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Read who by fire, who by wateruntaneh tokef by rabbi lawrence a. What you will see inside a synagogue by lawrence a. This book addresses practical, reallife scenarios, questioning the wisdom of contemporary trends in dating while shining a light on the torahs values and its role in producing lasting and healthy relationships. His teaching and research interests include liturgy, ritual, and worship. Buy one hundred great jewish books by rabbi lawrence a.

Hoffman, including israel a spiritual travel guide. Hoffman is widely recognized as a leader in bringing spiritual innovation into modern jewish life and worship. He is a prolific author, with two separate books to his name that are used as. Rabbi hoffman, author or editor of over forty books and twotime winner of the national jewish book award, is professor emeritus at hucjir and lectures widely across north america. From 1984 to 1987, he also directed the school of sacred music.

David ellenson, marcia falk, judith hauptman, joel m. Relational judaism handbook how to create a relational. He is the editor of the the multivolume my peoples prayerbook, and among his many books are beyond the text, rethinking synagogues,and canonization of the synagogue service. Hoffman is barbara and stephen friedman professor of liturgy, worship, and ritual at hucjir, where he was ordained and where received his ph. Introductions tell the reader what to look for in the prayer service, as well as how to truly use the commentaries, to search forand findmeaning in the prayer book. Dr jay m hoffman abebooks abebooks shop for books, art.

Now, drawing on a lifetime of study, he explores the jewish way of being in the worldthe jewish relationship to god and to questions of human purpose that lie just below the surface of biblical and rabbinic literature. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rabbi lawrence hoffman books online. In preparation for week two of dlti, which begins the day after tomorrow. Rabbi hoffman, author or editor of over forty books and twotime winner of the national jewish book award, is professor emeritus at hucjir and lectures. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.

Hoffman, phd, has served for more than three decades as professor of liturgy at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion in new york. Hoffman is a professor of liturgy, worship and ritual at hebrew. This book addresses practical, reallife scenarios, questioning the wisdom of contemporary trends in dating while shining a light on the torahs values and its. Apr 15, 2011 im thrilled to announce that my father, rabbi lawrence a. Hoffman, phd, is available to speak on the following topics.

Hoffman editor, yoram bitton contributor paperback. Read this book and learn from our most discerning teachers. Chesterton wrote an entire book to explain his return to the christian fold, putting it down to the fact of sin a fact as practical as potatoes and the only part of christian theology which can really be proved. The relational judaism handbook is the long awaited playbook giving us the tools we need to champion the art of deepening relationships in our communities. It will help modern men and women find new wisdom and guidance in jewish prayer and bring the liturgy into their lives. Ron wolfson of the american jewish university and rabbi lawrence a. Hoffman this momentous criticallyacclaimed series is indeed a peoples prayer book one that provides a diverse and exciting commentary to the traditional liturgy. The prayer book is our jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came. Hoffman, 9781683362098, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A new vocabulary for congregational life 9781580232487.

Several years ago, i was visiting manhattans west side judaica one of my regular pilgrimages to a place of jewish books, sforim, as they are known. Beginning with the establishment of synagogue 2000 in 1994, cofounded by dr. Maaseh sheyaha, as the rabbis say heres a story for you. Hoffman, phd, has served for more than three decades as professor of liturgy at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion in new. You will very shortly discover that your work as cantor or rabbi is far more onerous than what you are used to as a student. Author event with rabbi lawrence hoffman port washington.

Rabbi hoffman is a developer of synagogue 3000, a transdenominational project designed to envision and implement the ideal synagogue of the spirit for the twentyfirst century. A companion for the modern jewish pilgrim, and the way into jewish prayer way into, and more on. Small groups are the cutting edge of synagogue success and this book is the cutting edge of the cutting edge the state of the art as we know it. Click to read more about the shma and its blessings by rabbi lawrence a. Hoffman born 1942 is an american reform rabbi and a prominent scholar of jewish liturgy. Hoffman, 9781683362074, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hoffman will be leading an informative and fascinating discussion and signing his book one hundred great jewish books. I get that question regularly from jews who do not follow halachah. Rabbi hoffman has written or edited over forty books, including my peoples prayer book jewish lights publishing, a tenvolume edition of the siddur with. Books by lawrence hoffman skylight paths publishing.

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Who by fire, who by wateruntaneh tokef ebook by rabbi. A new vocabulary for congregational lifejewish lights. Prayers, modern commentaries, winner of the national jewish book award. This book features the authentic hebrew text with a new translation designed to let people know exactly what the prayers say. Hoffman how does one determine the proper way to keep shabbat. Hoffman was ordained as a rabbi in 1969, received his ph. Hoffman is a professor of liturgy at hebrew union college in new york city. The most controversial prayer of the jewish new yearwhat it means, who wrote it, why we say it. The amidah volume 2 of my peoples prayer book series volume 2 of my peoples prayer book. Rabbi hoffman cofounded and developed synagogue 23000, a transdenominational project designed to envision and implement the ideal synagogue of the spirit for the twentyfirst century. He is a prolific author, with two separate books to his name that are used as liturgical guides.

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Under the editorship of american reform rabbi lawrence hoffman, rabbis and scholars from across the religious spectrum look at different aspects, though there is a. He is a worldrenowned liturgist and holder of the stephen and barbara friedman chair in liturgy, worship and ritual. Sep 26, 2011 kol nidre is the topic of the new book all these vows. The paperback of the the way into jewish prayer by lawrence a.

Discount prices on books by rabbi lawrence a hoffman, including titles like the closing of the gates. Hoffman, professor of liturgy at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion, in new york, the volume contains more than 35 essays about the prayer by a wide range of scholars, artists and religious leaders. Hoffman offers wise, pithy introductions to one hundred amazing books, each a vibrant participant in the clamorous jewish conversation that began when god called out to abraham and continues still. One hundred great jewish books by rabbi lawrence a. Description my peoples prayer book by rabbi lawrence a. He lectures widely on bringing spiritual innovation into contemporary jewish life and is the author of many books, including israel.

Rabbi hajioff is a master communicator with a long history of guiding singles in their quest for love and happiness. Hoffman is a rabbi and the barbara and stephen friedman professor of liturgy, worship, and ritual at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion in new york city. Though the structure of the service became set, for a time the specific words remained fluid. In 2003, he was named the first barbara and stephen friedman professor of liturgy, worship and ritual. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.