Download or read book Covenant and Conversation written by Jonathan Sacks and published by Maggid. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second volume of his long-anticipated five-volume collection of parashat hashavua commentaries, Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks explores these intersections as they relate to universal concerns of freedom, love, responsibility, identity, and destiny. Chief Rabbi Sacks fuses Jewish tradition, Western philosophy, and literature to present a highly developed understanding of the human condition under Gods sovereignty. Erudite and eloquent, Covenant Conversation allows us to experience Chief Rabbi Sacks sophisticated approach to life lived in an ongoing dialogue with the Torah.
Download or read book Torah Light and Healing written by Matityahu Glazerson and published by Jason Aronson, Incorporated. This book was released on 1996-04-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
Download or read book Torah Therapy written by Elimelekh Lamdan and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A profound and eye-opening look at the principles and practices of Torah Judaism, and their integration into effective therapy. With depth and brilliance, the author, an accomplished therapist and Rosh Kollel, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the human persona from the Torah perspective, delving into such topics as yetzer ha-ra middos, anger, hatred, withdrawal, and aggression. This book makes enriching reading for the professional therapist, as well as every person who seeks self-awareness and healing.
Download or read book Healing Practices written by Rabbi Theodore Brod and published by . This book was released on 2005-04 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healing Practices: Insights from the Torah, Talmud and Kabbalah is a voyage into ancient texts and methods of addressing the many ills that have always been part of human life. Scholars and practitioners of old studied ways of eating, drinking and living that appeared to have the capacity to improve various conditions, infirmities and problems. Such healing practices may have been passed down through the ages as "folk remedies," others are surprisingly out of date. Whatever their current value, it is inspiring to learn of our forebears' methods and beliefs. In this era of "holistic" medical approaches, this book demonstrates that new age methods may not be all that new! The book provides a history of recommended treatments for various ailments found in the Torah, the Talmud and Kabbalistic writings. Part 1, Medicine Through the Ages, is an overview of the tenets presecribed for good health and preservation of life in various writings, along with a discussion of eras and periods when Jewish thought in medicine flourished or was surpressed. Part 2, Medical Uses of Foods and Herbs, lists, alphabetically, more than 100 plants, foods and substances that are cited in holy scripture or laws. Each citation includes the Latin and Hebrew names, a description of the particular plant, food or medicine, the text which mentions the healing practice with that citation, and whatever medical use is found in the text(s). Quotes from various rabbis and biblical/ talmudic passages add depth to the listed descriptions. In Part 3, various healing practices and remedies, such as methods for maintaining acuity in hearing and seeing by treating eyes and ears, are described at some length. Once again, quotes from Rabbis, Physicians and other thinkers lend a sense of history and deeper meaning to the alphabetical listing. For example, a long section on pregnancy and childbirth reveals the relationship, in early thinkers, between human responses to natural events as affected by their belief systems. The importance of prayer and faith for healing is evident in these citations. Following the three major sections are four rich additions to the text. First, an Appendix that lists the sages, in alphabetical order, leads the reader through a history of the various periods in which these individuals lived, and how they influenced scriptural and medical thought. The next section is an alphabetical glossary of Hebrew and other terms used in the text. Finally, Rabbi Brod cross-references prior citations by ailment or condition, also listed alphabetically. A reader who wishes to learn of the people, the writings, or the medical problems found in the Torah, Talmud and Kabbalah can refer to these helpful additions to the main text. Rabbi Brod hand-wrote each entry in all the sections of the book. His writing in both English and Hebrew is evident of his artistic and purposeful nature, as the calligraphy and painstaking insistence upon accuracy and detail are evident in the original manuscript. This, the print version, contains his wisdom and knowledge, and, hopefully, the strength of his spirit also shines through the words.
