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Secular and
religious Jews alike will find wisdom and inspiration in this new book
in which Rabbi David Aaron reveals the joy that living a Jewish life
can bring. With his characteristic humor, enthusiasm, and insight,
Rabbi Aaron looks at key, and often misunderstood, aspects of Jewish
practice—our relationship with God, Torah study, prayer, living the
commandments, celebrating the Sabbath, and keeping kosher—and shows us
how they enable us to access and express the godliness within us.
Celebrating
Shabbat, for example, reminds us that we are created in the image of
God, empowered with free choice and intention; studying the Torah
releases our chen, or inner beauty and grace; and observing
kosher laws helps keep us in touch with our human sensitivity. Rabbi
Aaron clarifies why many Jews today feel disconnected from their
heritage. He invites readers who have lost touch with their Jewish
roots to "unpack their spiritual baggage" and discover the true spirit
of Judaism.
Rabbi Aaron is one of the most dynamic and
accessible teachers of Kabbalah and Jewish wisdom today, and this book
is a warm invitation to anyone struggling to find fresh meaning in
Jewish practice.
Reviews of Living a Joyous Life
"To
go from 'the oy to the joy,' [Aaron] provides accessible, readable
chapters. . . . Each chapter asks a complex, theological question, then
proceeds to answer it simply and clearly, with personal anecdotes,
analogies, and teachings from Jewish sources. Because Aaron himself
grew up without a strong religious background, his empathetic insights
strike a note resonant enough to reawaken the spiritual taste buds."—Publishers Weekly
"Rabbi
Aaron takes these ancient [Jewish] traditions and makes them relevant
to modern life while respecting that they are filled with mystery. It
is evident that he loves being Jewish, and in this capacious volume
that enthusiasm shows through on every page."—Spirituality and Health
Praise for Living a Joyous Life
"With
his trademark common sense and extraordinary range of poignant and
telling anecdotes, Rabbi Aaron presents a Jewish vision that can guide
one to a life of holiness and joy."—Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of A Code of Jewish Ethicsand Jewish Literacy
"This
book is not about Judaism; it is Judaism itself. It is truly a joy to
read—clear, incisive, inspiring, witty, and entertaining."—Rabbi Berel
Wein, author of Tending the Vineyard
"This book will convince you that God loves you—far more than you can possibly imagine."—Dr. Miriam Adahan, author of It's All a Gift
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