Books by "Rabbi Aryeh Ben David"
2 books found
This book is for those: intrigued by the Arizal's (Lurianic) Kabbalah, confused by the debates over Kabbalah's authenticity, fascinated by how centuries-old Kabbalistic ideas converge with modern science, challenged by how the technological changes around us fit in with Torah and Kabbalah, desiring resolution of the ongoing debates over key ideas in Jewish thought, curious to understand exactly who and what the Messiah is. Of the few genuine introductions to Kabbalah, Shomer Emunim stands out prominently for its clarity, brevity and accessibility. Penned in the late 1720s by the master Italian Kabbalist, Rabbi Yosef Ergas, its virtues have been extolled by Kabbalists of note ever since. Shomer Emunim powerfully responds to those who claim Kabbalah was fabricated. It also explains Kabbalistic concepts simply, dispelling the illegitimate views of those encouraging blasphemous religious compromise by distorting those concepts. The original Shomer Emunim Hebrew text, together with its complete, facing-page, English translation and commentary, is presented in an innovative and easily digestible format. This e-book contains words in Hebrew which may not display correctly on all e-reader devices.
Fresh, Useful Perspectives on the Spiritual Dynamics of Prayer Better music, better sermons and better prayer books can only go so far. Many innovations have been tried around the world, and no doubt, synagogue leadership will continue to think creatively about improving services. But deep and lasting change will only come when each of us takes ownership and responsibility for what only we can really guideour inner lives. from the Preface Join over fifty Jewish spiritual leaders from all denominations in a candid conversation about the why and how of prayer: how prayer changes us and how to discern a response from God. In this fascinating forum, they share the challenges of prayer, what it means to pray, how to develop your own personal prayer voice, and how to rediscover meaning and Gods presence in the traditional Jewish prayer book.