Free Downloads My People's Prayer Book, Vol. 8: Kabbalat Shabbat (Welcoming Shabbat In The Synagogue)
"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."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.Contributors include:Marc Brettler • Elliot N. Dorff • David Ellenson • Ellen Frankel • Alyssa Gray • Joel M. Hoffman • Lawrence A. Hoffman • Reuven Kimelman • Sharon Koren • Lawrence Kushner • Daniel Landes • Nehemia Polen • Wendy I. Zierler
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Jewish Lights; 1 edition (November 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1580231217
ISBN-13: 978-1580231213
Product Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 3.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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I am working my way toward collecting the whole series. A great addition to the Jewish library. Excellent for the average layman who takes an interest in liturgy, as well as the "professional Jew" who enjoys resources in a particular area of liturgy. I like how the series employs various voices, in addition to that of Rabbi Hoffman (who is amazing!). You get a profile of various personalities from different thinkers and that is really nice.
This whole series is marvelous for the student of Jewish prayer!
well written and well researched
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