Rabbi strassfeld is a reconstructionist who has written a book that can be read by most people looking to learn about various facets of jewish life. 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. For all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism. It is december 31, 1999 and new years eve takes on new meaning when the devil, jesus christ, and christs assistant magdelina. Discover book depositorys huge selection of strassfeld books online. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. A night of questions, a passover haggadah with rabbi joy levitt 2000.
In addition to his congregational and literary roles, rabbi strassfeld has been very active in a variety of community activities, both locally and nationally. 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 official trailer 2014 zoe saldana. Rabbi emeritus michael strassfeld saj judaism that stands for all. 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, accepting herself, expressing her love, naming and. Rabbi michael strassfeld, who became famous as one of the coauthors of the jewish catalgue in the 1970s, takes a more handbook type of tone in his a book of life. Basic life rules from a jewish mother by sharon strassfeld 1998, hardcover at. The board of directors and staff of plaza jewish community chapel wish to express their sincere condolences to board. Has your book been professionally edited, copyedited, and proofread. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes them and shows how they can enrich spiritual living. Booklife resources and tools for book publishers and writers. Actually, there are many plaguesjust as in egypt they seem to come in groups even though just one plague would be more than enoughdayenu. 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.
Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice shabbat haggadah for celebration and study similar authors to michael strassfeld. Rabbi emeritus michael strassfeld saj judaism that. Orchid hard boards, gilt print on spine in as new condition, tips sharp, stated first edition. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice by michael strassfeld a book of. From the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog, a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism. With martin donovan, pj harvey, dave simonds, thomas jay ryan. A book of life wonderfully illuminates traditional jewish teachings to make a set of practices come alive for our contemporary world. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
The end of the millenium has taken on a certain significance in modern day prophecies. Hassidic nigunim melodies is available from the saj office. There are pictures and diagrams and a ton of information from a historical context to a modern application of these holidays. 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. A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaismfrom the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog volumes. What happens if jesus christ has second thoughts about the apocalypse. Everything i know basic life rules from a jewish mother. Children will be children and arguments will always happen amongst pupils, but bullying is a longerterm problem and as many as 70% of children report seeing bullying at school.
Born to a rabbinic family, his father meyer strassfeld was an orthodox rabbi in dorchester, massachusetts, who moved to a conservative synagogue in marblehead. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice, rabbi michael strassfeld writes about the recovery of judaisms spiritual dimension through everyday ritual. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes them and shows how they. Strassfeld writes clearly, making complicated matters comprehensible. Michael strassfeld a comprehensive guide to jewish spiritual practices, with explanations based on talmudic and midrashic texts as well as hasidic and mystical stories, includes a survey of daily prayers, shabbat. Buy online of judaism a biography of judaism a biography. Michael strassfeld books list of books by author michael. Strassfelds 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. He started college at yeshiva university, but transferred to brandeis university and graduated in 1971. He served on the editorial board of the journal of the american academy of religion from 20152017 and on the editorial board of reading religion 20182020. 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. It is a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism, from the coauthor of the bestselling.
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. There are a number of components in jewish liturgy. Basic life rules from a jewish mother by strassfeld, sharon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There is a plague of darkness that has fallen not only on our land but upon the world. In his books and teaching, and especially by assuming the rabbinate of an urban congregation, strassfeld has embodied the principle of introducing neo. 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. For all the cycles of life from waking in the morning to retiring at night, from the working days of the week to the sabbath, from the beginning of the year to its close, from birth to death rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as.
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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A book of life embracing judaism as a spiritual practice.
Cathy green a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. First strassfeld addresses a large spectrum of key topics. For all the cycles of life rabbi strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. Sharon strassfeld books biography and list of works. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice 9780805241242.
Before that he was the rabbi of congregation ansche chesed. His major publications include a book of life 2002. From the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog comes a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism. Michael strassfeld is the rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism and coauthor of three volumes of the jewish catalog and a night of questions. She is a builder and owns a cafe and real estate business. We were quite moved by the prayers strassfeld has created for. Sharon strassfeld biography sharon strassfeld biography and list of works sharon strassfeld books covid19 update may 5, 2020. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism from the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog volumes. He covers many facets of the jewish faith and the viewpoints of the major streams of judaism today.
This valuable book needs to be read and reread by all jews, and by nonjews who want to understand their jewish neighbors. A book of life by michael strassfeld book excerpt a book of life by michael strassfeld book excerpt michael strassfeld with the jewish understanding of gossip and slander. It covers all the jewish holidays as well as variations of them. Sharon strassfeld strassfeld is a wellknown author and activist both in and outside of the jewish community. A book of life is published at a moment when many jews are looking for something that gives meaning to their lives, something larger than themselves, rabbi strassfeld said.
Michael strassfeld was rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism, a manhattan synagogue. Referring to the hasidic belief that all of life is infused with divine meaning and holiness, he asserts that spiritual practice is at the heart of judaism. The coronavirus is certainly a plague that has affected every family, passing over some homes but striking too many others. The book of life developing emotional intelligencethe. Michael strassfeld is the author of jewish holidays 4. A passover haggadah and author of the jewish holidays. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice paperback january 01, 2006 quantity add to cart sku. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice published in 2002 by schocken books rabbi strassfeld has created a cd called songs to the soul. I read a lot of books, drink a lot of tea, have a slytherin heart and i have a cat called luna fluffgood. Worth reading for a beginners look at jewish life and the faith traditions. While vary informative its somewhat textbook like in its wording.
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