Download or read book Psychology and Personal Growth in the Torah written by Shimon Feder and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychology in the Talmud written by Rabbi Elihu Abbe and published by Mosaica Press. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychology in the Talmud uncovers important insights from the Jewish tradition and offers tools for success, joy, growth, and inspiration. Timeless ideas are elaborated on from the writings of classical Torah commentaries as well as current leaders in the fields of psychology and personal growth. Short summaries enable readers to more easily implement these crucial concepts into their lives.
Download or read book Handbook of Torah and Mental Health written by David H. Rosmarin, PhD, ABPP and published by Mosaica Press. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present volume includes a brief collection of Torah sources on Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy General psychotherapy Anxiety, obsessions, compulsions, and depression Parenting Mental health and well-being
Download or read book Awareness written by Paul M. Abdala and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-08 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awareness By Paul M. Abdala Author Paul M. Abdala has suffered from many disorders over much of his life. He realized the harder he worked, he was able to sustain a feeling of hope. His strategy for managing his disorders has been his strong belief in God, which led him to an endless number of doctors and therapists. Abdala lives his life by the prayer, “Pray always for hope which takes away your worries.” Abdala’s therapist of 25 years has driven him to write Awareness, which recounts his journey with his disorders. He encourages readers to not give up and remember Christ is always there.
Download or read book Inner Peace written by Yisroel Roll and published by Targum Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This remarkable book gives the reader insight into the morning prayers, aiding in greater concentration and a better appreciation of G-d and His universe. With warmth and understanding, sensitivity and unfailing humor, the author teaches us to open our hearts as we open our lips in prayer.
Download or read book Happiness is Homemade written by Raḥel Arbus and published by Mesorah Publications, Limited. This book was released on 2006 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beyond Your Ego written by Judith Mishell and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-11 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond Your Ego is an exploration of the mind, the ego, and the formation of personality in the light of the Torah. It goes far beyond the limitations of conventional psychology, drawing its guidelines from the source of the true meaning of life. The model of Torah psychology presented in this book has been developed by the world-renowned Dr. Shalom Srebrenik, one of the founders of Arachim. The richness of Dr. Srebrenik's own background, both as a trained scientist and as a dedicated Torah scholar, manifests itself in the clarity of his teachings on Torah-inspired mental health and emotional well-being. Dr. Judith Mishell, who wrote this work based on Dr. Srebrenik's teachings, is a prominent psychologist who has found in the Torah an enrichment of her own life and her ability to help patients. She writes with conviction, erudition, clarity, and wit. Dr. Mishell brings superb credentials to the task of writing this important book. After completing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Rutgers University Graduate School she established and served as director of Psychological Services for Douglass College and was an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers Medical School. She also had a busy private practice and was a psychological consultant to Emek Hebrew Academy. She lectured widely on both Jewish and psychological issues all across the country. She now lives in Jerusalem where she taught at Neve Yerushalayim Seminary and has a private practice. Beyond Your Ego has been much acclaimed by leading rabbanim and roshei yeshivah, who graciously permitted their glowing testimonials and approbations to accompany this seminal work.
Download or read book Everyday Kabbalah written by Melinda Ribner and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewish meditation offers therapeutic psychological and physical benefits, including greater self-awareness and self-acceptance. While all the teachings of this book are designed to promote personal healing and well-being, some are intended to give spiritual fortitude to those who are undergoing particular hardships. Everyday Kabbalah is the first step-by-step manual integrating spiritual teaching and meditation lessons of the Musar, Hasidic and kabbalistic schools. It will also increase people's knowledge about Judaism and give them the means to live happier lives.
