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The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right 44 reviews Michael Lerner
HarperOne, 2006
A Must Read Book
+ empty secular society and overly absolute religious attitudes are shared problems + Mercy to balance Severity
Every couple of pages I found myself enlightened. "Oh, that makes sense" or "Yeah, I can see that." This book answers questions about our lives in America, what went wrong, and what we can do about it, on both a macro and a personal level. Why we (all of us) feel so overwhelmed and beaten down, ...
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American Judaism: A History 7 reviews Jonathan D. Sarna
Yale University Press, 2005
Sprightly, optimistic take on the American Jewish community
+ thorough, entertaining and making a good point + American Judaism-A Review + Could not put it down + A masterful history by a scholar optimist
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Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations 7 reviews Abraham Joshua Heschel, Gordon Tucker, ...
Continuum, 2005
An important Sefer
+ Heavenly + it's heavenly! + One of the best books of Jewish theology + Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations
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The Commentator's Bible: The Jps Miqra'ot Gedolot: Exodus 9 reviews
Jewish Publication Society of America, 2005
Perfect Commentary for Beginners
+ Thank you. + Commentator's Bible User Review + Great reference material + Fascinating insights into Exodus in plain English.
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The Essential Writings of Abraham Isaac Kook 2 reviews Abraham Isaac Kook
Ben Yehuda Press, 2006
"Essential Writings" should be "Essential Reading!"
+ a sometimes interesting mix
For years I've been looking for a book that could give me some insight into Rav Kook the man as well as a glimpse into the movement he has created. The author does an excellent job accomplishing both. "The Essential Writings of Rav Kook" has given me a much greater understanding of this very holy ...
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The Sabbath 36 reviews Abraham Joshua Heschel
Farrar Straus Giroux, 2005
the Sabbath
+ Great Shabbat Reading + To Face Sacred Moments + Approachable Philosophy + Sabbath Goldmine
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Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism 11 reviews Howard Schwartz
Oxford University Press, USA, 2004
An extraordinary "tree"!
+ Wonderful! + Tree of souls + A Must Read
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Torah & Company: The Weekly Portion of Torah, Accompanied by Generous Helpings of Mishnah and Gemara, Served ... 6 reviews Judith Z. Abrams
Ben Yehuda Press, 2005
Create meaningful family discussions based on Jewish teachings
+ An insightful and informative introduction to the management of one's Judaic scriptures
I am the publisher of Torah and Company.
TORAH & COMPANY is a gateway to learning and discovery and a boost to conversation: We have found this book to be wonderful at eliciting ideas from the teenagers at our table, as well as the youngest children, and guests, about the BIG IDEAS of Judaism.
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How to Read the Bible 13 reviews Marc Z. Brettler
Jewish Publication Society of America, 2005
Very clearly stated point of view and essential information
+ I bought this copy for my son. + Excellent Companion Reader + The best of its kind + A Comprehensive Introduction to the Historical-Critical Method
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The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, Vol. 1 29 reviews
Stanford University Press, 2003
I continue to marvel
+ Zohar + The Blueprint for Elevating your Soul + English translation of the Zohar
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Maimonides (Jewish Encounters) 10 reviews Sherwin B. Nuland
Schocken, 2005
mr.
+ A great guide to Dr. Rambam + Fascinating brief introduction to an important thinker
it shows you right way about life
i think it is possible to adopt it to today.
it was very interesting book for me.
it is the kind of book that i always enjoy reading
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American Judaism: A History 7 reviews Jonathan D. Sarna
Yale University Press, 2005
Sprightly, optimistic take on the American Jewish community
+ thorough, entertaining and making a good point + American Judaism-A Review + Could not put it down + A masterful history by a scholar optimist
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Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism 11 reviews Howard Schwartz
Oxford University Press, USA, 2004
An extraordinary "tree"!
+ Wonderful! + Tree of souls + A Must Read
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Torah & Company: The Weekly Portion of Torah, Accompanied by Generous Helpings of Mishnah and Gemara, Served ... 6 reviews Judith Z. Abrams
Ben Yehuda Press, 2005
Create meaningful family discussions based on Jewish teachings
+ An insightful and informative introduction to the management of one's Judaic scriptures
I am the publisher of Torah and Company.
TORAH & COMPANY is a gateway to learning and discovery and a boost to conversation: We have found this book to be wonderful at eliciting ideas from the teenagers at our table, as well as the youngest children, and guests, about the BIG IDEAS of Judaism.
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How to Read the Bible 13 reviews Marc Z. Brettler
Jewish Publication Society of America, 2005
Very clearly stated point of view and essential information
+ I bought this copy for my son. + Excellent Companion Reader + The best of its kind + A Comprehensive Introduction to the Historical-Critical Method
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The Commentator's Bible: The Jps Miqra'ot Gedolot: Exodus 9 reviews
Jewish Publication Society of America, 2005
Perfect Commentary for Beginners
+ Thank you. + Commentator's Bible User Review + Great reference material + Fascinating insights into Exodus in plain English.
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The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, Vol. 1 29 reviews
Stanford University Press, 2003
I continue to marvel
+ Zohar + The Blueprint for Elevating your Soul + English translation of the Zohar
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Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations 7 reviews Abraham Joshua Heschel, Gordon Tucker, ...
Continuum, 2005
An important Sefer
+ Heavenly + it's heavenly! + One of the best books of Jewish theology + Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations
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Maimonides (Jewish Encounters) 10 reviews Sherwin B. Nuland
Schocken, 2005
mr.
+ A great guide to Dr. Rambam + Fascinating brief introduction to an important thinker
it shows you right way about life
i think it is possible to adopt it to today.
it was very interesting book for me.
it is the kind of book that i always enjoy reading
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The Essential Writings of Abraham Isaac Kook 2 reviews Abraham Isaac Kook
Ben Yehuda Press, 2006
"Essential Writings" should be "Essential Reading!"
+ a sometimes interesting mix
For years I've been looking for a book that could give me some insight into Rav Kook the man as well as a glimpse into the movement he has created. The author does an excellent job accomplishing both. "The Essential Writings of Rav Kook" has given me a much greater understanding of this very holy ...
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