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Explores the teachings, history, folklore and culture of Judeo-Spanish life and how the Sephardim maintained dignity even in difficult social conditions. Focuses on what you can learn from the Sephardic sages to live a stronger, deeper spiritual life.

This extraordinary spiritual handbook is a compassionate call to reconnect with your spiritual roots & nourish your relationship with God. Breaks free from ways of Jewish worship that no longer inspire & offers practical ideas for enriching daily life.

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.

An accessible guide to a meaningful spiritual life that reinterprets traditional religious teachings central to the Christian faith in ways that connect with people who have outgrown the beliefs and devotional practices that once made sense to them.

A treasury of insight from one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America. At once deeply human and profoundly spiritual, opens wide the gates of Jewish mysticism and spirituality, helping us peel back the layers of meaning that animate our lives.

An engaging introduction to the wisdom sayings of the rabbinic sages about matters in life and how to live it with dignity. Fresh, contemporary translation and provocative commentary distills Pirke Avot as a practical guide to living ethically today.

In this fun, informative and engaging guide, you will be delighted by the history of the religious and spiritual use of herbs in many faith traditions and inspired by unique and soul-strengthening activities and ideas for using herbs for spiritual growth.

Ethical wills are precious spiritual documents, summing up what the writers have learned in life, and what they want most for, and from, their families. This unique combination of "what is" and "how to" offers a step-by-step process to help you prepare an ethical will of your own and provides a wide range of contemporary ethical wills for examples.

A practical & inspirational companion to the conversion process for Jews-by-Choice and their families. Provides personal insights from over 50 people who have made this life-changing decision. Also helps non-Jewish family members understand the decision.

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.

This fascinating introduction to sacred dreaming celebrates the dream experience as a way to deepen spiritual awareness and as a source of self-healing for people of all faith traditions-or none. Includes practical, step-by-step exercises in every chapter.

This comprehensive introduction to a time-honored spiritual practice answers common questions about the nature and history of Jewish meditation, shows beginners how to start their practice and gives instructions for core Jewish meditative practices.

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.

The Dhammapada-believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself-contains most of Buddhism's central teachings. Helpful commentary explains references, philosophical terms and the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers.

Approach listening and responding to divine guidance as a co-creator with God in shaping your life. With practical spiritual exercises to help you understand yourself and your specific situation, as well as to strengthen discernment in daily life.

Offers you new ways to pray, new channels for communicating with God and new opportunities to open your heart to God''s response, from one of the most important spiritual teachers in contemporary American Judaism.

This lively, passionate approach to moving meditation offers a fresh way to embrace mindfulness. It weaves together personal stories, therapeutic insights, practical skills and opportunities for reflection and practice to provide a gateway to spiritual growth, a path to more balanced living, a healing experience and ignition for your creativity.

All-new stories that present the complexities of modern Jewish life against a riveting backdrop of crime, deception and a little bit of humor as well. Lapsed faith, interfaith relations, golems and more add to the intrigue in these tantalizing mysteries.

Discover in dance a place of solace, restoration and energizing spiritual force, tapping into the spirit of dancing throughout history and the world. With detailed exercises to help trust your body and interpret its physical and spiritual intentions.

Explores the spiritual dimensions of retirement and aging and offers creative ways for you to share your gifts and experience, particularly when retirement leaves you questioning who you are when you are no longer defined by your career.

An innovative, interactive guide to help encourage fresh perspectives and lively dialogue at your Passover Seder. A complete resource for creating meaningful encounters with Jewish values, traditions and texts that lead well beyond the Seder itself.

The classic texts of Jewish ethical literature-works little-known to most of us-now available for personal study. This one-of-a-kind book brings Jewish ethical literature from ancient and medieval worlds straight into our twenty-first-century lives.

Cultivate the potential for deeper connection in every conversation. "To think of conversation as a sacred art challenges us to imagine all the conversations in which we participate, from the acquaintance we run into at Target to the dialogue for which we've spent weeks in preparation, as a potentially sacred conversation." from the Introduction We often find ourselves distracted and overwhelmed by a constant stream of information and demand for connectivity. Now more than ever, we need to develop our capacity for greater presence in our daily lives and relationships. One of the best ways to do this is by improving the quality of our conversations. Dr. Diane Millis offers us inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions to increase our awareness of the deep, natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in our everyday encounters. This resource is a catalyst for anyone who would like to enrich seemingly ordinary conversations as well as for leaders in educational, ministry and corporate settings who want to: Increase their capacity to listen deeply Become more self-aware and attentive to others Learn how to move beyond conventional topics to exploring purpose, meaning and values in conversation.

The foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure explains the Analects' universal wisdom for our own time, guiding us on the "path of the sage" or "Way of Heaven"-a journey of reason, peace and understanding.

A joyful, imaginative book that will become your spiritual friend and teacher. Follow the journeys of the author and other crocheters to discover how they have used this craft to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same. Includes ten original projects.

A fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text opens up classic Taoist beliefs and practices with insightful commentary that highlights how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life by following Taoist principles.

Take inspiration from the primary texts of the lively Celtic Christian tradition, with selections from the works of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland.