The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul - Softcover

Berkowitz, Rabbi Allan L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1960090186 ISBN 13: 9781960090188

Publisher: Epigraph Books, 2023

Synopsis

To live the life of a human being is to experience every emotion. The Psalms are a gift that can help us to navigate those powerful emotions, giving voice to them while guiding us through these deeply affecting experiences.

In The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul, Rabbi Allan Berkowitz takes readers on a warm and lively journey through some of the most vital Psalms, sharing insights into the way each verse's language and poetry reveals clarity for our modern lives. Providing us with the tools we need to fully appreciate the wisdom and beauty of the Psalms, Berkowitz engages readers with fascinating details about the history of the text and the evolution of language, culminating in mindfulness exercises that encourage the value of the Psalms in our daily lives.

The Psalms: A Guide for the Heart and Soul brings fresh awareness of the human condition and infuses everyday life with newfound holiness.

About this title

About the Author

Rabbi Allan Berkowitz received his BA from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and an MA in Education from Columbia University Teachers College. He is the co-author of Embracing the Covenant: Converts to Judaism Talk about Why & How (Jewish Lights Publishing). He is the producer of numerous multimedia presentations and videos highlighting the powerful works of nonprofits. With a talent for making traditional texts come alive, his Torah study classes are highly popular. Allan lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Edition details

• Publisher: Epigraph Books
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1960090186
• ISBN 13: 9781960090188
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 143