A breakthrough “how to
meditate” guide!
A supportive and wise guide that is an
absolute must for anyone who wants to learn Jewish meditation
or improve their practice. Nan Fink Gefen teaches you how to
meditate on your own, and starts you on the path to a deeper
connection with the Divine and to greater insight about your
own life. Whatever your level of understanding, she gives you
the tools and support you need to discover the transformative
power of meditation.
This most comprehensive introduction to a
time-honored spiritual practice:
• Answers commonly asked questions
about the nature and history of Jewish meditation, and examines
how it differs from other meditative practices
• Shows beginners how to start
their practice, including where and how to do it
• Gives step by step instructions for
meditations that are at the core of Jewish meditative practice
• Explains the challenges and rewards
of a Jewish meditative practice
“Meditation lies at the very core of
the Jewish spiritual experience. This book will take you there
gently, wisely, helpfully.”
—Jonathan
Omer-Man, president of Metivta, A
Center
for Contemplative Judaism
“A very low threshold introduction
and a very rewarding first step into the place of silence in
the sacred.”
—Lawrence
Kushner, author of Eyes Remade for Wonder and other books
“Provides, in a sweet and spacious
voice, a simple, straightforward guide for beginning a Jewish
meditation practice.”
—Sylvia
Boorstein, author of It’s Easier Than You Think and other books
“Guides her readers wisely, and with
great care. This is the guide to Jewish meditation that I have
been searching for.”
—Vanessa
L. Ochs, Department of Religious
Studies, University of Virginia
“If you have ever had any questions
about the growing practice of Jewish meditation, this book will
answer them. An essential read for anyone interested in the
field of meditation.”
—Avram
Davis, author of The Way of Flame and
editor of Meditation from the
Heart of Judaism
