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EXPLORING JUDAISM: A Reconstructionist Approach EXPANDED AND UPDATED by Rabbis Rebecca T. Alpert and Jacob J. Staub
177 Pages Softcover $14.95 ($11.96) This substantially revised and updated edition is ideal for everyone who wants to know more about Reconstructionism, whether long-time members, newcomers or others who have struggled to find a home in Jewish life. From Kaplan's belief through contemporary innovations, this engaging text explores Reconstructionist views on God, ethics, Zionism, spirituality, text study, Tikkun Olam, life cycle ritual, intermarriage, gay and lesbian issues... and more! A must-read.
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RECONSTRUCTING JUDAISM: An Autobiography by Ira Eisenstein 256 Pages Hardcover $17.95 ($16.15) A personal account of a pivotal period in American Jewish life written by Ira Eisenstein, the principal organizer of the Reconstructionist movement. Eisenstein, Mordecai Kaplan’s closest collaborator, describes the emergence of Reconstructionism and the struggle of second generation American Jews to enter mainstream America. By looking back with wisdom and wit, Eisenstein provides a sage perspective on current Jewish life in America. "...a book that could have been written only by a seasoned thinker; it can be read with pleasure by anyone interested in Jewish life." Carole Kessner, editor of The 'Other' New York Jewish Intellectuals
HERITAGE OF MUSIC: The Music of the Jewish People by Judith Kaplan Eisenstein 339 pages Softcover $20.00 ($18.00) Let Dr. Eisenstein be your guide for exploring Judaism through music. Includes over 100 songs for schools, camps and the home, many freshly translated with arrangements that are easy to sing or play. Organized into such topics as: Holidays, Seasons, Chants, Sorrow, Protest and Love. Special spiral binding designed for use on a music stand.
THE AMERICAN JUDAISM OF MORDECAI M. KAPLAN Edited by Rabbi Emanuel S. Goldsmith, Mel Scult and Robert M. Seltzer 460 pages Softcover $20.00 ($18.00) This volume illustrates Kaplan’s link to traditional Jewish roots and demonstrates his evolutionary philosophy of Jewish culture, his Zionist orientation, and the vast range of his thought and action. Also features a complete bibliography of Kaplan’s writings. Published by New York University Press
IMAGINING THE JEWISH FUTURE ESSAYS AND RESPONSES Dr. David A. Teutsch, Editor 387 pages Softcover $20.00 ($18.00) During a time of rapid change in the American Jewish community, an outstanding group of Jewish scholars and professionals address the critical problems and future prospects of American Jewry. Published by SUNY Press
Behoref Hayamim: In the Winter of Life A Values-Based Jewish Guide for Decision Making at the End of Life 202 pages Softcover $20.00 ($18.00)
This valuable guide gathers insights and practical guidance from physicians, ethicists, and experienced chaplains skilled in the application of a Jewish moral perspective to end-of-life decision making. Behoref Hayamim provides an overview of medical technologies and the issues raised by them, the challenges that accompany a terminal diagnosis, the choices faced by decision makers, and approaches to pain, suffering, and end-of-life care.
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From Ideology to Liturgy Reconstructionist Worship and American Liberal Judaism Eric Caplan 400 pages Hardcover $49.95 ($44.95)
The first systematic and comprehensive analysis of official Reconstructionist prayer materials. Published 2002 by the Hebrew Union College Press.
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