Summary
Author Michael Strassfeld aims to make the practice of Judaism more meaningful and relevant to everyday life. As in his previous work, JEWISH CATALOGS, Strassfeld revisits Judaism's ancient insights, spiritual revelations, and rich culture from a modern perspective. The author examines and explains how simple daily rituals based in Jewish tradition can enrich our experience. He explains how the path of Judaism is based on three actions: study, prayer, and lovingkindness meditation. Surveying the holidays and festivals of the annual calendar, Strassfeld explains the meaning of each in both the scope of everyday life and the higher practice of Judaism. The author also explains how to live a life of holiness in many aspects of our existence, including family, relationships, aging, and death.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Inc
Published date: 2002
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.7 pounds
Pages: 508
Publisher's Notes
A look at the Jewish way of life examines such topics as prayer, meditation, festivals, Sabbath laws and practices, work ethics, and how to keep kosher.
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