The Book of Jewish Sacred Practices: CLAL's Guide to Everyday & Holiday Rituals & Blessings

Edited by Rabbi Irwin Kula and
Vanessa L. Ochs, PhD

There is no experience that cannot be marked in Jewish ways. Decades of experience in connecting spirituality with daily life come together in this one comprehensive handbook. Offers teachings that can help to sanctify almost any moment in your day.

The Book of Job: Annotated & Explained

Translation and Annotation by Donald Kraus
Foreword by Dr. Marc Brettler

This fresh translation and annotation of a celebrated classic of world literature captures some of the finest poetry in the Hebrew Bible and uncovers the original author's intent in a way that is accessible for modern readers and spiritual seekers.

The Book of Miracles: A Young Person's Guide to Jewish Spiritual Awareness

Lawrence Kushner

From the miracle at the Red Sea to the miracle of waking up, this intriguing book introduces young people to a way of spiritual thinking to last a lifetime. Encourages spiritual awareness and shows how to use Judaism as a foundation for life.

The Book of Words: Talking Spiritual Life, Living Spiritual Talk

Lawrence Kushner

With creativity and poetry (and occasional heresy) Kushner dusts off thirty classical Hebrew words, shakes them free of the effects of generations of overuse, "re-translates" them, and liberates their ancient holy power for contemporary spiritual life.

The Bridge to Forgiveness: Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness

Karyn D. Kedar

This inspiring guide for healing and wholeness supplies you with a map to help you along your forgiveness journey. Deeply personal stories, comforting prayers and intimate meditations gently lead you through the steps that allow the heart to forgive.

Bringing the Psalms to Life: How to Understand and Use the Book of Psalms

Daniel F. Polish, PhD

In this new look at the Psalms, the most beloved (and yet least understood) of the books in the Bible comes alive. Step into the beauty and meaning of these ancient prayer poems that show us we are not alone in our problems and help us find comfort in God.

Broken Tablets: Restoring the Ten Commandments and Ourselves

Edited by Rachel S. Mikva
Introduction by Lawrence Kushner
Afterword by Arnold Jacob Wolf

Outstanding spiritual leaders from across the spectrum of Jewish thought show us the life and soul of the Ten Commandments' unusual power, helping us look closer at how they touch every aspect of our lives and present each of us with a profound challenge.

Building a Successful Volunteer Culture: Finding Meaning in Service in the Jewish Community

Rabbi Charles Simon
Foreword by Shelley Lindauer
Preface by Dr. Ron Wolfson

Build and retain a thriving volunteer culture for your organizationÑregardless of size or complexity. A practical guide to help you decipher the culture of your organization and implement ways to improve volunteer involvement and increase effectiveness.

The Business Bible: 10 New Commandments for Bringing Spirituality & Ethical Values into the Workplace

Rabbi Wayne Dosick

With real-life business situations & artfully chosen spiritual texts, reminds us that principles donÕt have to be sacrificed for profits & spiritual ethics can lead to business excellence.

But God Remembered: Stories of Women from Creation to the Promised Land

Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Full-color illustrations by Bethanne Andersen

This lively collection is a celebration of courageous and wise women from ancient tradition whom we seldom remember, with vivid prose and lush, full-color illustrations.

Cain & Abel: Finding the Fruits of Peace

Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Full-color illustrations by Joani Keller Rothenberg

In a world often hurt by violence, this retold biblical story gives children and adults a starting point for discussing anger, its effects on those around us and how to express our emotions in positive ways.

Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability

Marty Richards

Shows how to move from independent toÊinterdependent caregiving, so that the "cared for" and the ÒcarerÓ share a deep sense of connection. Each has strengths and resources. Each can teach the other. Each can share in grief, hope, love and wisdom.

Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability

Marty Richards

Shows how to move from independent toÊinterdependent caregiving, so that the "cared for" and the ÒcarerÓ share a deep sense of connection. Each has strengths and resources. Each can teach the other. Each can share in grief, hope, love and wisdom.

Cast in God's Image: Discover Your Personality Type Using the Enneagram and Kabbalah

Rabbi Howard A. Addison

Including hands-on spiritual exercises and guided meditations, offers an accessible and enjoyable way to learn about your personality type and its spiritual implicationsÑand insight on the sacred tasks that are uniquely yours to perform in this world.

Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter: Creating Jewish Ways to Welcome Baby Girls into the Covenant

Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Foreword by Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

How can you welcome your new daughter in a truly Jewish way, and celebrate your joy with family and friends? This book gives families everything they need to plan a simchat bat (celebration of a daughter) ceremony for their new daughter.

The Changing Christian World: A Brief Introduction for Jews

Rabbi Leonard A. Schoolman

Designed to answer JewsÕ common questions about Christianity, this enlightening overview resource will help all readers understand the changing Christian climate and its implications for the future of Judaism and interfaith relations.

Christians & Jews—Faith to Faith: Tragic History, Promising Present, Fragile Future

By Rabbi James Rudin

This probing examination of Christian-Jewish relations looks at the major issues facing both faith communities to guarantee that recent hard-earned achievements, constructive relationships and mutual respect will not be lost in the tumultuous years ahead.

Christians & Jews in Dialogue: Learning in the Presence of the Other

Mary C. Boys and Sara S. Lee
Foreword by Dorothy C. Bass

Offers a guide for members of any faith tradition who want to move beyond the rhetoric of interfaith dialogue and into the demanding yet richly rewarding work of developing new understandings of the religious otherÑand of oneÕs own tradition.

The Chutzpah Imperative: Empowering Today's Jews for a Life That Matters

Rabbi Edward Feinstein
Foreword by Rabbi Laura Geller

This exploration into the heart of Judaism shows that it’s time to reconnect with the ancient ideal of chutzpah (Jewish self-empowerment). Seeks to revive collective Jewish life and draw new generations to the Jewish tradition’s vital, significant and timely message by reasserting the Bible’s prescription of human possibility and responsibilities.

Claiming Earth as Common Ground: The Ecological Crisis through the Lens of Faith

Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener
Foreword by Rev. Sally Bingham

An urgent call to action, gathering insights from ecology coalitions, emerging theologies, and spiritual and environmental activists to inspire us to work across denominational lines in order to fulfill our sacred imperative to care for GodÕs creation.