Reconnect with Judaism's most important contribution to humanity--and redeem our world.
"The gift of Judaism is an understanding of what it means to be a human being--what we can do, what we can hope for, how we can live with purpose, what is expected of us. It is a celebration of human freedom, human possibility and human responsibility. Judaism is a way to live a heroic life, to construct a life devoted to values that are eternal, values of ultimate significance. The reward of a Jewish life is walking the world with a profound faith that you matter, your life matters, your dreams matter. I call this chutzpah."
--from the Introduction
In this clarion call for a new way to "do Judaism," award-winning spiritual leader Rabbi Edward Feinstein urges us to recover this message of Jewish self-empowerment--or chutzpah--to reshape our world. He walks us through the history of chutzpah--from the early chapters of Genesis, Jewish biblical law and the Rabbis of the Talmud to the mystics of medieval Spain and the European Hasidic tradition, Zionism and post-Holocaust thought. By showing us the ever-presence of chutzpah in Judaism he reveals the inner story of the Jewish People's soul as well as the meaning that Judaism's deepest purpose and most precious treasure has for us today.
What your rabbi probably has never told you, but could--if you'd only ask.
"Every day I wonder if God is real, if the Torah is true. Every day I wonder why I'm a Jew. But that's part of being Jewish. In the Torah, we're called Yisrael--the ones who wrestle with God. Wrestling, asking, wondering, searching is just what God wants us to do God loves good questions. Now tell me, what are your questions?" --from Chapter 1
In Judaism we're allowed to ask questions. We are invited to ask them. But for young people, it often feels as if no one is willing to take tough questions about religion, ourselves, and the world seriously.
This updated and expanded new edition of Tough Questions Jews Ask turns that all around. With honesty, humor and respect, Rabbi Edward Feinstein tackles topics as diverse as:
Why Does God Let Terrible Things Happen?
What Is God Anyway?
If I Pray for Something, Will I get It?
What's the meaning of life? Is that a dumb question?
Why Does Religion Need So Many Rules?
Why Be Jewish?
With insight and wisdom--and without pretending to have all the answers--Rabbi Feinstein encourages young people to make sense of the Jewish tradition by wrestling with what we don't understand.
Автор: Stone Isidore Feinstein Название: Business as Usual: The First Year of Defense ISBN: 1258799782 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781258799786 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 41630.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Feinstein L. J. Название: Swords of David ISBN: 0692335935 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692335932 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 14890.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Defending the Promised Land
Antonio Bastone lives a double life as an entrepreneur with both dark and illustrious connections and as a member of the covert operation Swords of David. His objective: to eliminate or neutralize those who seek the destruction of Israel, thus threatening world peace.
The SOD operation takes Antonio and his cohorts-intelligent and sexy Ziva, bodyguard Benjamin, and Fran oise, a beautiful Mon gasque woman with a shadowy secret-into the world of European aristocracy, international society, and high-stakes gambling. Though dedicated to the quest for peace in Israel, each is willing to take risks that could prove fatal in order to accomplish their goal.
With unexpected help from some Turkish bandits, the team returns to Italy, thinking their mission is completed-only to be summoned back to Israel for a new assignment. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
"A gripping, intricately plotted novel-an adventure thriller that's highly in tune with reality." -Avi Lugashi, former sergeant major in the Israeli Defense Forces
"Swords of David is a definite all-nighter, recommended to anyone who enjoys electrifying exploits mixed with international intrigue. Mr. Feinstein's book has all the drama and glamour of a major motion picture." -Robert Bloom, former military Chinese interpreter during the Korean War
