Set eighty years in the future amidst environmental collapse and a devastating pandemic, a prominent rabbi in Brooklyn convenes Jewish clergy and scholars to forge a new Talmud for survival in perilous times. Over five years, they collaborate to create a multifaceted text that encompasses various genres, reflecting their diverse perspectives and experiences. However, the project remains unfinished, highlighting the complexities and challenges of adapting tradition to a changing world.
The book explores the idea that substances like alcohol, tobacco, and drugs serve as misguided attempts to achieve deeper emotional and spiritual fulfillment. It offers alternative paths to healing, emphasizing the use of meditation, flower essences, and crystals to access higher states of consciousness. By focusing on these holistic methods, it aims to help individuals recover from the emotional and spiritual impacts of addiction in a safe and constructive way.
Exploring themes of queer identity within a rich historical context, this collection engages with traditional midrashim and medieval homoerotic love poetry. Drawing inspiration from Jewish feminist thought, the author utilizes narrative techniques reminiscent of ancient rabbis to reimagine and affirm queer lives throughout the three-thousand-year history of the Jewish people. The stories challenge conventional interpretations and envision alternate realities, blending the sacred and the contemporary in a unique literary tapestry.
The narrative introduces a vibrant cast of supernatural characters, including an urban demon, a suburban witch, a Jewish vampire, and a golem named Judith. Readers will explore intriguing themes through encounters with historical figures like Marx, Freud, and Einstein in the afterlife, alongside lost Jewish texts and messianic missions. The story also features a quirky angel and a complaining counterpart, adding humor and depth to this imaginative exploration of identity and belief in a magical context.
Angels have been with us in every time and culture, and in many religious traditions. Ask Your Angels vividly chronicles how they are currently reaching out to every one of us in a totally new way, bridging our physical reality with their pure spiritual energy. From historical writings and widespread contemporary experience that includes their own workshops, the authors show us how we can draw on the power of angels to reconnect with our lost inner selves and to achieve our goals, whether they be better relationships, healing an illness, or recovery from addiction To align with the angelic energy field, you will use five simple steps, as well as exercises, meditations, and visualizations, to learn how to talk with your angels—in your mind, in letters, in dreams, on a computer—and ask their guidance in matters from the inspired to the mundane. From Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, and Uriel to the angels of birth and death, from the Earth Angel to the guardian or companion angel who is your personal teacher, comforter, and intimate friend, this guide will introduce you to humor, wisdom, and companionship that come from contact with angels, for they are a doorway to the Divine within us.
Angels have been with us in every age and culture, and in many religions. This enthralling book vividly chronicles how angels are currently reaching out to every one of us in a totally new way. From historical writings and widespread contemporary experience, the authors show us how we can draw on the pure spiritual power of angels to reconnect with our lost inner selves and to achieve our goals, whether they be better relationships, healing an illness or addiction, or for specific guidance in life. Ask Your Angels reveals five simple steps, known as the Grace process, which you can use along with exercises, meditations and visualisations, to help you talk with your angels - in your mind, in letters, in dreams or even on a computer - and ask for their guidance. Ask Your Angels introduces you to all the different angels, including Gabriel, Michael, Raphael and Uriel, the angels of birth and death, the Earth Angel and the guardian or companion angel who is your personal teacher and guide. It also provides a unique Angel Oracle which is an enjoyable way to open yourself up to the wisdom of a wide range of angels and to tap into your own intuitive knowing.
Exploring addiction through a holistic and spiritual lens, this book presents various vibrational therapies and emphasizes the importance of understanding subtle energy bodies and chakras. It delves into the karma associated with addiction and examines relevant past life patterns. The text addresses specific addictions, including coffee, tobacco, marijuana, sugar, alcohol, cocaine, and heroin, offering unique insights into their treatment and understanding.
Set in a parallel reality, the narrative explores a world where a third temple existed and women held positions of ordination as early as the fifth century CE. It intertwines alternate sages and texts that challenge historical norms, inviting readers to reimagine well-known stories and figures. This imaginative journey offers a fresh perspective on history, blending fantasy with profound themes of gender and spirituality.
Exploring the life of a remarkable figure from biblical times, this autobiography reveals the untold story of Serach bat Asher, a woman with a lineage tracing back to Jacob. At over 3,000 years old, she has witnessed pivotal moments in history and interacted with legendary figures like Moses, David, Spinoza, and Einstein. Through her unique perspective, she shares her experiences and insights, shedding light on a life filled with wisdom and resilience that has remained largely in the shadows of history.
Set in an alternate reality, this book envisions a world where iconic literary figures such as Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf not only lived longer but also thrived in same-sex relationships. It explores the idea that their extended lives allowed them to produce transformative works that altered the course of history. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this imaginative journey, blending classic literature with themes of love, identity, and the power of storytelling.