Minding the Temple of the Soul: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Traditional Jewish Prayer, Movement, and Meditation [Paperback]

Tamar Frankiel (Author), Judy Greenfeld (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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Frankiel (Claremont Sch. of Theology) and Greenfeld, a dancer/choreographer and the founder of a personal fitness training company, have collaborated on this handbook of prayer and meditation based firmly on Jewish tradition and belief. Each chapter explores the meaning of a traditional Hebrew prayer, accompanied by a visualization practice and movement exercises. Diagrams and step-by-step photographs illustrate the exercises and concepts, many of them based on the "Sefirot," a Kabbalistic view of the body's energy centers as patterns of divine manifestation. A practical, well-written book of inspiration for Jewish seekers.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"A brilliant roadmap into the power of prayer as it was meant to be understood....This book belongs in every health spa and at every retreat center in this country.... Magnificent." -- Caroline M. Myss, Ph.D., author, Anatomy of the Spirit; co-author, The Creation of Health

"A fascinating and creative work, this book clearly teaches us how to practice an embodied Jewish mysticism." -- Nancy Flam, Co-founder, The Jewish Healing Center

"A fine source of Jewish wisdom for those who wish to learn, apply and practice this ancient wisdom in everyday life." -- Bernie S. Siegel, M.D., author, Love, Medicine & Miracles

"I was amazed and delighted... Bodily exercises and dances by which the body, the breath, and the soul can teach each other how to walk a sacred path." -- Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Pathfinder of ALEPH, Alliance for Jewish Renewal; author, Godwrestling --Round 2

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Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing; 1st edition (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879045648
• ISBN-13: 978-1879045644
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #886,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners, December 3, 2000

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This review is from: Minding the Temple of the Soul: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Traditional Jewish Prayer, Movement, and Meditation (Paperback)

I read this book from cover to cover, then began focusing on some of the different meditations, prayers and movements. This is a very easy way to start learning about Jewish meditation. This book doesn't bog you down, nor does it put too much on your plate at once. Also, a cassette tape is available from the publisher, that leads the prayers, movements and meditations. I plan to purchase that as well!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars helping me play with movement and prayer, November 25, 2000

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This review is from: Minding the Temple of the Soul: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit Through Traditional Jewish Prayer, Movement, and Meditation (Paperback)

This book is helping me play with movement and prayer. There are also great visualizations and discussions of healing. I also value the phrase-by-phrase translations / explanations of the traditional prayers.