The books less sentimental readers may find they prefer the earlier folk tale. Oct 26, 2012 theres no shortage of violent confrontation in the bible. Jewish sources speak eloquently to civil discourse the recognition and the celebration of diverse perspectives provide the setting for a worldview in. I retired to become rabbi emeritus in 2007, and it is from this perspective that i look back at this period to assess what this special community has been. It soom became a bestseller and kemelman won his first novel in 1965, the edgar award and he was very proud of it. He is always energetic, humorous, thoughtful, and articulate. In 2012 he published a book on peaceful conflict resolution within jewish sources titled the torah of reconciliation. In 2009, the awardwinning author, mitch albom, wrote about lewis, his childhood rabbi, as the main character in the nonfiction book, have a little faith. Davids greatest inspiration comes from his relationship with his family.
Peacemaking is arguably the key pillar among jewish values, and torah of reconciliation seeks to reveal this primary value in diverse scriptural and. The torah of reconciliation is the result of rabbi lewis personal, passionate search for wisdom on peacemaking recorded in jewish tradition. Rabbi chai levy rabbi sheldon and lorri lewis arthur liberman benny and pamela loebner steven lowenthal barry lynch jenni mangel and robert ratner miriam marr deb and joanna massey aviv matzkin susan mautner ronald meckler and bella shapero honey and david meirlevi edward and deborah mello harry meyer don mintz aviv monarch matzkin and rabbi. But according to sheldon lewis, rabbi emeritus at palo altos congregation kol emeth, the torah also is overflowing with a. Excerpted from the torah of reconciliation, by rabbi sheldon. Rabbi sheldon lewisof palo alto, california who is spending six weeks in jerusalem this winter makes a persuasive case for peacemaking as a core jewish value in his new book entitled. Torah of reconciliation sheldon lewis bok 9789652295415.
Rabbi lewis writes stories for children in his spare time and is especially interested in studying hassidut and kabbalah, the jewish mystical tradition. David small is the newly hired rabbi of the conservative jewish congregation in barnards crossing, massachusetts. The story of passover, for one, would be radically different if the egyptians and the hebrew slaves had decided everybody should just try to get along. The reflections on each source are taken from a book entitled the torah of reconciliation by rabbi sheldon lewis scheduled for publication this year. To be considered for the distinguished alumnus award, one must demonstrate excellence and distinction in justicemaking through their work. The parasha opens with the words, vayelech moshe vayedaber et hadevarim haeleh moses went and spoke these things to all israel, and he said to them all the commentators struggle with where moses went. Daily dropin meditation marlene meyerson jcc manhattan. Rabbi sheldon lewis scheduled for publication this year. In 2012 he published a book on peaceful conflict resolution within jewish sources entitled. He lived in jerusalem for almost three years and is a frequent traveler to israel.
In addition to serving as an individual study guide for religious professionals, this book. Jewish teachings on reconciliation and peace huffpost. Every reader, sentimental or not, can enjoy the many holiday recipesat the end of the book. The latest from bzbi home temple beth zion beth israel. Shmona leave living look marriage means ment mitzvah never noted offer once parents passed past peace person presently problem question rabbi reason received regard religion religious replied respect result seems sense sinai situation story synagogue talk teach teacher tell. In this book, rabbi lewis introduction on peacemaking in jewish tradition is the best article that i have ever read on the subject. The rabbis beard seems to point in two directions at once.
Aug 01, 2012 in the aftermath of 911, rabbi sheldon lewis sought solace and a path to reconciliation in jewish texts. Torah of reconciliation by sheldon lewis nook book. Sheldon lewis thursday evening and substitute teacher, a pioneer journalist and editor in the mindbody health field, edits several journals. Beginning after the grief surrounding 911, he was determined to locate the pathway described in jewish texts towards reconciliation. Sheldon lewis was born in chicago and educated at the university of chicago and the jewish theological seminary in new york city, where he received his rabbinic ordination. Rabbi lewis is married to lorri, and they have been blessed with four sons, three daughtersinlaw and one waiting in the wings, and six grandchildren. Rabbi lewis goes on to prove his thesis in chapter after chapter in the book, in which he brings amazing and creative interpretations often for the first time in english to enlighten each. Rabbi emeritus sheldon lewis congregation kol emeth. Oct 04, 2018 rabbi sheldon lewis, rabbi emeritus of congregation kol emeth in palo alto, has long been engaged in interfaith reconciliation efforts in the middle east. With his guidance, we will explore who we are as a congregation and set our course for our second century. Harry kemelman began writing these mystery series of books in 1964 and his first publication was the book under the title friday the rabbi slept late, which was a book about religious mystery. Theres no shortage of violent confrontation in the bible.
Friday the rabbi slept late, saturday the rabbi went hungry, sunday the rabbi stayed home, and monday the rabbi took off by harry kemelman 4. Peacemaking is arguably the key pillar among jewish values, and torah of reconciliation seeks to reveal this primary value in diverse scriptural and rabbinical texts. Rabbi fuchs, dmin92, is the first jew in the history of vds to receive this award. Bio torah of reconciliation bio a book by sheldon lewis. Interfaith childrens book about jewish and muslim boys in jerusalem. Yakov eisen, son of a wellknown ultraorthodox rabbi in borough park, brooklyn, is having a crisis of faith. Order of rabbi small books rabbi small is the protagonist in a series of mystery novels by american author harry kemelman.
