Six Jewish Spiritual Paths: A Rationalist Looks at Spirituality - Hardcover

Sonsino, Rifat

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580230954 ISBN 13: 9781580230957

Publisher: Jewish Lights, 2000

Synopsis

The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so many paths of spiritual nourishment to explore, how do we begin to find the one that is right for us?

“Our tradition provides us with appropriate vehicles to express our spirituality within the framework of Judaism. Jewish sages, taking into account the need and makeup of the individual Jew, have been very generous in outlining for us various alternatives…. As you become aware of your emotional and intellectual needs, and search for an appropriate path to meet them with integrity, you will soon realize that you have a preference for certain paths among the many.”
―from Chapter 9

Rabbi Rifat Sonsino―a self-proclaimed rationalist―offers a candid, comprehensive discussion of the major paths to spirituality within the framework of Judaism, and the differing way each path can help us on our quest to nourish the soul and enlighten the mind.

Acts of transcendence, prayer, meditation, study, ritual, relationship and good deeds…which is the best path for you? How can you follow it?

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About the Author

Rifat Sonsino, scholar and rabbi, is spiritual leader of Temple Beth Shalom in Needham, Massachusetts. Ordained at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, he holds a degree in law and a Ph.D. in Bible and ancient Near Eastern studies. He has served as editor of the Central Conference of American Rabbis Journal and is the co-author of Finding God―Ten Jewish Responses and What Happens after I Die? Jewish Views of Life after Death. He and his wife, Ines, have two children―Daniel and Deborah―and are the proud grandparents of Ariella.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jewish Lights
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580230954
• ISBN 13: 9781580230957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 206