The first comprehensive resource for spiritual direction in the Jewish tradition-a vital resource for people involved in spiritual leadership.
The essential reference for people who are called to help others listen for God's voice-not only through prayer and sacred texts, but also through dance, art and interactions with other people-this groundbreaking volume draws on both Jewish tradition and the classical foundations of spiritual direction to provide invaluable guidance.
Offering insight into all aspects of spiritual direction, including theology, practice, companionship, group work and embodied spirituality, the contributors to this guide are innovators in their fields and represent all four contemporary Jewish movements. Topics explored include:
Jewish Theologies and Jewish Spiritual Direction ? The Vocabulary of Jewish Spiritual Direction ? Spiritual Direction as a Contemplative Practice ? Contemplation and Social Action ? Cultivating a Hearing Heart ? Spiritual Types ? Community for Spiritual Direction ? Spiritual Direction and the Cycle of Holy Time ? Spiritual Companionship and the Passages of Life ? Jewish Spiritual Direction and the Sacred Body ? Integrating Spiritual Direction and Visual Creativity ? and many more ...
An exciting and practical addition to an emerging field, this is the definitive guide for all who accompany Jewish seekers on their spiritual journeys.
Contributors: Rabbi Howard Avruhm Addison ? Barbara Eve Breitman ? Anne Brener ? Rabbi Amy Eilberg ? Jennifer (Jinks) Hoffman ? Ann Kline ? Rabbi Myriam Klotz ? Julie Leavitt Kutzen ? Alan Morinis ? Rabbi Marcia Prager ? Laine Barbanell Schipper ? Rabbi Jacob J. Staub ? Linda Rabinowitch Thal ? Rabbi Zari M. Weiss ? Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg ? Rabbi Shohama Harris Wiener
The essential reference for spiritual leaders and all who are called to help others listen for God's voice. Offers insight into the theology and practice of spiritual direction, embodied spirituality and group work, from all contemporary Jewish movements.
"A work of intelligence, depth and enduring worth [that is] long overdue."
-Rabbi Martin S. Cohen, editor, Conservative Judaism magazine
"Adds fresh, new understandings of spiritual guidance to long-treasured Jewish traditions of seeking the face of God. Sit with it. Ponder it. Let it lead you to prayer."
-Mary Ann Scofield, RSM, PhD, founding member, Spiritual Directors International
"Admirably creates a vocabulary and conceptual framework for this emerging field. Masterfully mines Jewish tradition to ground spiritual direction in Jewish theology, text and practice. An invaluable companion to those who companion others on their spiritual journeys."
-Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, editor, Jewish Pastoral Care, 2nd Edition: A Practical Handbook from Traditional and Contemporary Sources
"A treasure trove.? Will inspire its readers to new levels of Jewish spiritual engagement and activism."
-Rabbi David Teutsch, author, Spiritual Community: The Power to Restore Hope, Commitment and Joy
"An epochmaking event. This is not just Christian spiritual direction with a Jewish patina; it is fully and organically Jewish."
-Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, DHL (z"l), author of Spiritual Intimacy
"Deep, thoughtful and varied.... An extraordinary collection of pioneering works that maps the latest thinking in this important, emerging field of Jewish spiritual life."
-Rabbi Nancy Flam, codirector of programs, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
