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The Hebrew Saga

By: Gershon Rubin

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A personal and philosophical meditation on the Hebrew Bible, its stories, and its sages. In this volume, Gershon Rubin attempts to draw the secrets of the antediluvian world into the modern day. Through the lens of a lifetime of spiritual learning, he explores the ancient saga of creation, Adam and Eve, and the generations to come after. As Rubin states by way of introduction to The Hebrew Saga, “My first name, Gershon, is similar to the Greek word geron (old man). Thus through my ‘geronoscope,’ I view the over-four-thousand-year-long written history of the Hebrew nation, which resulted in the origination of this my world-view, or world outlook.”

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Open Road Media

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1504077318

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9781504077316

Children With Handicaps

A Review of Behavioral Research

By: Gershon Berkson

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Children With Handicaps

A Review of Behavioral Research

By: Gershon Berkson

Psychological research on children with mental and physical handicaps began two hundred years ago. Its major development awaited the maturation of psychology as an empirical science and of social movements for child welfare and education. This book is a record of the research accomplished in the 1980s. While at the end of the 19th century, behavioral research on handicapped children could at best be characterized as pioneering; by the beginning of the 1990s, it had become a vigorous activity with scientists producing hundreds of articles a year. The result has been a level of detail in theory and factual support that was not previously available. This volume is written for those who know something about psychology and education, but who are unfamiliar with research on children with handicaps. This might include parents of children with handicaps, upper-level undergraduate and graduate students looking for research topics, and professionals in developmental psychology and the education of normal children who wish to familiarize themselves with the recent developments in the study of deviations in behavioral development.

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Routledge

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1134935064

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9781134935062

Collision

The Contemporary Art Scene in Houston, 1972–1985

By: Pete Gershon

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Collision

The Contemporary Art Scene in Houston, 1972–1985

By: Pete Gershon

Winner, 2019 Ron Tyler Award for Best Illustrated Book, sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) In this expansive and vigorous survey of the Houston art scene of the 1970s and 1980s, author Pete Gershon describes the city’s emergence as a locus for the arts, fueled by a boom in oil prices and by the arrival of several catalyzing figures, including museum director James Harithas and sculptor James Surls. Harithas was a fierce champion for Texan artists during his tenure as the director of the Contemporary Arts Museum–Houston (CAM). He put Texas artists on the map, but his renegade style proved too confrontational for the museum’s benefactors, and after four years, he wore out his welcome. After Harithas’s departure from the CAM, the chainsaw-wielding Surls established the Lawndale Annex as a largely unsupervised outpost of the University of Houston art department. Inside this dirty, cavernous warehouse, a new generation of Houston artists discovered their identities and began to flourish. Both the CAM and the Lawndale Annex set the scene for the emergence of small, downtown, artist-run spaces, including Studio One, the Center for Art and Performance, Midtown Arts Center, and DiverseWorks. Finally, in 1985, the Museum of Fine Arts presented Fresh Paint: The Houston School, a nationally publicized survey of work by Houston painters. The exhibition capped an era of intensive artistic development and suggested that the city was about to be recognized, along with New York and Los Angeles, as a major center for art-making activity. Drawing upon primary archival materials, contemporary newspaper and magazine accounts, and over sixty interviews with significant figures, Gershon presents a narrative that preserves and interweaves the stories and insights of those who transformed the Houston art scene into the vibrant community that it is today.

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Texas A&M University Press

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1623496330

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9781623496333

Swimming in the Sea of Talmud

Lessons for Everyday Living

By: Michael Katz,Gershon Schwartz

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Swimming in the Sea of Talmud

Lessons for Everyday Living

By: Michael Katz,Gershon Schwartz

A clear, accessible guide to reading and understanding the Talmud. This book offers a unique introduction to the study of the Talmud and suggest ways to apply its messages and values to contemporary life. Imaginatively conceived, this volume is recommended for both individuals and group study sessions.

