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A Man's Responsibility

A Jewish Guide to Being a Son, a Partner in Marriage, a Father and a Community Leader

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

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A Man's Responsibility

A Jewish Guide to Being a Son, a Partner in Marriage, a Father and a Community Leader

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

What is Jewish men's spirituality? In today's world, is it necessary? A provocative look at how a new generation of Jewish men can grow spiritually, and in doing so, strengthen the intangible bonds of family, love, duty and truth which ultimately lead to God. It unearths the male stereotypes that exist in Judaism and color our expectations for what it means to be a Jewish man in today’s world. It examines Jewish sources that reveal the traditional life cycle of a man—from son to partner in marriage to father—and in doing so uncovers the ideals that define being a Jewish man. It also views Jewish men within the context of a sacred community and what that means for the sacred obligations of manhood.

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1580235905

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Witnesses to the One

The Spiritual History of the Sh'ma

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

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Witnesses to the One

The Spiritual History of the Sh'ma

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

An exploration of Judaism's most sacred statement and world-changing idea. "Hear O Israel, the Eternal is Our God, the Eternal is One!" There is arguably no more important statement in Judaism than the Sh'ma. Its words—calling us to hear, to listen, to pay attention—defy direct translation and have meant different things throughout history. In a deeply personal exploration of this sacred proclamation, command, and prayer, Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler delves into the spiritual history of the Sh’ma, inspiring you to claim your own personal meaning in these enduring words. By examining how the Sh’ma has been commented upon by ancient sages and contemporary thinkers, he opens the doors between each generation that has found a different dimension of truth in the Sh’ma. Each chapter focuses on a major historical figure and includes a sacred story, an exploration into the story’s many meanings, and a suggestion for a new way of "hearing" the voice in the story. Experience the Sh’ma through the lives of: w Moses—Fighting Idolatry w Akiba ben Joseph—The Sages Offer Their Lives w Saaida Gaon—Proving the One w Moses Maimonides—Nothing Like God w Haim Vital—Communing with the One w Moses Haim Luzzatto— “Master of the Universe” w Abraham Isaac Kook—A Nation Reborn w Leo Baeck—One Moral Standard w Abraham Joshua Heschel—A Prophecy: “One World or No World”

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1580235859

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9781580235853

The JGuy's Guide

The GPS for Jewish Teen Guys

By: Joseph B. Meszler,Shulamit Reinharz,Liz Suneby,Elizabeth Suneby,Diane Heiman

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The JGuy's Guide

The GPS for Jewish Teen Guys

By: Joseph B. Meszler,Shulamit Reinharz,Liz Suneby,Elizabeth Suneby,Diane Heiman

What does it mean to be a young Jewish man? Who am I? How do I feel about myself? Do I seem cool? Do I fit in? These overarching teen boys' concerns are addressed head on through the voices of contemporary Jewish teens, men, and biblical and historical stories. The JGuy's Guide helps young teens see how Judaism can help them navigate the often choppy waters of adolescence while it strengthens Jewish identity and pride. This interactive book encourages personal reflection and discussion, making it ideal for the individual teenager as well as education and discussion groups. Its candid approach explores dilemmas boys face in their daily lives: the pressure to excel at sports, school and social life; the courage to speak up when friends make questionable choices or parents act hypocritically; and more. Like the Talmud, the book offers many perspectives and reflection questions to help boys find their own truths.

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Jewish Lights Publishing

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1580237215

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The JGuy's Teacher's and Parent's Guide

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

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The JGuy's Teacher's and Parent's Guide

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

Insights, Ideas and Activities for Discussing with Teen Guys What It Means to Become a Jewish Man A step-by-step guide to creative use of The JGuy's Guide: A GPS for Jewish Teen Guys in the classroom or at home. For each chapter in the book, this guide includes enough material for two or three hour-long lessons, each featuring: Clearly stated goals A warm-up activity Guidance on using portions of the book, along with engaging discussion questions A text selection, in Hebrew and English, connected to the topic of the lesson This comprehensive teaching tool will help you create a safe space for personal sharing and learning.

