All These Vows—Kol Nidre:

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD

The Art of Public Prayer, 2nd Edition: Not for Clergy Only

Dr. Lawrence A. Hoffman

For laypeople and clergy of any denomination. Examines how and why religious ritual worksÑor doesn't. Uses social science, theology and common sense to explain the key roles symbolism and liturgy can play in meaningful and fulfilling communal worship.

Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer

By Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi (z"l) with Joel Segel
Foreword by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

Offers you new ways to pray, new channels for communicating with God and new opportunities to open your heart to God's response, from one of the most important spiritual teachers in contemporary American Judaism.

Filling Words with Light: Hasidic and Mystical Reflections on Jewish Prayer

Lawrence Kushner and Rabbi Nehemia Polen

An inspiring spiritual companion that provides fresh insights and meditations into traditional Jewish liturgy for people of all backgrounds. Brings the prayerbook to life and shows how to put more of yourself into the holy words of the Jewish tradition.

The Gentle Weapon: Prayers for Everyday and Not-So-Everyday Moments—Timeless Wisdom from the Teachings of the Hasidic Master, Rebbe Nachman of Breslov

Adapted by Moshe Mykoff and S.C. Mizrahi, together with the Breslov Research Institute

The Ògentle weaponÓ of prayer opens the heart and soul and gives voice to our deepest yearnings, while bringing us closer to God. The startling wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov will help you talk with God and enable you to hear your own voice as well.

Making Prayer Real: Leading Jewish Spiritual Voices on Why Prayer Is Difficult and What to Do about It

Rabbi Mike Comins

Join Jewish spiritual leaders from all denominations in a candid conversation about the challenges of prayer, what it means to pray, discerning a response from God, developing your personal prayer voice, and rediscovering GodÕs presence in the prayer book.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 10: Shabbat Morning: Shacharit and Musaf (Morning and Additional Services)

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series celebrates Shabbat morning and guides us to a new understanding of this day of rest, memory and joy.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 1: The Sh'ma and Its Blessings

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

Provides diverse and exciting commentaries to the traditional liturgy, written by some of today's most respected scholars and teachers from all perspectives of the Jewish world. Unique, fresh, honest translations, with notes comparing other translations.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 3: P'sukei D'zimrah (Morning Psalms)

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

This third volume of the My People's Prayer Book series explores the rich content and meaning of theÊP'sukei DÕzimrah, whichÊsets the tone and prepares the way for the daily transition from secular routine to the sacred act of communal prayer.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 4: Seder K'riat Hatorah (The Torah Service)

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series unfolds the many layers of meaning in the ritual and prayers surrounding the communal reading of Torah.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 5: Birkhot Hashachar (Morning Blessings)

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

This volume of the My PeopleÕs Prayer Book series helps us to understand how this collection of short prayers and a call to study recognizes each new day: we awaken as individuals but quickly affirm our role in the covenant with God.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 6: Tachanun and Concluding Prayers

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

Probes the theological complexities of human nature presented in Tachanun, the prayers that acknowledge human sin & petition divine pardon. Also discusses the prayers that conclude the standard Jewish service & Maimonides' thirteen principles of faith.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 7: Shabbat at Home

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

Volume 7 of My People's Prayer Books celebrates Shabbat as a central family ritual, tracing the development of its loosely structured liturgy from early rabbinic prayer books through medieval Jewish practice and the influence of Lurianic mysticism.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 8: Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat in the Synagogue)

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

Unique, fresh, honest translations, with notes comparing other translations. This volume of the My PeopleÕs Prayer Book series explores the prayers that the Jewish community uses to welcome Shabbat together.

My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 9: Welcoming the Night—Minchah and Ma'ariv (Afternoon and Evening Prayer)

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series underscores the mystery of the twilight moments and the opportunity for insight that they bring.

The Way Into Jewish Prayer:

Lawrence A. Hoffman

We Have Sinned: Sin and Confession in Judaism—Ashamnu and Al Chet

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD

A comprehensive series of lively introductions and commentaries examines the history of confession in Judaism, its roots in the Bible, its evolution in rabbinic and modern thought, and the very nature of confession today.

Who by Fire, Who by Water—Un'taneh Tokef:

Edited by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD

Your Word Is Fire: The Hasidic Masters on Contemplative Prayer

Edited and translated with a new Introduction by Arthur Green and Barry W. Holtz