Newly revised and updated, the definitive guide to planning a Jewish wedding, written by bestselling novelist Anita Diamant—author of The Red Tent and The Boston Girl—and one of the most respected writers of guides to contemporary Jewish life.
This complete, easy-to-use guide explains everything you need to know to plan your own Jewish wedding in today’s ever-changing world where the very definition of what constitutes a Jewish wedding is up for discussion.
With enthusiasm and flair, Anita Diamant provides choices for every stage of a wedding—including celebrations before and after the ceremony itself—providing both traditional and contemporary options. She explains the Jewish tradition of love and marriage with references drawn from Biblical, Talmudic, and mystical texts and stories. She guides you step by step through planning the ceremony and the party that follows—from finding a rabbi and wording the invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. Samples of wedding invitations and ketubot (marriage contracts) are provided for inspiration and guidance, as well as poems that can be incorporated into the wedding ceremony or party and a variety of translations of traditional texts.
“There is no such thing as a generic Jewish wedding,” writes Anita Diamant, “no matter what the rabbi tells you, no matter what the caterer tells you, no matter what your mother tells you.” Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The Jewish Wedding Now provides personalized options—some new, some old—to create a wedding that combines spiritual meaning and joyous celebration and reflects your individual values and beliefs.
A profound, startling new understanding of Jewish life, illuminating the forgotten heart of Jewish theology and practice: love.
A dramatic misinterpretation of the Jewish tradition has shaped the history of the West: Christianity is the religion of love, and Judaism the religion of law. In the face of centuries of this widespread misrepresentation, Rabbi Shai Held—one of the most important Jewish thinkers in America today—recovers the heart of the Jewish tradition, offering the radical and moving argument that love belongs as much to Judaism as it does to Christianity. Blending intellectual rigor, a respect for tradition and the practices of a living Judaism, and a commitment to the full equality of all people, Held seeks to reclaim Judaism as it authentically is. He shows that love is foundational and constitutive of true Jewish faith, animating the singular Jewish perspective on injustice and protest, grace, family life, responsibilities to our neighbors and even our enemies, and chosenness.
Ambitious and revelatory, Judaism Is About Love illuminates the true essence of Judaism—an act of restoration from within.
Who ever heard of an Irish Jew? Set during World War II and the Holocaust era, Emerald Ark, Memories of a Jewish Irish Youth, a memoir, shares the story of an adventurous and uncommon life — the life of Theo Garb. Born in Manchester, England, in 1929, Theo grew up an Orthodox Jew in Dublin, Ireland. His parents, Wolf, a larger-than-life figure, and Rachel, have their hands full with Theo and elder brother, Abe, as they mature into adulthood and stray from Orthodox observance. Theo's story, which includes a romantic tale of interfaith love, is poignant and humorous — one filled with laughter and tears. He will tug at your heartstrings and teach you a bit as well, about following one's heart and living life to the fullest!
Amazon review: ***** What a pleasure to read Theo's story. Uplifting, amusing and candid. With so much going on in the world it was wonderful to escape into Theo's adventures. His love for life, culture, faith and family is tremendous and we have the joy of traveling along with him. I smiled often and appreciate the attention to detail. It also has to be noted that the historical aspect is engaging and enlightening. Can't wait for the movie!
Many followers of Jesus forget that the faith that He practiced during his time on earth was Judaism. If you are a follower of Christ, rediscovering the Jewish faith of Jesus will enhance your faith. At the same time, if you are a Jew who follows the Torah, then embracing the teaching of the rabbi Jesus, will enhance your faith as well. Both families who hunger for God, Christians and Jews have something to gain through embracing the faith of Jesus.
This book walks you through numerous Scriptures and their traditional interpretations. Harry Buerer contrasts them with the Jewish teaching of Jesus and shows powerfully how historical Christian thinking has ignored this aspect of the life of Christ. You will rediscover the Judaism at the very center of Jesus’s preaching and that of his followers.
Christian readers will learn how Jesus’ teaching was the fulfilment of Mosaic Law. And Jewish readers will re-discover their brotherhood with his scriptural priorities and passion for his faith.
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From one of our country's most prominent rabbis, an inspiring book about the power of community based on one of her most impactful sermons.
In a time of loneliness and isolation, social rupture and alienation, what will it take to mend our broken hearts and rebuild our society?
Sharon Brous-a leading American rabbi-makes the case that the spiritual work of our time, as instinctual as it is counter-cultural, is to find our way to one other in celebration, in sorrow, and in solidarity. To show up for each other in moments of joy and pain, vulnerability and possibility, to invest in relationships of shared purpose and build communities of care.
