Bøger udgivet af RECLAIMING JUDAISM

"Excellent and useful."--Jewish Book Council Provides the tools and understanding necessary to create a conscious Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience infused with spirituality and meaning. The original purpose of this important rite of passage is carefully reclaimed: Ensuring a healthy Jewish lens for living is conveyed to each student; a lens that supports love of life and respect for life. The building blocks of a mitzvah-centered life are taught through the methods of experiential and Jewish spiritual education. Step-by-step guides and riveting true stories help all involved to feel personally "touched by Torah"; through weaving student and family feelings, needs, interests, skills and talents into the preparation process, ritual and celebration. This innovative approach reduces stress and cultivates loving connections to family, friends, community and heritage. B'nai Mitzvah becomes a far more meaningful and memorable chapter of life as award-winning master teacher Rabbi Dr. Goldie Milgram inclusively leads every kind of family through this engaging, carefully researched and proven effective planning and preparation process. Praise for Reclaiming Bar/Bat Mitzvah as a Spiritual Rite of Passage "This is a most valuable book to learn about Judaism for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah of any age! --Peninnah Schram, author, Jewish Stories One Generation Tells Another "Solid, wise and inviting." --Rabbi Nancy Fuchs Kreimer, author, Parenting as a Spiritual Journey "This book freed our family from the bar mitzvah machine that our Temple has turned into and helped us come up with a bar mitzvah that is relevant...It is full of wonderful ideas." --M. Shellster, Parent "Helps us to bring heart and soul to our involvement in Jewish life." Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: Davenning: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer "Helps bar and bat mitzvah students enhance their autonomy, thinking, creative engagement, Jewish identity and authentic self esteem." --Ellen Weaver, psychotherapist, pastoral counselor, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Educator "I cherish this as a parent, educator, and impassioned adult bat mitzvah student. An invaluable tool to help transform this learning process into a joyous adventure." --Julia Indichova, author, Inconceivable and director, Fertile Heart Parenting Center "Restores relevance and spirituality to the process of becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah." --Rabbi David A. Cooper, author, God is a Verb

"Exceptional, vibrant anthology" --Jewish Book World Finalist, National Jewish Book Awards Sixty inspiring and provocative adult-level mitzvah stories crafted by leading Jewish storytellers, rabbis and authors from across the full spectrum of Jewish life. These juried, newly-minted tales reveal how each mitzvah, when carried out with understanding and creativity, becomes a rich source of spirituality and meaning. For reading and retelling across the generations. Contributing authors: Yossi Alfi, Noa Baum, Joel Ben Izzy, Yisroel Bernath, Renee Brachfeld, Rosyln Bresnick-Perry, Barry Bub, Phil Cohen, Anita Diamant, Helen Engelhardt, Ed Feinstein, Ellen Frankel, Mark S. Golub, James Stone Goodman, Dan Gordon, Janie Grackin, Eva Grayzel, Bonnie Greenberg, Tina Grimberg, Dan Grossman, Miriam Grossman, Fred Guttman, Sharona Halickman, Jill Hammer, Richard Joel, Amichai Lau-Lavie, Benji Levene, Herb Levine, Syd Lieberman, Doug Lipman, Cindy Rivka Marshall, Melvin Metelits, Goldie Milgram, Lynnie Mirvis, Nadia Grosser Nagarajan, Steve Nathan, Caren Neile, Leon Olenick, Yoel Perez, Peter Pitzele, Jack Riemer, Carol and Neal Rose, Gail Rosen, Barbara Rush, Sandy Sasso, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Peninnah Schram, Rebecca Schram-Zafrany, Howard Schwartz, Cherie Karo Schwartz, Rami Shapiro, Danny Siegel, Laura Simms, Corinne Stavish, Naomi Steinberg, Arthur Strimling, Carla Vogel, Shohama Harris Wiener, Diane Wolkstein, Debra Gordon Zaslow, Steve Zeitlin, Jennifer Rudick Zunikoff MORE PRAISE FOR MITZVAH STORIES "The power of mitzvah as a primary lens for meaningful Jewish living is revealed in this most stimulating volume where every branch of Judaism is represented with creativity, integrity and moral imagination." --Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author, Jewish Literacy and Hillel: If Not Now, When? "The vision, voices, views and values of the full spectrum of the Jewish people are respectfully reflected in these spirited, challenging, re-tellable contemporary mitzvah stories. A rare, precious and inspiring opportunity for many ways into learning and living a meaningful Jewish life. The perfect gift for every Jewish occasion." --Arthur Kurzweil, author, From Generation to Generation "These stories, so varied in style and Jewish orientation have the capacity to evoke wonder." --Blu Greenberg, author of On Women and Judaism and How to Run a Traditional Household "The simplicity and power of [some] stories take one by surprise...a solid purchase." --Jewish Library Association Free downloadable 44-page discussion guide & companion deck of 52 professionally illustrated Mitzvah Cards also available at (http: //reclaimingjudaism.org/node/243)

