This exhaustive, full-scale biography of the twentieth century's most dedicated Gentile fighter against antisemitism is a key resource for those who would like to learn more of Parkes the man and his work in reconciling Christianity and Judaism. Virtually alone among Christians, James Parkes could audaciously announce to a Jewish audience that he spoke also as a Jew and be greeted not by suspicion but by applause. From his birthplace on the island of Guernsey, the book focuses on the formative influences on this important but neglected thinker. Tracing his career as a maverick historian and clergyman, it does not neglect to analyze how his ideas and commitments interacted with the twists and turns of his personal life.

Product Description: In the Jewish tradition, preparation of the dead for burial is undertaken by a community organization known as the Chevra Kadisha, or Sacred Society. Dignity Beyond Death examines these rituals of preparation from the point of view of the volunteers who undertake it...read more

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A female rabbi presents new interpretations of the Five Books of Moses that are relevant to women's lives today by exploring female characters in the Bible, delving into ancient rituals of goddess worship, critiquing how masculine images of God have affected women's spiritual journeys, and offering new mages. Reprint. (view table of contents)

Offers a comprehensive presentation of the Jewish holidays, interpreting each day's origin and background, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance, including the two new holy days Yom Hashoah and Yom Ha' Atzmaut