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TimeChart History of Jewish Civilization
This time chart is devoted to 4,000 years of Jewish history, from the biblical epoch to the Diasporas, the persecutions in the Middle Ages, the Holocaust, and the settlement of Israel.
This book consists of three parts. First is the 16 page concertina-fold time chart. It may be viewed as double page spreads or unfolded to display as one eleven foot long strip. This diagram shows the principal landmarks of Jewish history from the very beginning to the present day. Secondly, on the reverse side of the time chart are articles on special aspects of Judaism, its history, background and customs. Thirdly, in a 35 page bound in book, is an illustrated series of chapters enlarging upon specific stages and aspects of Jewish history. More than 240 color illustrations and maps, charts and tables. Chart has regular history and Jewish History. Large section with time chart, maps and history of Israel. This includes vast amounts of information including Jewish Nobel prize winners. Great Bar/ Bat Mitzvah or graduation gift. Perfect for those who love history.
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The Four Questions -- in 300 languages, Jewish, not Jewish, ancient, modern, made up, whimsical -- all with a CD and DVD so you can see/hear them spoken by a native! This is the Passover book you never knew you needed but wil transform your seder! The languages range from Zulu to Abkhaz.
Share the feel of a seder in Poland or Portugal, or what an African click language sounds like, or how Shakespeare (or a Valley Girl) would have asked the Four Questions, or whether they could be asked in Klingon.
Create a multi-cultural seder and Learn languages you've never heard before.
A perfect gift to yourself or a friend or family member.
"Would one or two languages have permitted us to say Dayenu? Obviously not! The linguist in me takes great delight in this book, clearly the result of painstaking research. How is this night different? On all other nights, we may hunger for the word. On this night, we feast on it!" — Theodore Bikel
Seder Puzzles and Games. Ways to use these translations to make a
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by Noam Zion and Shawn Fields-Meyer
A Day Apart: Shabbat At Home. A Step-by-Step Guidebook with Blessings and Songs, Rituals and Reflections.
Based on the traditional order of Shabbat: Likrat Shabbat -- Setting the Shabbat mood; baking bread, eating cake, collecting tzedakah, meditating; Nerot – Candle lighting Shalom Aleichem -- welcoming the angels of peace Birkat Banim -- Blessing our children, and one another Eishet Hayil/Song of Songs -- Renewing love; praising a strong woman Kiddush -- sanctifying the day of Shabbat over wine Challah (with hand washing) Dvar Torah -- Shabbat table talk Zemirot/Songs -- biblical, medieval, and modern Birkat HaMazon -- blessings before and after eating Oneg Shabbat -- Shabbat pleasures Kiddush Rabbah -- daytime Kiddush Havdalah -- saying farewell to Shabbat
Each chapter has beautiful art, short thought-provoking texts, and guidelines (1) from the tradition, (2) for beginners, and (3) for parents.
Soft cover, color, 9.5x8.75, 168 pages.
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Soft cover by Noam Zion (Editor), Barbara Spectre (Editor)
"the best and richest Hanukkah anthology extant— a treasury of traditional and modern articles, inspirational and thought-provoking."— Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Perspectives from historians, rabbis, philosophers, Zionists, Jewish movements, kabbalists; and modern Jewish heroes This is an adult celebration book, with pluralistic perspectives that help explain how different communities and denominations within Judaism find their particular identity symbolized in the light of the Menorah. This book is a product of the Hartman Institute, the leading institute of Jewish pluralism in the world. Rabbi David Hartman, its founder and director, is one of the leading religious forces within Judaism today.
Multiple Jewish Identities, Multiple Versions of Hanukkah — interpretations from all over the Jewish spectrum
The Historians' Hanukkah — historians debate the meaning of the Jews' worst civil war The Philosophers' Hanukkah — where Judaism and Hellenism differThe Rabbis' Hanukkah — reflections on the Warrior, the Zealot, the Martyr, the Peacemaker, and the Believer in MiraclesScientists' and Kabbalists' Thoughts — physical light, the Light of Creation, and the Menorah Profiles in Modern Jewish Courage — 12 longer essays on heroes for our time
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Soft cover, color, 8.5x11, 264 pages.
