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Rethinking Synagogues
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Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
language : en
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Release Date : 2006
Rethinking Synagogues written by Lawrence A. Hoffman and has been published by Jewish Lights Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Religion categories.
A critical and challenging look at reinventing the synagogue, as the centerpiece of a refashioned Jewish community. America is undergoing a spiritual revolution: only the fourth religious awakening in its history. I plead, therefore, for an equally spiritual synagogue, knowing that any North American Jewish community that hopes to be around in a hundred years must have religion at its center, with the synagogue, the religious institution that best fits North American culture, at its very core. from Chapter 1 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.
Rethinking Synagogues
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Author : Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2012-05-24
Rethinking Synagogues written by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-24 with Religion categories.
A critical and challenging look at reinventing the synagogue, as the centerpiece of a refashioned Jewish community. “America is undergoing a spiritual revolution: only the fourth religious awakening in its history. I plead, therefore, for an equally spiritual synagogue, knowing that any North American Jewish community that hopes to be around in a hundred years must have religion at its center, with the synagogue, the religious institution that best fits North American culture, at its very core.” —from Chapter 1 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.
What You Will See Inside A Synagogue
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Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
language : en
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
Release Date : 2008
What You Will See Inside A Synagogue written by Lawrence A. Hoffman and has been published by SkyLight Paths Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Names and explains the various objects found in a synagogue, how they are used in the service and other events, the rabbi and lay people who use them, and the meaning behind them.
The Art Of Public Prayer
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Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
language : en
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
Release Date : 1999
The Art Of Public Prayer written by Lawrence A. Hoffman and has been published by SkyLight Paths Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Jewish way of life categories.
A resource for worshipers today looking to change hardened worship patterns that stand in the way of everyday spirituality. All too often, those who attend church or synagogue find themselves bored or baffled by the service. Their predominant thought is how slowly the time ticks by--and that the service never seems to end. Written for laypeople and clergy of any denomination, The Art of Public Prayer examines how and why religious ritual works--and why it often doesn't work. The Art of Public Prayer uses psychology, social science, theology and common sense to explain the key roles played by ritual, symbolism, liturgy and song in services. Each chapter features "conversation points" designed to get you and your faith community thinking and talking about your own worship patterns--where they succeed, and where they need improvement. The Art of Public Prayer can help you and your fellow congregants revitalize your worship service by allowing you to organize and direct your own worship, making it a meaningful and fulfilling part of your life.
Finding A Spiritual Home
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Author : Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, PhD
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2012-07-12
Finding A Spiritual Home written by Rabbi Sidney Schwarz, PhD and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-12 with Religion categories.
The Jewish community has lost some of the most sensitive spiritual souls of this generation. They are Jews who were looking for God and found spiritual homes outside of Judaism. Their journeys traversed the Jewish community, but nothing there beckoned them. The creation of synagogue-communities in which the voices of seekers can be heard and their questions can be asked will challenge many loyalist Jews. It will upset and enrage them. But it would also enrich them. —from Chapter 18 In this fresh look at the spiritual possibilities of American Jewish life, Rabbi Sidney Schwarz presents the framework for a new synagogue model—the synagogue community—and its promise to transform our understanding of the synagogue and its potential for modern Judaism. Schwarz profiles four innovative synagogues—one from each of the major movements of Judaism—that have had extraordinary success with their approach to congregational life and presents practical ways to replicate their success. Includes a discussion guide for study groups and book clubs as well as a new afterword by the author describing developments in synagogue change projects since the book was first published.
Rethinking Modern Judaism
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Author : Arnold M. Eisen
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1998
Rethinking Modern Judaism written by Arnold M. Eisen and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
Arnold Eisen here calls for a fundamental rethinking of the story of modern Judaism. More than simply a study of Jewish thought on customs and rituals, Rethinking Modern Judaism explores the central role that practice plays in Judaism's encounter with modernity. "Fascinating . . . an insightful entrance point to understanding the evolution of the theologies of America's largest Jewish denominations."—Tikkun "I know of no other treatment of these issues that matches Eisen's talents for synthesizing a wide variety of historical, philosophical, and social scientific sources, and bringing them to bear in a balanced and open-minded way on the delicate questions of why modern Jews relate as they do to the practices of Judaism."—Joseph Reimer, Boston Book Review "At once an incisive survey of modern Jewish thought and an inquiry into how Jews actually live their religious lives, Mr. Eisen's book is an invaluable addition to the study of American Judaism."—Elliott Abrams, Washington Times
The Way Into Jewish Prayer
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Author : Lawrence A. Hoffman
language : en
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Release Date : 2004-04
The Way Into Jewish Prayer written by Lawrence A. Hoffman and has been published by Jewish Lights Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04 with Religion categories.
The Way Into ... Series offers an accessible and highly usable "guided tour" of the Jewish faith, people, history, and beliefs -- in total, an introduction to Judaism that will enable you to understand and interact with the sacred texts of the Jewish tradition. Each volume is written by a leading contemporary scholar and teacher, and explores one key aspect of Judaism. The Way Into ... enables all readers to achieve a real sense of Jewish cultural literacy through guided study. Book jacket.
Finding A Spiritual Home
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Author : Sid Schwarz
language : en
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Release Date : 2000-03-24
Finding A Spiritual Home written by Sid Schwarz and has been published by Jossey-Bass this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-24 with History categories.
The author offers a penetrating analysis of the American Jewish community, challenging American synagogues to respond to a generation of seekers and the satisfy the spiritual hunger of the "New American Jew."
New Membership Financial Alternatives For The American Synagogue
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Author : Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2015-02-06
New Membership Financial Alternatives For The American Synagogue written by Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-06 with Religion categories.
Open wide your mind and your community to fresh concepts of synagogue financial and spiritual success. "[A] welcome addition.... Replete with examples of synagogues, independent minyanim and spiritual communities that have developed creative and sometimes surprising strategies ... that ameliorate what many observers believe are obstacles to recruiting and engaging Jews into their spiritual communities." from the Foreword by Dr. Ron Wolfson The concept of the "dues-based membership model" in synagogues was once an innovation. Now that model is in decline and sweeping change is required in order to reverse the downward trend in synagogue participation. This groundbreaking book provides synagogue and communal leaders with a useful process and the ingredients necessary to consider important changes in the synagogue, including: Thoughtful new models for membership and synagogue finance Examples from successful synagogues, bolstered by illustrations from the private sector Practical steps for change and implementation With checklists for exploring and adopting alternative models from nationally recognized congregational consultant Debbie Joseph.
The Synagogues Of New York S Lower East Side
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Author : Gerard R. Wolfe
language : en
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
Release Date : 2013
The Synagogues Of New York S Lower East Side written by Gerard R. Wolfe and has been published by Fordham Univ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Architecture categories.
The classic book on the Lower East Side's synagogues and their congregations, past and present-now back in print in a completely revised and expanded edition