Download or read book Healing Practices written by Theodore Brod (Rabbi.) and published by . This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healing Practices: Insights from the Torah, Talmud and Kabbalah is a voyage into ancient texts and methods of addressing the many ills that have always been part of human life. Scholars and practitioners of old studied ways of eating, drinking and living that appeared to have the capacity to improve various conditions, infirmities and problems. Such healing practices may have been passed down through the ages as "folk remedies," others are surprisingly out of date. Whatever their current value, it is inspiring to learn of our forebears' methods and beliefs. In this era of "holistic" medical approaches, this book demonstrates that new age methods may not be all that new! The book provides a history of recommended treatments for various ailments found in the Torah, the Talmud and Kabbalistic writings. Part 1, Medicine Through the Ages, is an overview of the tenets presecribed for good health and preservation of life in various writings, along with a discussion of eras and periods when Jewish thought in medicine flourished or was surpressed. Part 2, Medical Uses of Foods and Herbs, lists, alphabetically, more than 100 plants, foods and substances that are cited in holy scripture or laws. Each citation includes the Latin and Hebrew names, a description of the particular plant, food or medicine, the text which mentions the healing practice with that citation, and whatever medical use is found in the text(s). Quotes from various rabbis and biblical/ talmudic passages add depth to the listed descriptions. In Part 3, various healing practices and remedies, such as methods for maintaining acuity in hearing and seeing by treating eyes and ears, are described at some length. Once again, quotes from Rabbis, Physicians and other thinkers lend a sense of history and deeper meaning to the alphabetical listing. For example, a long section on pregnancy and childbirth reveals the relationship, in early thinkers, between human responses to natural events as affected by their belief systems. The importance of prayer and faith for healing is evident in these citations. Following the three major sections are four rich additions to the text. First, an Appendix that lists the sages, in alphabetical order, leads the reader through a history of the various periods in which these individuals lived, and how they influenced scriptural and medical thought. The next section is an alphabetical glossary of Hebrew and other terms used in the text. Finally, Rabbi Brod cross-references prior citations by ailment or condition, also listed alphabetically. A reader who wishes to learn of the people, the writings, or the medical problems found in the Torah, Talmud and Kabbalah can refer to these helpful additions to the main text. Rabbi Brod hand-wrote each entry in all the sections of the book. His writing in both English and Hebrew is evident of his artistic and purposeful nature, as the calligraphy and painstaking insistence upon accuracy and detail are evident in the original manuscript. This, the print version, contains his wisdom and knowledge, and, hopefully, the strength of his spirit also shines through the words.
Download or read book Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah written by Rabbi Mark Borovitz and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Torah can help you recover your soul—if you are willing to ask yourself the right questions. "If the Torah is the all-encompassing moral compass that it claims to be, and I believe it to be so, then we can find anything in it, including the support needed for recovery.... In it are the remedies for all spiritual maladies—we just have to probe the text, dig deeply in it and drink of its life-giving waters." —from the Foreword In this soul-restoring resource, Rabbi Mark Borovitz combines his knowledge of Judaism and his experience as a leader in the field of recovery to help you find in the Five Books of Moses the deeper meaning, wisdom and guidance for living well in the moment. For each Torah portion, he provides seven days of teachings and reflection questions to help you reconnect with your sacred self, discover solutions to life's challenges and to help you heal. Advertising
Download or read book Healing and the Jewish Imagination written by Rachel Adler and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reading for people interested in the Jewish healing, spirituality and spiritual direction movements, this groundbreaking volume explores the Jewish tradition for comfort in times of illness and Judaism?s perspectives on the inevitable suffering with which we live.Pushing the boundaries of Jewish knowledge, scholars, teachers, artists and activists examine the aspects of our mortality and the important distinctions between curing and healing. Topics discussed include: the importance of the individual; health and healing among the mystics; hope and the Hebrew Bible; from disability to enablement; overcoming stigma; Jewish bioethics; and more.Drawing from literature, personal experience, and the foundational texts of Judaism, these celebrated thinkers show us that healing is an idea that can both soften us so that we are open to inspiration as well as toughen us?like good scar tissue?in order to live with the consequences of being human.
