Psalms have been part of Jewish ritual and liturgy for centuries, expressing praise to God, feelings of sorrow and longing, and much more. Rabbi Jade Sank Ross’s To You I Call is an invitation to make the ancient words of psalms part of our daily lives. The book pairs seventy-two psalms with a range of life moments, from giving birth to retirement to experiencing antisemitism—times of grief and gratitude, anticipation and despair, pain and relief. Rabbi Sank Ross’s original, authentic framing and Rabbi Richard N. Levy’s beautiful, contemporary translations let readers forge a deep and personal connection with the words of the Psalmist. With sensitivity and vulnerability, To You I Call brings the psalms to life for our lives, today. In this beautiful collection, Rabbi Jade Sank Ross makes the ancient words of the Psalmist accessible for the times when words fail us—in our extreme despair or joy, pain or gratitude. Her wise, thoughtful suggestions of psalms for life moments remind us that we are not alone, and invite us to glimpse God’s hand in our journey. —Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi, Central Synagogue, NYC The wisdom of our tradition is timeless, yet too often it is tucked away in a forgotten verse in the corner of the beit midrash (study hall). Rabbi Sank Ross has captured the brilliance and relevance of so many of our teachings, lifting them off the page for us to embrace for any situation we may encounter in our lives. —Rabbi Josh Warshawsky, composer and rabbi of Congregation Agudas Achim, Columbus, OH Rabbi Jade Sank Ross has imagined a world in which the wisdom of the Book of Psalms permeates the ups and downs of our real lives. Through her pastoral sensitivity and creative readings, Rabbi Sank Ross powerfully brings these ancient words to life, inviting us to recite them with true connection and devotion. —Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, CEO of the Hadar Institute Weary from wars, uncertainty, and fear, Rabbi Sank Ross invites us to pause. Take another look at our ancient texts, the psalms—you will be surprised and strengthened by what you see and feel. Rabbi Sank Ross offers words of hope and wisdom for every need and occasion. Don’t miss this book. —Janet Walton, SNJM, Professor Emerita of Worship, Union Theological Seminary
Coincidence can color our experiences in ways that cannot be predicted. When the ordinary becomes the extraordinary, it transforms commonplace happenings and gives them new signifi cance and wonder. For half a century, Rabbi David H. Chanofsky has witnessed these transformative miracles, and here, he shares some of his favorite memories and lessons. He shares tales from his years of fighting anti-Semitism in America and of his efforts to defend the rights of Jews everywhere. Through the prism of humor and pathos as they relate to Jewish life, his experiences seek to inspire thought, laughter, tears, and debate. Is there such a thing as conservative and reform Judaism? How does Judaism view intermarriage? Why do so many people feel alone in a crowded synagogue? Is there a solution? What happens when religion and politics intersect in Israel? Who are your Jewish superheroes? The rabbis early experiences gave him a lifelong commitment to Jewish survival and a zealous love of the United States. Judaism is central to his insights, and he approaches these issues with strong, often controversial points of view that he hopes will challenge your perceptions.
The third in the five-volume Torah Encounters series, Leviticus offers Torah commentary and discussion guides for each Torah portion. It shares observations drawing from each parasha and from historical and contemporary commentators and Rabbi Pressman. A wonderful resource for clergy, personal study, or adult or high school Hebrew education.
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