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It breaks down barriers to accessing this ancient tradition for modern seekers by dispelling myths about the Muslim faith concerning gender bias, inclusivity and appreciation for diversity.

The first comprehensive treatment of the body in Jewish spiritual practice. With meditations, physical exercises, visualizations and sacred texts you will learn how to experience the presence of the Divine in and through your body, uniting body and spirit.

A wonderfully interactive album to help everyone involved participate in the spiritual meaning of this joyful rite of passage. Gives young people a place to treasure special experiences and encourages them to prepare for spiritual life as Jewish adults.

Almost ninety children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors from sixteen countries explore how their parents' and grandparents' experiences of the Shoah helped shape their identity and their attitudes toward God, faith, Judaism, the Jewish people and the world. Their reflections will inform and inspire people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Explore the rich vibrancy of summer and reflect on how nature teaches us to value time—in this collection of reflections by our greatest writers.A season of both growth and of stillness, of hard work in the garden and of relaxing in the cool of the mountains, summer is a celebratory time. Every day matters, says summer. Look around you. Life is starting up again after a long winter and spring, and we find ourselves in a world filled with creatures and plants and shimmers of heat on the subway, with backyard cookouts and ice cream trucks jingling through the neighborhood.This collection of powerful, stirring pieces from a wealth of sources—ranging from poems composed in eighth-century China to letters from a pioneer woman in the American West, from the Declaration of Independence to Ray Bradbury’s musings on childhood summers—invites us all to fully experience the rich and bountiful spirituality of summer.

An updated and expanded edition of the first comprehensive resource for pastoral care in the face of disaster¿a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions.

Here is a spiritual map for regaining your bearings, helping you move through the twists and turns of divorce in a spiritually healthy way.

An award-winning, mystery-filled collection of short stories with a Jewish twist. Throughout the tangled puzzles and suspenseful adventures, the characters not only solve whodunits but also struggle to solve the mystery of their Jewish lives.

Through stories of everyday human encounters Lawrence Kushner takes us deeply into our lives to find spiritual insight. In this book, literature meets spirituality, the sacred meets the ordinary & people of all faiths can meet one another & themselves.

An introduction to both the basics and complexities of Judaism and Jewish life through the lens of interfaith relationship. Addresses topics that will encourage understanding and stimulate discussion between you and your Jewish partner, relative or friend.

Combines Jewish tradition, contemporary sciences and world spiritual writings with practical contemplative exercises. Will help you balance and integrate mind, body, heart and spirit, reach out to the Divine, and be more fully present and effective in your life.

It''s increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service for someone of a different faith. This easy-to-read religious etiquette guidebook helps the well-meaning guest feel comfortable and participate as fully as possible, with a brief description of worship practices and life-cycle ceremonies for 29 faith traditions.

A rich collection of reflections on what it means to be Jewish. Includes personal essays, statements of theology, life stories and historical reflections. Will inspire Jewish people of all backgrounds to reflect upon and take pride in their identity.

"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."This stunning work, an empowering entryway to the spiritual revival of our times, enables all of us to claim our connection to the heritage of the traditional Jewish prayer book. It helps rejuvenate Jewish worship in today''s world, and makes its power accessible to all.Vol. 8-Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat in the Synagogue) features the authentic Hebrew text with a new translation designed to let people know exactly what the prayers say. Introductions tell the reader what to look for in the prayer service, as well as how to truly use the commentaries and to search for-and find-meaning in the prayer book.Framed with beautifully designed Talmud-style pages, commentaries from many of today''s most respected Jewish scholars from all movements of Judaism examine Kabbalat Shabbat from the perspectives of ancient Rabbis and modern theologians, as well as feminist, halakhic, Talmudic, linguistic, biblical, Chasidic, mystical, and historical perspectives.Contributors include:Marc Brettler ΓÇó Elliot N. Dorff ΓÇó David Ellenson ΓÇó Ellen Frankel ΓÇó Alyssa Gray ΓÇó Joel M. Hoffman ΓÇó Lawrence A. Hoffman ΓÇó Reuven Kimelman ΓÇó Sharon Koren ΓÇó Lawrence Kushner ΓÇó Daniel Landes ΓÇó Nehemia Polen ΓÇó Wendy I. Zierler

Contributors who are actively engaged in the work of college chaplaincy explore the many aspects of campus ministry: navigating the secular academy as religious professionals, supporting students' increasingly hyphenated religious identities and more.

Combines the legendary stories of Islam's great comic foil, Mulla Nasruddin, with sayings from the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad, Rumi, Hafiz and other Islamic sages. Shows how spiritual seekers of all traditions¿as individuals or in a group¿can apply the Mulläs wisdom teachings to their spiritual lives with easy-to-follow spiritual practices.

Takes us inside the monastery walls to present details of what it''s like: the physical work, common meals, conversations with the monks and other residents, meditation, and other activities that fill an ordinary week.

This contemporary translation presents Ecclesiastes as neither revelation nor prophecy but as a rational and inspirational guide to living well in the midst of a world of uncertainty. Insightful commentary opens up this timeless text for today''s world.

Focuses on the inspiring themes of devotion and selfless action; serenity and the mind; mysticism and the individual''s search for answers; and the direct path to the Divine.