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Jewish Publication Society

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0827606079

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9780827606074

Theories and Applications in the Detection of Deception

A Psychophysiological and International Perspective

By: Gershon Ben-Shakhar,John J. Furedy

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Theories and Applications in the Detection of Deception

A Psychophysiological and International Perspective

By: Gershon Ben-Shakhar,John J. Furedy

Polygraphy;' "lie detection;' and the "detection of deception" are all terms that refer to an application of the science of psychophysiology, which itself employs physiological measures to study and differentiate between psychological processes. The issues raised by polygraphy are controversial. One such issue is whether the polygraph is a genuinely scientifically based application, or merely a purported application, of psychophysiology. Such concerns are of interest not only to polygraph practitioners and to specialists in psychophysiology, but also to such other specialists as those in the legal and forensic professions. Moreover, there are two sorts of nonspecialists who should also be concerned. On the one hand, there are the potential "users" of the polygraph-for example, a manager who employs a polygrapher to check on subordinates; on the other hand, there are those "used by" the polygraph - the employee who is subjected to the poly graphic examination. To begin with the user of the polygraph, this person should know not only about its overall accuracy, but also about the rationales of the various detection methods and their validity for different purposes in different sorts of situations. This infor mation is important, because even for the potential user there are costs as well as benefits. Aside from the lack of trust generated by the polygraph, there have also been successful suits by employees against employers, so there are traps in polygraph usage that employers (and managers) need to keep in mind.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1461232821

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9781461232827

Painting the Town Orange

The Stories behind Houston's Visionary Art Environments

By: Pete Gershon

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Painting the Town Orange

The Stories behind Houston's Visionary Art Environments

By: Pete Gershon

Houston's sprawl has come with controversy, but it has created a blank canvas for the public art community. It all started in the Telephone Road Place subdivision, where retired mail carrier Jefferson Davis McKissack built the Orange Show, an extraordinary and eccentric monument to self-reliance, hard work and, yes, the fruit itself. McKissack's installation spawned more of its kind in the Bayou City, like the Beer Can House, the Flower Man's House, Pigdom--one woman's "shrine to swine"--and a flourishing art scene committed to preserving Houston's art environments. Author Pete Gershon tells the stories of these sites, their creators and the members of Houston's unique art community, all set against the backdrop of the city's quirky history..

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Arcadia Publishing

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1625849729

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9781625849724

Land, Labor and the Origins of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, 1882-1914

By: Gershon Shafir

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Land, Labor and the Origins of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, 1882-1914

By: Gershon Shafir

A groundbreaking analysis of the dynamics of Jewish-Arab relations."—Roger Owen, author of The Middle East in the World Economy, 1800-1914 "Very rarely does a scholar set out to do, or accomplish as much, as has Gershon Shafir in this splendid book about the origins of the Yishuv."—Ian Lustick, President of the Israel Studies Association

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Univ of California Press

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0520204018

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9780520204010

Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology

By: Gershon Tenenbaum,Robert C. Eklund,Akihito Kamata

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Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology

By: Gershon Tenenbaum,Robert C. Eklund,Akihito Kamata

Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology provides a complete analysis of the tools and methods used in sport and exercise psychology research. Each chapter of this accessible text presents key measurement variables and concepts, including their definitions; an evaluation of the measurement constructs and tools available; and an explanation of any controversies in each topic. The text includes access to an online resource that presents 14 measurement instruments in their entirety. This resource also contains additional web links to many other measurement instruments. Drawing on their experience as leading researchers in the field, editors Tenenbaum, Eklund, and Kamata have selected a team of recognized scholars to bring both breadth and depth to this essential resource. By thoroughly examining each measurement tool, Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology assists readers in determining strengths and limitations of each tool and discovering which tools are best suited to their research projects. Readers will also gain critical knowledge to expand the field by recognizing opportunities for new methods of measurement and evaluation. The text begins with a historical review of measurement in sport and exercise psychology followed by a comprehensive description of theories and measurement issues. It provides detailed information regarding ethical and cultural issues inherent in the selection of specific testing protocols as well as issues in interpreting meta-analysis. This is followed by discussion of the commonly used constructs and inventories in three areas: cognition, perception, and motivation measurement; emotion (affect) and coping measurement; and social and behavioral measurement. Recommendations for researchers and practitioners included at the end of each chapter provide starting points for considering ways to incorporate chapter content into research projects and professional practice. Tables located at the end of each chapter summarize key information for quick reference and provide online sources, when available, so that readers can access each measurement tool. Original source information is provided for those tools not available online. Measurement in Sport and Exercise Psychology assists readers in evaluating the effectiveness of specific measurement tools. As the most complete and up-to-date directory of tools and inventories in the field of sport and exercise, this text offers a thorough explanation of considerations, controversies, recommendations, and locations for accessing these measurement tools.

