Download or read book The Sweetest Hour Tikkun Chatzot written by Avraham Greenbaum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Jewish tradition, the wee hours of the night are especially propitious for contemplation of the Jewish exile and yearning for redemption, both collective and personal. This book explains the meaning and purpose of Tikkun Chatzot (the Midnight Lament) and contains the first complete English translation of this inspiring service, together with detailed instructions for when and how to say it.
Download or read book written by Avraham Greenbaum and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much do we really care that after almost 2,000 years the Temple is still in ruins? Would we be willing to lose a little sleep over it to "rise and cry out in the night?" In Jewish tradition, the small hours of the night (Chatzot) are especially propitious for prayer, and thus an appropriate time to contemplate the Jewish exile and yearn for redemption, collective and personal. This book explains the meaning and purpose of Tikkun Chatzot. It also contains the first complete English translation of this moving service, together with detailed guidance as to when and how to say it.
Download or read book Living Kabbalah written by Simcha H. Benyosef and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This devotional guide to the Sabbath and Jewish festivals is based on the teachings of a modern-day master of Kabbalah who happens to be a direct descendant of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, the great sixteenth-century kabbalist. Written in an accessible style for the contemporary reader, Living Kabbalah invites us to establish a soul-union with God, particularly on those days in the Jewish calendar when a special Divine energy is available. It aims to produce in the reader the searing emotion needed to enter the altered state of consciousness in which one may relate to the Divine Presence and experience the beauty of Jewish life and religious observance.
Download or read book Uniter of Heaven and Earth written by Miles Krassen and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uniter of Heaven and Earth explores an important stage in the development of Hasidism, the eighteenth-century Jewish mystical movement. The author presents a clear and penetrating account of the basis of Hasidic mysticism, clarifying its basic beliefs and contemplative practices. The underlying teachings of Hasidism are elucidated through translations of many authentic Hasidic texts previously unavailable in English. Including a wide-range of Hasidic texts, the book focuses on the writings of a seminal figure in early Hasidic history, Rabbi Meshullam Feibush Heller. A disciple of Rabbi Yehiel Mikhel, the Maggid of Zlotchov, perhaps the prototype of the Hasidic Rebbe, Heller formulated a version of Hasidic teachings that highly influenced later stages and schools of the movement, including HaBaD Hasidism. Central to these writings are an argument for faith in Hasidic masters and an account of radical spiritual approaches that enable the masters to transform negative thoughts and emotions into means of discovering God. This book clearly explains Hasidic mysticism's use of the Kabbalah, discusses the meaning of Jewish holidays in early Hasidism, and provides an edifying and insightful account of the ethical basis upon which Hasidism's mystical aspirations depend. What emerges is an essential understanding of the mystical experience and distinctiveness of the Hasidic Zaddiq, and the controversial spiritual practices which he alone could safely employ.
Download or read book Through Fire and Water written by Chaim Kramer and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 779 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why did Rebbe Nachman's followers never choose another rebbe? How has the Breslov Movement survived and flourished for over 180 years without a dynasty of rebbes? To find the answer, meet Reb Noson -- Rabbi Noson Sternhartz (1780-1844), Rebbe Nachman's closest disciple, who devoted his life to bringing the Rebbe's message of faith, hope and joy out into the world. A young rabbinic scholar, and astute businessman as well, what made Reb Noson feel his life was empty and futile? What drove him to persevere in the face of familial opposition in order to follow Rebbe Nachman? What powered him to singlehandedly print the Rebbe's books and fire a new generation of chassidim in the face of relentless persecution, a gruesome assassination attempt, and a campaign to have him sent to Siberia? This thoroughly-researched biography will keep you absorbed for hours as you relive Reb Noson's life with him step by step. Includes full background information, appendices, maps and indices. Also available in Hebrew.
