A collection of sixty-four Jewish folktales.
The original teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, the founder of chasidism, on more than fifty subjects.
Readers of this book will emerge with a new awareness of what we as Jews are doing when we pray, why we are doing it, how we are supposed to be affected by prayer, how the prayers came to be as they are today, and how they differ among the major movements of American Judaism.
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
There is a huge body of literature addressing women and Jewish tradition, much of which seeks to supplement Jewish texts such as the Talmud and midrash where female voices are generally absent.
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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