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Human Kinetics

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1492582697

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9781492582694

Approaching Democracy

American Government in Times of Challenge

By: Larry Berman,Bruce Allen Murphy,Nadia E Brown,Sarah Allen Gershon

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Approaching Democracy

American Government in Times of Challenge

By: Larry Berman,Bruce Allen Murphy,Nadia E Brown,Sarah Allen Gershon

From unsubstantiated 2020 election fraud claims and the storming of the US Capitol to the rampage of COVID-19 and racial injustice, this book covers the foundations, institutions, and processes of "the great American experiment" with a clear and resonant theme: Democracy cannot be taken for granted, whether at home or internationally, and eternal vigilance (along with civic intelligence) is required to protect it. Approaching Democracy provides students with a framework to analyze the structure, process, and action of US government, institutions, and social movements. It also invites comparison with other countries. This globalizing perspective gives students an understanding of issues of governance and challenges to democracy here and elsewhere. At a moment of growing domestic terrorism, political hyper-partisanship, populism, identity politics, and governmental dysfunction, there is no better time to bring Approaching Democracy--a textbook based on Vaclav Havel’s powerful metaphor of democracy as an ideal and the American experiment as the closest approach to it--to a new generation of political science undergraduate students. NEW TO THE NINTH EDITION Two new authors, Nadia E. Brown and Sarah Allen Gershon, who bring refreshing intellectual and diverse perspectives to the text. Includes the tumultuous political context surrounding the Trump presidency, the 2020 elections, the 116th Congress, the Supreme Court, the COVID-19 crisis, and the fight for social and racial justice. Figures and tables reflect the latest available data and surveys. Two new features--Diversity and Democracy, highlighting the experiences of America’s diverse social groups and the role of identity politics—and Discussion Questions at the end of each chapter, assessing critical thinking skills. Critical contemporary events are explored throughout the book, including the attempted coup following the 2020 elections, the Trump administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter, protests in American cities that come to the epicenter of America’s approach to democracy, the changes in the Supreme Court and the federal court system, the growth of LGBTQ+ legal rights, and the alteration in American Federalism. New and updated data on public attitudes toward police brutality, DACA, voter suppression, healthcare, and the global climate movement are also covered.

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Routledge

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100034522X

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9781000345223

Methods of Research in Sport Sciences

Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

By: Gershon Tenenbaum,Marcy Perkins Driscoll

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Methods of Research in Sport Sciences

Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

By: Gershon Tenenbaum,Marcy Perkins Driscoll

The handbook consists of a solid theoretical and scientific rationale that is presented in a simple language, which both the beginning and advanced students can understand. It also presents a balance between quantitative and qualitative methods of research and analysis, and advocates for problem-focused methodology and mixed design when the questions asked by the researcher or the scientists require doing so. The most distinctive feature of the book is that the contents are presented in a hierarchy in terms of complexity. Therefore, the handbook can be used for teaching simple topics such as asking questions that deserve scientific methods of investigation, and simple statistical techniques, as well as complex multivariate methods of inquiry. The mathematical terms are presented in symbols and graphs only when the concepts were clarified in a simple language and friendly manner. Each of the chapters develops in a clear and sequential order, so that students and researchers accumulate knowledge based on concept mapping rather than memorization. The didactics of the book enable the learner to carry over the learning contents to other courses and apply them to other domains of interest.