Download or read book The Fiftieth Gate written by Mark Raphael Baker and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What right did I possess, as a child of survivors, to recreate an account of the Holocaust as if I was there? In writing The Fiftieth Gate, Mark Baker describes a journey from despair and death towards hope and life; it is the story of a son who enters his parents’ memories and, inside the darkness, finds light. In his evocative prose, Baker takes us to this place of horror, and then brings us back to reflect on these events and remember: ‘Never again’. Across the silence of fifty years, Baker and his family travel from Poland and Germany to Jerusalem and Melbourne, as the author struggles to uncover the mystery of his parents’ survival: his father Yossl was imprisoned in concentration camps and his mother Genia was forced into hiding after the Jews of her village were murdered. Twenty years on from its first publication, The Fiftieth Gate remains an extraordinary book. It has become a classic and has now sold over 70,000 copies. In Baker's new introduction, he recalls his motivations for writing this important memoir, and highlights how the testimonial culture in Holocaust studies has spread to awareness of other genocides and our responsibility (and failure) to prevent them. As well as The Fiftieth Gate, A Journey Through Memory, a seminal book on his parents’ experience during the Holocaust, Mark Raphael Baker wrote a compelling memoir, Thirty Days, A Journey to the End of Love, about the death of his wife. He was Director of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation and Associate Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies in the School at Monash University, Melbourne. He died in 2023. ‘Heartrending and beautiful...This simply written, subtly complex narrative is instantly recognisable as a masterpiece, and the reader is rewarded by the light it sheds.’ Age ‘Combining precise historical research and poetic eloquence, Mark Baker’s The Fiftieth Gate remains the gold standard of second generation Holocaust memoirs on the occasion of its twentieth anniversary edition.’ Christopher R. Browning ‘Baker does with memory, what Rembrandt does with light. He uses it to model, to imagine, to illuminate, to astonish.’ Philip Adams
Download or read book The Hidden Power of Watching and Praying written by Mahesh Chavda and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2011-07-28 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of today s church is powerless because it s prayerless. Prayer is the single most important ministry of the church, yet much of the church today is powerless because it is prayerless. The Lord has issued a renewed call to corporate fasting and intercessory prayer for the deliverance and healing of the nations in preparation for His return. Such a call requires: Sacrifice. Complete surrender to Christ. Dogged willingness to engage the enemy on the field of battle. Answering this call to battle is not for the faint of heart, but for those who truly want to make a difference for the Kingdom of God in their world. Jesus said to them, It is written, My house will be called a place for praying (Matthew 21:13, Great Book). Learn how you can access and demonstrate The Hidden Power of Watching and Praying.Your prayer life will never be the same as you are strengthened with the power of God as you pray.
Download or read book Rebbe Nachman and You written by Chaim Kramer and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov can change your life. Two hundred years ago, hundreds of Chassidim flocked to Rebbe Nachman of Breslov to hear his wisdom and follow his path in Jewish living. Today, tens of thousands of Jews flock to Rebbe Nachman's grave in Uman every year to pray, study his teachings, and imbibe the energy that is Breslov. It's true - Rebbe Nachman is more popular today than ever before. And for good reason. With his original teachings on joy, simplicity, faith, and many others, Rebbe Nachman is the ultimate mentor. With his understanding of human personality and constant encouragement, Rebbe Nachman is the consummate life coach. And with his encyclopedic knowledge of Torah and Kabbalah, Rebbe Nachman is the ideal spiritual guide. Rebbe Nachman shows everyone how to get the most out of life. Come hear what he has to say to you.
Download or read book The Aleph bet Book written by Naḥman (of Bratslav) and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout his life Rebbe Nachman penned succinct, powerful and challenging epigrams containing the distilled wisdom of the Torah on all areas of life, spiritual and physical. Calling his collection "My dearly beloved friend, " he used it to inspire himself along the path that led him to greatness. Also available in the original Hebrew with expanded source references.
Download or read book Likutey Moharan written by Naḥman (mi-Braslav) and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first authoritative translation of Rebbe Nachman's magnum opus, presented with facing punctuated Hebrew text, full explanatory notes, source references and supplementary information relating to individual lessons. With appendices of a variety of charts to assist the reader with the kabbalastic teachings found in the text. Volume 1 contains Reb Noson's introduction to the original work, short biographies of Rebbe Nachman and Reb Noson and a bibliography.
