Torah for Teens: Growing Up Spiritually with the Weekly Sidrah - Softcover

Jeffrey M. Cohen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0853038031 ISBN 13: 9780853038030

Publisher: Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

Organised into bite-size instalments, it is specifically designed to deepen the understanding and heighten the relevance of the weekly sidrah for the young adult and student generation, and to provide ethical and religious guidance for confronting the vicissitudes of life and handling the situations in which today's teenagers may find themselves. His novel, informative and inspirational sidrah insights will be also be studied and quoted by all who teach or address young people. The fruit of more than 40 years' experience in religious education at all levels and for all ages, Rabbi Dr Jeffrey Cohen has written an accessible book underpinned by his belief the Torah speaks to all.

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About the Author

Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen has distinguished himself in the field of religious affairs as a broadcaster, lecturer, writer and reviewer. A graduate of the Yeshivot of Manchester and Gateshead, and Jews' College, London, Rabbi Cohen received a master's degree in philosophy from London University and a PhD from Glasgow University. He is the author of several books, including 500 Questions and Answers on Chanukah, as well as over 200 articles. He is a former member of the cabinet of the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain. He also served as the Rabbi of Stanmore and Canons Park Synagogue, the largest Orthodox congregation in Great Britain, prior to retirement. He and his wife Gloria have four children and twelve grandchildren.

Edition details

• Publisher: Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0853038031
• ISBN 13: 9780853038030
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256