Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information, Contemplation [Hardcover]

Dov Peretz Elkins (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 4, 2006

This compelling companion to Yom Kippur Readings helps create a bridge between the words of our ancestors and the meanings, themes and ideas that are the central spiritual agenda of the life of the modern Jew.

Drawn from a variety of sources--ancient, medieval, modern, Jewish and non-Jewish--this selection of readings, prayers and insights explores the opportunities for inspiration and reflection inherent in the subjects addressed on the Jewish New Year: sin, repentance, personal and social change, societal justice, forgiveness, spiritual growth, living with joy and hope, commitment to high ideals, becoming our truest and most authentic selves, deepening our capacity to love and savoring the divine gift of life. These readings enable you to enter into the spirit of Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Awe in a personal and powerful way while they uplift and inform. They will add to the benefits of your High Holy Day experience year after year.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Provides a treasure-trove of reflections, narratives, and meditations relating to the themes of the High Holy Days. A resource for clergy and laypersons alike as they prepare for public services and an invaluable work for personal reflection. Highly recommended.” —Dr. David Ellenson, president, Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion “Full of wonderful material that will deepen the Yom Kippur experience for rabbis and their communities. An ever-flowing spring of thoughts and prayers to help us approach Yom Kippur with meaning, creativity, soulfulness and blessing.” —Rabbi Naomi Levy, spiritual leader of Nashuva and author of To Begin Again and Talking to God “Filled with inspirational readings that are profound, and that will challenge and ignite the mind and heart alike…. Will deepen the High Holy Day experience for every reader.” —Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of Jewish Literacy and The Book of Jewish Values “A truly marvelous collection.... Despite close to sixty years of experience with Rosh Hashanah, I learned and felt things in reading this book that I have never known or felt before—and you will too!” —Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of Judaism, and author of The Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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This comprehensive anthology connects your heart and soul to the ancient and medieval prayers of Rosh Hashanah through contemporary and ancient commentaries on the day's central themes:

Preparing for the New Year
Prayer and Faith
Roots and Themes from the Torah
Inspiration from the Prophets
The Blowing of the Shofar
Remembrance
Repentance
Rituals and Customs
And much more

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 366 pages
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing (July 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580232396
• ISBN-13: 978-1580232395
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,334,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins is one of America's leading congregational rabbis, and is a prominent internationally-known speaker and author, winner of the National Jewish Book Award. Dr. Elkins is Rabbi Emeritus of The Jewish Center of Princeton, NJ. He co-authored Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul, among his 35 books and hundreds of published articles. His most recent book is Jewish Stories from Heaven and Earth (Jewish Lights). He has spoken and led training workshops for synagogues, Federations, JCCs and other Jewish organizations in North America, Europe and Israel. His books have been read by thousands throughout the world. He was a member of the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly. He and his wife Maxine live in Princeton, NJ, and travel often to see their children and 9 grandchildren.

Dr. Elkins' web sites are www.JewishGrowth.org, www.WisdomofJudaism.org, and www.Eco-Judaism.org. His email address is [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful preparation for the High Holy days, November 10, 2006

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This review is from: Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information, Contemplation (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book particularly when you are preparing for the High Holy days but can be read at any time. It is full of readings from a wide variety of sources and includes poetry. Some readings are thought provoking others are informative and yet others are moving. There is something for everyone. I strongly recommend this book and its companion "Yom Kippur Readings". Both are excellent resources.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb companion volume to Elkins' previous title, "Yom Kippur Readings"., November 4, 2006

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This review is from: Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information, Contemplation (Hardcover)

Edited by Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins, Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration Information Contemplation is an anthology of writings by esteemed Jewish religious leaders and scholars, meant to be experienced and shared during the High Holy Days that mark the Jewish New Year, and the accompanying challenge of faith to undertake spiritual and moral self-examination. Most individual passages are brief, only a few paragraphs long, and therefore suitable to be read aloud at gatherings and celebrations, or with family and friends. Enthusiastically recommended reading to enrich the mind and spirit, and a superb companion volume to Elkins' previous title, "Yom Kippur Readings".