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LGBTQI people and allies, clergy, activists and scholars explore LGBTQI inclusion in their religious communities, addressing how their faith''s teachings have been traditionally interpreted, the ways in which inclusion is being consciously constructed or denied, and where LGBTQI people can find support within the tradition.

Compassionately guides you through the practicalities of facing and finally accepting brokenness in your life¿a process that can ultimately bring mending. A clear-eyed, kindhearted method based on teachings and practices from many religious traditions.

An illuminating in-depth exploration of the complexities-and perhaps audacity-of naming the unnameable.One of the oldest and most beloved prayers-known even to Jews who rarely attend synagogue-is Avinu Malkeinu ("Our Father, Our King"), a liturgical staple for the entire High Holy Day period. "Our Father, Our King" has resonance also for Christians, whose Lord''s Prayer begins "Our Father."Despite its popularity, Avinu Malkeinu causes great debate because of the difficulties in thinking of God as father and king. Americans no longer relate positively to images of royalty; victims of parental abuse note the problem of assuming a benevolent father; and feminists have long objected to masculine language for God.Through a series of lively introductions and commentaries, almost forty contributors-men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and thinkers from all Jewish denominations and from around the world-wrestle with this linguistic and spiritual conundrum, asking, "How do we name God altogether, without recourse to imagery that defies belief?"Contributors:Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson ΓÇó Rabbi Anthony Bayfield ΓÇó Rabbi Will Berkowitz ΓÇó Dr. Annette Boeckler ΓÇó Dr. Marc Brettler ΓÇó Dr. Erica Brown ΓÇó Rabbi Angela Buchdahl ΓÇó Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove ΓÇó Rabbi Joshua Davidson ΓÇó Rabbi Lawrence Englander ΓÇó Lisa Exler ΓÇó Rabbi Paul Freedman ΓÇó Rabbi Elyse Frishman ΓÇó Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand ΓÇó Rabbi Edwin Goldberg ΓÇó Rabbi Andrew Goldstein ΓÇó Dr. Joel M. Hoffman ΓÇó Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman ΓÇó Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur ΓÇó Rabbi Elie Kaunfer ΓÇó Rabbi Karen Kedar ΓÇó Rabbi Reuven Kimelman ΓÇó Rabbi Daniel Landes ΓÇó Liz Lerman ΓÇó Rabbi Asher Lopatin ΓÇó Catherine Madsen ΓÇó Rabbi Jonathan Magonet ΓÇó Rabbi Dalia Marx ΓÇó Chazzan Danny Maseng ΓÇó Ruth Messinger ΓÇó Rabbi Charles H. Middleburgh ΓÇó Rabbi Jay Henry Moses ΓÇó Rabbi Jack Riemer ΓÇó Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin ΓÇó Rabbis Dennis and Sandy Sasso ΓÇó Rabbi Marc Saperstein ΓÇó Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater ΓÇó Rabbi David Stern ΓÇó Rabbi David Teutsch ΓÇó Dr. Ellen Umansky ΓÇó Edward van Voooen ΓÇó Rabbi Margaret Moers Wenig ΓÇó Dr. Ron Wolfson ΓÇó Rabbi Daniel Zemel ΓÇó Dr. Wendy Zierler

Integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with current approaches to spiritual care, particularly in acute or long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers. Experts in the field offer theological perspectives, theory and practical tools,

This volume of the My People's Prayer Book series underscores the mystery of the twilight moments and the opportunity for insight that they bring.

With easygoing humor and profound poignancy, Ron Wolfson's inspiring memoir is filled with stories of growing up in a warm family, embracing Jewish identity, and learning never to underestimate his mother. A moving book that will resonate with anyone seeking to shape stronger families and communities and live a life of joy and purpose.

This passionate book documents the legendary grassroots and legal struggle of a determined group of Jewish women from Israel, the United States, and other parts of the world to win the right to pray out loud together as a group at the Western Wall.

Describes how the monastic tradition of regular reflection on the Psalms¿a technique St. Benedict called the ¿work of God,¿ or Opus Dei¿can help you transform your everyday life into a powerful life of prayer.

Provides deeper insight into the understanding that in Gnosticism the distinction between savior and saved ceases to exist-you must save yourself and in doing so save God.

