An inspiring how-to guide to help you
understand
and participate in a Jewish spiritual life.
and participate in a Jewish spiritual life.
Across the spectrum of Jewish observance,
people are seeking ways to give higher meaning to their
spiritual lives—but how do you know where to begin, and
what should you do first?
This easy-to-use handbook explains the
why, what and how of ten specific areas of Jewish ritual and
practice. Each chapter provides you with guidance and
background if you are just beginning to explore Jewish ritual
and practice, and offers creative ways to deepen the meaning of
Judaism in your daily life, even if you are experienced with
ritual observance.
All of the chapters have personal stories
of people who have taken on Jewish ritual, and will inspire you
to consider how to infuse your life with the wisdom of Jewish
tradition.
“Beautifully weaves together liberal
Jewish perspectives on traditional practices. Jews who wish to
deepen their practice will find both inspiration and
instruction in this book.”
—Rabbi
Debra Orenstein, editor, Lifecycles, Vol. 2: Jewish Women
on Biblical Themes in Contemporary Life
on Biblical Themes in Contemporary Life
“A wonderful guide to beginning a
personal Jewish ritual practice. It offers both the steps to do
and insightful stories of those who have found meaning in them.
A terrific handbook for personal observance ... highly
recommended!”
—Dr. Ron
Wolfson, author of The Art of Jewish Living series; co-founder, Synagogue 2000; vice president,
University of Judaism
“Both resource and inspiration for ... daily Jewish ritual practice.... Excellent.”
—Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
“Imbues ritual with spirit....
Weaves the personal, the spiritual, and the practical together
in a lovely tapestry of meaning.”
—Rabbi
Karyn D. Kedar, Great Lakes
Regional Director, UAHC; author of Our
Dance with God: Finding Prayer, Perspective and Meaning in the
Stories of Our Lives
“The authors, the essays, and the
wisdom found here are first-rate. They will help your soul to
soar.”
—Rabbi
Bradley Shavit Artson, dean and
vice president, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
