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Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue
This groundbreaking volume applies the concepts of systemic family therapy to the emotional life of congregations and their leaders. Challenging many of the conventions of pastoral counseling, Edwin H. Friedman shows how family theory points to a less stressful approach to the full range of the clergy's responsibilities. He also illuminates how congregational dynamics can be a useful model for the study of any family enmeshed in larger systems, and how such systems can themselves be viewed as "families." Friedman compares the emotional processes at work within individual families to those in church and synagogue, suggesting that clergy can often do more to help families by the way they lead their congregations than they can through specific counseling interventions. Specific topics examined in depth include leadership through self-differentiation, managing separations in families and in congregations, and the influence of previous generations upon life cycle events. The power of the family model is clearly demonstrated in numerous examples drawn from Friedman's own extensive experience as a rabbi and practicing family therapist and from many other rabbis, priests, nuns, and ministers with whom he worked. Both clergy and lay leaders will find that this book directly addresses the dilemmas and crises they encounter daily, while family therapists and other helping professionals may wish to recommend it to students and clients as a lucid introduction to family processes. .
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The Synagogue of Satan
This is the first book ever to document the secret history of the evil conspirators responsible for wars, revolutions, and financial debacles around the world. It is a virtual encyclopedia of fresh new information and facts unmasking the Jewish Illuminati elite and their sinister goals and hidden influence. Here is just a part of the secrets you will discover in this eye-opening 320 page book:* These High Priests of Lucifer possess ownership of almost every major book publishing firm in the world. (page 8)* Rothschild draws up plans for the creation of the Order of the Illuminati and entrusts Adam Weishaupt with its development. (page 32)* Rothschild gains control of Americas money system by setting up a central bank. (page 37)* The Rothschild's use their money power to foment the bloody U.S. Civil War, 1860-1865. (page 62)* The Jewish Encyclopedia admits that the rich and powerful Rothschild family are now the "guardians of the papal treasure." (page 87)* President Roosevelt, controlled by overseer Bernard Baruch, orders the pyramid, all-seeing eye and Latin inscription, "Novus Ordo Seclorum," be placed on the U.S. one dollar bill. (page 128)* Jewish banker James Paul Warburg tells U.S. Senate, "We shall have World Government...by conquest or by consent." (page 160)* Jewish commandant tortures innocent victims, murdering babies by bashing in their heads and raping Gentile women, then flees to Israel who will not extradite to face charges. (page 226)* Israeli secret agents, in concert with rogue Bush Administration high-ups and Jewish groups in the U.S.A., engineer 9/11 and the bombing of the World Trade Center towers. (page 25). . .and much, much more.A very disturbing book, indeed..
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To Pray As A Jew: A Guide To The Prayer Book And The Synagogue Service
The Jewish prayer book, or siddur, remains the standard text from which children in Jewish schools learn to read. Yet many adult Jews are unfamiliar with the siddur and are confused by prayer services. Other know the prayer book's Hebrew texts by rote but do not really comprehend them. Writing for both kinds of readers in this classic devotional guide, Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin reviews the basic shape of a Jewish prayer service and then begins his survey of prayers (all of which are quoted here in both Hebrew and English) with the Shemoneh Esrei, the core of every service. One of the most appealing qualities of the book is the author's penchant for reminding readers to be mindful of the practical dimension of prayer life: "Unless prayer is also accompanied by the traits of character and ethical behavior that Judaism demands, prayer is no indication of piety at all. One need only stop to consider that in real life, evil men pray too." --Michael Joseph Gross.
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The Book Your Church* Doesn't Want You to Read: *(Or Synagogue, Temple, Mosque...)
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The Gutnick Edition Chumash - Synagogue Edition
The Torah, Bible of the Jews, has a fresh and powerful newcomer. Torah translations are guided by a variety of approaches, and a great deal of debate occurs over which most effectively communicates. Most translations, however, suffer distortions produced by author biases and personal theology. Rather than hide translation decisions, the Gutnick edition clearly demarcates where it has borrowed interpretations going to the length of indicating those points with parentheses. The result is an honest and unswerving effort that also affords the reader outstanding readability and an enjoyable, engaging encounter with the text. Features a leather-style cover with reinforced binding. Also Features:
Classic Commentary drawn from Rabbinic commentators, Midrash and Talmud.
