It's a Mitzvah

House, Behrman

ISBN 10: 0874415853 / ISBN 13: 9780874415858

Published by Behrman House, 1995

Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.0874415853.G

Synopsis:

An open door for all of us who want to deepen our Jewish commitment; but don't know how or where to begin. From lighting Shabbat candles to spending a night in a homeless shelter, this guide to Jewish living presents simple steps to incorporate the rich tradition of Jewish values into everyday life. Each chapter focuses on one mitzvah--both its traditional and contemporary significance--plus ways to put the mitzvah into practice. Addressing ritual-based and social-action mitzvot, this book offers a wealth of opportunities to grow Jewishly.

Discovering ways to practice Judaism every day can change our lives. Here is the book to begin the journey. It's a Mitzvah! is a rare commodity: a practical book to change your spiritual life. Rabbi Artson provides everything we need to begin and sustain a religious journey. This is a marvelous book written by a teacher who deeply understands not only the Jewish tradition, but the needs of those exploring this ancient wisdom and rich heritage.

Contents:

• Ahavat Tziyon: Zionism and Israel
• Bal Tash'hit: Preserving the Earth
• Bikkur Holim: Visiting the Sick
• Hakhnasat Orhim: Hospitality
• Kashrut: The Dietary Laws
• Kibbud Av va-Em: Honoring Parents
• Ma'akhil R'evim: Feeding the Hungry
• Pidyon Sh'vuyim: Redeeming the Captives
• Rodef Shalom: Seeking Peace
• Shabbat: Day of Rest and Renewal
• Sh'mirat ha-Lashon: Guarding Your Tongue
• Talmud Torah: Study and Learning
• Tefillah: Prayer, Tallit, Tefilin, Mezuzah
• Teshuvah: Repentance and Turning
• Tza'ar Ba'alei Hayyim: Compassion to Animals

About the Author: Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, DHL, (www.bradartson.com) an inspiring speaker and educator, holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean's Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is vice president of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. He is a member of the philosophy department, supervises the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program and mentors Camp Ramah in California. He is also dean of Zacharias Frankel College in Potsdam, Germany, ordaining rabbis for the European Union. A regular columnist for the Huffington Post, he is author of many articles and books, including Renewing the Process of Creation: A Jewish Integration of Science and Spirit; God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process Theology and Passing Life s Tests: Spiritual Reflections on the Trial of Abraham, the Binding of Isaac (all Jewish Lights).

Bibliographic Details

Title: It's a Mitzvah
Publisher: Behrman House
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good