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11/11/2016

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Inspired by the pioneering work of Leslie Wexner, this book brings together diverse, remarkable thinkers from The Wexner Foundation’s professional and volunteer programs, Harvard University’s Center for Public Leadership and The Harvard Business School to address challenges facing Jewish communal life and the skills and strategies demanded by them.

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You could win a copy of Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman's More Than Managing!

10/24/2016

"Rather than getting transfixed by a rigid notion of the word "God" we want to take the mystics' approach and directly investigate the manifestation of the diving in the experience of life..."

Read more from ME, MYSELF AND GOD - http://bit.ly/Me-Myself-AndGod

10/07/2016

How Hagar Helped Me Through My Divorce

Author of "The Heart of Loneliness" Marc Katz writes on The Huffington Post about how the story of Hagar brought him through a difficult period in his life.

This moment in Hagar’s life is the perfect metaphor for the special loneliness that accompanies divorce.

10/03/2016

Shanah tovah!

Wishing a very happy new year to you & yours!

09/25/2016

There's still time to enter for a chance to win Rabbi Aryeh Ben David's BECOMING A SOULFUL EDUCATOR. Enter here - http://bit.ly/BecomingaSoulfulEducator-Giveaway

09/21/2016

It’s Never Too Late (or Too Early) for New Year Greetings

How are you preparing for Rosh HaShanah?

Fans of “Seinfeld” may recall an exchange between Jerry and Elaine in which they discuss the appropriate timeline for delivering new year greetings. “I once got Happy New Year'd in March … it’s pathet

09/17/2016

From MORE THAN MANAGING. Request your e-review copy here - http://bit.ly/MoreThanManaging-ReviewCopy

09/16/2016

"Blessed Are You, Adonai..." {Weekly Jewish Lights News}

Did you catch this week's Jewish Lights newsletter?

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What is the mystery of the Jewish people? How has Jewish spirituality triumphed over times of persecution as well as the enticements of assimilation? Out of the depths of Jewish despair, the Rabbis of the first century and after developed a restorative prayer tradition that has invigorated the Jewis...

09/12/2016

"Blessed are You, Adonai, who causes the light of salvation to blossom."

From PRAYING THE BIBLE - http://bit.ly/Praying-the-Bible

09/09/2016

Rabbi Jeff Roth reflects on mindful meditation {Weekly Jewish Light News}

Be sure to catch this week's Jewish Lights news for some Mind and Body reading picks, updates on new releases, and much more!

Many of our human existential struggles stem from the sense of disconnection, alienation and loneliness that comes from a fragmented view of reality. Drawing on the insight and audacity of Jewish mystics, and rooted in a rich understanding of Torah, Rabbi Jeff Roth helps us overcome this sense of se...

08/29/2016

From Rabbi Jeff Roth's ME, MYSELF AND GOD - http://bit.ly/MeMyselfAndGod

08/25/2016

Praying the Bible: Finding Personal Meaning in the Siddur, Ending Boredom & Making Each Prayer Experience Unique

"Show compassion to the righteous, to the pious, to the leaders of Your People, the House of Israel, to the remnants of their sages, to righteous converts, and to us, Adonai our God."

From PRAYING THE BIBLE - http://bit.ly/Praying-the-Bible

08/25/2016

Reading for High Holy Days

Looking for some reading to inspire you during the High Holy Days?

What is the mystery of the Jewish people? How has Jewish spirituality triumphed over times of persecution as well as the enticements of assimilation? Out of the depths of Jewish despair, the Rabbis of the first century and after developed a restorative prayer tradition that has invigorated the Jewis...

08/22/2016

"Satisfy us with Your goodness, and gladden us with Your Salvation."

From PRAYING THE BIBLE - http://bit.ly/Praying-the-Bible

08/18/2016

Praying the Bible: Finding Personal Meaning in the Siddur, Ending Boredom & Making Each Prayer Experience Unique

"Draw us near to Your service, our King, and turn us back, in perfect repentance before you. Blessed are you, Adonai, who takes pleasure in repentance."

From PRAYING THE BIBLE - http://bit.ly/Praying-the-Bible

08/15/2016

Bookstore Sales Up 6.1% In First Half of 2016

Have you visited your local bookstore lately?

A 5.0% rise in June bookstore sales over June 2015 ended a solid first half of 2016, in which bookstore sales increased 6.1% over the first half of 2015.

08/12/2016

Looking for something delicious to make this weekend? Check out Rabbi Deborah R. Prinz's (author of ON THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL) recipe for for Basque Chocolate Cake! Check it out here - http://bit.ly/OnTheChocolateTrail-Recipe

08/11/2016

Enter for a chance to win a copy of BECOMING A SOULFUL EDUCATOR

Have you entered to WIN a copy of Aryeh Ben David's brand new book, BECOMING A SOULFUL EDUCATOR? Learn the six steps to help educators of all kinds teach to the heart.

