Product Description: More than a series of rites of passage through the landmarks of growing up and growing old, Jewish and Christian life-cycle rituals give the members of each religious tradition theological and ritualized definitions of what a life should be...read more

Describes what happens inside a synagogue and introduces the Jewish religion.

Product Description: Be spiritually prepared for your journey in Israel. The only travel guide to Israel that will help you to prepare spiritually for your visit. Combining, in quick reference format, ancient blessings, medieval prayers, biblical references, and modern poetry, it helps today’s pilgrim tap into the deep spiritual meaning of the ancient―and modern―sites of the Holy Land...read more

An overview of more than three thousand years of Jewish prayer and worship offers a thoughtful analysis of why, how, and where Jews pray, discussing the standard prayer service, blessings and psalms, and other key topics. (view table of contents)

Product Description: (Transcontinental Music Folios). This ground-breaking publication is the most comprehensive and definitive collection of Jewish healing music. R'fuah Sh'leimah features 48 works by esteemed composers such as Benjie-Ellen Schiller, Debbie Friedman, Jeff Klepper, Bruce Benson, Lisa Levine and Craig Taubman...read more

Jewish prayers are presented in traditional Hebrew, accompanied by both a modern translation and commentary by Jewish scholars and teachers, who cover the prayers' connections to the Bible, history, traditional law, Kabbalistic wisdom, feminism, modern developments, and more. (view table of contents)

The fourth book in this important series presents all the traditional Jewish prayers with important commentaries from the rabbinic literature and modern Jewish scholars. (view table of contents)

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A resource for worshipers today looking to change hardened worship patternsthat stand in the way of everyday spirituality.All too often, those who attend church or synagogue find themselves bored or baffled by the service. Their predominant thought is how slowly the time ticks by—and that the service never seems to end.Written for laypeople and clergy of any denomination, The Art of Public Prayer examines how and why religious ritual works—and why it often doesn't work.The Art of Public Prayer uses psychology, social science, theology and common sense to explain the key roles played by ritual, symbolism, liturgy and song in services. Each chapter features "conversation points" designed to get you and your faith community thinking and talking about your own worship patterns—where they succeed, and where they need improvement.The Art of Public Prayer can help you and your fellow congregants revitalize your worship service by allowing you to organize and direct your own worship, making it a meaningful and fulfilling part of your life.

Product Description: Fodor and Frommer tell you how to get there. This guide tells how to make it a spiritual experience.The plane tickets to Israel are bought, the itinerary is planned, and the suitcases are finally packed....Journeys take preparation; but being ready is one thing-being spiritually prepared is another...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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