Download or read book Rabbi Nachman s Wisdom written by Naḥman (of Bratslav) and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Orthodox Jewish Brit Chadasha written by Dr. Phillip Goble and published by AFI International Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Brit Chadasha in Yirmeyeh 31:31-34 was given to Orthodox Jews (the passage is found in the Hebrew Bible, is it not?), and since most Orthodox Jews are in New York City, particularly Brooklyn it seems, then it surely must also be appropriate to make available a translation of the Brit Chadasha from the best original manuscripts in language devoid of goyishe (and non-frum) style. The following is a passage from this new translation, specifically from "The Besuras haGeulah According to Mattityahu (Matthew)" chp 28:19-20, and is illustrative of what we at AFII are doing and what we believe:
Download or read book The Jewish Approach to Repairing the World tikkun Olam written by Elliot N. Dorff and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The concept of repairing the world (tikkun olam) is an integral part of Jewish life. It helps shape Jewish social and family relationships, and even mandates how Jews should speak to others." "Author Rabbi Elliot Dorff provides an accessible, honest and thorough exploration of this important Jewish concept. With easy-to-understand explanations of Jewish terms, practices and history, each chapter explores a different facet touched by the tradition of tikkun olam. Rabbi Dorff also addresses parallel themes and practices in the Christian tradition, helping you better understand the roots of Christianity and how the fundamentals of Judaism relate and reflect your own aspirations to repair the world."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book How to Be an Extremely Reform Jew written by David M. Bader and published by Extremely Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extremely Reform Judaism is one of the world's fastest growing denominations and also its most misunderstood-ever since the ancient forefathers first lifted their eyes to God to ask, "Why can't we have a Christmas Tree?" How to Be an Extremely Reform Jew pokes irreverent yet good-natured fun its subject, with chapters on the mandatory and optional Extremely Reform Jewish holidays; maintaining the Extremely Reform Jewish home; diaspora travel tips; Extremely Reform rites of passage (circumcision, bar mitzvah, intermarriage); and how to deprogram your Extremely Reform child after he has joined a religious cult. Highlights include "The Ten Suggestions"; a "Feast and Fast Yo-Yo Diet Guide to Jewish Holidays"; and "Glengarry Glen Purim, a David Mamet Purim Play." This humorous illustrated guide contains numerous quotations from ancient Extremely Reform Jewish texts, such as, "He who gives a coin to the poor is rewarded with six blessings, but he who makes a pledge to charity receives a free tote bag," and, "Thou shalt not stand outside the synagogue on the High Holy Days scalping thy tickets to the services." First published by Avon Books in 1994, the new edition preserves the content of the original in fresh paperback and ebook formats. It's an ideal gift for Hanukkah or any occasion.
Download or read book Outpouring of the Soul written by Naḥman (of Bratslav) and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When the summer begins to approach, go out to meditate in the meadows. When every bush of the field begins to return to life and grow, they all yearn to be included in your prayer." Rebbe Nachman emphasized the greatness of spontaneous, improvised prayer uttered in one's own language and springing from the heart -- hitbodedut. This handbook of his teachings on prayer includes Rabbi Kaplan's scholarly introduction setting hitbodedut in its context in the history of Jewish prayer and meditation.
Download or read book A Bit More Advice written by Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Likutey Eitzot (Advice) is a seminal work in Breslov literature. Compiled by Reb Noson, the leading disciple of Rebbe Nachman, it presents a wealth of practical pointers gleaned from the Rebbe's teachings to help readers live with greater awareness and purpose.Nearly one hundred years after the publication of Likutey Eitzot, Reb Shimshon Barski, a direct descendant of Rebbe Nachman, translated selections from this work into Yiddish to make them more accessible to the Jews of his day. He interwove his own commentary into the narrative, adding richness and depth to its message.This English translation of Reb Shimshon's work brings Rebbe Nachman's teachings to an even wider, worldwide audience. The Rebbe's timeless insights inspire one and all to lead a truly meaningful, fulfilling life
Download or read book Anatomy of the Soul written by Chaim Kramer and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since man was created “in the image of God,” each organ of the human body has a spiritual as well as physical meaning. Based on Rebbe Nachman of Breslov's teachings, this fascinating study uncovers the mystical connection between each aspect of the human body – the skeletal and muscular system, the circulatory and respiratory systems, the reproductive system, and more – and the Ten Sefirot, plus the five levels of the soul. Heighten your awareness of the awesome spiritual power you have at your fingertips, and in all your other limbs as well.