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1683367162

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Facing Illness, Finding God

How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

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Facing Illness, Finding God

How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

Find spiritual strength for healing in the wisdom of Jewish tradition. Whether you are facing illness yourself, serving as a caregiver, providing pastoral care, or simply wondering where God is when we get sick, the teachings and wisdom of Jewish tradition can help you cope with the difficulties of illness and infirmity. With a format designed to accommodate the stressful life of people dealing with illness, Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler helps you focus on spiritual well-being as an essential aspect of physical healing and wholeness. He provides comfort and inspiration to help you maintain personal balance and family harmony amid the fear, pain, and chaos of illness. Combining the stories of real people with insights from Jewish sources, he offers practical advice and spiritual guidance for: Reaching inward to the soul when the body fails Reaching outward to provide strength, comfort, and compassion to the ill or infirm Reaching upward to God through prayer and daily gratitude

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1580235832

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The JGuy's Teacher's and Parent's Guide

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

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A Man's Responsibility

A Jewish Guide to Being a Son, a Partner in Marriage, a Father and a Community Leader

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A Jewish Guide to Being a Son, a Partner in Marriage, a Father and a Community Leader

By: Joseph B. Meszler

What is Jewish men's spirituality? In today's world, is it necessary? A provocative look at how a new generation of Jewish men can grow spiritually, and in doing so, strengthen the intangible bonds of family, love, duty and truth which ultimately lead to God. It unearths the male stereotypes that exist in Judaism and color our expectations for what it means to be a Jewish man in today's world. It examines Jewish sources that reveal the traditional life cycle of a man--from son to partner in marriage to father--and in doing so uncovers the ideals that define being a Jewish man. It also views Jewish men within the context of a sacred community and what that means for the sacred obligations of manhood.

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1580234356

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Facing Illness, Finding God

How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

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How Judaism Can Help You and Caregivers Cope When Body or Spirit Fails

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Witnesses to the One

The Spiritual History of the Sh'ma

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler

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The Spiritual History of the Sh'ma

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New Jewish Feminism

Probing the Past, Forging the Future

By: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein

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New Jewish Feminism

Probing the Past, Forging the Future

By: Rabbi Elyse Goldstein

Jewish Feminism: What Have We Accomplished? What Is Still to Be Done? “When you are in the middle of the revolution you can’t really plan the next steps ahead. But now we can. The book is intended to open up a dialogue between the early Jewish feminist pioneers and the young women shaping Judaism today.... Read it, use it, debate it, ponder it.” —from the Introduction This empowering anthology looks at the growth and accomplishments of Jewish feminism and what that means for Jewish women today and tomorrow. It features the voices of women from every area of Jewish life—the Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, Orthodox and Jewish Renewal movements; rabbis, congregational leaders, artists, writers, community service professionals, academics, and chaplains, from the United States, Canada, and Israel—addressing the important issues that concern Jewish women: Women and Theology Women, Ritual and Torah Women and the Synagogue Women in Israel Gender, Sexuality and Age Women and the Denominations Leadership and Social Justice

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1580236502

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The JGuy's Guide

The GPS for Jewish Teen Guys

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler,Dr. Shulamit Reinharz,Liz Suneby,Diane Heiman

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The GPS for Jewish Teen Guys

By: Rabbi Joseph B. Meszler,Dr. Shulamit Reinharz,Liz Suneby,Diane Heiman

Who am I? How do I feel about myself? Do I seem cool? Do I fit in? "At a bar mitzvah people talk about becoming a man in the Jewish religion, but what is that supposed to mean? For sure it means you are no longer a child, but you are also not yet an adult. Fortunately, there's no one official definition of manhood, just as there is no one official way of being Jewish. That’s where this book comes in." —from the Preface Courage, friends, stress, sex, God, identity—these are some of the things that concern teen guys. This book addresses those concerns—without preaching, judgment or criticism—to help you figure out what becoming a Jewish man means to you. It presents surprising facts, interesting stories, ideas and actions taken by Jewish men today and all the way back to biblical times to show how they answered the same kinds of questions you’re asking yourself. It challenges stereotypes and myths, and offers different opinions, not only from old guys but from dozens of teenage Jewish guys just like you. Like the Talmud, The JGuy’s Guide offers many perspectives and reflection questions to help you find your own truths.

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A Man's Responsibility

A Man's Responsibility

Witnesses to the One

Witnesses to the One

The JGuy's Guide

The JGuy's Guide

The JGuy's Teacher's and Parent's Guide

The JGuy's Teacher's and Parent's Guide

Facing Illness, Finding God

Facing Illness, Finding God

The JGuy's Teacher's and Parent's Guide

The JGuy's Teacher's and Parent's Guide

A Man's Responsibility

A Man's Responsibility

Facing Illness, Finding God

Facing Illness, Finding God

Witnesses to the One

Witnesses to the One

New Jewish Feminism

New Jewish Feminism

The JGuy's Guide

The JGuy's Guide

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