Download or read book What the Torah Teaches Us about Survival written by Laura Weakley and published by Laura Weakley. This book was released on 2009-01-07 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turning the tables on a traumatic period in one's life becomes a mission for those set on healing their wounded souls. This book provides a path for those eager to focus on their spiritual side, thus launching the healing and growth processes simultaneously. Whether renewing one's faith or exploring it for the first time, reflection, growth, and understanding are destinations anyone may reach by utilizing this book's guidance as an opportunity to explore biblical lessons about healing.
Download or read book Healing and the Jewish Imagination written by Rabbi William Cutter and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where Judaism and health intersect, healing may begin. Essential reading for people interested in the Jewish healing, spirituality and spiritual direction movements, this groundbreaking volume explores the Jewish tradition for comfort in times of illness and Judaism’s perspectives on the inevitable suffering with which we live. Pushing the boundaries of Jewish knowledge, scholars, teachers, artists and activists examine the aspects of our mortality and the important distinctions between curing and healing. Topics discussed include: The Importance of the Individual Health and Healing among the Mystics Hope and the Hebrew Bible From Disability to Enablement Overcoming Stigma Jewish Bioethics Drawing from literature, personal experience, and the foundational texts of Judaism, these celebrated thinkers show us that healing is an idea that can both soften us so that we are open to inspiration as well as toughen us—like good scar tissue—in order to live with the consequences of being human.
Download or read book Divination Magic and Healing written by Ronald H. Isaacs and published by Jason Aronson. This book was released on 1998 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find more information on Rowman & Littlefield titles, please visit us at www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
Download or read book Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness written by Kerry M. Olitzky and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000-07-30 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healing the soul is a vital counterpart to curing the body. Grounded in the spiritual traditions of Judaism, this book provides healing rituals, psalms and prayers that help us initiate dialogue with God and guide us on the path of healing and wholeness.
Download or read book To Heal the World written by Jonathan Neumann and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A devastating critique of the presumed theological basis of the Jewish social justice movement—the concept of healing the world. What is tikkun olam? This obscure Hebrew phrase means literally “healing the world,” and according to Jonathan Neumann, it is the master concept that rests at the core of Jewish left wing activism and its agenda of transformative change. Believers in this notion claim that the Bible asks for more than piety and moral behavior; Jews must also endeavor to make the world a better place. In a remarkably short time, this seemingly benign and wholesome notion has permeated Jewish teaching, preaching, scholarship and political engagement. There is no corner of modern Jewish life that has not been touched by it. This idea has led to overwhelming Jewish participation in the social justice movement, as such actions are believed to be biblically mandated. There's only one problem: the Bible says no such thing. In this lively theological polemic, Neumann shows how tikkun olam, an invention of the Jewish left, has diluted millennia of Jewish practice and belief into a vague feel-good religion of social justice. Neumann uses religious and political history to debunk this pernicious idea, and shows how the Bible was twisted by Jewish liberals to support a radical left-wing agenda. In To Heal the World?, Neumann explains how the Jewish Renewal movement aligned itself with the New Left of the 1960s, and redirected the perspective of the Jewish community toward liberalism and social justice. He exposes the key figures responsible for this effort, shows that it lacks any real biblical basis, and outlines the debilitating effect it has had on Judaism itself.
Download or read book A Joyous Heart written by Avraham Greenbaum and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Healing Torah written by Oren Amber and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-10 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Healing Torah by Oren Amber is definitely a must read!" Ben Zion Wasserman M.D., Yale University. In this unique book, the author takes us through a very special journey after traveling four continents and trying to enter a monastery in Far East Asia. He is denied entry by a monk and told to go back to his religion since it has everything in it. This moment and this phrase keep following him and echoing in his mind, bringing him to deep and long soul searching. Healing Torah is packed with biblical and kabbalistic quotes, natural and spiritual healing ideas, environmental and nutritional awareness and is served with fresh plant based recipes.
