"Why me?" Why do we suffer? How can we heal?
"Spiritual suffering must be differentiated from physical pain, although the two are intertwined in such a way that it is nearly impossible to distinguish one from the other. We suffer spiritually when we do not grow from our illness, when we do not learn from the experience of physical and emotional pain."
―from the Introduction
Too many of us faced with bodily illness, whether our own or that of a loved one, feel lost as to what to do or how to handle it.
Grounded in the spiritual traditions of Judaism, this book provides healing rituals, psalms and prayers that help us initiate a dialogue with God, to guide us through the complicated path of healing and wholeness. Olitzky explores:
Olitzky brings together his inspiring guidance in using Jewish texts with his own experience dealing with illness in others―including those he loves―to demonstrate how the healing of the soul is an indispensable counterpart to curing the body.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by Newsweek, is well known for his inspiring books that bring the Jewish wisdom tradition into everyday life. He is executive director of Big Tent Judaism, formerly Jewish Outreach Institute, and is author of many books on Jewish spirituality, healing and Jewish religious practice, including Making a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The Big Tent Judaism Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources; Introducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship; Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering; Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner's Kaddish Companion; Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning from Alcoholism & Other Addictions―Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex...; Facing Cancer as a Family; Life's Daily Blessings: Inspiring Reflections on Gratitude for Every Day, Based on Jewish Wisdom; 100 Blessings Every Day: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Affirmations, Exercises for Personal Growth and Renewal Reflecting Seasons of the Jewish Year and Recovery from Codependance: A Jewish Twelve Step Guide to Healing Your Soul. He is also coauthor of Grandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren; Jewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Renewed Each Day, Vol. One―Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations; Renewed Each Day, Vol. Two―Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible and coeditor of The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal (all Jewish Lights).
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is available to speak on the following topics:
Click here to contact the author.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
£ 3.14
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New. Seller Inventory # 9781580230681
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Jewish Paths Toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering 0.59. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781580230681
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781580230681
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # 1580230687
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Mar2811580068752
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781580230681
Book Description Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ00IL0L_ns
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG. Seller Inventory # 9781580230681
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # IB-9781580230681
Book Description Condition: New. pp. 192. Seller Inventory # 261211075