Brous contends that it is through honoring our most basic human instinct-- the yearning for real connection-- that we reawaken our shared humanity and begin to heal. This kind of sacred presence is captured by the word amen, a powerful ancient idea that we affirm the fullness of one another's experience by demonstrating, in body and word: "I see you. You are not alone."
An acclaimed preacher and story-teller, Brous pairs heart-driven anecdotes from her experience building and pastoring to a leading-edge faith community over the past two decades with ancient Jewish wisdom and contemporary science. The result is a clarion call: the sense of belonging engendered by our genuine presence is not only a social and biological need, but a moral and spiritual necessity.
With original insights and practical tools, The Amen Effect translates foundational ideas into simple practices that connect us to our better angels, offering a blueprint for a more meaningful life and a more connected and caring world.
Unlock the Secrets of Hermetic Wisdom with Our Annotated Collection!Dive into the profound world of Hermeticism with 'Total Hermeticism Philosophy (Annotated)'—a meticulously curated collection that combines three essential works, enriched with insightful annotations, bringing you an unparalleled journey into the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus.
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Happily Jewish blows the dust off texts formerly inaccessible to anyone but Orthodox Jews and offers a wealth of guidance about how to live a more meaningful, spiritual, and connected life.
Judaism isn't just a set of religious laws and principles. It's a way of thinking about the meaning of life. You'll find men and women sharing the wisdom of the ages, and often their ideas were extremely controversial at the time they first wrote them. Some were so controversial that their authors were exiled or even excommunicated. Now, they're all here in one fun and accessible volume that will give you a new outlook on life-a new level of happiness and joy.
This book contains twenty sets of explosive, life-changing ideas and philosophies about how to maximize your happiness, joy, and how you find meaning in life. If you're Jewish, these ideas (traditionally known only to those in the Orthodox world) are your heritage. They already belong to you. It's time to 'take delivery' of what's already yours and learn the secrets of Jewish wisdom, character, and yes, survival. These concepts go back to the very creation of the Torah and relate to everything from being the best possible person we can be to understanding Jewish concepts of sex and intimacy. It's all here-waiting to be unpacked and put to use-in author Michael Levin's Happily Jewish.
Mea Schearim, die Stadt der 100 Tore, ist ein Viertel von Jerusalem, das fast ausschließlich von ultraorthodoxen Juden bewohnt wird. Um diese unfassbar aufregende und fremde Welt und ihre Spiritualität erfassen und verständlich machen zu können, muss man dort gelebt haben – so wie Tuvia Tenenbom, der in Mea Schearim aufgewachsen ist und nach vielen Jahren in New York hierher zurückgekehrt ist, um sich seiner Vergangenheit zu stellen: Denn Tenenbom entstammt selber einer ultraorthodoxen Familie, lernte in einer Jeschiwa, und ihm wurde eine Zukunft als einer der ganz großen Rabbis prophezeit. Dies machte seinen Aufenthalt auch zu einer Reise in die eigene Kindheit.
Tenenbom wollte wissen, wie sich die orthodoxe Kultur und Lebensweise verändert und wie sich eine restriktive Welt in einer immer restriktiver werdenden Welt entwickelt hat. Um diese Frage zu beantworten, wird er für lange Monate wieder einer von ihnen und tut das, was sie tun: in die Synagogen und in die Jeschiwas gehen, zum Rebbe, zum Rabbi, auch zu den Extremisten unter ihnen, mit ihnen zu essen und stundenlang zu singen, zum Schabbat mit den Familien zusammenzusitzen und Jiddisch mit ihnen zu sprechen, und er gewinnt so ihr Vertrauen, dass sich ihm die Menschen öffnen und dass ihre Welt des Glaubens in ihrer ganzen Faszination und in ihrer ganzen Widersprüchlichkeit offenbar wird.
Ezra the Scribe (Audiobook Bible)
Do you feel overwhelmed on where to start your Bible reading?
Does a book with many chapters make it hard for you to focus?
Are you someone who finds it hard to understand the Bible?
Do you want an audiobook that is nice and relaxing to listen to every now and then?
Our audiobook Bible can make your Bible reading more manageable. This means you can sit back and enjoy listening to your favorite Bible chapters. It also creates convenience as you can listen to your audiobook Bible in the car, while out and about, during your morning breakfast or even while you are cooking.
This audiobook Bible is for the books of Ezra the Scribe (the book of Ezra). The listener can also capture the Hebrew culture of the Bible with the 'World Messianic Bible' translation (the British edition). This translation also keeps the authentic Hebrew names for you to enjoy.
