Lawrence Kushner

Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, creatively shows how God is with us every day, in every way. A vibrant invitation to children and their adults to explore-together-what, where, and how God is in our lives.Author: Lawrence Kushner, Karen KushnerISBN-10: 158023092XISBN-13: 9781580230926Publisher: Jewish...

Where is God?"What does God look like?""How does God make things happen?" With little hands, and big hands. With young hands and old hands, With your hands." Mixing sparks of curiosity and spiritual imagination, this wondrous book lights children's creativity and shows how God...

A treasury of insight from one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America.Whether you are new to Kushner or a devoted fan, this is the place to begin. At once deeply human and profoundly spiritual, Lawrence Kushner's books are a treat for the...

A treasury of insight from one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America. At once deeply human and profoundly spiritual, opens wide the gates of Jewish mysticism and spirituality, helping us peel back the layers of meaning that animate our lives.Author: Lawrence KushnerISBN-10:...

Breathe New Life into Your Prayer with the Wisdom of Kabbalah and the Hasidic Masters Jewish mystics teach that every word a person utters in prayer should radiate light. Even the letters of the words of prayer carry sparks of the Divine that yearn...

Breathe New Life into Your Prayer with the Wisdom of Kabbalah and the Hasidic Masters Jewish mystics teach that every word a person utters in prayer should radiate light. Even the letters of the words of prayer carry sparks of the Divine that yearn...

A profound exploration of the necessity of paying attention to God's presence.--Library JournalIn a daring blend of scholarship and imagination, psychology and history, Lawrence Kushner gathers an inspiring range of interpretations of Genesis 28:16 given by sages, from Shmuel bar Nachmani in third-century Palestine...

A profound exploration of the necessity of paying attention to God's presence.--Library JournalIn a daring blend of scholarship and imagination, psychology and history, Lawrence Kushner gathers an inspiring range of interpretations of Genesis 28:16 given by sages, from Shmuel bar Nachmani in third-century Palestine...

In a daring blend of scholarship, imagination, psychology and history, Lawrence Kushner gathers an inspiring range of interpretations of Genesis 28:16 given by sages, what each discovered about God's Self and what we can learn about ourselves as we ascend and descend Jacob's ladder....

Quite simply, the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read. An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life.There is a place that is as far from here as breathing out is from...

Journey to a place as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in-where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow-with this insightful, absorbing and practical introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism.Author: Lawrence KushnerISBN-10: 1580230733ISBN-13:...

Flashes of insight--surprising, entertaining, inspiring--from one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America."The goal of all spiritual life is to get your ego out of the way--outwit the sucker; dissolve it; shoot it; kill it. Silence the incessant planning, organizing, running, manipulating, possessing,...

Flashes of insight--surprising, entertaining, inspiring--from one of the most creative spiritual thinkers in America."The goal of all spiritual life is to get your ego out of the way--outwit the sucker; dissolve it; shoot it; kill it. Silence the incessant planning, organizing, running, manipulating, possessing,...

A Charming tale to remind us all that our kindness works miracles. "When the sun sets and stars fill the sky, the square in the little town grows quiet and still. The cool air of distant hills mingles with the sweet scent of baking...

A Charming tale to remind us all that our kindness works miracles."When the sun sets and stars fill the sky, the square in the little town grows quiet and still. The cool air of distant hills mingles with the sweet scent of baking bread....

"Suppose there is something going on in the universe which is to ordinary, everyday reality as our unconcious is to our daily lives? Softly, but unmistakably guiding it. Most of the time, we are unaware of it. Yet, every now and then, on account...

Through stories of everyday human encounters Lawrence Kushner takes us deeply into our lives to find spiritual insight. In this book, literature meets spirituality, the sacred meets the ordinary & people of all faiths can meet one another & themselves.Author: Lawrence KushnerISBN-10: 1879045982ISBN-13: 9781879045989Publisher:...

A window into the Jewish soul--written especially for Christians.I invite you to explore with me some of the rich and varied expressions of the Jewish spiritual imagination. It is a tradition that may at times, for Christians, feel strangely familiar and will, for Christians...

Jewish spirituality approaches life in a way that encourages us to become aware of God's presence and purpose, even in unlikely places. A unique guide to the rich wisdom of Judaism tailored to address Christians' questions and help deepen their own faith.Author: Lawrence KushnerISBN-10:...

Sometime, somewhere, someone is searching for answers . . .. . . in a thirteenth-century castle. . . on a train to a concentration camp. . . in a New York city apartment Hidden within the binding of an ancient text that has been...

In calligraphy by the author. Folktales about and exploration of the mystical meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet. Open the old prayerbook-like pages of The Book of Letters and you will enter a special world of sacred tradition and religious feeling.More than just symbols, all...

In calligraphy by the author. Folktales about and exploration of the mystical meanings of the Hebrew Alphabet. Open the old prayerbook-like pages of The Book of Letters and you will enter a special world of sacred tradition and religious feeling.More than just symbols, all...

Here is a book of spiritual adventure. From the miracle at the Red Sea to the miracle of waking up this morning, this intriguing book introduces young people to a way of spiritual thinking to last a lifetime.Kushner, whose award-winning books have brought spirituality...

Here is a book of spiritual adventure. From the miracle at the Red Sea to the miracle of waking up this morning, this intriguing book introduces young people to a way of spiritual thinking to last a lifetime.Kushner, whose award-winning books have brought spirituality...

With creativity and poetry (and occasional heresy) Kushner dusts off thirty classical Hebrew words, shakes them free of the effects of generations of overuse, "re-translates" them and liberates their ancient holy power for contemporary spiritual life.Author: Lawrence KushnerISBN-10: 1580230202ISBN-13: 9781580230209Publisher: Jewish Lights PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

With creativity and poetry (and occasional heresy) Kushner dusts off thirty classical Hebrew words, shakes them free of the effects of generations of overuse, "re-translates" them and liberates their ancient holy power for contemporary spiritual life.Author: Lawrence KushnerISBN-10: 1683363485ISBN-13: 9781683363484Publisher: Jewish Lights PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

"Despite the obvious contradictions, complexity, and apparent randomness that assault any human being day after day, everything is somehow nevertheless connected, orchestrated. The universe is filled with meaning.... In Jewish mysticism, the river is a metaphor for the Holy Oneness that unifies all creation....

Imaginative, philosophical and intellectual, this book explores the meeting point of ancient journeys, current psychological theory and the practicalities of modern life to guide you on your journey into deeper spiritual awareness.Author: Lawrence KushnerISBN-10: 1580230962ISBN-13: 9781580230964Publisher: Jewish Lights PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2000Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize:...

Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian A simple way for young children to explore the ways we see God. To young children, the world is full of things to see and touch. And by using those very examples, this enchanting book gently invites children to become aware...