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Unabridged
ISBN:
9781549173004
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" There are times in life when we are caught utterly unprepared: a death in the family, the end of a relationship, a health crisis. These are the times when the solid ground we thought we stood on disappears beneath our feet, leaving us reeling and heartbroken, as we stumble back to our faith. The Days of Awe encompass the weeks preceding Rosh Hashanah up to Yom Kippur, a period in which Jews take part in a series of rituals and prayers that reenact the journey of the soul through the world from birth to death. This is a period of contemplation and repentance, comparable to Lent and Ramadan. Yet, for Rabbi Alan Lew, the real purpose of this annual passage is for us to experience brokenheartedness and open our heart to God. In This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared , Lew has marked out a journey of seven distinct stages, one that draws on these rituals to awaken our soul and wholly transform us. Weaving together Torah readings, Buddhist parables, Jewish fables and stories from his own life, Lew lays bare the meanings of this ancient Jewish passage. He reveals the path from terror to acceptance, confusion to clarity, doubt to belief, and from complacency to awe. In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to Good People , This Is Real And You Are Completely Unprepared enables believers of all faiths to reconnect to their faith with a passion and intimacy that will resonate throughout the year."
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Rezension(1): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: September 22, 2003 Lew39" Rezension(2): "〈a href=http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/libraryjournal_logo.png alt=Library Journal border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 1, 2003 Has the title got your attention? Indeed, Lew (One God Clapping: The Spiritual Path of a Zen Rabbi), spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Sholom in San Francisco, conveys a sense of urgency about the Jewish High Holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as the key holidays and rituals that surround them: Tisha B'Av, Elul, Selichot, Teshuvah, Ne'ilah, and Sukkot. Taken together, they constitute a journey from birth to death to renewal, a journey of self-discovery, spiritual discipline, self-forgiveness, and spiritual evolution: This is the longest journey we will ever make, and we must complete it in that brief instant before the gates of heaven clang shut. In order to help us prepare for the journey, Lew draws from Talmudic text, lore and commentary, Kabbala, some Zen Buddhism, psychology, and literature, as well as his own personal experiences. He is a patient and compassionate guide as he conveys the message that we must take our holy tasks seriously, but if we don't make it this year we can try again next year. A fresh look at a more than 2000-year-old mandate, highly recommended for collections of Judaica.-Marcia Welsh, Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, NH Copyright 2003 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. " Rezension(3): "〈a href=https://www.booklistonline.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/booklist_logo.png alt=Booklist border=0 /〉〈/a〉: August 1, 2003 The Days of Awe, the Jewish rituals observed each year between roughly mid-August and mid-October, include Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the 10 days between the two High Holy days. Citing the Hebrew Bible, Talmud, Kabbalah, and other sources, Lew offers advice on how we can live our lives in a meaningful and joyful way through prayer and meditation. Author of One God Clapping: The Spiritual Path of a Zen Rabbi (1999), he writes of the importance of introspection and self-evaluation in this period of repentance and contemplation. His insights into how we can make the most of our time are astute and profound and should be of interest to readers of all faiths. (Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2003, American Library Association.) "
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