship What You Will See Inside... A new series of illustrated books designed to show children ages 6 and up the Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of traditional houses of worship, liturgical celebrations, and rituals of different world faiths, empowering young people to respect and understand their own religious traditions—and those of their friends and neighbors. Visual and vibrant, What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple features many informative pictures and concise descriptions of what is happening, the objects used, the spiritual leaders and laypeople who have specific roles, and the spiritual intent of the believers. Ideal for children as well as teachers, parents, librarians, clergy and lay leaders who want to demystify the celebrations and ceremonies of Hinduism throughout the year, as well as encourage understanding and tolerance among different faith traditions. What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple will: Satisfy kids’ curiosity about what goes on in a Hindu temple attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. Provide Hindu children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. Give children the opportunity to ask questions, making them more active participants.
Author : Rachel B. Gross
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 43,47 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Homesickness
ISBN : 1479820512
Author : Hagith Sivan
Publisher :
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 32,85 MB
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1107090172
The first full treatment of Jewish childhood in the Roman world. Explores the lives of minors both inside and outside the home.
Author : M. Basil Pennington, OCSO
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1594733635
A new edition of the classic that helped launch the Centering Prayer movement. Centering Prayer is a precious part of the ancient spiritual traditions of the West. When Finding Grace at the Center was first published in 1978, people all over the world welcomed this practical guide to a simple and beautiful form of meditative prayer. Reflections and advice on Centering Prayer’s possibilities—and its pitfalls—are presented with clarity and simplicity, with a vision of the deeper life of the soul that contemplative prayer can bring about. Now, with a new foreword by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, PhD, another generation will discover the amazing difference Centering Prayer can make in their lives.