The voice of the narrator will try to engage the listener. This audiobook Bible is great for both teenagers and adults. Listening to the Bible should be enjoyable and exciting!
*Old Testament chapters
*Ezra the Scribe (The Book of Ezra)
*The 'World Messianic Bible' (British Edition) translation uses Hebrew names.
*This audiobook Bible creates manageable and enjoyable reading for the individual
*Easy to understand
*Suitable for teenagers and young adults.
*An engaging and clear British voice
For numerous centuries, the Talmud-an extraordinary work of Jewish ethics, law, and tradition-has compelled readers to grapple with how to live a good life. Full of folk legends, bawdy tales, and rabbinical repartee, it is inspiring, demanding, confounding, and thousands of pages long. As Liel Leibovitz enthusiastically explores the Talmud, what has sometimes been misunderstood as a dusty and arcane volume becomes humanity's first self-help book. How the Talmud Can Change Your Life contains sage advice on an unparalleled scope of topics.
Leibovitz guides listeners through the sprawling text with all its humor, rich insights, compulsively readable stories, and multilayered conversations. Contemporary discussions framed by Talmudic philosophy and psychology draw on subjects ranging from Weight Watchers and the Dewey decimal system to the lives of Billie Holiday and C. S. Lewis. Chapters focus on fundamental human experiences to illuminate how the Talmud speaks to our daily existence. As Leibovitz explores some of life's greatest questions, he also delivers a concise history of the Talmud itself, explaining the process of its lengthy compilation and organization.
With infectious passion and candor, Leibovitz brilliantly displays how the Talmud's wisdom reverberates for the modern age and how it can, indeed, change your life.
Everything you need to know about the ancient form of Jewish mysticism known as Kabbalah and the divinatory practice of astrology.
Are you someone who wants to know more about esoteric knowledge?
Do you wish to gain insight into the personality and characteristics of yourself or others?
Have you ever wished to better understand how zodiac signs and natal charts worked?
Would you like to learn to read Tarot cards for insight into the past, present, and future?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then this guide is perfect for you.
This audiobook will teach you what Kabbalah is and dives into its history for a better understanding of the way this form of mysticism fits into the Jewish religion and culture. You will learn about how astrology fits into Kabbalist beliefs, including the interpretation of natal charts and zodiac signs. There is also an in-depth guide on reading Qabalistic Tarot cards to gain insight into every facet of your life and destiny.
In this audiobook, you will:
- Learn how to read Kabbalah natal charts
- Get instructions on how to interpret Qabalistic Tarot cards
- Discover the secrets of Jewish mysticism
- Learn about the Kabbalistic Tree of Life
- Understand the historical and present-day forms of Kabbalah
- Find out how astrology works in conjunction with Kabbalah
- Learn how to read Kabbalistic Tarot cards
The major touchstones of Kabbalah include the Zohar, which explores the mystical side of Judaism, and the Hebrew Bible, which is key to understanding how it fits into the development of religious scholarship. If you are someone with a strong connection to the esoteric side of the world, this audiobook is perfect for you!
Click on the “Add to Cart” button now and delve into the world of Kabbalah and discover ancient Jewish mysticism like never before!
Descubra los secretos del Libro de Enoc
¿Alguna vez ha pensado en el origen de todas las formas de magia?
¿Se pregunta si puede aumentar su poder mágico?
¿Alguna vez se ha preguntado qué es la Magia(k) Enoquiana?
¿Alguna vez ha deseado poder hablar con los ángeles?
Si es así, definitivamente este es el libro para usted.
En este libro, usted podrá:
- Descubrir cómo surgió la magia enoquiana
- Descubrir cómo dos hombres pudieron conectarse con los ángeles y recibir secretos del universo, y cómo usted también podrá lograrlo
- Aprender la verdad sobre los diversos ángeles y cómo pueden ayudarlo con su magia
- Dominar las herramientas correctas para conectarse con la divinidad
- Aprender el idioma de los ángeles
- Descubrir la verdad sobre los ángeles caídos y cómo los arcángeles salvaron a la humanidad de ellos
- Conocer los secretos que están enterrados en el Libro de Enoc y que dan pistas sobre nuestra historia
- Descubrir una gran cantidad de conocimientos que se encuentran en el Liber Loagaeth de John Dee
Con este libro como guía, podrá comenzar su viaje con la magia enoquiana y descubrir verdaderamente un ángulo nuevo e interesante del universo.
¡Obtenga este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la magia enoquiana!
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