The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right44 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, ...
  
  











  



  
American Judaism: A History7 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
  
  











  



  
Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations7 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
  
  











  



  
The Commentator's Bible: The Jps Miqra'ot Gedolot: Exodus9 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.
  
  











  



  
The Essential Writings of Abraham Isaac Kook2 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 ...
  
  











  



  
The Sabbath36 reviews
Abraham Joshua Heschel

Farrar Straus Giroux, 2005

the Sabbath

+ Great Shabbat Reading
+ To Face Sacred Moments
+ Approachable Philosophy
+ Sabbath Goldmine
  
  











  



  
Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism11 reviews
Howard Schwartz

Oxford University Press, USA, 2004

An extraordinary "tree"!

+ Wonderful!
+ Tree of souls
+ A Must Read
  
  











  



  
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. ...
  
  











  



  
How to Read the Bible13 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
  
  











  



  
The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, Vol. 129 reviews

Stanford University Press, 2003

I continue to marvel

+ Zohar
+ The Blueprint for Elevating your Soul
+ English translation of the Zohar
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
American Judaism: A History7 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
  
  











  



  
Tree of Souls: The Mythology of Judaism11 reviews
Howard Schwartz

Oxford University Press, USA, 2004

An extraordinary "tree"!

+ Wonderful!
+ Tree of souls
+ A Must Read
  
  











  



  
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. ...
  
  











  



  
How to Read the Bible13 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
  
  











  



  
The Commentator's Bible: The Jps Miqra'ot Gedolot: Exodus9 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.
  
  











  



  
The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, Vol. 129 reviews

Stanford University Press, 2003

I continue to marvel

+ Zohar
+ The Blueprint for Elevating your Soul
+ English translation of the Zohar
  
  











  



  
Heavenly Torah: As Refracted Through the Generations7 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
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
The Essential Writings of Abraham Isaac Kook2 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 ...