Jewish Lights

In this special book of practical wisdom, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski draws from his extensive professional experience as a psychiatrist and spiritual counselor, a life-long student of Jewish wisdom...

Author: Abraham Joshua HeschelPublisher: Jewish LightsPublication Date: April 01, 1995Number of Pages: 366 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1879045419ISBN-13: 9781879045415

The award-winning author of "God's Paintbrush" explores fear and hope, faith and gratitude in a way that kids will understand. As Adam and Eve enjoy their first day on Earth, the sky grows darker and...

A wonderfully interactive album to help everyone involved participate in the spiritual meaning of this joyful rite of passage. Gives young people a place to treasure special experiences and...

Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, this wondrous book lights children's creativity and shows how God is with us every day, in every way. It is a vibrant invitation to children and...

This bold revisioning of education recalibrates the focus of teaching from acquiring knowledge to transforming the soul. If presents six steps to help educators of all kinds teach to the heart,...

The first-ever English translation of and commentary on The Book of Departure, which compiles the end-of-life stories of 42 holy men, sheds light on Jewish traditions about death, the afterlife and...

Discovering Jewish Meditation (2Nd Edition): Instruction & Guidance For Learning An Ancient Spiritual PracticeAuthor: Nan Fink GefenPublisher: Jewish LightsPublication Date: Sep 01, 2011Number of...

Contributors from across the spectrum of Jewish life chart the importance of the Thirteen Attributes of God. They explore the kind of God Jews meet in prayer and the consequent self-reflection about...

A guide to preparing for the bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah, discussing the history and significance of this rite of passage and putting it in perspective with the core spiritual values of Judaism...

The Life and Thought of Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis--Author: Edward M. FeinsteinPublisher: Jewish LightsPublication Date: February 04, 2020Number of Pages: 288 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding:...

A welcoming introduction to the most important ideas in Judaism. In an age of fluid identity, many people are honestly asking the question ?Why be Jewish?? What in this religious and ethnic legacy is...

An exploration of the Passover Seder uncovers the hidden meaning of the Seder's rituals and customs and reveals the unifying theory connecting the fifteen pieces of the Seder, written for anyone who...

Join over fifty Jewish spiritual leaders from all denominations in a candid conversation about the why and how of prayer: how prayer changes us and how to discern a response from God. In this...

Many of our human existential struggles stem from the sense of disconnection and loneliness that comes from a fragmented view of reality. Through the practice of mindfulness and the teachings of...

Author: Avram Davis, Sylvia Boorstein, Alan BrillPublisher: Jewish LightsPublication Date: Apr 01, 1999Number of Pages: 240 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1580230490ISBN-13:...

Inspired by the pioneering work of Leslie Wexner, this book brings together diverse, remarkable thinkers from The Wexner Foundation's professional and volunteer programs, Harvard University's Center...

Noah's wife Naamah is called upon by God to gather the seeds of every type of plant on Earth and bring them safely onto the ark before the great flood.Author: Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg SassoPublisher:...

Explores and explains the prayers we read--over and over again--and gives those prayers new meaning. It places the praying person in the living covenant with God, showing how the prayer book can...

Author: Rabbi Kerry M. OlitzkyPublisher: Jewish LightsPublication Date: June 01, 1992Number of Pages: 280 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding: PaperbackISBN-10: 1879045133ISBN-13: 9781879045132

Some of Judaism's most inspirational spiritual thinkers offer pieces of Jewish wisdom for rest, hope, reassurance, and inspiration in this collection of nightly reflections.Author: Rabbi Lori...

A daily inspirational companion of comfort, reassurance and hope, grounded in the traditional wisdom and strength of Judaism. For each morning of the secular calendar there is an inspiring quote from...

A practical, step-by-step approach to fundraising programs and systems that can help your synagogue achieve growth and sustainability. Outlines ways to create excitement about new models of...

N'ilah, "the closing of the gates" is, in many ways, the most anticipated worship service in the entire Jewish calendar. Coming at the end of the 24-hour fast that characterizes Yom Kippur (The Day...

The Empty Chair: Finding Hope And Joy?Timeless Wisdom From A Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman Of BreslovAuthor: Moshe Mykoff, Na?Man (Of Bratslav)Publisher: Jewish LightsPublication Date: Aug 01,...

The "gentle weapon" of prayer opens the heart and soul and gives voice to our deepest yearnings, while bringing us closer to God. The startling wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov will help you talk...

The Handbook Of Jewish Meditation Practices: A Guide For Enriching The Sabbath And Other Days Of Your LifeAuthor: David A. CooperPublisher: Jewish LightsPublication Date: Nov 01, 2000Number of Pages:...

This companion in sorrow offers compassionate guidance for putting the insights of Judaism into practice and finding new strength in ancient traditions. Beloved and respected spiritual leaders from...