Volume 7 of My People's Prayer Books celebrates Shabbat as a central family ritual, tracing the development of its loosely structured liturgy from early rabbinic prayer books through medieval Jewish practice and the influence of Lurianic mysticism.

Probes the theological complexities of human nature presented in Tachanun, the prayers that acknowledge human sin & petition divine pardon. Also discusses the prayers that conclude the standard Jewish service & Maimonides' thirteen principles of faith.

Explores the origins and evolution of the "prayer of prayers," the Amidah, long recognized as the most intriguing, most mysterious of Jewish prayers. Enables all of us to claim the heritage of our traditional Jewish prayer book.

The essential reference for spiritual leaders and all who are called to help others listen for God''s voice. Offers insight into the theology and practice of spiritual direction, embodied spirituality and group work, from all contemporary Jewish movements.

Draws on Jewish texts to share that belief in near-death experiences, reincarnation, past-life memory and the work of mediums is in fact true to Jewish tradition. Rabbi Spitz looks squarely at both sides of the issues in this updated second edition, including the discrepancies in near-death experiences and other accounts.

Who are the ancient role models for the sacred relationship between Jews and non-Jews today? Now more than ever, gentiles are an integral part of the Jewish community. But they are not new to the Jewish story. In fact, righteous gentiles go back to Abraham. The story of the Jewish people can't be told without them. Noted author and educator Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin provides an informative and inspiring look at the sympathetic non-Israelite characters of the Hebrew Bible and the redemptive relationships they had with the Jewish people. Relying on biblical and extra-biblical sources, he introduces each character, drawing lessons from the life of each that will be relevant to you, whatever your faith tradition. They include the ... First gentile to bless a Jew First woman to hear the Divine voice and save a Jewish baby First teacher of morality to the Jews First gentile mother of Jewish children Gentile midwives who invented civil disobedience Mother of Moses and nurturer of the Jewish people Father-in-law and teacher of Moses First "gentile Zionist" Gentile warrior who fought for the Israelites Gentile contractor for Solomon's Temple Gentiles who acknowledged God and repented Creator of the Second Jewish Commonwealth

Be inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.

Going beyond loss as a problem to be resolved, a grief to be worked through, Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton, a spiritual director and ordained clergywoman, reframes loss from the perspective that our everyday losses help us learn what we need to handle the major losses. Weaving in spiritual and classical themes, personal and scriptural story, Dr. Copeland-Payton shows us that by becoming aware of what our lesser losses have to teach us, the larger losses of our lives become less terrifying. Each chapter includes a spiritual practice and questions for reflection to help you:┬╖Mine the hidden depths of painful losses of things and places.┬╖Traverse the devastating loss of relationships and the heart-wrenching death of people we love.┬╖Overcome the steep, dark slopes of loss of beliefs and faith.┬╖Venture past our fear of the losses of aging and our own death.

Inspiration and encouragement from across faith traditions for all who seek hope and wholeness through letting go."Let this book greet you, as it has me, with insight, tenderness and practical assistance.... There is a kindness and generosity in this collection. And a call for honesty. ''The truth will set you free,'' it is written. The wisdom here will show you the way. You will find renewal in these pages, empowering you for love of self and love of others."-from the Introduction by The Rev. Canon Marianne Wells BorgOld wounds can bind up your heart and keep you from fully loving-and fully living-in the present. Your pain may come from devastating trauma or unconscious resentment from accumulated everyday grievances. No matter the depth of the hurt, true healing comes from the courage to face the past and begin the process of letting go. These offerings of warmth and wisdom from many different faiths, backgrounds and perspectives will encourage you to begin your own journey toward the wholeness and freedom that comes from true forgiveness.CONTRIBUTORS:Nancy L. Bieber . Rev. Carolyne Call . Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell . Nancy Barrett Chickerneo, PhD . Paul Wesley Chilcote, PhD . William Cleary . Nancy Corcoran, CSJ . Linda Douty . Rabbi Ted Falcon . Marcia Ford . Rev. Dr. Marie M. Fortune . Tamar Frankiel, PhD . Rabbi Edwin Goldberg, DHL . Caren Goldman . Rev. Steven Greenebaum . Judy Greenfeld . Kent Ira Groff . Diana L. Guerrero . Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar . Kay Lindahl . Rabbi David Lyon . Pastor Don Mackenzie . St. Maximos . Ron Miller . Diane M. Millis, PhD . Rev. Timothy J. Mooney . Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell . Linda Novick . Rev. Larry J. Peacock . Gordon Peerman . M. Basil Pennington, OCSO . Jan Phillips . Susan Quinn . Imam Jamal Rahman . Marty Richards, MSW, LCSW . The Rev. Canon C.K. Robertson, PhD . Rev. Nanette Sawyer . Rev. Dr. Donna Schaper . The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori . Aaron Shapiro . Rami Shapiro . Louise Silk . Rev. Susan Sparks . Aaron Spevack, PhD . Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz . Molly and Bernie Srode . Tom Stella . Sohaib  N. Sultan . Terry Taylor . Yoland Trevino . Rev. Jane E. Vennard . The Rev. Peter Wallace . Cynthia Winton-Henry