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Amazing Chesed: Living a Grace-Filled Judaism
By Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Deepen your appreciation of Judaism as a way of living graciously. Reclaims grace as a core Jewish idea, presenting it as a key for unlocking the spiritual nature of all aspects of Judaism, looking at God, creation, covenant, faith and Jewish practice.
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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.
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Conscience: The Duty to Obey and the Duty to Disobey
Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis
Questions religion's capacityÑand willÑto break from mindless conformity. Challenges us to counter our culture of obedience with the culture of moral compassion, fulfilling religion's obligation to make room for and carry out courageous moral dissent.
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Doing Jewish Theology: God, Torah & Israel in Modern Judaism
Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD
With clarity and passion, noted theologian Neil Gillman explores the importance of community, symbol and myth in evolution of Jewish thought and reveals extraordinary insights into the purpose of religion, our relationship with God and Jewish identity.
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Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow
Arthur Green
Blending Jewish theology and mysticism, shows how ancient Jewish mystical tradition can address the needs of our generation. Encourages todayÕs modern seeker to stretch to new ways of thinking with both heart and mind through the wisdom of Kabbalah.
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Ethics of the Sages: Pirke AvotAnnotated & Explained
Translation and Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro
An engaging introduction to the wisdom sayings of the rabbinic sages about matters in life and how to live it with dignity. Fresh, contemporary translation and provocative commentary distills Pirke Avot as a practical guide to living ethically today.
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Evolving Halakhah: A Progressive Approach to Traditional Jewish Law
Rabbi Dr. Moshe Zemer
Affirms the system of traditional Jewish law as a developing and moral structure, flexible enough to accommodate the changing realities of each generation. Shows how the traditional framework for understanding Torah can be the living heart of Judaism.
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From Defender to Critic: The Search for a New Jewish Self
Dr. David Hartman (z"l)
Dr. David Hartman, leading modern Orthodox theologian, presents his own painful spiritual evolution. His creates space for questioning and critique that can allow traditionally religious Jews to act out a moral life in tune with modern experience.
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A Heart of Many Rooms: Celebrating the Many Voices within Judaism
David Hartman (z"l)
With clarity, passion and outstanding scholarship, David Hartman addresses the spiritual and theological questions that face all people and shows how commitment to both Jewish tradition and to pluralism can create bridges of understanding.
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The Hebrew Prophets: Selections Annotated & Explained
Translation & Annotation by Rabbi Rami Shapiro Foreword by Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi (z"l)
This unique look at the Hebrew Prophets sharpens the personal nature of their message and highlights their critique of the spiritual errors we all face in life, challenging readers to correct those errors and experience a life of awakening and joy.
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Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism
Rabbi Marc D. Angel, PhD
Through the writings of Maimonides, Jewish historyÕs greatest exponent of a philosophically sound Judaism, and Spinoza, JudaismÕs most illustrious Òheretic,Ó shows how modern people can deal with religion in an intellectually honest and meaningful way.
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The Personhood of God: Biblical Theology, Human Faith and the Divine Image
Dr. Yochanan Muffs Foreword by Dr. David Hartman (z"l)
Insightful and accessible. Renowned Bible scholar Dr. Yochanan Muffs examines the anthropomorphic evolution of the Divine ImageÑfrom creator of the cosmos to God the father, husband, king, "chess-player"Ñand how these diverse images of God have shaped us.
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