Paths of Faith: The New Jewish Prayer Book for Synagogue and Home : For Weekdays, Shabbat, Festivals & Other Occasions [Hardcover]

Chaim Stern (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 7, 2002

This historic, gender-sensitive prayer book includes the most comprehensive transliteration of any prayer book in the Reform movement, and a special and timely section devoted to prayers and meditations for 'Troubled Times'. This book reflects the traditions of classical liturgy and of Liberal-Reform Judaism, yet it contains many innovations such as: masterful new translations, with new accompanying passages; alongside each of the classical prayers is an explanation of its content and significance, establishing the prayer's place in the structure of the liturgy; thematic cross-references connect readers to other passages in the book, enhancing appreciation of the text and offering an interactive, highly personal approach to prayer; special innovations include: a selection of readings for 'Troubled Times'; prayers for healing; a betrothal prayer; a special selection of newly-translated Psalms, and blessings and rituals for individuals and communities, at home and in the synagogue; and, new readings and new inserts for the major holidays.

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About the Author

Rabbi Chaim Stern has also authored "Gates of Prayer", "Gates of Repentance", "Gates of Forgiveness", "Gates of Joy", "Passover Haggadah", "Day by Day", "On the Doorposts of Your House", "Pirke Avot: A New Commentary", translations of all prophetic texts used in the synagogue in The Haftarah Commentary; and a forthcoming new translation of the book of Genesis.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: S.P.I. Books; Bilingual edition edition (November 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561719331
• ISBN-13: 978-1561719334
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,479,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bilingually presented in both Hebrew and English, March 9, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paths of Faith: The New Jewish Prayer Book for Synagogue and Home : For Weekdays, Shabbat, Festivals & Other Occasions (Hardcover)

Collected and translated by Rabbi Chaim Stern, Paths Of Faith: The New Jewish Prayer Book For Synagogue And Home is a new prayer book written and prepared especially for the Jewish Sabbath, religious weekday services, festivals, and other high and holy occasions, as celebrated and honored by Reform Jewish Congregations throughout North America. All of the prayers and all of the songs are bilingually presented in both Hebrew and English, making Paths Of Faith a completely accessible and very highly recommended resource intended for both the home and the synagogue.

18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the *official* new siddur..., October 14, 2005

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Andrew Hammer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paths of Faith: The New Jewish Prayer Book for Synagogue and Home : For Weekdays, Shabbat, Festivals & Other Occasions (Hardcover)

Readers may be confused by the description of this book as the `long-awaited new prayer book' of the Reform movement because of the authorship by Stern. It is not. That siddur is called Mishkan T'filah (Tabernacle of Prayer) and has not yet been made available to the public. No slight intended to Mr. Stern, who has apparently incorporated the same changes agreed by the Reform movement into his version, but this really should be made clear in the description of the book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I Tried to Order this But...., February 10, 2011

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A. LaBauve "Mystical Chick" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paths of Faith: The New Jewish Prayer Book for Synagogue and Home : For Weekdays, Shabbat, Festivals & Other Occasions (Hardcover)

It's interesting that this prayer book is still listed for sale here, as I recently attempted to purchase it and was told by Amazon that it was not available (after I waited for three months). I love Amazon, but if this book is not findable it shouldn't be listed here for sale. It's disappointing to order a book one really wants only to be told it can't be located.