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778

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Meyer & Meyer Verlag

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1841261335

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9781841261331

In Search of Cleo

How I Found My Kitty and Lost My Mind

By: Gina Gershon

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In Search of Cleo

How I Found My Kitty and Lost My Mind

By: Gina Gershon

A charming and funny memoir about experiences Gina Gershon has had with cats throughout her life that are analogous to her relationships with men and her ongoing search for true love. Film and television icon Gina Gershon may be best known for her movie roles in Bound and Showgirls and television appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm and How to Make It in America, but deep down she is a self-described cat lady. In Search of Cleo follows Gina’s desperation and despair when her assistant loses her beloved cat, Cleo. Gina spends two months roaming the back streets of Los Angeles at all hours of the night, searching for Cleo and meeting several quirky and outrageous characters who help or hinder her in different ways, including Ellen DeGeneres, who searches with Gina and recommends her pet psychic, Sonia; Arthur, the newspaper delivery man who gives her advice; and the mysterious fortune-teller, who appears from the shadows to give her a statue of Saint Gertrude, the protector of cats everywhere. Gina soon finds herself enmeshed in L.A.’s strangest subcultures, doing everything she can to bring Cleo home, including chanting with a bunch of crystal-wielding hippies and being slapped with a chicken by a Santeria priest. Along the way, she reflects on the various cats that have been a part of her life and shares her travails as a single girl in search of both her cat and some sanity. In Search of Cleo will delight pet lovers and singletons alike as it introduces Cleo to the celebrated pantheon of literary cats that includes Dewey, Homer, and Oscar.

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Penguin

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110160042X

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9781101600429

Jews in Poland-Lithuania in the Eighteenth Century

A Genealogy of Modernity

By: Gershon David Hundert

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Jews in Poland-Lithuania in the Eighteenth Century

A Genealogy of Modernity

By: Gershon David Hundert

Annotation A history of Jews in Poland-Lithuania in the eighteenth century which argues that this largest Jewish community in the world at that time must be at the center of consideration of modernity in Jewish history.

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Univ of California Press

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0520249941

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9780520249943

Struggle and Survival in Palestine/Israel

By: Mark LeVine,Gershon Shafir

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Struggle and Survival in Palestine/Israel

By: Mark LeVine,Gershon Shafir

This wonderful volume illuminates the human dimensions of the complex and often painful history of modern Palestine/Israel by vividly relating the life stories of a variety of individuals and exploring how their experiences have been profoundly shaped by the recurrent struggles over this land. It highlights the importance of human agency in shaping history, but also the impact of historical events and processes on individuals’ life choices. This book is not only a valuable resource for teaching but is also of great value to anyone interested in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and in the perspectives and destinies of those who have lived in its shadows."—Zachary Lockman, New York University. "This book is a welcome and essential addition to the extensive literature on the conflict in Israel/Palestine that tends to overlook the individual and their personal experiences. It is through these personal stories that one best appreciates the complex realities of this land. Each of the powerful narratives chosen by the contributors to this valuable volume is like a microcosmos that teaches us about the diverse realities in Israel and Palestine as a whole. This is a refreshing and original contribution to a field of inquiry that is craving for such a novel approach."—Ilan Pappé, author of The Rise and Fall of a Palestinian Dynasty

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Univ of California Press

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0520262522

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9780520262522

Sweetie, Baby, Cookie, Honey

A Novel

By: Fredric B. Gershon,Freddie Gershon

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Sweetie, Baby, Cookie, Honey

A Novel

By: Fredric B. Gershon,Freddie Gershon

An electrifying novel of the entertainment industry by a top-level insider that concerns a young man's rise to stardom.

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Arbor House Publishing

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0877957541

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9780877957546

Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22nd Edition

By: Colin D. Rudolph,Abraham M. Rudolph,George E. Lister,Lewis First,Anne A. Gershon

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Rudolph's Pediatrics, 22nd Edition

By: Colin D. Rudolph,Abraham M. Rudolph,George E. Lister,Lewis First,Anne A. Gershon