This book proposes a set of readings and activities, different for each night, for the home celebration of Hanukkah. The whole thing is designed to take about half an hour — about as long as the candles burn. Your Hanukkah will never be the same.
Taking Hanukkah beyond its conventional celebration as a perfunctory lighting of candles and an excuse for exchanging gifts, it gives families stimulating resources and a host of ideas for thinking about the values of the holiday.
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Traditional Brachot and songs — Hebrew, English, transliterations, and commentary
The Maccabees' Megillah — an 8-part retelling of the Hanukkah stories
Profiles in Modern Jewish Courage — from Natan Sharansky, to Bella Abzug, from Golda Meir to Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev
A Spiritual Guide to Hanukkah
Family Fun — 70 pages of games, activities, cartoons, gift and gelt ideas, plus recipes, customs, and the "December Dilemma"
The Art of Hanukkah — 8 page full color section, plus over 200 drawings, paintings, and photos on Hanukkah themes
Hanukkah Today — Contemporary thinkers reflect on the relevance of Hanukkah in our times
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The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee
Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children
By Wendy Mogel, Ph.D.
Every parent hopes their child will be self-reliant, optimistic, and well mannered, a challenge in our current culture. Clinical psychologist and Jewish educator Wendy Mogel distills the ancient teachings of the Torah, the Talmud, important Jewish thinkers, and contemporary psychological insights into nine blessings that address key parenting issues such as:
* determining realistic expectations for each child
* respect for adults
* chores
* mealtime battles
* coping with frustration
* developing independence and self-control
* resisting over-scheduling and over-indulgence
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee guides us toward effective, enlightened parenting in an increasingly speedy, material, and competitive age.
Library Journal
Clinical psychologist Mogel left her established practice in order to study Judaism and become an educator to both parents and professionals in the field of family counseling. Her book reflects the commonsense and down-to-earth advice she offers. Although she clearly draws on Jewish teachings, as well as on her psychology training, much of her wisdom is applicable to families of all faiths. As guiding principles, Mogel encourages parents to slow down and value each moment, to enjoy the uniqueness of each child, and to celebrate everyday occasions in childrearing. She warns against parental pressure and overprotectiveness and champions time-tested values of moderation, the value of work, gratitude, and teaching faith. Writing with great warmth and humor, she gives examples from her own family life and those whom she has counseled. Highly recommended for all parenting collections.--Kay Brodie, Chesapeake Coll., Wye Mills, MD Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
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by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
A Code of Jewish Ethics, Volume 1: You Shall Be Holy is the initial volume of the first major code of Jewish ethics to be written in the English language. It is a monumental work on topic of personal character and integrity by one of the premier Jewish scholars and thinkers of our time.
With the stated purpose of restoring ethics to its central role in Judaism, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin offers hundreds of examples from the Torah, the Talmud, rabbinic commentaries, and contemporary stories to illustrate how ethical teachings can affect our daily behavior. The subjects are familiar - judging other people fairly; knowing when forgiveness is obligatory, optional, or forbidden; balancing humility and self-esteem; avoiding speech that shames others; restraining our impulses of envy, hatred, and revenge; valuing truth but knowing when lying is permitted; understanding why God is the ultimate basis of morality; and appreciating the great benefits of Torah study. Telushkin has arranged the book in the traditional style of Jewish codes, with topical chapters and numbered paragraphs. Statements of law are almost invariably followed by anecdotes illustrating how these principles have been, or can be, practiced in daily life. The book can be read straight through to provide a solid grounding in Jewish values, consulted as a reference, or studied in a group.
This volume distills more than three thousand years of Jewish laws and suggestions on how to improve one’s character and become more honest, decent, and just. This book is sure to influence the lives of Jews for generations to come, rich with questions to ponder and discuss, but primarily a book to live by.
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by Barry K. Baines, MD, 1998
"We all want to be remembered and everyone leaves something behind."
What is an ethical will?
Ethical wills are a way to share your values, beliefs, life lessons, hopes for the future, love, and forgiveness with your family and community.
Ethical wills are not new. The Hebrew Bible first described ethical wills 3000 years ago. References to this custom are also found in the Christian Bible and in other cultures. Initially, ethical wills were transmitted orally. Over time, they evolved into written documents attached to legal wills.
