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Top Ten Inspirational
Jewish Books
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1. Days of Awe: A
Treasury of Jewish Wisdom for Reflection, Repentance, and Renewal on
the High Holy Days
Edited by S.Y. Agnon |
| Compiled by one of the greatest Hebrew writers of the 20th century and first published in 1948, Days of Awe is the long-acknowledged classic companion to the High Holy Days prayer book. Here in one volume are readings and meditations from the Bible, the Talmud, the Midrash, and the Zohar, to deepen the spiritual experience of the holiest days of the Jewish year
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2. Man's
Quest for God
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| A unique account of what prayer could mean to us today, by one of the spiritual luminaries of the 20th century, anthologizing Hasidic and rabbinic thought on prayer, this book is inspirational reading at any time of the year.
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3. The Jewish Way: Living the Hoilidays by
Irving Greenberg
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| In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, ceremonial rituals, and religious significance of all the Jewish holidays, showing how they are related to Judaism's central themes and giving detailed instructions for observing them in a more personal, meaningful way.
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The Yom Kippur/Rosh Hashanna Anthology
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| Filled with sources and resources for all the family, taking you through all the aspects of these festivals, as they have been observed through history to the present day. |
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5. A
High Holiday Companion
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a clear guide by the inimitable Jonathan Wittenberg, with poems, commentaries and insights into the high holy days |
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6. The Eternal Journey: Meditations on the Jewish Year by Jonathan Wittenberg |
| Based on his popular talks and articles, this book takes you on a uniquely personal journey through the whole Jewish year, connecting how we live to why, and illuminating the spiritual and moral insights each festival brings us.
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7. Entering the High
Holy Days
by Reuven Hammer
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| Entering the High Holy Days is a good introduction, and also useful for people familiar with the holidays but looking to participate more fully and derive additional significance from the prayers and rituals. It provides needed historical background and also interprets the ideas, practices, and
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8. Celebrating the Jewish Holidays: Poems, Stories, Essays By Steven J. Rubin
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| This collection of brief primary sources features some of Judaism's most celebrated figures reflecting about the Sabbath and the Jewish holidays. Isaac Bashevis Singer's poignant short story "The Weekday Mother and the Sabbath Mother" stands cheek-by-jowl with poetry by Isaac Luria and Emma Lazarus, snippets of memoir by Chaim Potok, Elie Wiesel and Golda Meir and fiction excerpts from Tova Mirvis and Sholom Aleichem. It's a rich and varied collection.
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9. Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Survival Kit by Shimon Apisdorf |
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Survival Kit blends wisdom, humor
and down-to-earth spirituality and transforms the holidays into an inspiring,
and meaningful experience. The Chief Rabbi of England says of the book, "It will
open the gates of prayer for a new generation".
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10. The Jewish Year: Celebrating the Holidays by Barbara Rush |
| Combining history, tradition, literature, and art, Rush has created a multifaceted work that informs, entertains, and challenges. Drawing on a rich array of sources, the author explains each holiday within a context that is at once seasonal, historical, and religious. Illustrated throughout.
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