Explore the rich vibrancy of summer and reflect on how nature teaches us to value time—in this collection of reflections by our greatest writers.A season of both growth and of stillness, of hard work in the garden and of relaxing in the cool of the mountains, summer is a celebratory time. Every day matters, says summer. Look around you. Life is starting up again after a long winter and spring, and we find ourselves in a world filled with creatures and plants and shimmers of heat on the subway, with backyard cookouts and ice cream trucks jingling through the neighborhood.This collection of powerful, stirring pieces from a wealth of sources—ranging from poems composed in eighth-century China to letters from a pioneer woman in the American West, from the Declaration of Independence to Ray Bradbury’s musings on childhood summers—invites us all to fully experience the rich and bountiful spirituality of summer.

Award-winning anthologist Dov Peretz Elkins captures the best and worst of Jewish experience in spine-tingling tales of courage, devotion, passion and extraordinary achievement that will intrigue minds and warm hearts. For people from all walks of life.

The groundbreaking professional resource for providing spiritual guidance to people from faith traditions other than your own.This comprehensive resource offers valuable information for providing spiritual guidance to people from a wide variety of faith traditions. Covering the world''s faith traditions as well as interfaith, blended and independent approaches to spirituality, each chapter is written by a spiritual guidance professional from that tradition or who works extensively with people from that tradition. Each chapter provides:An overview of the tradition, including basic beliefsMethods for spiritual guidance honored in that traditionCommon spiritual problems encountered by people of that traditionTips, techniques and practicesHelpful resources for further learning

Draws on both science and theology, fact and belief, cosmology and Jewish mysticism, to discover the presence of God throughout the cosmos and in our everyday lives. This update of the award-winning first edition gives us a fresh look at the growing topic of science and spirituality and shows us how the universe is reflected in our very being.

Contributors from across the spectrum of Jewish life chart the importance of the Thirteen Attributes of God. They explore the kind of God Jews meet in prayer and the consequent self-reflection about the human condition that Judaism recommends on the basis of its idealized image of God as, above all, merciful and gracious.

Offers inspiration and guidance to help you make greater meaning and flourish amid the challenges of aging. It taps ancient Jewish wisdom for values, tools and precedents to frame new callings and beginnings, shifting family roles, and experiences of illness and death. For seekers of all faiths; for personal use and caregiving settings.

A fresh and delightful quest to rediscover spiritual meaning for life, focusing on Jewish holy days and Shabbat. Grounded in a context of religious pluralism with careful attention to tradition and cutting-edge developments across the spectrum of Judaism.

Examines the total body of texts, legends, and traditions referring to the Binding of Isaac and weaves them together into a definitive study of the Akedah as one of the central events in all of human history.

Accessible, practical and honest. Jewish and non-Jewish clergy, chaplains, elder- and healthcare professionals, volunteers and family members will find this guide invaluable as they seek to empower elders and their families in spiritual and communal life.

An inspiring guidebook to the role of the elements in different faith traditions and religious practices and ceremonies. Includes engaging activities, meditations, poems and prayers for exploring your own spiritual connection to the elements.

Is omitting the truth the same as lying? Why is lying OK when life is at stake? This provocative yet compassionate look at religion and truthfulness draws on the Hebrew Bible to address ethical decision making and distinctions surrounding common but complicated personal situations.

Presents influential apocryphal stories about the young Jesus and tales that provide the basis for Mary's biography and ideas about her purity. Will give you a deeper understanding of the devotion Christians feel for Mary and the holy infant Jesus.

This collection of more than 300 sayings reveals spiritual truths that resonate across religious boundaries. Some are familiar; many are surprising; all expand our conventional understanding of the scope and essence of Jesus''s original teachings.

This unique look at the Hebrew Prophets sharpens the personal nature of their message and highlights their critique of the spiritual errors we all face in life, challenging readers to correct those errors and experience a life of awakening and joy.

A celebration of Jewish men''s voices in prayer-to strengthen, to heal, to comfort, to inspire from the ancient world up to our own day.

The first-ever English translation of and commentary on The Book of Departure, which compiles the end-of-life stories of 42 holy men, sheds light on Jewish traditions about death, the afterlife and how to care for people in their final days. Modern insights drawn from these stories help caregivers make greater meaning out of end-of-life care.

In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from a variety of addictions as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily.

A comprehensive resource for spiritual leadership development in the 21st century-for all faith traditions. Experts in the field explore how to train spiritual leaders who bring healing, faith, justice and support to communities and congregations.