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Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice published in 2002 by schocken books rabbi strassfeld has created a cd. Strassfeld presents traditional teachings covering these life moments as well as material he has written himself. The coeditor of the enormously popular jewish catalog helps readers understand more fully the meaning of our holidays and thereby to observe these festivals. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
Before that he was the rabbi of congregation ansche ches ed. Actually, there are many plaguesjust as in egypt they seem to come in groups even though just one plague would be more than enoughdayenu. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice michael strassfeld libri in altre lingue. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice schocken and his earlier the jewish catalog jewish. Read download the book of jewish practice pdf pdf download. Michael strassfeld was rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism, a manhattan synagogue. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice schocken and. It is also a symbol of birth, as it reminds us of the fluids that accompany birth. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes them and. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice published in 2002 by schocken books rabbi strassfeld has created a cd called songs to the soul.
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Water is a symbol of life, because it nourishes all living things. There are pictures and diagrams and a ton of information from a historical context to a modern application of these holidays. It is in pristine condition and a must for every jew. He started college at yeshiva university, but transferred to brandeis university and graduated in 1971. While vary informative its somewhat textbook like in its wording. Michael strassfeld is a 1991 graduate of the reconstructionist rabbinical college. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Rabbi michael strassfeld is rabbi emeritus of the society for the advancement of judaism. Michael strassfeld, coauthor of the historic jewish catalogs, provide. Excerpts on aseret yemei teshuvah, taken from michael strassfelds the jewish holidays a guide and commentary, as well as s guide to the month of elul the days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are seen as part of the high holiday process called aseret yemei teshuva the ten days of repentance. The jewish holidays paperback april 1, 2001 by michael strassfeld author. The book of life hits theaters on october 17, 2014.
Hassidic nigunim, society for the advancement of judaism. For all the cycles of life rabbi strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. Before that he was the rabbi of congregation ansche chesed. Im a messianic jewess or judeauchristian and have found despite how late in my life how important it is to know how and why our holy days are important and what they mean to us. Internet accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20111024 19. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice 9781580232470. Discover book depositorys huge selection of strassfeld books online. He is the rabbi emeritus of the society for the advancement of judaism, the reconstructionist synagogue in manhattan founded by mordecai kaplan. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice, rabbi michael strassfeld writes about the recovery of judaisms spiritual dimension through everyday ritual.
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A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism from the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog volumes for all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. Rabbi emeritus michael strassfeld saj judaism that stands. A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaismfrom the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog volumes. Embracing judaism as spiritual practice michael strassfeld, author. She had a serious illness, though it was not yet life threatening. Hassidic nigunim melodies is available from the saj office.
Michael strassfeld, coauthor of the historic jewish catalogs, provides a fresh, innovative guide to recapturing jewish spirituality. Mar 06, 2018 for all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice, schocken books 2002. Judging by their covers, rabbi michael strassfelds just published work a book of life. A shabbat haggadah for celebration and study by michael. For all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. His major publications include a book of life 2002.
Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice for all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes them and shows how they can enrich spiritual living. The book is a brand new edition of the original version. Except in the most dire circumstances, we would choose life if we could. For all the cycles of lifefrom waking in the morning to retiring at night, from the weekdays to the sabbath and holidays, from the beginning of the year to its close, from birth to deathrabbi strassfeld. The book excavates the sources of judaism that have been distorted over the centuries and creates new practices drawn from contemporary spirituality and the jewish mystical tradition. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice by rabbi michael strassfeld on. A passover haggadah and author of the jewish holidays. Michael strassfeld was rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism. Referring to the hasidic belief that all of life is infused with divine meaning and holiness, he asserts that spiritual practice is at the heart of. In addition to his congregational and literary roles, rabbi strassfeld has been very active in a variety of community activities, both locally.
Rabbi emeritus michael strassfeld saj judaism that stands for all. A book of life embracing judaism as a spiritual practice. Raised in an orthodox jewish household, strassfeld was profoundly influenced by the burgeoning jewish antiestablishment movement in the boston area in the 1960s and early 1970s. Themes of the high holidays excerpts from a book of life. From the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog comes a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism. A rich smorgasbord of rituals, ethical insights, and devotional strategies for.
It is a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism, from the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalogs. Shop the latest titles by sharon strassfeld at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Michael strassfeld is the author of jewish holidays 4. February 8, 1950 is an american reconstructionist rabbi. It is used as a means of symbolic cleansing in a variety of settings. Sharon strassfeld strassfeld is a wellknown author and activist both in and outside of the jewish community. Manolo is trying to break free from his familys traditions and create his own destiny in this retelling of the movie the book of life. The author of this outstanding book is the rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism, the new york synagogue where mordecai kaplan started the reconstructionist movement in 1922. How am i to deal with the high holiday liturgy when the notion of life and death hanging in the balance is not an abstract concept but my very reality. Rabbi michael strassfeld, who became famous as one of the coauthors of the jewish catalgue in the 1970s, takes a more handbook type of tone in his a book of life. Strassfeld writes clearly, making complicated matters comprehensible.
Ritual hand washing by michael strassfeld spiritual. Born to a rabbinic family, his father meyer strassfeld was an orthodox rabbi in dorchester, massachusetts, who moved to a conservative synagogue in marblehead. The coeditor of the enormously popular jewish catalog helps readers understand more. Letting god breathe new life into your heart and home ebook. The michael strassfeld papers contain the records of the his education and lifes work. A handbook for personal spiritual renewal, edited by kerry olitzky and daniel judson.
We can accept and thus rest in the place of unknowing by ceasing to strive for that which is hidden. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice, by michael strassfeld the tapestry of jewish time. Oct 24, 2002 judging by their covers, rabbi michael strassfelds just published work a book of life. Michael strassfe ld was rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism, a manhattan synagogue. He is also one of the authors of the jewish catalog.
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