Today, ethical wills are being written by people facing challenging life situations and at many transitional life stages as a separate document and usually shared with family members and community while the writer is still alive.
Ethical wills may be one of the most cherished and meaningful gifts you can leave to your family and community.
In the Resource Kit you will find background information on ethical wills, tips and examples of how to write an ethical will, and a much richer "Creating Your First Draft" section. In this section, you will find an additional series of easy-to-follow exercises to help you create the first draft of your ethical will. A section for note-taking and jotting down ideas is also included.
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Barry K. Baines, M.D DeCapo Press 2006.
The most comprehensive resource available for learning about and creating your ethical will. "We all want to be remembered and everyone leaves something behind."
Ethical wills are a way to share your values, blessings, life's lessons, hopes and dreams for the future, love, and forgiveness with your family, friends, and community.
Ethical wills are not new. The Hebrew Bible first described ethical wills 3000 years ago (Genesis Ch. 49). References to this tradition are also found in the Christian Bible (John Ch. 15-18) and in other cultures. Initially, ethical wills were transmitted orally. Over time, they evolved into written documents. 'Ethical wills' are not considered legal documents as compared to 'living wills' and your 'last will and testament' which are. Today, ethical wills are being written by people at turning points in their lives: facing challenging life situations and at transitional life stages. They are usually shared with family and community while the writer is still alive. Ethical wills may be one of the most cherished and meaningful gifts you can leave to your family and community.
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The stories of the Jewish community of North Minneapolis are an important part of the rich history of North Minneapolis. By 1936, there were more than 16,000 Jew in Minneapolis, and 70 percent of them lived on the North Side. The Jewish Community of North Minneapolis presents an intriguing record of the earliest beginnings of Jewish communities in the city. Through the medium of historic photographs, this book captures the cultural, economic, political, and social history of this community, from the late 1800s to the present day. The Jews in North Minneapolis enjoyed a busy social and cultural life with their landsmanschaften, and shopped together at the kosher butcher shops and fish markets, grocery stores and bakeries, clothing stores, barber shops, restaurants, and other small businesses that had sprung up along Sixth Avenue North and then Plymouth Avenue. Including vintage images and tales of the community-Hebrew schools, synagogues, and social groups-this collection uncovers the challenges and triumphs of the Jewish community.
Author Bio: A community volunteer and historian, author Rhoda Lewin has been a columnist for American Jewish World, taught at the University of Minnesota, written articles on the Minneapolis Jewish community for Minnesota History and other publications, and is an elected member of the American Jewish Historical Society's Academic Council.
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The roots of the Jewish community of St. Paul, MN, were established in 1849, with the arrival of two American-born brothers from Pennsylvania. From these early pioneers the community grew and spread. Through the medium of historic photographs and stories, this book captures the remarkable evolution of the Jewish people of St. Paul. It is a story of the cultural, religious, economic, and everyday life of St. Paul Jews. These pages bring to life the people, events, neighborhoods, and institutions that helped shape and transform today's Jewish community. These photographs, derived from the collections of the Minnesota Historical Society and the Ramsey County Historical Society, paint a poignant and vivid picture of Jewish life in St. Paul. In addition to recalling the establishment of Mt. Zion and Sons of Jacob, the first two major synagogues in St. Paul, this book displays the distinct impact that prominent Jews of the community, such as Abram Elfelt, Judge Isaac N. Cardozo, and Isador Rose, had on the shaping of St. Paul.
Author Bio: Gene H. Rosenblum is one of the founders of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest. He served as president of the Ira Weil Jeffrey B'nai B'rith, and is a former member of the Board of Governors of the old District Number 6, B'nai B'rith. He has also served two terms on the St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission.
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A Jewish Approach to Modern Personal Ethics
by Elliot Dorf
A leading ethicist suggests ways to take the moral high road in one's personal life.
