Judaism's Ten Best Ideas: A Brief Guide for Seekers by Dr. Arthur Green (English

Description: Judaism's Ten Best Ideas by Dr. Arthur Green What does Judaism have to offer a contemporary seeker free to choose a system of values? With warmth, humor and down-to-earth explanations, leading spiritual teacher Arthur Green offers his answer to this question. An enticing look into timeless Jewish wisdom that will encourage you to explore the riches of Judaism for yourself. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A welcoming introduction to the most important ideas in Judaism.In an age of fluid identity, many people are honestly asking the question "Why be Jewish?" What in this religious and ethnic legacy is worth preserving? Does Judaism have something unique to offer a contemporary seeker free to choose a way of life and a system of values?Here is the answer of a leading spiritual teacher who has faced these questions in conversation with generations of students. With warmth, humor, personal and rabbinic stories and down-to-earth explanations, Arthur Green presents the ideas in Judaism that kept him loyal to the tradition passed on to him. The result is an enticing look into timeless Jewish wisdom that will encourage you to explore further and search out the riches of Judaism for yourself. Author Biography Arthur Green, PhD, is recognized as one of the worlds preeminent authorities on Jewish thought and spirituality. He is the Irving Brudnick professor of philosophy and religion at Hebrew College and rector of the Rabbinical School, which he founded in 2004. Professor emeritus at Brandeis University, he also taught at the University of Pennsylvania and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, where he served as dean and president.Dr. Green is author of several books including Judaisms Ten Best Ideas: A Brief Guide for Seekers; Ehyeh: A Kabbalah for Tomorrow; Seek My Face: A Jewish Mystical Theology; Your Word Is Fire: The Hasidic Masters on Contemplative Prayer and Tormented Master: The Life and Spiritual Quest of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav (all Jewish Lights). He is also author of Radical Judaism (Yale University Press) and coauthor of Speaking Torah: Spiritual Teachings from around the Maggids Table. He is long associated with the Havurah movement and a neo-Hasidic approach to Judaism. Table of Contents Introduction 11. Simhah—Joy 3Happiness as a Religious Precept2. Tzelem Elohim—Creation in Gods Image 9What Are We Doing Here?3. Halakhah—Walking the Path 19A Community of Doers4. Tikkun Olam—Repairing the World 29Being Gods Partner5. Shabbat—Getting Off the Treadmill 37The Secret of Shabbat6. Teshuvah—Returning 47Faith in Human Change7. Torah—The People and the Book 57Text and Interpretation8. Talmud Torah—"Teach Them to Your Children" 65The Role of Education9. LHayyim—To Life! 75Accepting Death, Affirming Life10. Ehad—Hear O Israel 85There Is Only OneNotes 93Suggestions for Further Reading 95 Review "Superb! ... A gem, as valuable for one beginning to explore Judaism as for one who needs renewal of soul and purpose."—Rabbi Rachel Cowan, author, Mixed Blessings"Depth, wisdom, humanity [and] scholarship [from] the greatest living interpreter of Judaism.... I look forward to teaching this book to a generation of spiritual seekers searching for a soulful Judaism."—Rabbi Edward Feinstein, author, The Chutzpah Imperative: Empowering Todays Jews for a Life That Matters; senior rabbi, Valley Beth Shalom"Translates core ideas of Jewish tradition with twenty-first-century eyes, making them both accessible and compelling. This is the book I will give not only to people beginning their Jewish journeys but also to serious students of Judaism."—Rabbi Laura Geller, senior rabbi, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills"Profound wisdom in a simple format.... Offer[s] readers easy access to Judaisms most novel ideas."—Dr. Kerry M. Olitzky, executive director, Jewish Outreach Institute; author, Introducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship"Fresh and insightful.... An important read for all Jews, non-Orthodox and Orthodox alike.... This is a unifying book that can bring all those who love Judaism, Torah, mitzvot and God together—all sharing in common the deepest ideas and desires for this world."—Rabbi Asher Lopatin, president, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School Long Description A welcoming introduction to the most important ideas in Judaism. In an age of fluid identity, many people are honestly asking the question "Why be Jewish?" What in this religious and ethnic legacy is worth preserving? Does Judaism have something unique to offer a contemporary seeker free to choose a way of life and a system of values? Here is the answer of a leading spiritual teacher who has faced these questions in conversation with generations of students. With warmth, humor, personal and rabbinic stories and down-to-earth explanations, Arthur Green presents the ideas in Judaism that kept him loyal to the tradition passed on to him. The result is an enticing look into timeless Jewish wisdom that will encourage you to explore further and search out the riches of Judaism for yourself. Review Quote "Superb! ... A gem, as valuable for one beginning to explore Judaism as for one who needs renewal of soul and purpose." --Rabbi Rachel Cowan, author, Mixed Blessings "Depth, wisdom, humanity [and] scholarship [from] the greatest living interpreter of Judaism.... I look forward to teaching this book to a generation of spiritual seekers searching for a soulful Judaism." --Rabbi Edward Feinstein, author, The Chutzpah Imperative: Empowering Todays Jews for a Life That Matters; senior rabbi, Valley Beth Shalom "Translates core ideas of Jewish tradition with twenty-first-century eyes, making them both accessible and compelling. This is the book I will give not only to people beginning their Jewish journeys but also to serious students of Judaism." --Rabbi Laura Geller, senior rabbi, Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills "Profound wisdom in a simple format.... Offer[s] readers easy access to Judaisms most novel ideas." --Dr. Kerry M. Olitzky, executive director, Jewish Outreach Institute; author, Introducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship "Fresh and insightful.... An important read for all Jews, non-Orthodox and Orthodox alike.... This is a unifying book that can bring all those who love Judaism, Torah, mitzvot and God together--all sharing in common the deepest ideas and desires for this world." --Rabbi Asher Lopatin, president, Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School Details ISBN1684422922 Pages 100 Year 2014 ISBN-10 1684422922 ISBN-13 9781684422920 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Brief Guide for Seekers DEWEY 296.3 Place of Publication Paducah, KY Country of Publication United States Publisher Turner Publishing Company Imprint Turner Publishing Company Short Title Judaisms Ten Best Ideas Language English NZ Release Date 2014-09-08 UK Release Date 2014-09-08 Author Dr. Arthur Green Publication Date 2014-10-23 Alternative 9781580238038 Audience General US Release Date 2014-10-23 AU Release Date 2015-01-01 Edition Description New edition Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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