Jewish Lights imprint: 336 books
by Dr. Yochanan Muffs
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2005
A fascinating exploration of the many faces of God and what they reveal about our own humanityHe was a whole pantheon in Himself…. He constantly appeared in many and ever-changing roles lest He be frozen and converted into the dumb idols He Himself despised. God was a polyvalent personality who, by...
by Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
This engaging look at the Judaism that might have been breaks open the YerushalmiThe Talmud of the Land of Israeland what it means for Jewish life today. It examines what the Yerushalmi is, how it differs from the Bavlithe Babylonian Talmudand how and why the Bavli is used today. It reveals how the Yerushalmis...
Finding Joy
A Practical Spiritual Guide to Happiness
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 1998
Searching for happiness in our modern world of stress and struggle is common; finding it is more unusual. This guide explores and explains how to find joy through a time-honored, creative—and surprisingly practical—approach based on Kabbalah and the teachings of Jewish mystics. Clear, creative,...
by Arthur Waskow
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2000
Gives us an invaluable key to understanding the intersection of ecology and Judaism, and offers the wisdom of Judaism in dealing with the present environmental crisis.
The Way of Flame
A Guide to the Forgotten Mystical Tradition of Jewish Meditation
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 1999
This powerful guide to Jewish meditation incorporates philosophy and story with ideas for daily living, including suggestions for setting up your own meditative practice, and invites you to wander an extraordinary and compelling path of the heart—hitlahavut, the way of flame.
by Rabbi James L. Mirel, Karen Bonnell Werth
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1998
Provides spiritual activities, meditations, prayers and simple rituals to accommodate any lifestyle and daily routine, giving us a chance to embrace Gods creation throughout the day. Coauthored by a rabbi and a psychotherapist, it bridges the gap between faith and healing, tradition and innovation, acceptance of the past and transformation for the future.
by Arthur Waskow
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: June 2, 2000
Gives us an invaluable key to understanding the intersection of ecology and Judaism, and offers the wisdom of Judaism in dealing with the present environmental crisis.
The Spirit of Renewal
Finding Faith after the Holocaust
Language: English
Release Date: November 25, 1991
Helps the modern reader understand events that span almost 4,000 years of the history of Judaism and the Jewish people. This profound and engaging meditation opens the way to a powerful new understanding of the nature of God and the spiritual life.
Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness
A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2000
Healing the soul is a vital counterpart to curing the body. Grounded in the spiritual traditions of Judaism, this book provides healing rituals, psalms and prayers that help us initiate dialogue with God and guide us on the path of healing and wholeness.
by Rabbi Leonard A. Schoolman
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
An insightful exploration into Christianity todaywritten especially for Jews.For many Jews, discerning the differences among various Christian groups is perplexing. As a result, they are stuck with an outdated understanding of Christian beliefs, practices and attitudes, especially with regard to their...
Ecology & the Jewish Spirit
Where Nature & the Sacred Meet
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Innovative contributors bring us a richer understanding of the long-neglected themes of nature that are woven through the biblical creation story, ancient texts, traditional law, the holiday cycles, prayer, mitzvot (good deeds), and community.
Walking the Path of the Jewish Mystic
How to Expand Your Awareness and Transform Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2015
Deepen your understanding, harness the power of the Infinite inside you, and connect to your own soul. This unique guide to the nature of both physical and spiritual reality explores the body's energy centers, the many dimensions of the soul, the Divine nature, and the unfolding relationship between the lower and the higher realms.
A Heart of Wisdom
Making the Jewish Journey from Midlife through the Elder Years
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 1997
Shows us how to understand and meet the challenges of our own process of aging—and the aging of those we care about—from a Jewish perspective, from midlife through the elder years. Over 40 contributors offer their insights and experiences through personal narrative, text studies, poems, ceremonies...
Next Generation Judaism
How College Students and Hillel Can Help Reinvent Jewish Organizations
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2016
Winner of the 2016 National Jewish Book Award in the category of Education and Jewish Identity
The Jewish world is changing before our eyes. The traditional notions of what it means to be a Jew, what Jewish organizations look like and what Jewish leadership means are no longer working, leaving...