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"Now in its 7th printing since republication in 1997, the Sefer Yetzirah has established itself as a primary source for all serious students of Kabbalah. Rabbi Kaplan's translation of this oldest and most mysterious of all Kabbalistic texts provides a unique perspective on the meditative and magical aspects of Kabbalah. He expounds on the dynamics of the spiritual domain, the worlds of Sefirot, souls and angels. This translation is based on Gra version...
42) Why be Jewish?
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English
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In this short and inspiring text, Rabbi David J. Wolpe addresses all who seek to enlarge the spiritual side of their lives. For those considering a return to the faith of their forebears, for those drawn to conversion, Why Be Jewish? is a learned, graceful, and welcoming introduction beckoning readers into the heart of this venerable and enduring religion.
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Publisher
Workman Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource (384 p.)
Language
English
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"Announcing a smart, daring, original new take on the Torah. Imagine: 54 leading young Jewish writers, artists, photographers, screenwriters, architects, actors, musicians, and graphic artists grappling with the first five books of the Bible and giving new meaning to the 54 Torah portions that are traditionally read over the course of a year. From the foundational stories of Genesis and Exodus to the legalistic minutiae of Leviticus, Numbers, and...
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ECW Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (450 pages)
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English
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"The fascinating story of a man whose exploration in spiritual existence has not been limited to his life as a rabbi, this autobiography shares Jerry Steinberg's experience down a path less traveled. Revealing an understanding of God that goes beyond the conventional, the memoir contributes to a different perception of the world today-an open-eyed and open-minded view that will resonate with readers of any religious or spiritual background. After...
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Sichos In English
Pub. Date
2011.
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1 online resource
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English
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"General Themes and Subjects Relating to Health Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Coping With Tragedy, Misfortune, and Life's AdversitiesCombating Melancholy, Sadness Despondency, Depression and DespairConquering Anxieties, Fears, Worries and "Nerves"Assistance in Dealing With Various Mental Health IssuesSpecific Treatments and Approaches to Mental Health Issues and ProblemsOvercoming Negative TraitsMental...
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Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Pub. Date
1994.
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1 online resource (246 pages)
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English
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"The Midrash: An Introduction sets forth the way in which Judaism reads the Hebrew Bible. In this masterful presentation, the reader is introduced to the classics of Jewish Bible interpretation, with special attention to the way in which the ribbis of Talmudic times read the Pentateuch, the Book of Ruth, and Song of Songs. The seven Midrash compilations are introduced with a lucid account of their main points, accompanied by selections that give the...
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Jason Aronson, Incorporated
Pub. Date
1988.
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1 online resource (256 pages)
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English
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"In his brilliant introduction on the Mishnah, Jacob Neusner asks:How do you read a book that does not identify its author, tell you where it comes from, or explain why it was written - a book without a preface? And how do you identify a book with neither a beginning nor end, lacking table of contents and title? The answer is you just begin and let the author of the book lead you by paying attention to the information that the author does give, to...
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Bnei Baruch, Laitman Kabbalah
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource (160 pages)
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English
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"Like a Bundle of Reeds explains why unity and mutual responsibility can heal our society and mitigate anti-Semitism. Using numerous quotes and references from Jewish sages and historians, the author sheds light on some of the Jews' most daunting and mystifying questions: What is our role on this planet? Are we truly "the chosen people"? If we are, what were we chosen for? What is causing anti-Semitism, and can it be cured?."--
50) Aida's Secrets
Publisher
Music Box Films
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (95 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
Description
A web of family secrets unravels in this moving documentary following a family fractured by war. Two brothers, Izak and Shep, were born inside the Bergen-Belsen displaced persons camp in 1945 and separated as babies, never told of the other’s existence. Nearly 70 years later, the discovery of family records leads the brothers to an emotional reunion with their elderly mother, Aida, who hid more from Izak and Shep than just each other. Official Selection...
51) No Home Movie
Publisher
Icarus Films
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (113 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
Français
Description
The final film from groundbreaking auteur Chantal Akerman, NO HOME MOVIE is a portrait of her relationship with her mother, Natalia, a Holocaust survivor and familiar presence in many of her daughter's films. At once disarmingly intimate and formally rigorous, NO HOME MOVIE is a singualr exploration of family, memory and history.
52) The Last Resort
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Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (70 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
Description
Before the arrival of Miami Vice and MTV Spring Break, South Beach was home to the largest cluster of Jewish retirees in the country. Drawn by the small apartments, low cost of living, sunny weather, and thriving cultural life, they came by the thousands seeking refuge from the Northeast's brutal winters. By the 1970s, these former New Yorkers had turned from seasonal visitors to year-round residents, making Miami Beach home to a population that was...
53) Beyond the Bolex
Publisher
Collective Eye Films
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (95 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
When visionary Jewish immigrant Jacques Bolsey invents the Bolex in the 1920's, he puts the first home movie camera in the hands of everyday folks, fomenting a film revolution that still inspires artists to this day. Nearly a century later, Alyssa Bolsey uncovers his long lost archive and journeys to discover the man behind the machine through his personal and professional struggles.
54) Marceline
Publisher
Women Make Movies
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (76 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
Français
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MARCELINE. A WOMAN. A CENTURY is a fascinating portrait of the persevering French filmmaker, writer, and Holocaust survivor Marceline Loridan-Ivens (1928-2018).
Publisher
Menemsha Films
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (70 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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Kutsher's Country Club was the last surviving Jewish resort in the Catskills. One of the legendary Borscht Belt hotels during its heyday, Kutsher's was family owned and operated for over 100 years. Exploring the full Dirty Dancing-era Catskills experience— and how it changed American pop culture in the comedy, sports and vacation industries—this award-winning documentary captures a last glimpse of a lost world as it disappears before our eyes....
Publisher
MulticomTV
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (106 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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English
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I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN YOU provides an intimate portrait of famed Nazi hunter and humanitarian, Simon Wiesenthal. This rare biography looks closely at the sacrifices made by one of history's bravest and boldest.
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English
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A fully updated and revised edition of a classic text on Jewish prayer.
The power of prayer for spiritual renewal and personal transformation is at the core of all religious traditions. Because Hasidic literature contains no systematic manual of contemplative prayer, the texts included in this volume have been culled from many sources. From the teachings of the Hasidic Masters-the Ba'al Shem Tov, the Maggid Dov Baer of Meidzyrzec, and their immediate...
58) Unorthodox
Publisher
The Orchard
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (streaming video file) (91 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Language
English
Description
At sixteen, Anna Wexler had broken away from her Orthodox Jewish community in New Jersey, rejecting its religious doctrine and social restrictions, and severing ties to her family. This led to her running away from home, sleeping on the streets, and experimenting with sex and drugs with friends who had also left the Orthodox world. However, after studying in Israel, her friends had a change of heart and returned to the fold. Feeling betrayed, Anna...
59) Hanukkah
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 21
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English
Description
In 1996, Hanna Heath, a young Australian book conservator is called to analyze the famed Sarajevo Haggadah, a priceless six-hundred-year-old Jewish prayer book that has been salvaged from a destroyed Bosnian library. When Hanna discovers a series of artifacts she unwittingly exposes an international cover up.
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