Without that incessant striving, we can experience all the blessings life has to offer. We were quite moved by the prayers strassfeld has created for. May 29, 2014 the book of life is the journey of manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god. In addition to his congregational and literary roles, rabbi strassfeld has been very active in a variety of community activities, both locally. A combination of stories expressing family and cultural values, direct instruction basic rules and values to live by, and apologies for pain she caused her. Michael strassfeld is a 1991 graduate of the reconstructionist rabbinical college. Michael strassfeld books list of books by author michael.
He started college at yeshiva university, but transferred to brandeis university and graduated in 1971. In his books and teaching, and especially by assuming the rabbinate of an urban congregation, strassfeld has embodied the principle of introducing neo. Strassfeld presents the whole of jewish life as a practicepath of attentiveness to the momenttomoment possibility of connecting with the sacred. Strassfelds newest book of homespun wisdom she coauthored three editions of the jewish catalog grows out of the minibooks she compiled as. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice jewish lights. There are a number of components in jewish liturgy.
A book of life is published at a moment when many jews are looking for something that gives meaning to their lives, something. Basic life rules from a jewish mother by sharon strassfeld 1998, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Everything i know, basic life rules from a jewish mother a book long spiritualethical will, strassfeld writes to her daughter as she leaves home for college. A book of life wonderfully illuminates traditional jewish teachings to make a set of practices come alive for our contemporary world. Read download the book of jewish practice pdf pdf download. It is a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism, from the coauthor of the bestselling. Editor, with sharon strassfeld the first jewish catalog, jewish publication society of america philadelphia, pa, 1973. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god.
Rabbi emeritus michael strassfeld saj judaism that. Other chapters cover jewish festivals, living a life of holiness, and living in the promised land. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice, schocken books 2002. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice published in 2002 by schocken books rabbi strassfeld has created a cd. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32. Before that he was the rabbi of congregation ansche chesed. It is a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism, from the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalogs. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
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Strassfeld s newest book of homespun wisdom she coauthored three editions of the jewish catalog grows out of the minibooks she compiled as gifts for two of her collegebound kids as a kind of arm. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven. A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism from the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog volumes for all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. A night of questions, a passover haggadah with rabbi joy levitt 2000. It is december 31, 1999 and new years eve takes on new meaning when the devil, jesus christ, and christs. Michael strassfeld was rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism, a manhattan synagogue.
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A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism. In addition, the most well known piece of jewish liturgy, the shema prayer, is composed of three selections from the torah. The book of life hits theaters on october 17, 2014. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Editor, with richard siegel the jewish calendar, universe books, 1975, 12th edition, 1986. Everything i know, basic life rules from a jewish mother a booklong spiritualethical will, strassfeld writes to her daughter as she leaves home for college. The book of life developing emotional intelligence the book of life is the brain of the school of life, a gathering of the best ideas around wisdom and emotional intelligence. We are one of the uks leading educational childrens book supplier to primary schools. With martin donovan, pj harvey, dave simonds, thomas jay ryan. She is a builder and owns a cafe and real estate business. In one of the most substantive sections of the book, the author delineates the meaning of the paths of study, prayer, and lovingkindness.
What happens if jesus christ has second thoughts about the apocalypse. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes them and shows how they can enrich spiritual living. Hassidic nigunim melodies is available from the saj office. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice 9781580232470 by strassfeld, rabbi michael and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Has your book been professionally edited, copyedited, and proofread. The book of life is the journey of manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Rabbi emeritus michael strassfeld saj judaism that stands for all. The book excavates the sources of judaism that have been distorted over the centuries and creates new practices drawn from contemporary spirituality and the jewish mystical tradition. For all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice and is one of the coeditors of the jewish catalog.
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