books by Jewish Lights Publishing     books:     Jewish Lights Publ...      The Women's Torah Commentary: New Insights from Women Rabbis on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions Jewish Lights Publishing, 2008 Feminist analysis in dazzling variety Is part of your Sabbath preparation or observance picking up a book and reading a short (5-10 minute) essay about the parasha of the week --- or would you like it to be? If so The Women's Torah Commentary (Rabbi Elyse Goldstein, ed., Jewish Lights, 2000) may be just ...             What Makes Someone a Jew? Lauren Seidman Jewish Lights Publishing, 2007 Perfect for all children Seidman's book is pure and simple. A direct address to children about the meaning of being Jewish. To the point. No proselytizing, just the basic tenets of love, sharing and caring. Beautiful photographs.             The Empty Chair: Finding Hope & Joy - Timeless Wisdom from a Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachmann of Breslov Jewish Lights Publishing, 1996 Teaching Resilency and Providing Comfort This pocketsize collection of pithy quotes and classical Hasadic stories from a mystic rabbi may ironically appeal more to New Age spiritual seekers than traditional synagogue worshippers. Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772-1810) avoids obscure religious references to any ...             Modern Jews Engage the New Testament: Enhancing Jewish Well-being in a Christian Environment Michael J., Ph.D. Cook Jewish Lights Publishing, 2008 At long last, the book for which I have waited Modern Jews Engage the New Testament: Enhancing Jewish Well-being in a Christian Environment Rabbi Michael Cook's new book, Modern Jews Engage the New Testament is a fantastic introduction to some of the most valuable information in the field. It not only contains ...             Rabbi Harvey Rides Again: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Folktales Let Loose in the Wild West Steve Sheinkin Jewish Lights Publishing, 2008 Sheinkin Draws Again! A second book in what will hopefully be an extended series. Rabbi Harvey Rides Again will delight readers of all ages with its wit, humor, and engaging stories. Sheinkin's artistic ability has grown tremendously since his first book, and it shows, particularly on the ...             The New Jewish Baby Book: Names, Ceremonies, & Customs-a Guide for Today's Families Anita Diamant Jewish Lights Publishing, 2005 a wealth of information to help you plan for your newborn Each couple anticipating the arrival of a child is tuned into the Jewish saying that, "With each child, the world begins anew." Planning for the arrival of a newborn is filled with hope, excitement, nervousness, and profound love. Beyond these wonderful feelings are ...             God Was in This Place and I, I Did Not Know: Finding Self, Spirituality and Ultimate Meaning (The Kushner ... Lawrence Kushner Jewish Lights Publishing, 1993 Climbing the rungs The title of this book, `God was in the Place, & I, i Did not Know', may seem a bit cumbersome (and even, to some, looks like it has a typographical error. However, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner draws this title from the Torah, the book of Genesis to be precise. It is the ...             The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey: A Graphic Novel of Jewish Wisdom And Wit in the Wild West Steve Sheinkin Jewish Lights Publishing, 2006 Fabulous, Fun and Even a Little Educational I loved, loved, loved this "graphic novel" (not so much a novel but a collection of stories). The Adventures of Rabbi Harvey is a collection of Jewish folktales told as Western adventures featuring Rabbi Harvey of Elk Spring Colorado. Rabbi Harvey's stories involve ...             The Book of Letters: A Mystical Alef-Bait (The Kushner series) Lawrence Kushner Jewish Lights Publishing, 1990 Letter of Illumination For beginners and advanced readers of Hebrew alike, this is an exceptional book for your collection.             Inspired Jewish Leadership: Practical Approaches to Building Strong Communities Erica Brown Jewish Lights Publishing, 2008 A Wonderful Teacher I confess that I haven't read this yet. I'm on this page so I can order this book! I'm writing a preliminary review because I know what an outstanding writer & speaker Erica Brown is. I'll be back with an update...             God's Paintbrush Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Jewish Lights Publishing, 2004 Great book for those exploring the meaning of God Broaching the subject of "God" and answering children's questions about God is not easy. "God's Paintbrush" is a wonderful springboard for exploring and discussing the question of God and is written in a way that will stimulate thinking about God and our ...             God in Your Body: Kabbalah, Mindfulness and Embodied Spiritual Practice Jay Michaelson Jewish Lights Publishing, 2006 Body and Mind in Judaism For years I have been involved in physical things, tai chi, jogging, basketball, baseball, and then as I got into more "spiritual things" the dichotomy emerged; mind and body are two oppossing forces. Try as we may many taught, we must overcome the body to reach the ...             Jewish Spirituality : A Brief Introduction for Christians Lawrence Kushner Jewish Lights Publishing, 2001 A complete accessible text In Jewish Spirituality: A Brief Introduction For Christians, Rabbi Lawrence Kushner assists members of the Christian community to better understand Judaism in general, and basic Jewish concepts of spirituality in particular. In a complete accessible text, Rabbi Kushner ...             The Spirituality Of Welcoming: How to Transform Your Congregation into a Sacred Community Ron Wolfson Jewish Lights Publishing, 2006 Terrific! This book is an inspiration. Ron Wolfson presents excellent ideas to change the synagogue (or church) to become a more welcoming, engaging and spiritually uplifting place of worship. Anyone who cares about their religious community can learn from this.             Putting God On The Guest List: How To Reclaim The Spiritual Meaning Of Your Child's Bar Or Bat Mitzvah Jeffrey K. Salkin Jewish Lights Publishing, 2005 Excellent book-shows the true significance of bar/bat mitzva This book should be read by every parent whose child is approaching bar/bat mitzvah. Too often, the significance of the occasion is lost in the "big party". This book focuses on what is important about the bar/bat mitzvah-about accepting responsibilities such as ...          products you might be interested in search for books communities, congregation, environment, introduction, mindfulness, spirituality      geepe.com    web we recommend Sheinkin Draws Again! randomly chosen music: Smile (Tribute to Hollywood)