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Hoffman, 9781683362098, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Introductions tell the reader what to look for in the prayer service, as well as how to truly use the commentaries, to search forand findmeaning in the prayer book. This book features the authentic hebrew text with a new translation designed to let people know exactly what the prayers say. Hoffman, including israel a spiritual travel guide. He is a prolific author, with two separate books to his name that are used as. He lectures widely on bringing spiritual innovation into contemporary jewish life and is the author of many books, including israel. Hoffman editor, yoram bitton contributor paperback. Rabbi hoffman, author or editor of over forty books and twotime winner of the national jewish book award, is professor emeritus at hucjir and lectures widely across north america. Shop amongst our popular books, including 42, who by fire, who by wateruntaneh tokef, one hundred great jewish books and more from rabbi lawrence a hoffman. Buy one hundred great jewish books by rabbi lawrence a. Rabbi hoffman cofounded and developed synagogue 23000, a transdenominational project designed to envision and implement the ideal synagogue of the spirit for the twentyfirst century.

Dr jay m hoffman abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Hoffman, phd, is available to speak on the following topics. Hoffman is a professor of liturgy at hebrew union college in new york city. Read who by fire, who by wateruntaneh tokef by rabbi lawrence a. He is the editor of the the multivolume my peoples prayerbook, and among his many books are beyond the text, rethinking synagogues,and canonization of the synagogue service. Peter gomes, introduction, paul tillich, the courage to be, 2 nd. The amidah volume 2 of my peoples prayer book series volume 2 of my peoples prayer book. Hoffman is barbara and stephen friedman professor of liturgy, worship, and ritual at hucjir, where he was ordained and where received his ph. A spiritual travel guide, the journey home, and the national jewish book. From 1984 to 1987, he also directed the school of sacred music. Share it on those zoom calls before and after meetings. You will very shortly discover that your work as cantor or rabbi is far more onerous than what you are used to as a student.

Author event with rabbi lawrence hoffman port washington. Hoffman is a rabbi and the barbara and stephen friedman professor of liturgy, worship, and ritual at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion in new york city. Though the structure of the service became set, for a time the specific words remained fluid. David ellenson, marcia falk, judith hauptman, joel m.

Ron wolfson of the american jewish university and rabbi lawrence a. Hoffman how does one determine the proper way to keep shabbat. Hoffman offers wise, pithy introductions to one hundred amazing books, each a vibrant participant in the clamorous jewish conversation that began when god called out to abraham and continues still. Hoffman, phd, has served for more than three decades as professor of liturgy at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion in new york.

One hundred great jewish books by rabbi lawrence a. Aug 25, 2010 visit our high holy days books section. Sep 26, 2011 kol nidre is the topic of the new book all these vows. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study, he explores the jewish way of being in the worldthe jewish relationship to god and to questions of human purpose that lie just below the surface of biblical and rabbinic literature. This book addresses practical, reallife scenarios, questioning the wisdom of contemporary trends in dating while shining a light on the torahs values and its. Before there were prayer books, hoffman tells us, people made up the words anew every time they prayed. Under the editorship of american reform rabbi lawrence hoffman, rabbis and scholars from across the religious spectrum look at different aspects, though there is a. Apr 15, 2011 im thrilled to announce that my father, rabbi lawrence a. In this fascinating volume, renowned scholar and omnivorous reader rabbi lawrence a. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.

Weve waited for a book like this for a long time and here it is at last. It will help modern men and women find new wisdom and guidance in jewish prayer and bring the liturgy into their lives. Description my peoples prayer book by rabbi lawrence a. He lectures widely on bringing spiritual innovation into c. Chesterton wrote an entire book to explain his return to the christian fold, putting it down to the fact of sin a fact as practical as potatoes and the only part of christian theology which can really be proved. Rabbi hajioff is a master communicator with a long history of guiding singles in their quest for love and happiness. Rabbi hoffman is a developer of synagogue 3000, a transdenominational project designed to envision and implement the ideal synagogue of the spirit for the twentyfirst century. The relational judaism handbook is the long awaited playbook giving us the tools we need to champion the art of deepening relationships in our communities. A new vocabulary for congregational lifejewish lights. Click to read more about the shma and its blessings by rabbi lawrence a.

Hoffman was ordained as a rabbi in 1969, received his ph. Hoffman born 1942 is an american reform rabbi and a prominent scholar of jewish liturgy. From 1984 to 1987, he directed its school of sacred music as well. Prayers, modern commentaries, winner of the national jewish book award. This book addresses practical, reallife scenarios, questioning the wisdom of contemporary trends in dating while shining a light on the torahs values and its role in producing lasting and healthy relationships. Books by lawrence hoffman skylight paths publishing. He is a prolific author, with two separate books to his name that are used as liturgical guides. Hoffman this momentous criticallyacclaimed series is indeed a peoples prayer book one that provides a diverse and exciting commentary to the traditional liturgy. A companion for the modern jewish pilgrim, and the way into jewish prayer way into, and more on. Hoffman is a rabbi and the barbara and stephen friedman professor of liturgy, worship, and ritual at hebrew union college jewish institute of religion in new york city. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hoffman, professor of liturgy at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion, in new york, the volume contains more than 35 essays about the prayer by a wide range of scholars, artists and religious leaders. Relational judaism handbook how to create a relational. Who by fire, who by wateruntaneh tokef ebook by rabbi.

The paperback of the the way into jewish prayer by lawrence a. Rabbi hoffman, author or editor of over forty books and twotime winner of the national jewish book award, is professor emeritus at hucjir and lectures. Lawrence a hoffman books list of books by lawrence a hoffman. Maaseh sheyaha, as the rabbis say heres a story for you. The passover haggadah and the seder you have always wanted. Framed with beautifully designed talmudstyle pages, commentaries from 10 of todays most respected. Several years ago, i was visiting manhattans west side judaica one of my regular pilgrimages to a place of jewish books, sforim, as they are known. Im thrilled to announce that my father, rabbi lawrence a. Discover book depositorys huge selection of rabbi lawrence hoffman books online. His teaching and research interests include liturgy, ritual, and worship. The new, expanded artscroll siddur wasserman edition ashkenaz who by fire, who by water. Kol nidre is the topic of the new book all these vows. Hoffman is a professor of liturgy, worship and ritual at hebrew.

I get that question regularly from jews who do not follow halachah. Hoffman, phd, has served for more than three decades as professor of liturgy at hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion in new. What you will see inside a synagogue by lawrence a. In preparation for week two of dlti, which begins the day after tomorrow. The prayer book is our jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came. In 2003, he was named the first barbara and stephen friedman professor of liturgy, worship and ritual. Small groups are the cutting edge of synagogue success and this book is the cutting edge of the cutting edge the state of the art as we know it. Hoffman of hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion, s2ks3k created graduatelevel curricula for congregational teams interested in synagogue transformation, s3k reports action. Hoffman is widely recognized as a leader in bringing spiritual innovation into modern jewish life and worship. The author of three dozen books, rabbi hoffman dad, to me is a preeminent jewish liturgist its a niche market, i know, but hes got it cornered and leading modern jewish philosopher. Discount prices on books by rabbi lawrence a hoffman, including titles like the closing of the gates. Hoffman will be leading an informative and fascinating discussion and signing his book one hundred great jewish books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Rabbi hoffman has written or edited over forty books, including my peoples prayer book jewish lights publishing, a tenvolume edition of the siddur with.