Lawrence A. Hoffman

This examination of universalism and particularism in Judaism seeks answers to the complex question, "Why be Jewish?" It explores the universalistic definition of the Jews' historic destiny, the role Jews must play simply by virtue of being human, and Judaism's part in helping Jews...

This examination of universalism and particularism in Judaism seeks answers to the complex question, "Why be Jewish?" It explores the universalistic definition of the Jews' historic destiny, the role Jews must play simply by virtue of being human, and Judaism's part in helping Jews...

This unique and groundbreaking study moves "beyond the texts" of prayers to carefully study the worshipping community from an anthropological perspective. Hoffman's innovative approach opens up the world of prayer to the academy and the community at large. With the publication of this book,...

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...

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...

Engaging and sobering. Traces the development of Yizkor from the original memorializing of Jewish communities destroyed by the Crusaders to the touching service we have today, and reflects on how we remember both personal losses and the martyrs of history.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1580236898ISBN-13:...

Engaging and sobering. Traces the development of Yizkor from the original memorializing of Jewish communities destroyed by the Crusaders to the touching service we have today, and reflects on how we remember both personal losses and the martyrs of history.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1683361881ISBN-13:...

Jewish organizational life is inundated with publications on organizational change and effective leadership, but from mutually exclusive sources: business and organizational studies, on the one hand; and Jewish studies, on the other. One addresses leadership but not the religious soul. The other speaks from...

Provides diverse and exciting commentaries to the traditional liturgy, written by some of today's most respected scholars and teachers from all perspectives of the Jewish world. Unique, fresh, honest translations, with notes comparing other translations.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1879045796ISBN-13: 9781879045798Publisher: Jewish Lights PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Provides diverse and exciting commentaries to the traditional liturgy, written by some of today's most respected scholars and teachers from all perspectives of the Jewish world. Unique, fresh, honest translations, with notes comparing other translations.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1683362098ISBN-13: 9781683362098Publisher: Jewish Lights PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

An in-depth exploration of the complexities-and perhaps audacity-of naming the unnameable. Almost forty contributors from all Jewish denominations and from around the world wrestle with Avinu Malkeinu and the linguistic and spiritual conundrum it presents, asking, "How do we name God altogether, without recourse...

An in-depth exploration of the complexities-and perhaps audacity-of naming the unnameable. Almost forty contributors from all Jewish denominations and from around the world wrestle with Avinu Malkeinu and the linguistic and spiritual conundrum it presents, asking, "How do we name God altogether, without recourse...

Synagogues can re-emerge as a center of sacred creativity, spirituality and ethics. A challenge rather than a manual, this honest and compelling analysis of synagogues provides an entirely new set of concepts to facilitate transformative conversation.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1683362675ISBN-13: 9781683362678Publisher: Jewish Lights PublishingLanguage:...

Synagogues can re-emerge as a center of sacred creativity, spirituality and ethics. A challenge rather than a manual, this honest and compelling analysis of synagogues provides an entirely new set of concepts to facilitate transformative conversation.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1580232485ISBN-13: 9781580232487Publisher: Jewish Lights PublishingLanguage:...

Teachers, students, composers, performers, and other practitioners of sacred sound will appreciate this volume because, unlike any book currently available on sacred music, it treats the history, development, current practices, composition, and critical views of the liturgical music of both the Jewish and Christian...

For laypeople and clergy of any denomination. Examines how and why religious ritual works-or doesn't. Uses social science, theology and common sense to explain the key roles symbolism and liturgy can play in meaningful and fulfilling communal worship.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1683363388ISBN-13: 9781683363385Publisher: Skylight...

For laypeople and clergy of any denomination. Examines how and why religious ritual works-or doesn't. Uses social science, theology and common sense to explain the key roles symbolism and liturgy can play in meaningful and fulfilling communal worship.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1893361063ISBN-13: 9781893361065Publisher: Skylight...

Lawrence A. Hoffman's inquiry into the reasons for the canonization of the Jewish style synagogue service between the eighth and eleventh centuries presents a novel reinterpretation of the available evidence that will have repercussions for studies of Jewish and Christian liturgy. The author suggests...

N'ilah, "the closing of the gates" is, in many ways, the most anticipated worship service in the entire Jewish calendar. Coming at the end of the 24-hour fast that characterizes Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), it symbolizes the days of old when the...

N'ilah, "the closing of the gates" is, in many ways, the most anticipated worship service in the entire Jewish calendar. Coming at the end of the 24-hour fast that characterizes Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), it symbolizes the days of old when the...

Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman is widely recognized as a leader in bringing spiritual innovation into modern Jewish life and worship. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study, he explores the Jewish way of being in the world-the Jewish relationship to God and to questions...

An accessible introduction to the concepts of Jewish mysticism, their religiousand spiritual significance, and how they relate to our lives. The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition allows us to experience and understand mysticism's inexpressible reverence before the awe and mystery of creation, and celebrate...

An accessible introduction to the concepts of Jewish mysticism and how they relate to our lives. Allows us to experience mysticism's inexpressible reverence before the mystery of creation and celebrate the quest to transform ordinary reality into holiness.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1580230296ISBN-13: 9781580230292Publisher: Jewish...

An accessible introduction to the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer. Opens the door to 3,000 years of Jewish prayer, making available all you need to feel at home in the Jewish way of communicating with God.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1683364457ISBN-13: 9781683364450Publisher:...

An accessible introduction to the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer. Opens the door to 3,000 years of Jewish prayer, making available all you need to feel at home in the Jewish way of communicating with God.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1580232019ISBN-13: 9781580232012Publisher:...

A colorful, fun-to-read introduction that explains the ways and whys of Jewish worship, faith, and religious life. What You Will See Inside a Synagogue will: Satisfy kids' curiosity about what goes on in synagogues attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at...

The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Year-what it means, who wrote it, why we say it. Thought-provoking and inspiring discussions from a wide range of perspectives on all aspects of this prayer that defies easy understanding.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1580234240ISBN-13: 9781580234245Publisher: Jewish...

The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Year-what it means, who wrote it, why we say it. Thought-provoking and inspiring discussions from a wide range of perspectives on all aspects of this prayer that defies easy understanding.Author: Lawrence A. HoffmanISBN-10: 1580236723ISBN-13: 9781580236720Publisher: Jewish...