Jewish with Feeling: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice - Hardcover

Schachter-Shalomi, Zalman; Segel, Joel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1573222801 ISBN 13: 9781573222808

Publisher: Riverhead Books, 2004

Synopsis

One of the great innovators in Jewish history writes a practical guide to Jewish living in a modern world.

Scholar, mystic, teacher, friend to spiritual teachers from Thomas Merton to the Dalai Lama, from Ram Dass to the revered Native American elders, Zalman Schachter-Shalomi is himself one of the great spiritual leaders of our time. In Jewish with Feeling, Rabbi Schachter-Shalomi brings the core tenets and practices of Judaism into the twenty-first century. Drawing on a wide range of philosophies and religious traditions, Schachter-Shalomi illuminates the universal aspects of Judaism and shows readers how to apply them to daily life. Emphasizing personal experience over doctrine, he offers sage insight into how Judaism-both old and new-can help us lead satisfying spiritual lives.

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Review

"Zalman's teachings have inspired a generation of Jews, encouraging an open-hearted, open-minded Judaism. I count myself as one of his students, and commend this book to seekers of meaning and joy." Anita Diamant, author, "The Red Tent"

Reb Zalman is the perfect teacher, not telling us what to believe or do, but opening doors for us to find our way. Rabbi Harold Kushner, author, "When Bad Things Happen to Good People"

Blend[s] mysticism, scholarship and "sechel" into a unique and down-to-earth book for those who want to make Judaism their personal spiritual path. A book for anyone who wants to practice Judaism as a living religion. Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, author, "Kitchen Table Wisdom" and "My Grandfather s Blessings"

The most important statement yet by one of the few contemporary figures who truly has a vision of how the world should work. Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author, "Jewish Literacy" and "The Book of Jewish Values""

"Zalman's teachings have inspired a generation of Jews, encouraging an open-hearted, open-minded Judaism. I count myself as one of his students, and commend this book to seekers of meaning and joy."
--Anita Diamant, author, The Red Tent

"Reb Zalman is the perfect teacher, not telling us what to believe or do, but opening doors for us to find our way."
--Rabbi Harold Kushner, author, When Bad Things Happen to Good People

"Blend[s] mysticism, scholarship and sechel into a unique and down-to-earth book for those who want to make Judaism their personal spiritual path. A book for anyone who wants to practice Judaism as a living religion."
--Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, author, Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfather's Blessings

"The most important statement yet by one of the few contemporary figures who truly has a vision of how the world should work."
--Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author, Jewish Literacy and The Book of Jewish Values

About the Author

Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi (z"l), the inspiration of the Jewish Renewal movement, is widely recognized as one of the most important Jewish spiritual teachers of our time. Professor at Temple University, he authored many books including Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer, winner of the National Jewish Book Award; First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit: Reb Zalman's Guide to Recapturing the Intimacy & Ecstasy in Your Relationship with God (both Jewish Lights); From Age-ing to Sage-ing and Wrapped in a Holy Flame.

Edition details

• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573222801
• ISBN 13: 9781573222808
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 267