The landmark pediatrics reference -- now extensively updated in full color and more clinically relevant than ever A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011! Rudolph's Pediatrics has virtually defined the pediatric field for over a century, becoming one of the most important and well-respected pediatrics texts ever published. Renowned for its balance of clinical features and treatment of disease with underlying biological principles, this classic sourcebook has helped generations of pediatricians optimize their care of infants, children, and adolescents. The 22nd edition of Rudolph's Pediatrics continues a long tradition of adapting its content to changes in our understanding of children's health and disease, providing an up-to-date, in-depth survey of pediatric medicine unmatched by any other text. With its algorithmic approach to pediatric systems, the book facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of both common and uncommon pediatric illnesses; and it reflects new technologies and advances in molecular medicine that continue to evolve with current thinking about normal childhood development and pediatric disease processes. NEW TO THIS EDITION: New four-color design adds depth and clarity to the book's content Over 900 full-color, high-quality images and illustrations A reorganized, reader-friendly format broken down into sections and chapters for easier navigation and reference New emphasis on the clinical management of the patient makes this the most practical edition to date New sections provide a timely overview of pediatric care fundamentals and an entirely revised discussion of health promotion and disease prevention Substantially revised sections cover key areas of pediatric study and practice, including infectious diseases, immunology, allergy, neoplastic disorders, the cardiovascular system, urinary complications, and more Greater use of tables and lists conveniently summarize need-to-know diagnostic and therapeutic information New DVD of additional content featuring over 1700 figures, 1100 tables, and 30,000 references

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071790373

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9780071790376

The Hebrew Saga

By: Gershon Rubin

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The Hebrew Saga

By: Gershon Rubin

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Open Road Media

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1504077318

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The Human and the Infinite

Discourses on the Meaning of Penitence

By: Shimon Gershon Rosenberg

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The Human and the Infinite

Discourses on the Meaning of Penitence

By: Shimon Gershon Rosenberg

A collection of original and unique sermons for Elul, Selihot and Rosh HaShana from one of Israel's preeminent scholars, Rabbi Shimon Gershon Rosenberg, "Shagar". Rabbi Shagar's first work to appear in English, The Human and the Infinite is comprised of his transcribed lectures on the meaning of repentance, forgiveness and compassion. Through a blend of Hasidism and existential philosophy, Rabbi Shagar offers powerful ideas to help us search our hearts and draw close to G-d as we prepare for Rosh HaShana and Yom Kipppur.

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Maggid

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159264290X

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9781592642908

דרך ה׳

By: Moshe Ḥayyim Luzzatto

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דרך ה׳

By: Moshe Ḥayyim Luzzatto

Explores Divine regulation of the world. With Rabbi Yosef Begun's marginal notes. Vowelized, facing Hebrew and English texts.

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Feldheim Publishers

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087306769X

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9780873067690

Magic of the Ordinary

Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism

By: Gershon Winkler

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Magic of the Ordinary

Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism

By: Gershon Winkler

A spiritual crisis sent Orthodox rabbi Gershon Winkler to remote regions of the Southwest, where he studied with Native American healers. From them he began to recover the long-lost wisdom of what he calls “Aboriginal Judaism”: the religion’s tribal roots. This book tracks his personal journey and draws from a dazzling mix of sources to detail the surprising connections between two seemingly unrelated religions.

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National Geographic Books

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1556434448

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9781556434440

Spiral of the Three Mothers

An Aboriginal Wisdom Guide to the High Holydays

By: Rabbi Gershon Maron Winkler,Rabbi Miriam Ashina Maron

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Spiral of the Three Mothers

An Aboriginal Wisdom Guide to the High Holydays

By: Rabbi Gershon Maron Winkler,Rabbi Miriam Ashina Maron

Spiral of the Three Mothers will deepen your understanding of the Three Cycles of the Jewish harvest period, otherwise known as "the High Holydays," and the relevance of each phase to your personal and collective renewal. The book draws abundantly from the wellspring of ancient and early-medieval Jewish Shamanic and Kabbalistic source texts, is richly foot-noted, and presents the information in a vernacular that will inspire, challenge and enrich readers of all or no cultural/spiritual backgrounds. Spiral of the Three Mothers will introduce you to the lesser-known nuggets of this ancient earth-based tradition that will rekindle your spirit, expand your horizon, and inspire renewed understanding in regard to yourself, your pet parrot, and the sweetness of the chaos around you.

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Balboa Press

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1982277513

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9781982277512

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