Download or read book The Torah of Healing written by Hazel Peterson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Torah of Healing: Jewish Perspectives on Health is a profound and insightful exploration into the intersection of Jewish wisdom and modern health practices. This comprehensive guide offers a unique lens through which to view health and wellness, grounded in the ancient teachings of the Torah and enriched by centuries of Jewish thought and tradition. Drawing on a wealth of Jewish texts, from the Torah and Talmud to the writings of medieval sages and contemporary scholars, this book delves deeply into the Jewish approach to health and healing. It uncovers the spiritual, ethical, and practical dimensions of wellness, providing readers with a holistic understanding of how Jewish values and principles can inform and enhance modern health practices. At the heart of The Torah of Healing is the concept of Shalom Bayit, or peace in the home, which is extended to encompass peace and harmony within the body. The book begins with an exploration of the foundational Jewish belief that the body is a vessel for the soul, a sacred trust that requires care and respect. This perspective sets the stage for a rich discussion of how physical health is intertwined with spiritual well-being. The book addresses a wide range of health-related topics, each grounded in Jewish tradition and enriched by contemporary medical insights. Topics include nutrition and dietary laws, mental health and mindfulness, physical fitness, and the Jewish approach to illness and healing. Readers will discover how ancient practices like keeping kosher and observing the Sabbath can contribute to a balanced and healthy lifestyle in today's fast-paced world. One of the key themes in The Torah of Healing is the concept of Pikuach Nefesh, the paramount importance of saving a life. This principle underscores the Jewish commitment to health and the ethical imperatives that guide medical decision-making. The book provides practical advice on navigating modern medical dilemmas, from organ donation to end-of-life care, through the lens of Jewish ethics. Mental health is another crucial focus, with chapters dedicated to understanding and managing stress, anxiety, and depression. The book highlights the therapeutic benefits of Jewish practices such as prayer, meditation, and community support, offering readers practical tools to cultivate mental resilience and emotional well-being. The Torah of Healing also explores the role of community in promoting health. It discusses the importance of communal support systems, the mitzvah of visiting the sick (Bikur Cholim), and the ways in which Jewish communal life can foster a sense of belonging and purpose, which are essential for overall health. Throughout the book, personal stories and case studies illustrate the application of Jewish health principles in real-life scenarios. These narratives bring to life the teachings and offer readers relatable examples of how individuals and families navigate health challenges with faith and determination. Richly informative and deeply moving, The Torah of Healing is not just a book for those seeking to understand Jewish perspectives on health; it is a guide for anyone looking to integrate spiritual wisdom with modern health practices. Whether you are a health professional, a spiritual seeker, or simply interested in improving your own well-being, this book provides valuable insights and practical advice. The book's accessible style and comprehensive coverage make it an ideal resource for individuals, families, educators, and community leaders. It invites readers to embark on a journey of healing that honors both the body and the soul, offering a path to health that is both deeply rooted in tradition and relevant to contemporary life.
Download or read book Sha arei Refuah Gates of Jewish Healing written by Wally Spiegler and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sha'arei Refuah: Gates of Jewish Healing is the first book if its kind to present the theory and practice of Jewish healing. As more and more professional health care workers are finding their way into Jewish healing, they recognize that the present standards are just not sufficient to enable true and lasting healing. Therapists of every kind believe that a more clinical approach is needed to deal with the everyday, chronic problems, in addition to the life threatening illnesses, from which many of us suffer. We need a health system that includes spirituality in which we can participate to bring wholeness into our lives. The purpose of this book is to provide readers with Jewish thoughts on healing together with practical tools to help overcome illness of every kind. Jewish healing is entering a new phase, which goes beyond the prevalent standard of bikkur cholim (visiting the sick), supporting families facing medical crises, and comforting mourners.
Download or read book Jewish Paths Toward Healing and Wholeness written by Kerry M. Olitzky and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in the spiritual tradition of Judaism, this book provides healing rituals, psalms, and prayers that help readers initiate a dialogue with God to guide them through the complicated path of healing and wholeness.
