Author: Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Publisher: Kasva Press
ISBN: 1948403277
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
In this collection of essays, Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles. Written in his unique style, this book offers something for many different types of readers: laymen and clergy, full-time students and intellectually curious practitioners, Jews and non-Jews alike.
Cardozo on the Parashah. Volume 2 - Shemot/Exodus
Author: Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Publisher: Kasva Press
ISBN: 1948403277
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
In this collection of essays, Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles. Written in his unique style, this book offers something for many different types of readers: laymen and clergy, full-time students and intellectually curious practitioners, Jews and non-Jews alike.
Publisher: Kasva Press
ISBN: 1948403277
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
In this collection of essays, Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles. Written in his unique style, this book offers something for many different types of readers: laymen and clergy, full-time students and intellectually curious practitioners, Jews and non-Jews alike.
Cardozo on the Parashah. Volume 2 - Shemot/Exodus: Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion
Author: Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Publisher: Kasva Press
ISBN: 9781948403375
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The art of biblical interpretation is more than just knowing how to understand the deeper meaning of the words and expressions.It is impossible to treat the biblical text as one would any other classical work, because the people of Israel, according to Jewish tradition, are not the authors of this text; the text is the author of the people. Truly learning Torah requires human authenticity. It means standing in front of a mirror and asking yourself the daunting question of who you really are.This collection of essays by a rabbi known internationally as "one of the most thoughtful voices in contemporary Judaism" looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles. Written in Rabbi Cardozo's characteristic style, this collection offers something for many different types of readers: laymen and clergy, full-time students and intellectually curious practitioners, Jews and non-Jews alike.
Publisher: Kasva Press
ISBN: 9781948403375
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The art of biblical interpretation is more than just knowing how to understand the deeper meaning of the words and expressions.It is impossible to treat the biblical text as one would any other classical work, because the people of Israel, according to Jewish tradition, are not the authors of this text; the text is the author of the people. Truly learning Torah requires human authenticity. It means standing in front of a mirror and asking yourself the daunting question of who you really are.This collection of essays by a rabbi known internationally as "one of the most thoughtful voices in contemporary Judaism" looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles. Written in Rabbi Cardozo's characteristic style, this collection offers something for many different types of readers: laymen and clergy, full-time students and intellectually curious practitioners, Jews and non-Jews alike.
Nine Tenths of the Law
Author: Claudia Hagadus Long
Publisher: Kasva Press
ISBN: 1948403188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Two sisters, their mother, and a Nazi thief. In 1939, a beautiful enameled heirloom menorah was looted by the Nazis, grabbed from the hands of its young Jewish owner. Too beautiful to kill, Aurora herself was singled out by the SS for “special duties”. Eighty years later, Aurora’s daughters Zara and Lilly discover the family menorah in a New York museum. Haunted by their mother’s buried memories, the sisters scheme to get it back—but their quest takes a dangerous turn when the menorah disappears, leaving a trail of murder and mayhem behind it. Aurora’s memories, it turns out, are very much alive; and now her secrets can bind the sisters together or tear them apart.
Publisher: Kasva Press
ISBN: 1948403188
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Two sisters, their mother, and a Nazi thief. In 1939, a beautiful enameled heirloom menorah was looted by the Nazis, grabbed from the hands of its young Jewish owner. Too beautiful to kill, Aurora herself was singled out by the SS for “special duties”. Eighty years later, Aurora’s daughters Zara and Lilly discover the family menorah in a New York museum. Haunted by their mother’s buried memories, the sisters scheme to get it back—but their quest takes a dangerous turn when the menorah disappears, leaving a trail of murder and mayhem behind it. Aurora’s memories, it turns out, are very much alive; and now her secrets can bind the sisters together or tear them apart.
Jewish Law as Rebellion
Author: Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Publisher: Urim Publications
ISBN: 9655243389
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
Jewish Law as Rebellion is unconventional and controversial in its approach to the world of Jewish Law and its response to religious crises. The book delves into the contemporary application and development of halacha and pointedly protests many accepted methods and ideals, offering new solutions to existing halachic dilemmas. Rabbi Cardozo discusses hot topics such as same-sex marriage, conversion, and religion in the State of Israel and presents a critical analysis and explanation of the application of halacha.
Publisher: Urim Publications
ISBN: 9655243389
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 501
Book Description
Jewish Law as Rebellion is unconventional and controversial in its approach to the world of Jewish Law and its response to religious crises. The book delves into the contemporary application and development of halacha and pointedly protests many accepted methods and ideals, offering new solutions to existing halachic dilemmas. Rabbi Cardozo discusses hot topics such as same-sex marriage, conversion, and religion in the State of Israel and presents a critical analysis and explanation of the application of halacha.
