The Rituals & Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal
An inspiring how-to guide to help you understand and participate in a Jewish spiritual life.
Across the spectrum of Jewish observance, people are seeking ways to give higher meaning to their spiritual lives—but how do you know where to begin, and what should you do first?
This easy-to-use handbook explains the why, what and how of ten specific areas of Jewish ritual and practice. Each chapter provides you with guidance and background if you are just beginning to explore Jewish ritual and practice, and offers creative ways to deepen the meaning of Judaism in your daily life, even if you are experienced with ritual observance.
All of the chapters have personal stories of people who have taken on Jewish ritual, and will inspire you to consider how to infuse your life with the wisdom of Jewish tradition.
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Book details
- Author
- Kerry Olitzky
- Imprint
- Jewish Lights, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Religion › Judaism
- Topics
- Jewish rituals · Jewish practices · Shabbat · kashrut · daily prayer · Jewish holidays · Jewish tradition
- ISBN-13
- 9781580231695 (Paperback)9781683364214 (Hardcover)
About the author
RABBI KERRY M. OLITZKY is a Reform rabbi, educator, and administrator, and the author of over 100 books.
Named one of the 50 Leading Rabbis in North America by Newsweek, Olitzky served on the faculty and administration of Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion for 15 years and as vice president of the Wexner Heritage Foundation. He holds a B.A. and M.A. from the University of South Florida, an M.H.L. and ordination from Hebrew Union College, and a D.H.L. earned in 1985.
When not writing, Olitzky serves as executive director of Big Tent Judaism, a national organization dedicated to bringing Judaism to interfaith families and the unaffiliated. That work with community and belonging runs throughout his writing.
Kerry lives in North Brunswick, NJ.