The book, hailed as a story of faith that inspires faith in others, concludes with the eulogy that albom delivered at lewis s funeral, on february 12, 2008. Repeatedly in the bible, it is the woman who gets it and the man who is clueless. Rabbi emeritus, sheldon lewis bridging word and world. Although raised to follow in his fathers and grandfathers footsteps to study for ordination at the mir yeshiva and become a rabbi and scholar. The small but growing jewish community felt the need for a permanent religious structure as well as for a rabbi to conduct services and to offer religious education for. Torah of reconciliation by sheldon lewis nook book ebook. Rabbi sheldon lewis, in his wonderful book torah of reconciliation makes some wonderful observations that illuminate what the torah has to say about this argument and the terrible darkness that seems to be falling on much of the world, especially in the middle east.
The rabbi is very grateful for everyones support and welcomes feedback. Books and authors books are alphabetical by author. Sheldon lewis retired rabbi congregation kol emeth. Our conversation begins with parshat tazriametzora, and then moves to sameths forthcoming book, the name. Originally called the jewish congregation emanuel, it was renamed temple emanuel congregation in 1974. Born in chicago, rabbi shelly lewis was educated at the university of chicago and the jewish. In addition to serving as an individual study guide for religious professionals, this book will be a worthy addition to conversations between religious leaders and within intentional interreligious dialogue groups. Jan 10, 2020 the writer is a rabbieducator, blogger, lecturer and interreligious activist who has lived in jerusalem for the past 38 years. He was a student of professor abraham joshua heschel and has been active in civil and human rights causes, traveling to the fsu on several. Birmingham, al, october 18, 2017 last night, rabbi stephen lewis fuchs was officially named distinguished alumnus of 2017 by vanderbilt divinity school in nashville, tn.
Rabbi sheldon lewis, rabbi emeritus of congregation kol emeth in palo alto, has long been engaged in interfaith reconciliation efforts in the. In his book torah of reconciliation, rabbi sheldon lewis addresses the first verse of parashat vayelech. Torah of reconciliation kindle edition by lewis, sheldon. Hakodesh press is a leading publishing house for israeli writers. He has practiced meditation and taught and led programs in spiritual practice since the 1980s. For 33 years, he was the rabbi of kol emeth but retired in 2007 and is now rabbi emeritus. Eve has been maligned for generations for the supposed fall of man, when in fact. I recently received a new book called torah of reconciliation by rabbi sheldon lewis gefen publishing house, jerusalem, 2012. On some level, however, he believes that peace must begin with. Cant we all just get along jewish lessons in peacemaking j. Temple emanuel of dallas was founded in 1873 and chartered in 1875. Rabbi sheldon lewisof palo alto, california who is spending six weeks in jerusalem this winter makes a persuasive case for peacemaking as a core. Davids beloved wife, rabbi leah lewis, serves as the rabbi of temple menorah in redondo beach. Rabbi sheldon lewis has written a brilliant and accessible volume that will be a valued asset to rabbis, clergy, and imams worldwide.
President of the rabbinical assembly ra, the international organization of conservative rabbis. Our guest this week is rabbi sheldon lewis, rabbi emeritus of the kol emeth synagogue in palo alto. If ordering from the rabbi, please make out checks to him. Living with hope, coping with uncertainty ebook written by jimmie holland, sheldon lewis. Rector and distinguished professor of philosophy american jewish university louis newman is a wonderful scholar, an unusually lucid thinker and a compelling speaker. Aug 09, 2012 rabbi sheldon lewis has written a brilliant and accessible volume that will be a valued asset to rabbis, clergy, and imams worldwide. The writer is a rabbieducator, blogger, lecturer and interreligious activist who has lived in jerusalem for the past 38 years. Sep 17, 2015 in his book torah of reconciliation, rabbi sheldon lewis addresses the first verse of parashat vayelech. Sheldon lewis retired rabbi congregation kol emeth linkedin. Interfaith childrens book about jewish and muslim boys in.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the human side of cancer. Excerpted from the torah of reconciliation, by rabbi. Rabbi lewis has a passion for judaism and what it has to teach us today that is infectious. He was deeply involved in interfaith work to promote pluralism. He was a student of professor abraham joshua heschel and has been active in civil and human rights causes, traveling to the fsu on several occasions on behalf of soviet jewry. The full color book can be obtained directly from the rabbi shellyj. She is the coauthor with her husband, sheldon lewis of stressproofing your child. Kol emeth has been a central part of my life and the life of my family for 40 years my wife lorri and i arrived as a young couple in 1973.
Their 3 children, gabriel, jonah and nomi, fill his life with joy and just the right amount of chaos. He will be a very powerful teacher on the theme of teshuvah. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. He brings to our congregation an abundance of energy, humor and intelligence and considerable experience promoting dialogue among diverse groups. We offer free publishing and specialize in making your theses, dissertations, and research projects available worldwide via popular retailers. Sep 10, 2012 in the aftermath of 911, rabbi sheldon lewis sought solace and a path to reconciliation in jewish texts. In the aftermath of 911, rabbi sheldon lewis sought solace and a path to reconciliation in jewish texts. Rabbi lewis has an abiding interest in reconciliation efforts in the middle east as a supporter of the open house in ramle, the al amal school near bethlehem, and rabbis for human rights. But reinhardts watercolorandink drawings are strange and captivating. Rabbi sheldon lewis, rabbi emeritus of congregation kol emeth in palo alto, has long been engaged in interfaith reconciliation efforts in the middle east.
The reflections on each source are taken from a book entitled the torah of reconciliation by. View sheldon lewis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. His book repentance is brimming with psychological and spiritual insight as well as the breadth of jewish tradition. Sheldon lewis, a rabbi and student of abraham joshua heschel the great 20th century rabbi and social justice activist, has assembled an impressive group of resource materials talmudic and contemporary focusing on the themes of peace and reconciliation in the torah.
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