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Sabbath-with New Introduction (05 Edition)
Sabbath-with New Introduction (05 Edition)
by Abraham Joshua Heschel
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Elegant, passionate, and filled with the love of God's creation, Abraham Joshua Heschel's The Sabbath has been hailed as a classic of Jewish spirituality ever since its original publication-and has been read by thousands of people seeking meaning in... (read more)

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God is a Verb: Kabbalah and the Practice of Mystical Judaism
God is a Verb: Kabbalah and the Practice of Mystical Judaism
by David A Cooper
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Since medieval times, the mystical tradition of Kabbalah was restricted to qualified men over forty—because it was believed that only the most mature and pious could grasp its complexity and profound, life-changing implications. More recently... (read more)

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Sabbath (51 Edition)
Sabbath (51 Edition)
by Abraham Joshua Heschel
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Elegant, passionate, and filled with the love of God's creation, Abraham Joshua Heschel's The Sabbath has been hailed as a classic of Jewish spirituality ever since its original publication--and has been read by thousands of people seeking meaning in... (read more)

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God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism
God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism
by Abraham J Heschel
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Abraham Joshua Heschel was one of the most revered religious leaders of the 20th century, and God in Search of Man and its companion volume, Man Is Not Alone, two of his most important books, are classics of modern Jewish theology. God in Search of Man... (read more)

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Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs, and Rituals
Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs, and Rituals
by George Robinson
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What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What should I be teaching my children about being Jewish? A landmark... (read more)

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To Be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Conremporary Life
To Be a Jew: A Guide to Jewish Observance in Conremporary Life
by Hayim H Donin
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This indispensable volume has long been acknowledged as the classic guide to the traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to daily life in the contemporary world. The unique treasury of practical information and daily inspiration has long been... (read more)

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Jews in the Time of Jesus : an Introduction (96 Edition)
Jews in the Time of Jesus : an Introduction (96 Edition)
by Stephen M. Wylen
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Understanding Jewish life in the first century will help us better understand Jesus mission and how it relates to our own religious concerns today. For anyone who is interested in understanding the Jewish roots of Christianity.... (read more)

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Sinai and Zion: An Entry Into the Jewish Bible
Sinai and Zion: An Entry Into the Jewish Bible
by Jon Dougla Levenson
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One I. The Sinaitic Experience or the Traditions About It? Whatever the experience of the people Israel on Mount Sinai was, it was so overwhelming that the texts about it seem to be groping for an adequate metaphor through which to convey the awesomeness... (read more)

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Textual Sources for the Study of Judaism (84 Edition)
Textual Sources for the Study of Judaism (84 Edition)
by Philip S. (ed. Alexander, Translator)
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"Alexander assembles material from Scripture and tradition, through religious law and ethical literature to a section on Society and the Jews, and prefaces the whole with an admirable introduction."—Jonathan Sacks, Jewish Chronicle "The texts .... (read more)

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Boychiks in the Hood: Travels in the Hasidic Underground
Boychiks in the Hood: Travels in the Hasidic Underground
by Robert Eisenberg
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Boychiks in the Hood is your passport to the Hasidic "underworld" -- a destination far different from popular expectations. Join Robert Eisenberg as he hangs out with an ex-Deadhead in Antwerp, makes a pilgrimage to the grave of the revered Rebbie... (read more)

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Jewish Study Bible : Featuring the Jewish Publication Society Tanakh Translation (04 Edition)
Jewish Study Bible : Featuring the Jewish Publication Society Tanakh Translation (04 Edition)
by Adele Berlin
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The Jewish Study Bible is a one-volume resource tailored especially for the needs of students of the Hebrew Bible. Nearly forty scholars worldwide contributed to the translation and interpretation of the Jewish Study Bible, representing the best of... (read more)

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The Book of Jewish Belief
The Book of Jewish Belief
by Louis Jacobs
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The sum total of what the new genreation of Jews ought to know about the Jewish faith and vaules — straight from one of the great Jewish theologians of our time.... (read more)

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Koren Siddur ((Rev)09 Edition)
Koren Siddur ((Rev)09 Edition)
by Jonathan Sacks
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The Koren siddur, originally published in 1981, has been completely re-typeset for maximum clarity and legibility. Teams of rabbis, scholars, and designers from Israel, North America, and Britain have worked for nearly three years updating and... (read more)

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Seasons of Our Joy
Seasons of Our Joy
by Arthur I Waskow
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Circling the Jewish calendar from Rosh Hashanah to Tisha B'Av, this lively, accessible guide includes rituals, recipes, songs, prayers, and suggestions for new approaches to holiday observance.... (read more)

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Messianic Idea in Judaism : and Other Essays on Jewish Spirituality (95 Edition)
Messianic Idea in Judaism : and Other Essays on Jewish Spirituality (95 Edition)
by Gershom Scholem
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Gershom Scholem was the master builder of historical studies of the Kabbalah. When he began to work on this neglected field, the few who studied these texts were either amateurs who were looking for occult wisdom, or old-style Kabbalists who were seeking... (read more)

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History of Zionism : From the French Revolution To the Establishment of the State of Israel ((Rev)03 Edition)
History of Zionism : From the French Revolution To the Establishment of the State of Israel ((Rev)03 Edition)
by Walter Laqueur
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 601-615) and index.... (read more)

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[Hagadah shel Pesaòh] =The Schocken Passover Haggadah : with Hebrew and English translation on facing pages
[Hagadah shel Pesaòh] =The Schocken Passover Haggadah : with Hebrew and English translation on facing pages
by Nahum N Glatzer
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The custom of telling the story of the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt is observed year after year by millions of Jews at the Passover Seder. The Haggadah, the script of the "retelling" read during the festive meal, dates from the... (read more)

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To Take Place : Toward Theory in Ritual (87 Edition)
To Take Place : Toward Theory in Ritual (87 Edition)
by Jonathan Z. Smith
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In this broad-ranging inquiry into ritual and its relation to place, Jonathan Z. Smith prepares the way for a new approach to the comparative study of religion. Smith stresses the importance of place—in particular, constructed ritual... (read more)

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Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service
Entering Jewish Prayer: A Guide to Personal Devotion and the Worship Service
by Reuven Hammer
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This engaging and informative book provides an introduction to the liturgy of the Siddur--the Jewish prayerbook. More than a "how-to" guide, this resource deals with basic issues for the modern worshiper, the historial compilation of the Siddur,... (read more)

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On Women and Judaism: A View from Tradition
On Women and Judaism: A View from Tradition
by Blu Greenberg
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A classic for over 20 years, this thought-provoking volume explores the role of Jewish women in the synagogue, in the family, and in the secular world. Greenberg offers ways to change present Jewish practices so that they more readily reflect feminine... (read more)

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