Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope

Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope
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Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages : 188
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ISBN-10 : 9781580230179
ISBN-13 : 1580230172
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope by : Nina Beth Cardin

Download or read book Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope written by Nina Beth Cardin and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spiritual companion for those grieving infertility, pregnancy loss, or stillbirth, bringing solace from Jewish tradition.Many people who endure the emotional suffering of infertility, pregnancy loss, or stillbirth bear this sorrow alone. Pregnancies that end too early are hidden; failed attempts at conception are barely mentioned. Many women and men long to find solace in religious ritual and tradition to ease the emptiness felt from a loss that is without a face, a name, or a grave. At last, there is a source that acknowledges and encourages expressions of their grief, and offers comfort in the moments of their pain. Providing companionship and strength for healing from others who also have grieved, Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope is a spiritual companion that enables the reader to mourn within the words and ways of Judaism. Drawing deeply on the wellspring of comfort found in traditional Jewish texts and prayer, it also offers readings and rituals created especially for parents struggling with the uncertainty and sorrow of pregnancy loss and infertility?providing a source of compassion, healing, and hope.

Tears of Sorrow, Seed of Hope (2nd Edition)

Tears of Sorrow, Seed of Hope (2nd Edition)
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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : 9781580235013
ISBN-13 : 1580235018
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Tears of Sorrow, Seed of Hope (2nd Edition) by : Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin

Download or read book Tears of Sorrow, Seed of Hope (2nd Edition) written by Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-09-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spiritual companion for those grieving infertility, pregnancy loss, or stillbirth, bringing solace from Jewish tradition. "This book begins where the others leave off. While the doctors do what they must do, when it is time for us to wait, or hope, or cry, or sleep, or pray, it is time for this book. The passages found within are drawn from the rich pool of spiritual responses that Judaism possesses. They reach out to us and embolden us to join our voices to the ancient prayers designed to get us through the night."—from the Introduction Enables those frustrated and pained in their attempts at parenthood to mourn the loss of a pregnancy or infertility through the prayers, rituals, and meditations of the Jewish tradition. This new edition—updated and expanded—includes guided questions and pages on which to add personal reflections of your own emotions and experiences along the path toward parenting.

The Self-renewing Congregation

The Self-renewing Congregation
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Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 9781580231664
ISBN-13 : 1580231667
Rating : 4/5 (64 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Self-renewing Congregation by : Isa Aron

Download or read book The Self-renewing Congregation written by Isa Aron and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can my congregation become more vital? How can we both honor the past and embrace the future? "[The Self-Renewing Congregation] calls for 'renewal'...from within, not without--a renewal that begins with institutional self-reflection, proceeds through a process of self-engagement, and ends with self-generated innovations that can deepen the synagogue congregation as a sacred community. The core of this book offers any congregation seeking this path a compelling and realistic roadmap, a vision, and a process that is rooted in applied research and practical experience." --from the Foreword by Dr. Ron Wolfson, codeveloper, Synagogue 2000; author of Shabbat: The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath Revitalizing and re-imagining the organization of our synagogues takes work! Combining expert advice and experience garnered from congregations throughout North America, The Self-Renewing Congregation shows us how transformative change is possible. A complete resource full of ideas, information, and support, this is a guide for those of us involved in, or interested in, energizing our spiritual communities. Isa Aron, founding director of Hebrew Union College's Experiment in Congregational Education (ECE), offers concrete, practical information on how to bring about change through collaborative leadership, and helps us grow dynamic, successful congregations.

The Jgirl's Guide

The Jgirl's Guide
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Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781580232159
ISBN-13 : 1580232159
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Jgirl's Guide by : Penina Villenchik Adelman

Download or read book The Jgirl's Guide written by Penina Villenchik Adelman and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The JGirls Guide is an inspirational, interactive book designed to help pre-teen Jewish girls address the spiritual, educational, and psychological issues surrounding coming of age in today's society. Topics include: - Ideals of beauty- Friendship- Sexuality- Dealing with parents- Attitudes toward eating- Coping with stress and indentity

Healing and the Jewish Imagination

Healing and the Jewish Imagination
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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9781580235945
ISBN-13 : 1580235948
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Healing and the Jewish Imagination by : Rabbi William Cutter

Download or read book Healing and the Jewish Imagination written by Rabbi William Cutter and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where Judaism and health intersect, healing may begin. Essential reading for people interested in the Jewish healing, spirituality and spiritual direction movements, this groundbreaking volume explores the Jewish tradition for comfort in times of illness and Judaism’s perspectives on the inevitable suffering with which we live. Pushing the boundaries of Jewish knowledge, scholars, teachers, artists and activists examine the aspects of our mortality and the important distinctions between curing and healing. Topics discussed include: The Importance of the Individual Health and Healing among the Mystics Hope and the Hebrew Bible From Disability to Enablement Overcoming Stigma Jewish Bioethics Drawing from literature, personal experience, and the foundational texts of Judaism, these celebrated thinkers show us that healing is an idea that can both soften us so that we are open to inspiration as well as toughen us—like good scar tissue—in order to live with the consequences of being human.

Witnesses to the One

Witnesses to the One
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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Total Pages : 173
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ISBN-10 : 9781580235853
ISBN-13 : 1580235859
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Witnesses to the One by : Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

Download or read book Witnesses to the One written by Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-03-02 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of Judaism's most sacred statement and world-changing idea. "Hear O Israel, the Eternal is Our God, the Eternal is One!" There is arguably no more important statement in Judaism than the Sh'ma. Its words—calling us to hear, to listen, to pay attention—defy direct translation and have meant different things throughout history. In a deeply personal exploration of this sacred proclamation, command, and prayer, Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler delves into the spiritual history of the Sh’ma, inspiring you to claim your own personal meaning in these enduring words. By examining how the Sh’ma has been commented upon by ancient sages and contemporary thinkers, he opens the doors between each generation that has found a different dimension of truth in the Sh’ma. Each chapter focuses on a major historical figure and includes a sacred story, an exploration into the story’s many meanings, and a suggestion for a new way of "hearing" the voice in the story. Experience the Sh’ma through the lives of: w Moses—Fighting Idolatry w Akiba ben Joseph—The Sages Offer Their Lives w Saaida Gaon—Proving the One w Moses Maimonides—Nothing Like God w Haim Vital—Communing with the One w Moses Haim Luzzatto— “Master of the Universe” w Abraham Isaac Kook—A Nation Reborn w Leo Baeck—One Moral Standard w Abraham Joshua Heschel—A Prophecy: “One World or No World”

My People's Prayer Book

My People's Prayer Book
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Publisher : Jewish Lights Publishing
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781580232401
ISBN-13 : 158023240X
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Book Synopsis My People's Prayer Book by : Lawrence A. Hoffman

Download or read book My People's Prayer Book written by Lawrence A. Hoffman and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series celebrates Shabbat morning and guides us to a new understanding of this day of rest, memory and joy.