New and fully revised edition! This book is a step-by-step manual on how to nurture that sense of amazement every day, in every area of life, by tapping into forgotten ancient Jewish wisdom. You will discover a Judaism that is a masterful ancient spiritual system for unleashing the power of amazement. You will discover: -The real meaning of life. -A radical perspective on what it means to be Jewish. -A system for cultivating amazement that really works. -The possibility of being truly happy every day. -The kind of spirituality many people think only possible in Eastern religions. -Your own spiritual genius waiting to come out. Judaism is a profound spiritual system. Now, thanks to The Art of Amazement, the wisdom of obscure rituals and beliefs can become relevant for the twenty-first century. Previously published by Daas Books and Penguin, this new edition has been fully revised and expanded, including a new comprehensive index
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Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld received a B.A. in Classics and an M.A. in anthropology. He lived and studied in yeshivas with some of the most renowned Jewish mystics of our times. Currently he conducts Art of Amazement seminars around the world, and lives with his family in Baltimore, where he is working toward a Ph.D. in ancient Jewish texts.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I'm not exaggerating - there's something about this book that speaks to me more than others in the genre. I've read a lot of books on "spirituality", "meditation", "Jewish meditation", "Kabbalah", and so on, and this is the first one that really inspired me to become a better person. The reason may be Rabbi Seinfeld's philosophical clarity - the way he explains the philosophical way to understand "God" (which he calls "The Infinite"), really works for me. He then brilliantly spplies this framework to a number of basic Jewish customs. For the first time, I feel like I understand what the rabbi was always trying to do in Temple, but I think even he didn't understand. It's like the fog has lifted and I see not only Judaism but my whole life dfferently now.
The audio CD was also useful - it was the same content as parts of the book, but good to hear it while driving.
The audio CD was also useful - it was the same content as parts of the book, but good to hear it while driving.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Contrary to the apparent Judaic framework in which the author tries to fit this book, the content goes far beyond any particular culture or religion. The whole thread of the book is about introspection and starting to get into serious "meditation". Meditation is this process of going inside our beliefs, and questioning and reconsidering all choices we make in our life. This is the path of "mysticism", which is nothing else than going back to our human sources, those we knew while being kids, and which we covered with all sorts of social and cultural learning that makes us forget who we are.
Amazement is being able to see the beauty of Life in all its aspects, which is the achievement of any mystic path. If you seriously try to grasp fully the content of this book, you might be able to change your perspective on life for good.
Amazement is being able to see the beauty of Life in all its aspects, which is the achievement of any mystic path. If you seriously try to grasp fully the content of this book, you might be able to change your perspective on life for good.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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In the interest of full disclosure, I should start this review by saying that Rabbi Seinfeld sent me a copy of the book to review on Amazon.
Pros: Rabbi Seinfeld's writing style is engaging and colorful; it's a nicely written book. Also, the ideas presented therein, particularly after the first few chapters, of being mindful of and grateful for the sublime in our lives in specific ways is touching and important both to Judaism and to modern life. He also ends each chapter with specific exercises - both meditational and Jewish - that can help increase mindfulness and Jewish observance.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'm the ideal person to read - or review - the book. I have never been one to connect strongly with Eastern philosophy, for example, so the first few chapters - intended to draw in those who are perhaps so-called "JuBus" - were not appropriate for me but may be great for you.
I'd recommend the book strongly for anyone Jewish who has been interested in the mindfulness aspects of Buddhism and who feels he or she is lacking that feeling about Judaism, whether or not you're already observant. The mindfulness is there; we just weren't taught about it.
Pros: Rabbi Seinfeld's writing style is engaging and colorful; it's a nicely written book. Also, the ideas presented therein, particularly after the first few chapters, of being mindful of and grateful for the sublime in our lives in specific ways is touching and important both to Judaism and to modern life. He also ends each chapter with specific exercises - both meditational and Jewish - that can help increase mindfulness and Jewish observance.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'm the ideal person to read - or review - the book. I have never been one to connect strongly with Eastern philosophy, for example, so the first few chapters - intended to draw in those who are perhaps so-called "JuBus" - were not appropriate for me but may be great for you.
I'd recommend the book strongly for anyone Jewish who has been interested in the mindfulness aspects of Buddhism and who feels he or she is lacking that feeling about Judaism, whether or not you're already observant. The mindfulness is there; we just weren't taught about it.
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surprising gem
The greatest value in this book is its attention to the deep meaning of several common Jewish prayers. It also gives a kabbalistic explanation of the knowledge of God. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Admonah
Wow.
This book brings new "wows" to Judaism that I never knew existed.
Sometimes a new idea will change your whole perspective on something, so it almost seems to change form... Read more
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Published on February 20, 2008 by L. Carol B.
Refreshing and interesting
A sparkling work that I find myself returning to for inspiration and insights. A nice balance of conceptual analysis and practical excercises that I have rarely found in books on... Read more
Published on January 20, 2006 by Robert B. Litt
Judaism a little dry? Pick up this book
Imagine a cake. Now take away the eggs, sugar, water, milk, icing sugar, chocolate...and what's left? A bowl of flour. Read more
Published on October 27, 2005 by Avrum68
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