Does the Soul Survive?: A Jewish Journey to Belief in Afterlife, Past Lives & Living with Purpose

Rabbi Elie Kaplan Spitz
Foreword by Brian L. Weiss, MD

From near-death experiences to reincarnation, past-life memory and the work of mediums, Rabbi Spitz explores what we are able to know about the afterlife and draws on Jewish texts to share that belief in these concepts is in fact true to Jewish tradition.

Facing Illness, Finding God: How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails

Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

Find spiritual strength for healing in the wisdom of Jewish tradition. The teachings and wisdom of Jewish tradition can provide comfort and inspiration to help you maintain personal balance and family harmony amid the fear, pain and chaos of illness.

Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner's Kaddish Companion

Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky

Helps those who are mourning heal at their own pace and cherish the memory of their loved ones each and every day. Each section is devoted to a stage of mourning, providing inspiration, understanding, comfort and daily readings from sacred Jewish texts.

Healing and the Jewish Imagination: Spiritual and Practical Perspectives on Judaism and Health

Edited by Rabbi William Cutter, PhD

Drawing from personal experience and foundational texts of Judaism, celebrated thinkers, artists and activists share JudaismÕs perspectives on suffering, disability, comfort, healing and being human.

Healing of Soul, Healing of Body: Spiritual Leaders Unfold the Strength & Solace in Psalms

Edited by Rabbi Simkha Y. Weintraub

Ten psalms form the core of this healing resource. For anyone coping with illness, they provide a wellspring of strength with inspiring introductions and commentaries by eminent spiritual leaders reflecting all Jewish movements.

Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering

Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky
Foreword by Debbie Friedman

Healing the soul is a vital counterpart to curing the body. Grounded in the spiritual traditions of Judaism, this book provides healing rituals, psalms and prayers that help us initiate dialogue with God and guide us on the path of healing and wholeness.

Midrash & Medicine: Healing Body and Soul in the Jewish Interpretive Tradition

Edited by Rabbi William Cutter, PhD
Preface by Michele F. Prince, LCSW, MAJCS

Leading professionals push the boundaries of Jewish knowledge, using midrash to help us see beyond the physical aspects of healing, addressing seemingly intractable social and personal issues and the spiritual shortfalls of our current healing environment.

Mourning & Mitzvah, 2nd Ed.: A Guided Journal for Walking the Mourner’s Path Through Grief to Healing

Anne Brener, LCSW

For those who mourn a death, for those who would help them and for those who face a loss of any kind, Mourning & Mitzvah teaches the power and strength of the fully experienced mourning process, offering comfort and guidance along the mournerÕs path.

Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope, 2nd Ed.: A Jewish Spiritual Companion for Infertility and Pregnancy Loss

Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin

A spiritual companion for those grieving infertility, pregnancy loss or stillbirth. Brings solace from the Jewish tradition with prayers, rituals and questions for personal reflection on your emotions and experiences along the path toward parenting.

A Time to Mourn, a Time to Comfort, 2nd Ed.: A Guide to Jewish Bereavement

Dr. Ron Wolfson
Foreword by Rabbi David J. Wolpe

This indispensable guide to Jewish mourning and comfort provides insight into every aspect of loss. Takes you step by step through the mourning process, specific funeral preparations, readying the home and family to sit shiva and visiting the grave.