Download or read book Where the Heavens Kiss the Earth written by Rabbi Karmi Ingber and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-11-07 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where the Heavens Kiss the Earth is a comprehensive, transformative, enlightening book that reveals the deepest mysteries of life in an entertaining, user-friendly way. The purpose of life, fate, destiny, free-will and a grand plan, the spiritual universes, body and soul, and more, are explained from the perspective of the great Kabbalists, elucidated with analogies, metaphors and stories that open us up to the profundity of these topics. Through the eyes of the mystical wisdom, we can finally get a handle on the inner workings of our world, our being, and how to attain happiness. At the end of each chapter, Rabbi Ingber brings theory into action with exercises and practical applications to transform these life enhancing ideas into our daily reality. This book is sure to enlighten your mind, inspire your heart and awaken your soul. I commend Rabbi Ingber for this masterful work and recommend it to all those that want to make their lifes journey in this world more meaningful, significant and purposeful. -Rabbi Zev Leff, Rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva, Moshav Mattisyahu Rabbi Ingber presents very challenging concepts in ways that both scholars and laypeople can understand. He provides multiple examples from varied perspectives to elucidate constructs and ensure a deep understanding of the most profound human questions. As such, one finds oneself pulled into each chapter yearning to know more...Thank you for this gift. -Dr. Julie Ancis, Associate V.P. Georgia Institute of Technology, APA Fellow A penetrating look into the mysteries of the universe by a charismatic, funny, gracious, and knowledgeable teacher. Reading this book was like having a long and enthralling conversation with one of the most talented teachers and scholars of Jewish Mysticism today. -Joseph Skibell, Author, Winship Distinguished Professor Emory University Where the Heavens Kiss the Earth presents complicated areas in Jewish Philosophy in a clear, pleasant and rational manner, that can be easily understood by all who wish to. It is easy to read and enjoyable, yet so profound and accurate. -Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits, Rosh Kollel, The Jerusalem Kollel
Download or read book The Rabbi s Brain written by Andrew Newberg and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topic of “Neurotheology” has garnered increasing attention in the academic, religious, scientific, and popular worlds. However, there have been no attempts at exploring more specifically how Jewish religious thought and experience may intersect with neurotheology. The Rabbi’s Brain engages this groundbreaking area. Topics included relate to a neurotheological approach to the foundational beliefs that arise from the Torah and associated scriptures, Jewish learning, an exploration of the different elements of Judaism (i.e. reform, conservative, and orthodox), an exploration of specifically Jewish practices (i.e. Davening, Sabbath, Kosher), and a review of Jewish mysticism. The Rabbi’s Brain engages these topics in an easy to read style and integrates the scientific, religious, philosophical, and theological aspects of the emerging field of neurotheology. By reviewing the concepts in a stepwise, simple, yet thorough discussion, readers regardless of their background, will be able to understand the complexities and breadth of neurotheology from the Jewish perspective. More broadly, issues will include a review of the neurosciences and neuroscientific techniques; religious and spiritual experiences; theological development and analysis; liturgy and ritual; epistemology, philosophy, and ethics; and social implications, all from the Jewish perspective.
Download or read book Rewriting the Self written by Mordechai Rotenberg and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the term midrash--from the Hebrew darash, searched or interpreted--can refer to both legal and extralegal scriptural exegesis, it most commonly refers to symbolic legends, stories, and parables used to make moral or ethical concepts accessible to the layman. As such, midrash encompasses an open-ended method of exposition that often allows for the coexistence of seemingly contradictory interpretations of holy writ in a kind of dialogue with each other. In Rewriting the Self, Mordechai Rotenberg illustrates how "midrashic" dialogue between a person's past and present may assist in the reorganization of ostensibly contrasting conditions or positions, so that by reinterpreting a failing past according to future aspirations, cognitive discord may be reduced and one may begin to rehabilitate and enhance one's life. Rotenberg argues that the foundations of what he calls a "dialogic" psychology of progress, as well as a pluralistic, free choice approach to psychotherapy, may be identified in Judaism's midrashic "metacode." From a practical, therapeutic perspective, a teacher or therapist would no longer be an elite interpreter of a student or client's past, authorized to give the only authentic analysis of that person's problems. Rather, he would be able to offer a variety of options, both rational and emotional. In Rewriting the Self, Rotenberg demonstrates his theory with several case studies of "rewriting" oneself from both the Midrash and Talmud. He contrasts this method with other psychotherapies. This volume is the third in a trilogy (the previous two, Damnation and Deviance and Hasidic Psychology, are also published by Transaction) that seeks to present a "dialogistic" psychology as an alternative framework to the perspective that predominates in Western social sciences. It is an original work that will be welcomed by psychotherapists, social scientists, and students of theology.
Download or read book Happiness is Homemade written by Raḥel Arbus and published by Mesorah Publications, Limited. This book was released on 2006 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Seventy Faces of Torah written by Stephen M. Wylen and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all acknowledge the Hebrew Bible to be Sacred Scripture. And yet these different, and often contradictory, religions each has its own way of reading the Bible, and interpreting it according to its own later sacred literature." "The Seventy Faces of Torah explains in clear and accessible language the Jewish art of reading and interpreting the Bible and introduces the reader to the major texts and genres of rabbinic literature."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book Handbook of Positive Psychology Religion and Spirituality written by Edward B. Davis and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook aims to bridge the gap between the fields of positive psychology and the psychology of religion and spirituality. It is the authoritative guide to the intersections among religion, spirituality, and positive psychology and includes the following sections: (1) historical and theoretical considerations, (2) methodological considerations, (3) cultural considerations, (4) developmental considerations, (5) empirical research on happiness and well-being in relation to religion and spirituality, (6) empirical research on character strengths and virtues in relation to religion and spirituality, (7) clinical and applied considerations, and (8) field unification and advancement. Leading positive psychologists and psychologists of religion/spirituality have coauthored the chapters, drawing on expertise from their respective fields. The handbook is useful for social and clinical scientists, practitioners in helping professions, practitioners in religious and spiritual fields, and students of psychology and religion/spirituality. This is an open access book.
