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MINYAN,TEN PRINCIPLES FOR LIVING A LIFE OF INTEGRITY Bell Tower, 1997 by Rabbi Rami Shapiro

My Philosophy of Judaism - some thoughts I adapted from my book The Teaching - some thoughts I adapted from my book Necessary unity - some thoughts I adapted from my book Who Are You? - some thoughts I adapted from my book

BOOKS by Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

THE FIRST STEP Chapter 1: The Way of Teaching / Contents / Note to the Reader Chapter 2: Friend to Friend Chapter 3: Rx for a Working Jew Chapter 4: Relationships: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage Chapter 5: The Teachings of the Body Chapter 6: Jewish Orientation Chapter 7: Prayer Fact or Feeling Chapter 8: Circumcision Chapter 9: The Dance of Sabbath, A Time for Lovers, Godbirthing Chapter 10: I Believe We Can Rise Up

ESSAYS by Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

Letter on the Conscious Ascent of the Soul Written by the Baal Shem Tov to his Brother-in-law, Rabbi Gershom of Kittov During the Latter's Stay in Israel Prayer before Studying Kabbalah Worlds of Discourse: A Conversation with Zalman Schachter and D.M. Dooling Toward an Order of B'Nai Or': A Program for a Jewish Liturgical Brotherhood Life in the Hereafter: A Tour of What's to Come Toward a Field of Rebbetude

ESSAYS by Dr. Moshe Dror

Judaism: Into the 21st Century Towards a Potential Zionist Renewal

BOOK REVIEWS

ETHICS INTO ACTION: HENRY SPIRA AND THE ANIMAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT by Peter Singer / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz COMPASSION FOR HUMANITY IN THE JEWISH TRADITION by David Sears / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz THE UNIVERSAL JEW Letters To a Progressive Father From His Orthodox Son By Yosef Ben Shlomo Hakohen / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz PRISONED CHICKENS, POISONED EGGS: An Inside Look at the Modern Poultry Industry by Karen Davis, Ph.D. / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz A BOY, A CHICKEN, AND THE LION OF JUDAH: How Ari Became a Vegetarian by Roberta Kalechofsky / reviewed by Richard Schwartz RABBIS AND VEGETARIANISM: An Evolving Tradition Edited by Roberta Kalechofsky / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz REPLENISH THE EARTH: A History of Organized Religion`s Treatment of Animals and Nature by Lewis G. Regenstein / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz MASTERPLAN -- Judaism: Its Program, Meaning, Goals by Rabbi Aryeh Carmell / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz DEADLY FEASTS: Tracking the Secrets of a Terrifying New Plague by Richard Rhodes / reviewed by Prof. Richard Schwartz

ESSAYS by RABBI ARTHUR WASKOW

What is Jewish Renewal? - a Definition In Progress The God Who Changes On Work and Spirituality And the Earth Is Filled with the Breath of Life* Ineradicable blemish -- in the mamzer, or in mamzerut? Torah of Politics Toward new & holy sexual ethics Meaning, Power, & Politics

ESSAYS by PROF. RICHARD SCHWARTZ

Judaism, Hunger, and Vegetarianism News Release: Campaign to Change Jews' Diets Letter sent to North American Congregational Rabbis FACT SHEET: 1. Health FACT SHEET: 2. Treatment of Animals FACT SHEET: 3. Environment FACT SHEET: 4. Resource Usage FACT SHEET: 5. Hunger Vegetarianism -- It's Pro Life A Brief Recent History of U.S. Vegetarianism Toward a Winning Animal Rights Strategy Bibliography of Vegetarian Material Environmental Issues in Israel Global Warming Are Jews Obligated to Be Vegetarians? The Need for Jewish Involvement "I - Thou" and Vegetarianism Mixed Marriages - When Only One of You is a Vegetarian Vegetarian Teachings of Rav Kook Religion's Message for Today Jewish Teachings on Peace Should You Be a Vegetarian? Why I am a Vegetarian Report on Animal Rights '97 Conference Working for a Vegetarian-Conscious Israel Jewish Vegetarian Outreach Quotations Related to Vegetarianism What is Our "Natural" Diet? Diet for an Imperiled Planet Protein and Calcium Myths Biographies of Famous Vegetarians The Four Food Groups, Old And New Judaism's Mission Today Judaism, Vegetarianism, and Peace Vegetarianism and Jewish Holidays Vegetarianism and the Jewish Dietary Laws Jewish Values vs. the World's Values Great American "Meatout" Abolishing Intensive Livestock Agriculture: A Global Imperative Action Ideas For Global Survival Choose Life What Diet Does G-d Prefer for People? Is Fur a Jewish Issue? Judaism and the Population Crisis

ESSAYS by DR. MEL SCULT

The Donkey and the Jewish Question On Being the Image of God Praise and Thankfulness The Trees Have the Last Word -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

ESSAYS by DR. EDWARD HOFFMAN

Five Keys for Re-vitalizing the American Synagogue

ESSAYS by RABBI RAMI SHAPIRO

Eight Questions -- thoughts on spiritual practice, tradition, and much more Jewish Community - 4 specific actions to build Jewish community Learning from the Competition - modest proposal for outreach/education 12 Commandments for Rabbis -- surviving the rabbinate Use the Force - "Star Wars" as a modern metaphor of Jewish ideals Rabbinic Outing -- what is a Jew? The Away Team -- cults Not Yet Through -- suicide The Real Adventure -- The Celestine Prophecy In Dread of Fred -- evolution Continuity -- continuity Until Dioceses Do We Part -- divorce What is Faith? -- faith Pesakh Lunches: A Recipe for Continuity -- continuity Why Be Jewish: A Letter from Parents to Their Children -- continuity A Moment of Silence -- prayer in school Happiness -- happiness What is God? -- theology One Foot Judaism -- continuity Living Spiritually -- spirituality For Goodness Sake -- goodness The Seven Sins -- Gandhian critique of society Baby Brides -- does religion make you good Wig Wars ET No Expectations Slogans Dog's Best Friend Expect Suffering Coming Home True Spirituality No Matter What Perfectionism Reality is Real Life is Tough Effort is Good Fortune We are Response-able Thank You The Wish Wiggle Everything I Need to Know, I Learned at Work

PUBLICATIONS

TIKKUN - The bimonthly Jewish critique of politics, culture & society

CONTRIBUTIONS

Refuting Christian Missionaries - by Reb Gershom TZEDAKAH: Steven Spielbert's Greatest Nachas - Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins Hasidic Wisdom: Sayings from the Jewish Sages - Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins The Gift of Spiritual Guidance - by Liza M. Wiemer

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