High and Holy Days: A Book of Jewish Prayer

The riches of the Jewish spiritual tradition, with its depth of wisdom, humour and honesty, is opened up for all in this anthology of prayers and readings. Drawing on the Hebrew scriptures, it also features poems, prayers, songs and meditations from all periods of Jewish history, from ancient times to the present day.

These words from the heart echo universal human experience. Arranged in forty thematic sections, and inspired by the major festivals at the start of the Jewish year, High and Holy Days explores many of life's 'big' questions - about God, hope, love, belief, self-examination, ageing and loss - with realism and compassion.

Here is a book that may be used as an accompaniment to worship or for reflective personal reading throughout the year.

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High and Holy Days: A Book of Jewish Prayer

The riches of the Jewish spiritual tradition, with its depth of wisdom, humour and honesty, is opened up for all in this anthology of prayers and readings. Drawing on the Hebrew scriptures, it also features poems, prayers, songs and meditations from all periods of Jewish history, from ancient times to the present day.

These words from the heart echo universal human experience. Arranged in forty thematic sections, and inspired by the major festivals at the start of the Jewish year, High and Holy Days explores many of life's 'big' questions - about God, hope, love, belief, self-examination, ageing and loss - with realism and compassion.

Here is a book that may be used as an accompaniment to worship or for reflective personal reading throughout the year.

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High and Holy Days: A Book of Jewish Prayer

High and Holy Days: A Book of Jewish Prayer

High and Holy Days: A Book of Jewish Prayer

High and Holy Days: A Book of Jewish Prayer

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The riches of the Jewish spiritual tradition, with its depth of wisdom, humour and honesty, is opened up for all in this anthology of prayers and readings. Drawing on the Hebrew scriptures, it also features poems, prayers, songs and meditations from all periods of Jewish history, from ancient times to the present day.

These words from the heart echo universal human experience. Arranged in forty thematic sections, and inspired by the major festivals at the start of the Jewish year, High and Holy Days explores many of life's 'big' questions - about God, hope, love, belief, self-examination, ageing and loss - with realism and compassion.

Here is a book that may be used as an accompaniment to worship or for reflective personal reading throughout the year.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781853119941
Publisher: Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd
Publication date: 10/01/2009
Pages: 160
Sales rank: 278,020
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

1 New Moon of Elul 1

2 Renewal 9

3 Hope 13

4 Belief 19

5 Forgiveness 23

6 Holy Life 26

7 Divine Presence 30

8 Doubt 34

9 Nature 39

10 God 45

11 Prayer 51

12 Reconciliation 55

13 The Journey 58

14 The Years Pass By 64

15 Full Moon of Elul 71

16 Study 75

17 Tikkun Olam 79

18 Personal Responsibility 83

19 Self-Examination 87

20 Good and Bad Inclination 91

21 Humility 94

22 Human Nature 98

23 Selichot 102

24 The Will to Change 106

25 Wisdom 110

26 Human Suffering 113

27 Remembering the Dead 117

28 Mystery 121

29 Autumn is Coming 126

30 Creation 131

31 Erev Rosh Hashanah 137

32 Rosh Hashanah 143

33 The Shofar 148

34 Tashlich 153

35 Community 158

36 Tzedakah 161

37 Sin 165

38 Repentance 169

39 Kol Nidrei 174

40 Yom Kippur 180

Glossary of Terms 184

Glossary of Authors and Sources 189

Acknowledgements 196

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