A window into the Jewish understanding of God throughout history and today-written especially for Christians. In Jewish Scripture-Christianity's foundation-God's presence is everywhere: in nature, in history, and in the range of human experience. Yet the Torah, Maimonides, and 4,000 years of Jewish tradition all agree on one thing: that God is beyond any form of human comprehension. How, then can Judaism be so crowded with descriptions and images...

Offers an inspirational and compassionate approach to understanding the problems of life, and argues that we should continue to believe in God's fairness.

A treasury of insight from one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America. Whether you are new to Kushner or a devoted fan, this is the place to begin. At once deeply human and profoundly spiritual, Lawrence Kushner's books are a treat for the soul. For nourishment and inspiration- Eyes Remade for Wonder opens wide the gates of Jewish mysticism and spirituality, helping us peel back the layers of meaning that animate our lives. Few writers...

The adventures of five sisters growing up in a Jewish family in New York in the early twentieth century.

Before the arrival of Miami Vice and MTV Spring Break, South Beach was home to the largest cluster of Jewish retirees in the country. Drawn by the small apartments, low cost of living, sunny weather, and thriving cultural life, they came by the thousands seeking refuge from the Northeast's brutal winters. By the 1970s, these former New Yorkers had turned from seasonal visitors to year-round residents, making Miami Beach home to a population that was...

Using a scholarly, psychological and historical approach the author examines seven Jewish thinkers on the basic human experience, allowing the reader to study the great ones among the Rabbinic and midieval thinkers.

"The Jewish language consists of many different strands. This dictionary weaves together those strands and provides a sole source for the wealth of Jewish terms, concepts, expressions, and beliefs dating back to biblical times, which are experiencing a renaissance in the 20th and 21st centuries." "The language par excellence of the Jewish people is Hebrew. Religious concepts, as well as everyday words, are derived from this ancient yet fully modern...

How do you get to the heart of a life well lived? Its all about the questions. If you can hear the questions and apply them to the way you live your life on earth today, then when the time comes, your soul will be ready to take that stairway to heaven, prepared to answer the Seven Questions with a resounding Yes!, and take your rightful place among the angels. from the Prologue In this charming, inspiring and wise guide to a well-lived life, beloved...

A highly respected rabbi, therapist, and teacher restores women's spiritual lineage to Judaism and empowers women to reclaim their rightful connection to Jewish teachings, Kabbalah, and to their own spiritual wisdom.

Find out what kosher food is and what special foods are eaten on holy days. See traditional items used in Jewish festivals, from the menorah to dreidels. Discover what life was like for Jewish people throughout history.