Author : Shimon Apisdorf
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,68 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781881927143
The ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR SURVIVAL KIT blends wisdom, humor and down-to-earth spirituality and transforms the holidays into an inspiring, and meaningful experience. The Chief Rabbi of England says of the book, It will open the gates of prayer for a new generation.
Author : Jordan Lee Wagner
Publisher : Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 13,1 MB
Release : 2012-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0765709732
In an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by a novice synagogue-goer, as well as by many who regularly attend synagogue, The Synagogue Survival Kit: A Guide to Understanding Jewish Religious Services offers introductions and instructions for all aspects of the synagogue experience. No matter what kind of synagogue you attend, the roadmap is the same. Some synagogues may read certain prayers in English translation rather than the original Hebrew or replace some traditional prayers with newer versions, but the service will still touch on the same topics in the same order for the same reasons. If you know the structure of the traditional service, you can readily find your place in any other one. The Synagogue Survival Kit maps the complete traditional service structure and points out the changes commonly encountered in different congregations in an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by novice synagogue-goers and regular attendees, alike. Always mindful of the sophisticated, adult reader with little or no Jewish background, Jordan Lee Wagner clearly and comprehensively explains the practices, vocabulary, objects, and attitudes that one can expect to find in any synagogue.
Author : Lisa Aiken
Publisher : Rossi Publications
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 47,72 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Jews
ISBN : 0977962938
Author : Mordechai Becher
Publisher : Mesorah Publications
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 38,62 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781422600306
Gateway to Judaism is an insider's engaging look at the mindset, values, and practices of Judaism in the 21st century. As a senior lecturer and outreach expert with Gateways Seminars, Rabbi Mordechai Becher has helped thousands of people reconnect with the beauty, wisdom and relevance of their Jewish heritage. Often asked to recommend "just one book" that would explain the essentials of Jewish life and thought , he decided to write it himself! Delving beneath common perceptions of Jewish tradition, Rabbi Becher presents fresh and meaningful perspectives that will educate and inspire you. Among the many intriguing topics he addresses are: Is there spirituality in Judaism? In our age of labor-saving devices, do we still need a Sabbath? What is Judaism's view on death and the afterlife? Why is Judaism so full of laws? Why should I pray? Does God really want to hear my complaints? Can Judaism enhance my marriage? Isn't circumcision just an ancient rite of initiation? Is it still relevant? Why is Israel so central to Judaism? Does a religion need a land? Why does a mourner say Kaddish? Wasn't keeping kosher a health measure? Does it still have a purpose today? How can I add meaning to my Passover Seder? Gateway to Judaism reveals Judaism's power to elevate your life. Whether you are new to Jewish tradition, familiar with its practice, or simply curious, you will find this book an illuminating guide to a joyous and fulfilling lifestyle. -- from dust cover.
Author : Shimon Apisdorf
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781881927105
The Passover Survival Kit is ultra user-friendly and enables people to transform the holiday into a meaningful experience.
Author : Behrman House
Publisher : Behrman House, Inc
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 16,84 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780867050424
The consummate encyclopedia of holiday activities.
Author : Yigal Segal
Publisher : Jewish Literacy Foundation
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 12,12 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Death
ISBN : 0988805715
Author : Michael Grossman
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 2007-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1467075159
Even if you are agnostic or hard-core atheist there is a dazzling, thought-expanding, bright side to religion you may have overlooked. Living a spiritual life in the tradition of the Jewish faith, does not mean mindless adherence to outdated dogma. Judaism, instead, can be a source of exhilarating wonder, an inspiration to justice, and an impetus to ever increasing knowledge. Nowadays, even many who profess to be the most pious among us realize that when asked, What is God?, they must answer logically, even scientifically, to be persuasive. Theyre aware that any religion, to be convincing, other than to die-hard adherents, can not be at odds with reason and blindly insist only it speaks the truth. The field, therefore, is wide open. Each of us can attempt to journey towards a concept of God that makes sense, celebrates the discoveries of science, and will, hopefully, imbue the traveler with wonderment at the astonishing beauty in the world that too often lays hidden from us. Join Michael Grossman in his journey to the heart of Judaism, which places much more emphasis on "what people do" than on "what they believe," and in the process, an understanding of all the worlds great faiths.
Author : Shimon Apisdorf
Publisher :
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 18,51 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Jewish cooking
ISBN :
Kosher foods, kosher cooking, and the kosher dietary laws are one of the most widely known yet least understood areas of Judaism and Jewish life. Kosher for the Clueless but Curious is the first book to ever present all aspects of kosher--including
Author : Christel Manning
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 12,33 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813525990
A comparative study of women who have converted or returned to conservative Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish communities, looking at the way they reconcile modern secular ideas--feminism in particular--with the demands and rewards of traditional religious participation.