Created by leading Jewish authors and storytellers for both youth and adult readers, these forty-three true and fictional stories excite the imagination and open the heart. Each tale poses challenges that highlight the life-enhancing effect of mitzvah-centered living throughout each waking day. NEW MITZVAH STORIES celebrates contemporary, inclusive Jewish values. A wide range of families and individuals will be able to find themselves in these compelling tales. Each story is followed by a Jewish Spiritual Education Study Guide with sections for reflection, discussion and action. Designed for reading and retelling across the generations. Contributing authors: Anne Andrew, Noa Baum, Janet Berenson, Randi Ya'el Chaikind, Mitchell Chefitz, Rachel Coles, Gerald Fierst, Rinah Galper, Yehudit Goldfarb, Dan Gordon, Leslie Gorin, Daniel T. Grossman, Jill Hammer, Nancy Handwerger, Alide Huyser-Frijda, Barbara Solomon Josselsohn, Jennifer Voigt Kaplan, Melissa Klein, Geri Kolesar, Arthur Kurzweil, Alex Lazarus-Klein, Janet Madden, Cindy Rivka Marshall, Goldie Milgram, Lynnie Mirvis, Seth F. Oppenheimer, Marden David Paru, Gail Pasternack, Geela Rayzel Raphael, Jack Riemer, Barbara Rush, Cassandra Sagan, Peninnah Schram, Rebecca Schram-Zafrany, Sandor Schuman, Cherie Karo Schwartz, Howard Schwartz, Danny Siegel, Donna Jacobs Sife, Shoshana Silberman, Anna Sher Simon, Devorah Spilman, Susan Stone, Marc Young, Jennifer Rudick Zunikoff Praise for New Mitzvah Stories for the Whole Family "It's not so easy to know what is right or how to be a righteous person in this complicated world. If someone tells us how to live, we might not want to listen...but if they tell us a good story, we can come to the truth for ourselves. New Mitzvah Stories for the Whole Family is a powerful, sweet and touching collection of teaching stories that help us to find our love and know our own truth." --Rabbi Shefa Gold, author of The Magic of Hebrew Chant: Healing the Spirit, Transforming the Mind, Deepening Love "These uplifting tales of magic and wonder reveal the power, heart, and soul of Jewish values. The study guide is also brilliantly conceived." --Rabbi Wayne Dosick, author of Living Judaism and The Real Name of God "A vibrant, inclusive new generation of Jewish folklore and fantasy" --Maggie Anton, author of the award-winning Rashi's Daughters and Rav Hisda's Daughter series "A wonderful collection of diverse new stories to spark the imagination!" --Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of Midrash: Reading the Bible with Question Marks "Sharing these tales is a sure-fire formula for raising a mensch!" --Rabbi Cherie Koller-Fox, President, NewCaje

Seeking and Soaring provides the opportunity to meet and learn from thirty-one Jewish spiritual guides, teachers and scholars from across the spectrum of Jewish life. Essays by leading professionals reveal traditional and contemporary methods of Jewish spiritual development, guidance and support. Significant innovations are included, such as the incorporation of ritual, movement, and guided experiences in nature. The inclusion of stories and instructive excerpts from sessions in progress, as well as powerful, pertinent teachings of Jewish spiritual masters make Seeking and Soaring a valuable resource for seekers, teachers and guides. Praise for Seeking and Soaring The rich and varied essays address the needs and yearning of contemporary Jews. You will find much to nourish your soul and enrich your practice as you companion people at moments of suffering and joy. -Barbara E. Breitman, co-editor Jewish Spiritual Direction: An Innovative Guide from Traditional and Contemporary Sources "Glows with Spirit. A must read for all who seek or teach about a meaningful life. The occasional Hebrew words are carefully explained. The profession of spiritual direction is enriched with the publication of Seeking and Soaring." -Dale T. Irvin, President, New York Theological Seminary Edited by Rabbis Goldie Milgram and Shohama Wiener Introduction by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: Contributing authors: Estelle Frankel, Barry Bub, Diane Elliot, Howard Cohen, Jill Hammer, David Daniel Klipper, Goldie Milgram, Shefa Gold, Carola de Vries Robles, Marcia Prager, Joyce Reinitz, Carol Rose, Melinda Ribner, Hanna Tiferet Siegel, Shulamit Fagan, Nadya Gross, Anne Brener, Chaya Gusfeld, Shohama Wiener, Ellen Kaufman Dosick, Ruth Gan Kagan, Howard Avruhm Addison, Elliot Ginsburg, Rami Shapiro, Burt Jacobson, Mitchell Chefitz, Sandra Sarah Cohen, David Zaslow, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Shawn Israel Zevit, Raachel Nathan Jurovics, Wayne Dosick

