Raised in an orthodox jewish household, strassfeld was profoundly influenced by the burgeoning jewish antiestablishment movement in the boston area in the 1960s and early 1970s. Rabbi emeritus michael strassfeld saj judaism that stands for all. A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism from the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog volumes for all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. In one of the most substantive sections of the book, the author delineates the meaning of the paths of study, prayer, and lovingkindness. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes them and shows how they can enrich spiritual living. Read jewish holidays by michael strassfeld available from rakuten kobo. Michael strassfeld a comprehensive guide to jewish spiritual practices, with explanations based on talmudic and midrashic texts as well as hasidic and mystical stories, includes a survey of daily prayers, shabbat. Rabbi michael strassfeld is rabbi emeritus of the society for the advancement of judaism. Before that he was the rabbi of congregation ansche ches ed. Strassfe ld is a graduate of the maimonides school. Manolo has a simple dreambecome the best musician in. The book is a brand new edition of the original version.
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We can accept and thus rest in the place of unknowing by ceasing to strive for that which is hidden. It is used as a means of symbolic cleansing in a variety of settings. Hassidic nigunim, society for the advancement of judaism. Read download the book of jewish practice pdf pdf download. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice shabbat haggadah for celebration and study similar authors to michael strassfeld.
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Jewish holidays ebook 9780062116628 by michael strassfeld. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice for all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. From the coauthor of the bestselling jewish catalog comes a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism. But manolos father wants him to carry on the family tradition to become a bullfighter, and to make matters worse, manolos best friend is in love with maria, too.
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He is also one of the authors of the jewish catalog. A book of life embracing judaism as a spiritual practice. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice 9780805241242. Im a messianic jewess or judeauchristian and have found despite how late in my life how important it is to know how and why our holy days are important and what they mean to us. A shabbat haggadah for celebration and study by michael. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice by rabbi michael strassfeld on.
Oct 24, 2002 judging by their covers, rabbi michael strassfelds just published work a book of life. The michael strassfeld papers contain the records of the his education and lifes work. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice, schocken books new york, ny, 2002. For all the cycles of lifefrom waking in the morning to retiring at night, from the weekdays to the sabbath and holidays, from the beginning of. The coeditor of the enormously popular jewish catalog helps readers understand more fully the meaning of our holidays and thereby to observe these festivals. His major publications include a book of life 2002. The jewish holidays paperback april 1, 2001 by michael strassfeld author. Excerpts on aseret yemei teshuvah, taken from michael strassfelds the jewish holidays a guide and commentary, as well as s guide to the month of elul the days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are seen as part of the high holiday process called aseret yemei teshuva the ten days of repentance. Embracing judaism as spiritual practice michael strassfeld, author. For all the cycles of life rabbi strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values.
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Kol nidre 5776 talk by rabbi michael strassfeld in the torah portion we read just before the high holidays, god says. It covers all the jewish holidays as well as variations of them. Except in the most dire circumstances, we would choose life if we could. Hassidic nigunim melodies is available from the saj office. She is a builder and owns a cafe and real estate business. In addition, the most well known piece of jewish liturgy, the shema prayer, is composed of three selections from the torah. Jewish holidays by michael strassfeld rakuten kobo. It is a book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism, from the coauthor of the bestselling. The jewish holidays 9780062720085 by strassfeld, michael and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. February 8, 1950 is an american reconstructionist rabbi. A book that charts a clear path to a more spiritually rich practice of judaism. The jewish counterculture in the michael strassfeld papers. Where the tradition is replete with rituals for example, the sabbath, he describes them and. Strassfeld writes clearly, making complicated matters comprehensible.
Mar 06, 2018 for all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. He started college at yeshiva university, but transferred to brandeis university and graduated in 1971. The book excavates the sources of judaism that have been distorted over the centuries and creates new practices drawn from contemporary spirituality and the jewish mystical tradition. A rich smorgasbord of rituals, ethical insights, and devotional strategies for. Michael strassfeld is a 1991 graduate of the reconstructionist rabbinical college.
He is the rabbi emeritus of the society for the advancement of judaism, the reconstructionist synagogue in manhattan founded by mordecai kaplan. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice published in 2002 by schocken books rabbi strassfeld has created a cd. Born to a rabbinic family, his father meyer strassfeld was an orthodox rabbi in dorchester, massachusetts, who moved to a conservative synagogue in marblehead. Michael strassfe ld was rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism, a manhattan synagogue. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice 9781580232470. Discover book depositorys huge selection of strassfeld books online. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice published in 2002 by schocken books rabbi strassfeld has created a cd called songs to the soul. There is a plague of darkness that has fallen not only on our land but upon the world. Sharon strassfeld strassfeld is a wellknown author and activist both in and outside of the jewish community. Letting god breathe new life into your heart and home ebook. For all the cycles of life, bestselling author rabbi michael strassfeld presents traditional jewish teachings as a guide to behavior and values. Rabbi michael strassfeld, who became famous as one of the coauthors of the jewish catalgue in the 1970s, takes a more handbook type of tone in his a book of life.
The author of this outstanding book is the rabbi of the society for the advancement of judaism, the new york synagogue where mordecai kaplan started the reconstructionist movement in 1922. Michael strassfeld books list of books by author michael. Embracing judaism as a spiritual practice schocken and. A shabbat haggadah for celebration and study by michael strassfeld a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Without that incessant striving, we can experience all the blessings life has to offer. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Strassfeld has been active in infusing elements of the ecstatic worship and intimate community associated with. Mar 31, 2020 rabbi michael strassfeld is rabbi emeritus of the society for the advancement of judaism.
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