Ronald H. Isaacs

Kerry M. Olitzky

2,400 entries on most every aspect of Judaism including theology, religious practices, daily living, and world history.

A Glossary of Jewish Life

Stuart Copans

By presenting a Jewish perspective on The Twelve Steps and offering consolation, inspiration, and motivation towards recovery, this guide explains how the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are relevant for Jewish people as well as Christians. Afterword on "Where to Go for Help" by The JACS Foundation (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others). Illustrations by Maty Grunberg.

A Personal Guide to Turning from Alcoholism and Other Addictions

Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery

Leonard S. Kravitz

This very readable commentary on Pirke Avot makes a classic Jewish text available to all. the English translation and modern commentary will help to Reawaken an interest in Studying Jewish ethics, and the commentary sections include writing by some of today's more popular jewish scolars and authors.

A Modern Commentary on Jewish Ethics

Pirke Avot

This book helps the contemporary Jewsh family learn mystical themes related to the eight nights of Hanukkah.

Family Values for Each Night of Hanukkah

Eight Nights, Eight Lights

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Sue Levi Elwell

Explains the history behind the rituals and customs of a Jewish wedding, details the ceremony and wedding service, and includes coverage of such topics as invitations, pre-wedding rituals, and creative wedding canopies.

A Hands-on Guide to New & Old Traditions, Ceremonies & Celebrations

The Creative Jewish Wedding Book

The book of Job is the most challenging--and most engaging--of all the books in the Hebrew Scriptures. It challenges one's faith in the essential goodness of God and humanity. In this volume, Rabbis Kravitz and Olitzky provide an original, modern translation and commentary while also inviting classic rabbinic commentators of the past to provide insight to the text. Along with helping the reader to understand the original Hebrew sources, the authors also strive to answer some of the basic answers of human existence posed by religion: Why is there evil? Why do the good suffer? Why do those who do evil seem to go unpunished? Are acts of goodness rewarded?

A Modern Translation and Commentary

The Book of Job

A guide through the preparations for Passover, defining the observance not only as a religious and social ritual but also a spiritual jorney, one that is repeated and refined through the course of our lives.

A Guide for Spiritual Readiness

Preparing Your Heart for Passover

Marc Lee Raphael

The first reference source that documents the history and development of individual synagogues in the United States and Canada.

A Historical Dictionary and Sourcebook

The American Synagogue

Daniel Judson

Written especially for Christians, a comprehensive guide to the major Jewish holidays explores each holiday's historical development, basic information about the holiday's meaning, and the ways it is observed today. Original.

A Brief Introduction for Christians

Jewish Holidays

Marc Raphael

Provides historical background and explains the meaning of rituals in the American Jewish community.

An Encyclopedia of American Synagogue Ritual

"This guide will introduce you to Judaism in easy-to-understand terms and language. Whether you are married to or dating a Jewish man or woman, or are the parent, sibling, or friend of someone in an interfaith relationship, you will find this book to be a thorough and accessible entry to the Jewish faith and the cultural and social institutions of the Jewish world in America. Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky speaks directly to you, a person who stands on the periphery of Jewish culture and is only now beginning to move into the circle of Jewish faith and life."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for the Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship

Introducing My Faith and My Community

Lawrence Kushner

Each entry is enhanced with background information on Chasidism, biographical and geographical information, alternative comments by other teachers, and other interesting asides that relate to the text.

Kerry M. Olitzky

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