Ninety-one letters, ethical wills, bar mitzvah speeches, and other personal records are presented in chronological order following an interpretive essay on the ethical aspirations of American Jewry.
Contemporary Jews often find meaning in Judaism's family and communal orientation, its beautiful rituals, its enriching culture, its sense of ethnic rootedness, and its moral values.
A collection of stories by the late, world-renowned rabbi and folk singer Shlomo Carlebach.
Includes the historical development, religious importance, and personal significance of each Jewish holy day. This book offers information on why and how to celebrate.
This reference examines the history of Jewish forenames and surnames, tracing the origin of each name and the changes that have occured over generations.
Danan is a gifted and highly regarded Jewish educator. She has written a comprehensive guide to Jewish parenting, filled with a tremendous amount of information, enthusiasm,... Læs mere
Features quotations that consists of aphorisms, maxims, proverbs, and comments of Jewish authorship or on Jewish themes. This volume is compiled from over 2,500 years of... Læs mere
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Uncovers the ideas that the words and letters of the holy language, Hebrew convey in the Haggadah.
Uncovers the connection between Jewish mysticism and classic astrology by citing the many references throughout Jewish literature to the influence of the... Læs mere
Employing the tools of Jewish mysticism, this title examines the spiritual connection between God and music. It deciphers the holy aspects of the musical scale, musical terminology,... Læs mere
Ever since the earliest times, Jewish scholars have looked to the Hebrew language as a source of holiness and a wellspring of wisdom. This book gathers many examples of the... Læs mere