Full Hebrew text of Rashi and Onkelos in crisp, clear type.
Hundreds of Chassidic insights into Chumash from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Full Text of Haftaros According to All Customs (Ashkenazic, Chabad & Sefardic).
Price: $58.99
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Rethinking Synagogues: A New Vocabulary for Congregational Life
Synagogues are under attack, and for good reasons But they remain the religious backbone of Jewish continuity, especially in America, the sole Western industrial or post-industrial nation where religion and spirituality continue to grow in importance. To fulfill their mandate for the American future, synagogues need to replace old and tired conversation with a new way of talking about their goals, their challenges and their vision for the future. In this provocative clarion call for synagogue transformation, Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman summarizes a decade of research with Synagogue 2000--a pioneering experiment that reconceptualized synagogue life--providing fresh ways for synagogues to think as they undertake the exciting task of global change..
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The Spirituality Of Welcoming: How to Transform Your Congregation into a Sacred Community
So often we want our congregations to be more--more compelling, more member-focused, more spiritual and yet more useful for our daily lives. Through reflection, examples, tips and exercises--and incorporating the fruits of Synagogue 2000 (now Synagogue 3000), a groundbreaking decade-long program investigating the challenges facing modern synagogues--this inspiring handbook both establishes a sound foundation for why a deep hospitality is crucial for the survival of today's spiritual communities, and dives into the practical hands-on how of turning your congregation into a place of invitation and openness that includes: Prayer that is engaging, uplifting and spiritually moving
* Institutional deepening that is possible because of an openness to change
* Study that engages adults and families, as well as children
* Good deeds--the work of social justice--as a commitment of each and every member
* An ambience of welcome that creates a culture of warmth and outreach
* Healing that offers comfort and support at times of illness and loss
* ... and much more..
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Kabbalat Shabbat: Welcoming Shabbat in the Synagogue (My People's Prayer Book: Traditional Prayers, Modern Commentaries Series)
This stunning work, an empowering entryway to the spiritual revival of our times, enables all of us to claim our connection to the heritage of the traditional Jewish prayer book. It helps rejuvenate Jewish worship in today's world, and makes its power accessible to all. Vol. 8--Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat in the Synagogue) features the authentic Hebrew text with a new translation designed to let people know exactly what the prayers say. Introductions tell the reader what to look for in the prayer service, as well as how to truly use the commentaries and to search for--and find--meaning in the prayer book. Framed with beautifully designed Talmud-style pages, commentaries from many of today's most respected Jewish scholars from all movements of Judaism examine Kabbalat Shabbat from the perspectives of ancient Rabbis and modern theologians, as well as feminist, halakhic, Talmudic, linguistic, biblical, Chasidic, mystical, and historical perspectives. Commentators:
Marc Brettler - Our Biblical Heritage
Elliot N. Dorff - Theological Reflections
David Ellenson - How the Modern Prayer Book Evolved
Ellen Frankel - A Woman's Voice
Alyssa Gray - Our Talmudic Heritage
Joel M. Hoffman - What the Prayers Really Say
Lawrence A. Hoffman - History of the Liturgy
Reuven Kimelman - Kabbalah
Sharon Koren - The Context of Kabbalah
Lawrence Kushner and Nehemia Polen - Chasidic and Mystical Perspectives
Daniel Landes - The Halakhah of Prayer
Wendy I. Zierler - Jewish Feminism.
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Becoming a Congregation of Learners: Learning As a Key to Revitalizing Congregational Life
How can my congregation transform itself? How can we re-dedicate ourselves to learning? Learning is a key component of a congregation's culture. How can congregations and their members re-dedicate themselves to learning? This guide is a rich resource of detailed, practical, and inspiring information. It presents an overview of successful congregations, explains when and how to bring about change, and helps readers create a task force to help transform Jewish learning. A resource no congregation can do without..
Price: $12.87
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