Filled with easygoing humor and deep emotion, this memoir explores the author's journey of growing up in a loving family while embracing his Jewish identity. It highlights the invaluable lessons learned from his mother and emphasizes the importance of family and community. The inspiring stories aim to resonate with readers looking to cultivate stronger relationships and lead a joyful, purposeful life.
The book provides a comprehensive guide to celebrating Hanukkah at home, emphasizing the importance of story, celebration, food, and song. It features an updated edition of a classic spiritual sourcebook, enriched with new family ideas and resources to enhance the holiday experience. This easy-to-use guide aims to help families create a meaningful and joyful Hanukkah celebration.
Dr. Ron Wolfson offers practical strategies and case studies aimed at Jewish leaders, focusing on transforming institutions into vibrant communities. His insights emphasize fostering deep connections to Judaism, ensuring that members engage in meaningful and lasting ways. The book serves as a guide for revitalizing community involvement and enhancing the spiritual experience within Jewish institutions.
Featuring a photo-documentary format, this updated guide offers families practical advice and valuable information about Passover. With easy-to-read Hebrew texts and numerous illustrations, it enhances the learning experience, making it accessible for all. This resource aims to enrich the Passover celebration with wisdom that has already benefited thousands of families.
Focusing on the importance of deep hospitality, this handbook presents insights from a decade-long study addressing the challenges faced by modern synagogues. It emphasizes that fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment is vital for the survival of congregations. The book offers practical strategies for cultivating openness, making it a valuable resource for those looking to strengthen their community and enhance congregational life.
Focusing on the Jewish mourning rituals, this guide offers a comprehensive overview of the grieving process. It details essential practices, from funeral preparations to the significance of sitting shiva, and provides guidance on how to support family and friends during their time of loss. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and emotional aspects of mourning within the Jewish tradition.
Explains the concepts behind Passover ritual and ceremony in clear, easy-to-understand language, and offers step-by-step procedures for Passover observance and preparing the home for the holiday. Easy-to-Read Hebrew Texts: The Haggadah texts in Hebrew, English, and transliteration are designed to help celebrants learn how to read the prayers and their meanings. An Abundance of Useful Information: A detailed description of how to perform the rituals is included, along with practical questions and answers, and imaginative ideas for the Seder celebration.
This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day.An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect of Shabbat, including:History and meaning How to prepare Rituals, prayers, and blessings (step-by-step) The Sabbath day Havdalah Songs and prayers in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish (with clear transliterations) Recipes for traditional and modern foods to spice up the Shabbat menu Family activities to enhance the experienceEnriched by real-life voices sharing practical suggestions and advice, this creative resource helps us to reacquaint ourselves with time-tested traditions and discover old and new ways to celebrate Shabbat, including biblically-inspired songs and games, Shabbat-related crafts, and more family-tested ideas.
You Are God's Partner Put on This Earth to Do God’s Work "What on earth are you here for? To do the tasks that God has for you…. You can call someone who is lonely. You can visit a friend who is sick. You can read a book to a child. You can comfort a mourner. You can volunteer your time. You can make a difference. You can give of your self―a self that is infused with godliness."―from the Introduction All human beings are made in the image of God. But for what purpose were you made? The biblical answer is you are to imitate God in order to bring God’s presence into your life and the lives of others. This practical guidebook to repairing the world―often in simple everyday ways―details the biblical accounts of what God does, not what God God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God’s actions, this provocative resource suggests what might be on God’s to-do list for you, the many ways you can make small and great differences in the lives of others and find the ultimate source of meaning for your own. An inspiring gift to uplift your spirit and share with others, whatever your faith, you can do God’s To-Do List.
Offering a unique perspective on life's purpose, Ron Wolfson presents a thoughtful guide that prompts readers to contemplate the questions they will face in heaven. Through a blend of wisdom and charm, he encourages reflection on personal goals and shares practical suggestions, ranging from simple actions to significant aspirations, for living a fulfilling life. This book serves as both inspiration and a roadmap for those seeking deeper meaning in their everyday choices.