Enter for a chance to win here - http://bit.ly/BecomingASoulfulEducator-Giveaway

Aryeh Ben David founded Ayeka: Center for Soulful Education, in 2006. This initiative came after almost 20 years of work in formal and experiential Jewish educational settings. Aryeh taught at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem since 1987, and was a member of the Senior Faculty and Director of Spirit...

08/09/2016

That Time Jews Smuggled Chocolate to France — and a Recipe for Basque Chocolate Cake

ON THE CHOCOLATE TRAIL author Rabbi Deborah R. Prinz explores the history of chocolate and the Jewish people in France (plus shares a recipe for a DELICIOUS chocolate cake)

Published July 13, 2016 at The Forward I happened into a chocolate shop, L’Atelier du Chocolat de Bayonne in Paris in 2006 with my husband. As we were tasting and browsing, I randomly picked up a c…

08/08/2016

"Heal us, Adonai, that we shall be healed. Save us that we shall be saved, for You are our praise. Bring complete healing to all our wounds. For You are our sovereign, steadfast, merciful God. Praised are You, Adonai, who heals the sick among His People Israel." - Refu'ah: First God Heals

From Mark H. Levin's PRAYING THE BIBLE. Read more here - http://bit.ly/Praying-the-Bible

07/31/2016

A book giveaway from Jewish Lights (and other great book news!)

Did you catch this week's book giveaway and book news from Jewish Lights?

This is the essential guidebook for everyone from educators and rabbis to parents and grandparents—anyone working in formal or informal education, whether for children, teens, emerging adults, adults or seniors.

07/28/2016

BECOMING A SOULFUL EDUCATOR is the essential guidebook for everyone from educators and rabbis to parents and grandparents—anyone working in formal or informal education, whether for children, teens, emerging adults, adults or seniors. We're giving away copies of this fantastic new book and you can enter to WIN a copy! Enter for a chance to win here - http://bit.ly/BecomingASoulfulEducator-Giveaway

07/26/2016

Great review for WHEN A LIE IS NOT A SIN from Berkshire Jewish Voice! Read more here - http://bit.ly/WhenALieIsNotASin-Review

07/23/2016

"True Jewish wisdom is much, much, much more than information."

From BECOMING A SOULFUL EDUCATOR. Read more here - http://bit.ly/BecomingASoulfulEducator

07/17/2016

An important book for summer reading by every rabbi, cantor, and educator in preparation for the new school year.

BECOMING A SOULFUL EDUCATOR is the essential guidebook for everyone from educators and rabbis to parents and grandparents—anyone working in formal or informal education, whether for children, teens, emerging adults, adults or seniors. Want to read more? Check it out here - http://bit.ly/BecomingASoulfulEducator

07/14/2016

BECOMING A SOULFUL EDUCATOR is the essential guidebook for everyone from educators and rabbis to parents and grandparents—anyone working in formal or informal education, whether for children, teens, emerging adults, adults or seniors. Want to read more? Check it out here - http://bit.ly/BecomingASoulfulEducator

06/20/2016

Judaism's Ten Best Ideas

Judaism's Ten Best Ideas

“Depth, wisdom, humanity [and] scholarship [from] the greatest living interpreter of Judaism.... I look forward to teaching this book to a generation of spiritual seekers searching for a soulful Judaism.”

06/20/2016

Judaism's Ten Best Ideas

A welcoming introduction to Judaism’s greatest contributions to civilization.

“Depth, wisdom, humanity [and] scholarship [from] the greatest living interpreter of Judaism.... I look forward to teaching this book to a generation of spiritual seekers searching for a soulful Judaism.”

06/17/2016

NEW: Jewish Book of Grief & Healing

A nice addition to our resources

“Mourning can open doors you may not have imagined before your life was shaken by loss. This book provides keys to those doors and a way into the rooms beyond them."

06/17/2016

NEW: Jewish Book of Grief & Healing

Inspiration, prayers and practices to help you heal from grief, based on Jewish wisdom.

“Mourning can open doors you may not have imagined before your life was shaken by loss. This book provides keys to those doors and a way into the rooms beyond them."

06/10/2016

NEW: Becoming a Soulful Educator

Wake up, educators! Move beyond conveying information, beyond the classroom, to engaging the soul.

“Gives teachers the keys to opening their students’ inner lives in ways that can animate their active lives, fostering a Jewish life of authenticity, passion and life-giving impact on the world.”

06/08/2016

Jewish Lights Sold to Turner Publishing

Jewish Lights Sold to Turner Publishing

According to founder Stuart Matlins, readers have no cause to worry about the future of Jewish Lights, one of only a few Jewish American presses producing new material.

06/08/2016

Jewish Parents--Essential Resources

Become more insightful, inspired parents through Jewish spiritual wisdom.

“This book is a gem. The authors serve as your warm, wise and candid guides to a stunning range of Jewish wisdom for the here and now.... Learn and enjoy.”

06/06/2016

Meaningful Guides to Jewish Prayer

Reb Zalman is missed so much. But he left his teaching to continue to inspire us.

Offers you new ways to pray, new channels for communicating with God and new opportunities to open your heart to God’s response.