Thoughts to Ponder
Author: Nathan T. Lopes Cardozo
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A collection of short, and often unusual, observations about the complexities of human existence and religious meaning. Rabbi Cardozo masterfully weaves together the intriguing perspectives of renowned Western and religious thinkers spanning the ages. Each Thought contains stimulating and eye-opening concepts that will plant seeds of curiosity in the minds of readers.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A collection of short, and often unusual, observations about the complexities of human existence and religious meaning. Rabbi Cardozo masterfully weaves together the intriguing perspectives of renowned Western and religious thinkers spanning the ages. Each Thought contains stimulating and eye-opening concepts that will plant seeds of curiosity in the minds of readers.
Tzadka Mimeni
Author: Steven Pruzansky
Publisher: Jewish Ethic of Personal Respo
ISBN: 9789652296498
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This unique book, in the format of essays on each Torah portion, extracts from the Torah itself applications of the Jewish ethic of personal responsibility in areas as diverse as ethics, dating, marriage, parenting, family life [...] leaving us with a profound vision for modern man and his search for meaning and happiness"--Back cover.
Publisher: Jewish Ethic of Personal Respo
ISBN: 9789652296498
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"This unique book, in the format of essays on each Torah portion, extracts from the Torah itself applications of the Jewish ethic of personal responsibility in areas as diverse as ethics, dating, marriage, parenting, family life [...] leaving us with a profound vision for modern man and his search for meaning and happiness"--Back cover.
The Jewish Encyclopedia
Author: Isidore Singer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
V.I:Aach-Apocalyptic lit.--V.2: Apocrypha-Benash--V.3:Bencemero-Chazanuth--V.4:Chazars-Dreyfus--V.5: Dreyfus-Brisac-Goat--V.6: God-Istria--V.7:Italy-Leon--V.8:Leon-Moravia--V.9:Morawczyk-Philippson--V.10:Philippson-Samoscz--V.11:Samson-Talmid--V.12: Talmud-Zweifel.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 726
Book Description
V.I:Aach-Apocalyptic lit.--V.2: Apocrypha-Benash--V.3:Bencemero-Chazanuth--V.4:Chazars-Dreyfus--V.5: Dreyfus-Brisac-Goat--V.6: God-Istria--V.7:Italy-Leon--V.8:Leon-Moravia--V.9:Morawczyk-Philippson--V.10:Philippson-Samoscz--V.11:Samson-Talmid--V.12: Talmud-Zweifel.
Torah from Heaven
Author: Norman Solomon
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 1800857292
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
An intriguing consideration of the validity of traditional notions of divine revelation and authoritative interpretation in today's world.
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 1800857292
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
An intriguing consideration of the validity of traditional notions of divine revelation and authoritative interpretation in today's world.
A Practical Guide to Rabbinic Counseling
Author: Yisrael N. Levitz
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9781583308349
Category : Counseling
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
An integral and important work for every rabbi and community leader. This book puts the essential elements of rabbinic counseling into the hands of those who need it most. Rabbis and leaders often find themselves doing formal and informal counseling--but with little or no experience, opportunities can be lost and damage can be done. Here are practical tools to facilitate better communication and assistance, user-friendly and eminently practical. Dr. Levitz is a clinical psychologist, former pulpit rabbi, and Professor Emeritus of Yeshiva Universitys Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Rabbi Dr. Twerski is a noted psychiatrist and former pulpit rabbi who has published close to fifty self-help books and specializes in addictions and rehabilitation. This book will be of interest and of essence to every rabbi, rebbe, and spiritual or community leader.
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9781583308349
Category : Counseling
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
An integral and important work for every rabbi and community leader. This book puts the essential elements of rabbinic counseling into the hands of those who need it most. Rabbis and leaders often find themselves doing formal and informal counseling--but with little or no experience, opportunities can be lost and damage can be done. Here are practical tools to facilitate better communication and assistance, user-friendly and eminently practical. Dr. Levitz is a clinical psychologist, former pulpit rabbi, and Professor Emeritus of Yeshiva Universitys Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Rabbi Dr. Twerski is a noted psychiatrist and former pulpit rabbi who has published close to fifty self-help books and specializes in addictions and rehabilitation. This book will be of interest and of essence to every rabbi, rebbe, and spiritual or community leader.
After the Return
Author: Mordechai Becher
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9780873066884
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An essential work for the newly observant on how to ease into a religious lifestyle and maintain good family relations. This practical halachic guide discusses real-life situations, such as dealing with parental requests that are contrary to Jewish law, attending family ceremonies in non-Orthodox settings, and how to solve kashruth dilemmas.
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9780873066884
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An essential work for the newly observant on how to ease into a religious lifestyle and maintain good family relations. This practical halachic guide discusses real-life situations, such as dealing with parental requests that are contrary to Jewish law, attending family ceremonies in non-Orthodox settings, and how to solve kashruth dilemmas.