WISDOM FROM REB ZALMAN - EMBRACING THE JEWISH SPIRIT. REB ZALMAN-Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (1924-2014) lived a calling to reach and touch people in deeply spiritual, supportive, and Jewishly profound ways. Many of those alienated from the forms of Judaism familiar to them, upon encountering him, would soon enter in the renewal of Jewish spirit. He was both a sage and a renaissance person-modeling how to bridge science and spirituality, pre-war European and 21st Century Judaism, patriarchy and feminism, tradition and innovation, Jewish faith and many faiths. How did Reb Zalman engage and guide in ways that touched and transformed so many? The answers shine through these 250 vignettes written by 118 of his students and colleagues from across the spectrum of Jewish life. Prepare to be challenged and inspired by Reb Zalman's adventurous and innovative ways of connecting and guiding Jewish journeys. "It is impossible to read one vignette of Reb Zalman without going on to another, and another, and another." --Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of REBBE and WORDS THAT HURT, WORDS THAT HEAL "Within minutes of opening this remarkable volume, I found myself weeping tear of joy. Whether you knew Reb Zalman or not, you will find him in these pages, meeting you with his uncommonly wise, intimate, and utterly loving presence." --Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, author of THE RECEIVING and WITH ROOTS IN HEAVEN "This book-more than any I know-allows you to hear his extraordinary voice."--Arthur Kurzweil, author of ON THE ROAD WITH RABBI STEINSALTZ Edited by Goldie Milgram and Shohama Wiener with Carola de Vries Robles and Robert Esformes with pieces by: Sharon Alexander, David Arfa, Rachel Barenblat, Janet Berenson, Leila Gal Berner, Nilton Bonder, Steve Booth-Nadav, Barbara (Bobbi) Breitman, Anne Brener, Mitchell Chefitz, Michael Chusid, Alan M. Dattner, Bernie de Koven, Carola de Vries Robles, Efraim Eisen, Gideon and Sara Eisenberg, Diane Elliot, Robert (Micha'el) Esformes, Yehudis Fishman, Justin Freed, Jack (Ya'acov) Gabriel, Yonassan Gershom, Ilan Glazer, Andrew Gold, Jay and Sabrina Gold, Shefa Gold, Dan Goldblatt, Karen Golden, Zelig Golden, Aggie Goldenholz, Reuven Goldfarb, Yehudit Goldfarb, Jenny Goodman, James Stone Goodman, Lynn Gottlieb, Sarah Leah Grafstein, Stacy Grove, Jill Hammer, Nancy Handwerger, Edwin Harris, Rosalie Harris-Eisen, Richard Heiberger, Rita Hindin, Ruth Hirsch (Reb Zalman transcription) Aryeh Hirschfield, Shonna Husbands-Hankin, Yitz Husbands-Hankin, Ivan Ickovits, T'mimah Audrey Ickovits, David Ingber, Shaya Isenberg, Burt Jacobson, Raachel Jurovics, Rodger Kamenetz, Richard Kaplan, Cherie Koller-Fox, Latifa Berry Kropf, Amichai Lau-Lavie, Ebn Leader, Julie Leavitt, Michael Lerner, Herb Levine, Neshama (Rose) Lipari, Prahaladan (Philip) Mandelkorn, Neil Markowitz, David Evan Markus, Melvin Metelits, Goldie Milgram, Tamara Miller, Hal Miller-Jacobs, Yocheved Mintz, Reuben Modek, SueMauer Morningstar, Eileen Nathanson, Leah Novick, Jackie and Leon Olenick, Batya Podos, Marcia Prager, David Rafsky, Geela Rayzel Raphael, Simcha Paull Raphael, Carol Rose, Neil Rose, Deliah Golda Rosel, David G. Roskies, Janice Rubin, Laurie Sanford, Steven L. Schatz, Julie Schechter, Leslie Schotz, Howard Schwartz, Arthur Segal, Audrey Seidman, Rami Shapiro, Ruth Broyde Sharone, Debrah Shenefelt, David Shneyer, Daniel Siegel, Shoshana Silberman, Naomi Steinberg, Ahouva Steinhous, Bahira Sugarman, Meira Bracha Sumka, Bonita Nathan Sussman, Moshe Waldoks, Rivka Walton, Nahum Ward-Lev, Ellen Stein Weaver, Rodney Weiss, Bob Weissberg, Shohama Wiener, Ira Stewart Wiesner, Gershon Winkler, Carlos Zarur, David Zaslow, Debra Gordon Zaslow, Shawn Israel Zevit, and Jeremy Zorn