Zen Judaism
Teaching Tales by a Kabbalistic Rabbi

Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman
with Lesley Sussman

Illustrations by Catherine Rose Crowther

Softbound

$14.95

Wonderful, wonderful stories! In the tradition of Rebbe Nachman, Rabbi Gelberman has created stories that go from the heart to God's ear and back again. "It is the story more than any other source of Jewish literature that best communicates the religious and ethical messages of Judaism."

Gelberman translateds age-old precepts into profound insights that, when applied to one's daily life, can truly facilitate real health and healing.

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Founder
Integral Yoga Institutes

A sample story (most are longer):

A man who hid out in a basement during the Holocaust scratched a Star of David on the wall with the following words: "I believe in the sun, even when it does not shine. I believe in love even when He does not speak.

Treasures of the Talmud
An Inspirational Introduction

Compiled by S. Levy

Softbound

$12.50

What a wonderful journey through the writings than can be said to have created what we now know as Rabbinic Judaism! The selections cover just about every topic and range from proverbs and maxims to parables, allegories and simple descriptions of "what to do." Here, in a lovely nutshell, is a sampling that brings to life the heart of the Talmud - and makes it easy for both Jews and non-Jews to comprehend the why the Talmud is such a treasure for the entire world.

I can attest without a doubt that you don't have to be Jewish to love this book!

Teachings of the Jewish Mystics

Edited by Perle Besserman

$12.00

Because I have very little background in the mystical traditions of Judaism, I really did not know what to expect from this little book. I just knew that I wanted to read it. What awaited me between its covers was the discovery of a world sparkling with joy, where human beings dance hand-in-hand with the Creator and all Creation. This is a world where the Holy Unity of all Creation is celebrated with enthusiastic commitment, it is a world where guidance is considered wisdom only if it simultaneously reaches the heights of heaven as it touches the depths of the earth. It is a world where human beings walk with angels and with each other on an Earth that is God's gift. It is indeed our world. How beautiful!

Kabbalah
The Way of the Jewish Mystic

Perle Epstein
Foreword by Edward Hoffman

$14.95

This is a very thorough, extremely engaging introduction to the path of Kabbalah. In Kabbalah, Perle Epstein offers a lively and accessible introduction to this intriguing world - its methods, schools, and practitioners. She traces the history of Kabbalah through the lives of its illustrious scholars and saints, and unravels the web of ancient traditions hidden in texts such as the Sefer Yetzirah and the Zohar. The words of outstanding Kabbalists ring through these pages - including Simeon bar Yohai, Isaac Luria, Abraham Abulafia, and the Baal Shem Tov - giving instructions on practices ranging from contemplation of the Bible's secret teachings to ritual, ecstatic prayer, and intensive meditation. Throughout, the author conveys and authentic Jewish spirit as she reveals the way of enlightenment according to Kabbalah. Perle Epstein is a descendent of the Baal Shem Tov and has published several books and articles on mysticism and other topics.

This is a work which explains the Kabbalah with as much clarity as it can be explained and with a genuine felling for mystic lore. I recommend it to all readers.

- Isaac Bashevis Singer

Stories of Rebbe Nachman
Hasidism's Legendary Storyteller

Told by Rabbi David Zeller

2 audio cassettes

3 hours of great stories

$18.95

The time I spent listening to these stories is time I think I'll always treasure. I often listen to tapes or CDs as I drive from errand to errand and while I have been fortunate in that thus far all my listening material has been outstanding, this particular collection of stories stands out in my mind and heart. There is such warmth, such truth, and such generosity in them.

Rebbe Nachman of Breslav was the great-grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (the founder of Hasidism) - these stories are the jewels in crown of his life's work, inspired teaching fables that vividly communicate how to live with the presence of God in daily life. All of these tales are heart opening, love-filled and deeply wise in the ways of God and human beings. Told with enthusiasm and love, most of these stories are just right for pre-adolescents to adults. A few of these gems would be very fine for young children, for instance, "The Lost Princess."