Download or read book Psyched for Torah written by Mordechai Schiffman and published by Kodesh Press. This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman has done a masterful job of showing how Torah values and psychological insights can be woven together to become an integral part of our religious lives. This is a powerful book that will no doubt deepen your appreciation of Torah while simultaneously providing new perspectives on your own life and sense of self. Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva University Dr. Schiffman's exploration of psychological factors through the lens of Torah is inspired and inspiring. With his deep understanding of both realms, Dr. Schiffman invites the reader to a deeper understanding of ancient wisdom for today's times. Dr. Rona Novick, Dean, Azrieli Graduate School, Yeshiva University Rabbi Dr. Schiffman is a clear and methodical thinker who has supplemented his years of rabbinical studies with the highest level of training with some of the leading experts in psychology. The wisdom and practical guidance that emerges from these two streams of insight will enrich the lives of readers, helping them to achieve depth and integration in their weekly review of the Torah reading. Dr. David Pelcovitz, Straus Chair in Psychology, Yeshiva University Dr. Mordechai Schiffman offers us nuggets of wisdom on every page that integrate psychology and the weekly parsha, distilling ideas into accessible and relevant ways to reframe our understanding of the ancient stories that serve as the touchstone of a Torah life and offers us insights into ourselves along the way. Dr. Erica Brown, Vice Provost and Director of Sacks Center, Yeshiva University Mordechai Schiffman has written an important book that bridges ancient wisdom and modern research, theory and practice, religion and psychology. This is a powerful guide that can help you gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the Torah--as well as lead a happier and more fulfilling life. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, Founder of Happiness Studies Academy and Founder of Maytiv Center
Download or read book Talmud on the Mind written by Ethan Eisen and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where do we turn to better understand ourselves? For many people, the insights of modern psychology provide a way to be in touch with the inner-workings of their minds. However, for those familiar with traditional Jewish literature, the penetrating psychological insight of the Talmudic Sages provides a framework for spiritual and personal growth through profound self-understanding. In this volume, Ethan Eisen, a Yeshiva University-ordained rabbi and clinical psychologist, explores the seeds of contemporary psychology that are woven through the pages of the Talmud and its commentators. Based on passages from Maseches Berachos, Rabbi Dr. Eisen takes the reader on an illuminating journey through many topics-procrastination, bullying, mindfulness, and microaggressions, among many others-bringing traditional Jewish sources side by side with findings of modern psychology. He concludes each chapter with a life-enhancing practical lesson that emerges from these two mutually enriching sources of knowledge and wisdom. I have known Rabbi Dr. Ethan Eisen, since his high-school days in our Yeshiva. His intelligence, yiras shamaim, and extraordinary mentchlichkeit, make him an ideal candidate for producing a work offering insights on so vital a dimension to understanding all aspects of this vital area of Torah. - Rabbi Ahron Shraga Lopiansky, Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington Dr. Eisen astutely compares a wide range of contemporary psychological insights with traditional Jewish thought. He writes with articulate clarity, and reflects in his work a mastery of both Talmudic and psychological concepts. In highlighting the congruence of ancient rabbinic texts with modern psychological knowledge, Dr. Eisen makes an important contribution to both the fields of Judaica and contemporary psychology. - Dr. Yisrael Levitz, Founding Executive Director at The Family Institute of Neve Yerushalayim
Download or read book Everyday Holiness written by Alan Morinis and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mussar is an illuminating, approachable, and highly practical set of teachings for cultivating personal growth and spiritual realization in the midst of day-to-day life. Here is an accessible and inspiring introduction to this Jewish spiritual path, which until lately has been best known in the world of Orthodox Judaism. The core teaching of Mussar is that our deepest essence is inherently pure and holy, but this inner radiance is obscured by extremes of emotion, desire, and bad habits. Our work in life is to uncover the brilliant light of the soul. The Mussar masters developed transformative teachings and practices—some of which are contemplative, some of which focus on how we relate to others in daily life—to help us to heal and refine ourselves. To learn more about the author, visit his website: www.mussarinstitute.org