One of the most admirable characteristics of all of Dorff's writing is clarity and directness ... This is a wonderful book for the beginner who wants to understand Jewish tradition concerning personal ethics..." Shofar
In this topically relevant book on modern ethical issues, Dorff focuses on personal ethics, Judaism's distinctive way of understanding human nature, our role in life, and what we should strive to be, both as individuals and as members of a community
Dorff addresses specific moral issues that affect our personal lives: privacy, particularly at work as it is affected by the Internet and other modern technologies; sex in and outside of marriage; family matters, such as adoption, surrogate motherhood, stepfamilies, divorce, parenting, and family violence; homosexuality; justice, mercy, and forgiveness; and charitable acts and social action.
About the author
Elliot N. Dorff, a Conservative rabbi, is Rector and Sol and Anne Dorff Distinguished Service Professor in Philosophy at the University of Judaism. He was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University, with a dissertation in moral theory. He has written over 150 articles on Jewish thought, law, and ethics, and eight books, including two JPS volumes-- Matters of Life and Death (1998) and To Do the Right and the Good (2002). He is co-editor of Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary.
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A Jewish Approach to Modern Medical Ethics
By Elliot Dorff
"[A] well-organized and comprehensively researched volume. The variety of sourcing from classic and contemporary Jewish scholars in theology, ethics, history, and law, along with the extensive bibliography and well-done index, render this work eminently useful."
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The incredible medical breakthroughs of today, like genetic engineering, in-vitro fertilizations, and cloning have transformed long-held beliefs on the nature of both life and death, raising difficult moral and religious questions. In Matters of Life and Death Elliot Dorff thoroughly addresses this unavoidable confluence of medical technology and Jewish law and ethics.
About the author
Elliot N. Dorff, a Conservative rabbi, is Rector and Sol and Anne Dorff Distinguished Service Professor in Philosophy at the University of Judaism. He was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University, with a dissertation in moral theory. He has written over 150 articles on Jewish thought, law, and ethics, and eight books, including two JPS volumes -- To Do the Right and the Good and Love Your Neighbor and Yourself. He is co-editor of Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary.
456 pages, Paperback
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The New Jewish Wedding, Revised
by Anita Diamant
The New Jewish Wedding has become required reading, assigned to engaged couples by Conservative, Reform, and Reconstruc-tionist rabbis alike. In this new revision, Anita Diamant, one of the most respected writers of guides to Jewish life, continues to offer step-by-step guidance to planning the ceremony and the party that follows -- from hiring a rabbi and wording the invitation to organizing a processional and hiring a caterer. She also includes:
* A new chapter focusing on converts, non-Jews, and same-sex couples
* Essential Web sites
* All new art, with examples of ketubot, invitations, and other wedding paraphernalia
* New poems and new translations of the seven wedding blessings
Complete, authoritative, and indispensable, The New Jewish Wedding is a must-have resource for anyone who wants a wedding that combines spiritual meaning and joyous celebration.
Paperback, 272 pages
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The German Jews who began coming to Minneapolis in the 1850s quickly entered society as doctors, lawyers, professors, merchants, and leaders in clothing and cigar manufacturing. In 1878 they founded Shaarai Tov, now Temple Israel—one of the ten largest Reform congregations in the U.S. today. They also enjoyed a busy social and cultural life, and both husbands and wives involved themselves in social service and welfare organizations. Including historic and present-day photographs and tales of the community—schools, synagogues, organizations, and outdoor activities—this collection uncovers the challenges and triumphs of Reform Jews in Minneapolis
Author Bio: Rhoda Lewin is an oral historian and author of books and articles on immigrant history and the Holocaust. She teaches at the University of Minnesota’s Elder Learning Institute, writes for American Jewish World and other publications, and has been elected to the American Jewish Historical Society Academic Council.
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Saying Kaddish
How to Comfort the Dying, Bury the Dead, and Mourn as a Jew
by Anita Diamant
Anita Diamant's knowledge, sensitivity, and clarity have made her one of the most respected writers of guides to Jewish life. In Saying Kaddish, she shows how to make Judaism's time-honored rituals into personal, meaningful sources of comfort. Diamant guides the reader through Jewish practices that attend the end of life, from the sickroom to the funeral to the week, month, and year that follow. There are chapters describing the traditional Jewish funeral and the customs of Shiva, the first week after death when mourners are comforted and cared for by community, friends, and family. She also explains the protected status of Jewish mourners, who are exempt from responsibilities of social, business, and religious life during Shloshim, the first thirty days. And she provides detailed instructions for the rituals of Yizkor and Yahrzeit, as well as chapters about caring for grieving children, mourning the death of a child, neonatal loss, suicide, and the death of non-Jewish loved ones.
