This is an expanded edition of the classic text of Jewish mysticism (Kabala) by the world famous Talmudic scholar that seeks to answer the major questions asked by modern Jews. In this classic text of Jewish mysticism, the world-renowned scholar, Adin Steinsaltz, seeks to answer the major questions asked by modern Jews about the nature of their ...
This is an expanded edition of the classic text on Jewish theology, by the renowned Talmudic scholar who "Newsweek" described as "a genius of the highest order". "The Essential Talmud" is a general introduction to the beliefs, attitudes and methods of the sacred text by which the Jewish people have lived and survived through the ages, by the ...
In this guide for living, Jewish scholar Adin Steinsaltz examines simple words such as family, friendship, and love. Though the meanings of these words may have been diluted from either familiarity or inattention, he reinvests them with meaning and brings them closer to home.
Contains Tractate Bava Metzia, Part One, a portion of the Talmud relating to civil law, specifically business relationships and other aspects of commercial life.
Written by the great Hasidic master Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi in the late eighteenth century, the Tanya is considered to be one of the most extraordinary books of moral teachings ever written. A seminal document in the study of Kabbalah, the Tanya explores and solves the dilemmas of the human soul by arriving at the root causes of its ...
A stunning popular success, this translation of the Talmud has had combined sales of nearly 100,000 copies for Volumes I, II, III, and the Reference Guide. Volume IV continues Tractate Bava-Metzia which offers ethical guidelines for employer-employee relations. Line drawings throughout.
Volume VIII, the second part of the Tractate Ketubot, provides sage advice on marriage and family life, with the emphasis this time on legal and financial matters. Postponed from October.
From the origins and meaning of prayer to instructions on how to don a prayer shawl, from a prayer-by-prayer explanation of the daily morning service to the reason you're not allowed to talk while the cantor is singing Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz answers every question likely to arise about the rituals of Jewish prayer....Rabbi Steinsaltz's guide is ...
Hailed as a "great achievement" (The New York Times Book Review) that "opens the door to pilgrims of every background" (Washington Post Book World), this pioneering translation of the Talmud has been a stunning success, with more than 140,000 copies sold. Volume Six concludes the Tractate Bava Metzia, and continues the discussion of business ...
The Talmud: The Steinsaltz Edition makes it possible for everyone to read the Talmud because it's more than just a translation. Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz becomes your personal instructor, guiding you through the intricate paths of Talmudic logic and thought.
In We Jews, Rabbi Steinsaltz explores the most important issues that concern Jews today as Jews. He provides wise and uplifting answers to Jews everywhere, whether they are secular and assimilated or orthodox-Are we a nation or a religion? Are the stereotypes of Jews really true? Why are Jews so controversial? How can we navigate the opposing ...
A monumental publishing venture continues with two new volumes of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz's pioneering translation of the Talmud. Volume V continues the Tractate Bava Metzia, offering ethical guidelines for various commercial transactions with a special focus on employer-employee relations. Postponed from October.
In the Fourth Commandment, God instructs us to observe the Sabbath and to withdraw temporarily from the stress and pressures of our secular activities. This books helps us understand the Sabbath as God's gift and an opportunity for each of us to renew ourselves and experience personal transformation. Step-by-step, this guide shows how to observe ...
Volume V of this pioneering translation begins Tractate Ketubot which provides sage advice on marriage and family life. Includes the same great features which made the preceeding volumes such spectacular gifts, including ribbon marker, gilt-edged pages, and full-cloth binding. Line-drawings throughout.
"Learning From the Tanya" offers a key for unlocking the mysteries of one of the most extraordinary books of moral teachings ever written. A seminal document in the study of Kabbalah, the "Tanya" explores and solves the dilemmas of the human soul by arriving at the root causes of its struggles. Though it is a classic Jewish spiritual text, the ...
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