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The Handbook of Jewish Meditation Practices: A Guide for Enriching the Sabbath and Other Days of Your Life

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The structure of this book is its strength. After a really wonderful and inspiring beginning chapter, the author follows with *many* mini-chapters of specific meditations. They're really easy to understand and to use. He writes the meditations in a step-by-step format that makes them feel really accessible. I did the meditation on a sacred/spiritual text recently and it was very rich. I particularly appreciate this book as a practicing Jew who is constantly looking for ways to bring meaning to my practice.

I do recommend this book for everyone who is interested in deepening his/her experience either on shabbat or other jewish practices.It's great how R. David Cooper offers heartful words for theory and also for poweful practices.

I just love this book! It is a great aid for me since I was not raised in a home that practiced Judaism. It will open your heart to various techniques of meditation and guidance practiced by the ancients. Each chapter will give you insight and help you to enjoy your daily life. It will renew your Jewishness. Your soul will be so happy when you actually start putting these meditations and insights into practice. You will be growing more confident in your spiritual journey. I do now indeed have confirmation that my ancestors were Jewish. But deep down my soul told me all along that I had a Jewish heart. I have learned so much by reading various books and listening to tapes that Rabbi David A. Cooper has done. This book is right up there with the best of them! I give it 5 stars!