A Book of Life: Embracing Judaism as a Spiritual Practice

by Michael Strassfeld and Sharon Strassfeld

Book Overview

Charts a path to a spiritually rich Judaism, explaining traditional rituals and offering new ones for modern life. Encourages daily spiritual awareness as we seek the two fundamental goals of Judaism: to become better humans and to be in God's presence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580232477
• ISBN13: 9781580232470
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

this book is great, i took it out form the library and then wanted to buy- but the book came and it

I am sorry but this book is not up to snuff, its the first time Thrifbooks has sent a book that seems like it had marker on it that was tried to clean off.

Good book for Conversion Students

This book was very helpful in preparing me for the life cycle events in the jewish faith. I am a conversion student and needed a book that could assist me in the overview and depth of understanding of the high holy days, etc.

The book a lot of us have been waiting for!

This is, quite simply, a wonderful, wonderful book. You might think that a book subtitled "Judaism as a Spiritual Practice" might focus dogmatically on the narrow realm of "how can everything be relevant for me", but the author--steeped in knowledge of traditional sources and practices AND himself a spiritual seeker and teacher--has produced a book which is eminently readable, is full of both information and inspiration, and successfully weaves together ancient and contemporary insights. His gentle teaching approach is very accessible and "real".Whether you are long-time committed Jew who is looking for "something more"--a way of finding more meaning in the Jewish life you are living--or someone who is looking for a way into a deeper Jewish life that is both authentic and personal, this book is for you. (It is also a great book for people simply looking to learn about the wide range of Jewish practice--throughout the day, the year, and the lifetime--including both traditional and contemporary perspectives.) I know of no other book quite like it. I am so glad I bought it!

Serious Seeker's Guide

I am awed by the depth of this book.This is a book for the serious seeker.It presents the traditional thinking from the Torah, Midrashim and Talmud,but it has the added spiritual dimension which has become so important in our contemporary Jewish life. The author takes us through the day from dawn to dusk,through the three paths of Judaism,Torah study,prayer and the path of loving kindness.giving us the traditional laws and customs for each of these and also the method by which to enhance these practices.He does the same for the holidays and also the Jewish life cycle. Just as Strassfeld's editorship of the Jewish Catalogues,met the needs of the Jewish people of the seventiles."A Book of Life