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A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living
Written by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin
In The Book of Jewish Values, Rabbi Joseph Telushkin has combed the Bible, the Talmud, and the spectrum of Judaism's sacred writings to give us a manual on how to lead a decent, kind, and honest life in a morally complicated world. Telushkin speaks to the major ethical issues of our time. He offers one or two pages a day of pithy, wise, and easily accessible teachings designed to be put into immediate practice. The range of the book is as broad as life itself:
The first trait to seek in a spouse
When, if ever, lying is permitted
Why acting cheerfully is a requirement, not a choice
What children don't owe their parents
Whether Jews should donate their organs
An effective but expensive technique for curbing your anger
How to raise truthful children
What purchases are always forbidden
In addition, Telushkin raises issues with ethical implications that may surprise you, such as the need to tip those whom you don't see , the right thing to do when you hear an ambulance siren , and why wasting time is a sin. Whether he is telling us what Jewish tradition has to say about insider trading or about the relationship between employers and employees, he provides fresh inspiration and clear guidance for every day of our lives.
"An absolutely superb book: the most practical, most comprehensive guide to Jewish values I know. Read it slowly, read it often; it will change your life."
-- Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People
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Beginning in 1882, many Russian and Eastern-European Jews who fled to the United States settled in the "West Side Flats" in St. Paul, Minnesota. The area once stretched from the banks of the Mississippi River to the cliffs of the West Side Hills, about 320 acres in all, but has since fallen victim to the vagaries of the mighty river and the progress of "urban renewal." The Lost Jewish Community of the West Side Flats: 1882-1962 takes the reader on a pictorial tour down memory lane. The families, houses, businesses, streets, and synagogues-all vanished now-are brought back to life through vintage photographs from the archives of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the private collections of many former residents. This is a memoir of a historic neighborhood that can no longer be visited.
Author Bio: This is the second Arcadia title by author Gene H. Rosenblum. His first book was the acclaimed Jewish Pioneers of St. Paul: 1849-1874, published in 2001. Mr. Rosenblum is a founding member of the Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest.
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This time chart is devoted to 4,000 years of Jewish history, from the biblical epoch to the Diasporas, the persecutions in the Middle Ages, the Holocaust, and the settlement of Israel.
This book consists of three parts. First is the 16 page concertina-fold time chart. It may be viewed as double page spreads or unfolded to display as one eleven foot long strip. This diagram shows the principal landmarks of Jewish history from the very beginning to the present day. Secondly, on the reverse side of the time chart are articles on special aspects of Judaism, its history, background and customs. Thirdly, in a 35 page bound in book, is an illustrated series of chapters enlarging upon specific stages and aspects of Jewish history. More than 240 color illustrations and maps, charts and tables. Chart has regular history and Jewish History. Large section with time chart, maps and history of Israel. This includes vast amounts of information including Jewish Nobel prize winners. Great Bar/ Bat Mitzvah or graduation gift. Perfect for those who love history.
(35 Pages) 10"x15"
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A Jewish Approach to Modern Social Ethics
by Elliot Dorf
A National Jewish Book Award Winner
Rabbi Dorff focuses on the social aspects of the Jewish tradition, while tackling such timely topics as poverty, war, intrafaith and interfaith relations, and forgiveness. In addition, he discusses Jewish social ethics as they both relate to and contrast with Christian and American belief systems in modern society. Dorff argues that Jewish sources, when properly placed within the framework of the realities of our own times, can provide important guidance for Jews on how to act in their daily lives.
About the author
Elliot N. Dorff, a Conservative rabbi, is Rector and Sol and Anne Dorff Distinguished Service Professor in Philosophy at the University of Judaism. He was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University, with a dissertation in moral theory. He has written over 150 articles on Jewish thought, law, and ethics, and eight books, including two JPS volumes-- Matters of Life and Death and Love Your Neighbor and Yourself. He is co-editor of Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary.
432 pages, Paperback
By Elliot N. Dorff
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