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Imaginative, philosophical and intellectual, this book explores the meeting point of ancient journeys, current psychological theory and the practicalities of modern life to guide you on your journey into deeper spiritual awareness.

In these old prayerbook-like pages you will enter a world of sacred tradition and religious feeling. Weaves Talmudic commentary, Hasidic folktales and Kabbalistic mysteries around the Hebrew alphabet to reveal each letter's special personality and meaning.

From the miracle at the Red Sea to the miracle of waking up, this intriguing book introduces young people to a way of spiritual thinking to last a lifetime. Encourages spiritual awareness and shows how to use Judaism as a foundation for life.

With creativity and poetry (and occasional heresy) Kushner dusts off thirty classical Hebrew words, shakes them free of the effects of generations of overuse, "re-translates" them and liberates their ancient holy power for contemporary spiritual life.

Folktales about and exploration of the mystical meanings of the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Weaving talmudic commentary, Hasidic folktales, and kabbalistic mysteries around the letters, each letter is illuminated and is presented in the author's original calligraphy.

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In the incomparable manner of his award-winning "The Book of Letters: A Mystical Alphabet", Kushner now lifts up and shakes the dust off 30 primary religious words used to describe the spiritual dimension of our lives.

Ausgehend von Tora, Midrasch und Talmud wollen Kushners tief- sinnig und brillant geschliebene Geschichten zunächst Kinder von 9 - 13 Jahren anregen, die Welt der jüdischen Spiritualität zu er- kunden. Aber auch Erwachsene lesen dieses Buch mit Gewinn.

Sometime, somewhere, someone is searching for answers . . .. . . in a thirteenth-century castle. . . on a train to a concentration camp. . . in a New York city apartmentHidden within the binding of an ancient text that has been passed down through the ages lies the answer to one of the heart's eternal questions. When the text falls into the hands of Rabbi Kalman Stern, he has no idea that his lonely life of intellectual pursuits is about to ch...

Lawrence Kushner's wisdom has illumined many topics over his forty-year career. Looking back now, in this retrospective volume of much previously unpublished thought, we discern a fabric woven with startling colors and lights. It warms us during the dark times of our own disbelief even as it brightens our quest for meaning, faith, identity, community and holiness. This array of light has now become a book that often entertains and frequently s...

Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, creatively shows how God is with us every day, in every way. A vibrant invitation to children and their adults to explore-together-what, where, and how God is in our lives.

From one of today's most innovative and creative theologians comes a book to introduce children to a way of spiritual thinking. Revealing the essence of Judaism in a language they can understand and enjoy, "The Book of Miracles" combines Talmud, midrash, mystical and biblical stories to help readers make and treasure the connections between traditional sources and modern living. Illustrations. 96 pp. Ages 9-12. Pub: 11/97.

An invitation to wade into a deeper spiritual consciousness, this manual is for all spiritual travelers who would like to attempt a mystical journey today, now in a new, redesigned anniversary edition. Includes a new Preface by the author.

An engaging introduction to Jewish spirituality -- written especially for Christians. Introducing readers to Talmud, midrash, and mystical and biblical stories, Kushner reveals the essence of Judaism in a way that people whose own tradition traces its roots to Judaism can understand and enjoy.

Through stories of his everyday encounters with family, friends, colleagues and strangers, Kushner takes us deeply into our lives, finding flashes of spiritual insight in the process.

Journey to a place as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in-where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow-with this insightful, absorbing and practical introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism.