Spiritual Growth
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Rabbi Paul Steinberg
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About the Book
This book began with Paul Steinberg’s realization that although religions are struggling to meet the needs and trends of our modern age, spirituality is not. Its contemporary manifestations continue to thrive, and Jews can be found throughout all varieties of spiritual leadership in America.
Facing the fact that, for whatever reason, Jewish leaders simply have not done a good job of translating the ancient, spiritual wisdom of their beliefs into contemporary language and images that resonate with mass appeal, Rabbi Steinberg knew that the faith of his fathers was ready for a new spiritual message. And so he has written it—a message that is both particular to Judaism and uses Jewish language and text as starting points for a view that is universal enough to include spiritual concepts, terms, and expressions from many other spiritual traditions.
Spiritual Growth: A Contemporary Jewish Approach provides both a language and a set of Jewish spiritual principles that are accessible and integrated with contemporary life, as well as being deep and authentically real (i.e., not “dumbed down” for anyone). It is a work that emerged out of Rabbi Steinberg’s own personal experiences, pains, and spiritual journey—the trials and growth documented in his highly successful book Recovery, the 12 Steps, and Jewish Spirituality.
There are not a lot of works like this. There are books on Jewish scholarship, history, and theology. But books on Jewish spirituality tend usually to focus on a particular motif, such as the feminine, grief, aging, or Kabbalistic biblical interpretations. Spiritual Growth: A Contemporary Jewish Approach presents its message through the psycho-spiritual world view of 2018 but without the language and narrative of a therapist. It is an important contribution to the spiritual-seeking community at large, to Jews who have become alienated from their faith, and to anyone interested in learning more about what a historically vibrant spirituality can bring to today’s troubled world.
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About the Author
Paul Steinberg is a rabbi and educator at Congregation Kol Shofar in Tiburon, California. He speaks and consults nationally on mental health and addiction issues in the Jewish community and has written many articles, as well as 5 books, including Study Guide to Jewish Ethics; Recovery, the 12 Steps, and Jewish Spirituality; and Celebrating the Jewish Year, which won the National Jewish Book Award.
This book began with Paul Steinberg’s realization that although religions are struggling to meet the needs and trends of our modern age, spirituality is not. Its contemporary manifestations continue to thrive, and Jews can be found throughout all varieties of spiritual leadership in America.
Facing the fact that, for whatever reason, Jewish leaders simply have not done a good job of translating the ancient, spiritual wisdom of their beliefs into contemporary language and images that resonate with mass appeal, Rabbi Steinberg knew that the faith of his fathers was ready for a new spiritual message. And so he has written it—a message that is both particular to Judaism and uses Jewish language and text as starting points for a view that is universal enough to include spiritual concepts, terms, and expressions from many other spiritual traditions.
Spiritual Growth: A Contemporary Jewish Approach provides both a language and a set of Jewish spiritual principles that are accessible and integrated with contemporary life, as well as being deep and authentically real (i.e., not “dumbed down” for anyone). It is a work that emerged out of Rabbi Steinberg’s own personal experiences, pains, and spiritual journey—the trials and growth documented in his highly successful book Recovery, the 12 Steps, and Jewish Spirituality.
There are not a lot of works like this. There are books on Jewish scholarship, history, and theology. But books on Jewish spirituality tend usually to focus on a particular motif, such as the feminine, grief, aging, or Kabbalistic biblical interpretations. Spiritual Growth: A Contemporary Jewish Approach presents its message through the psycho-spiritual world view of 2018 but without the language and narrative of a therapist. It is an important contribution to the spiritual-seeking community at large, to Jews who have become alienated from their faith, and to anyone interested in learning more about what a historically vibrant spirituality can bring to today’s troubled world.
Preview
Coming soon!
About the Author
Paul Steinberg is a rabbi and educator at Congregation Kol Shofar in Tiburon, California. He speaks and consults nationally on mental health and addiction issues in the Jewish community and has written many articles, as well as 5 books, including Study Guide to Jewish Ethics; Recovery, the 12 Steps, and Jewish Spirituality; and Celebrating the Jewish Year, which won the National Jewish Book Award.
Praise for Spiritual Growth
Lots of books tell us we can achieve great illumination through meditation and other spiritual practices.
This book tells us how.
With gentle guidance and understanding, Paul Steinberg draws on Jewish teachings and religious practices to guide us toward an enriched inner life and ways to achieve deeper connections to friends and community. This is a book that inspires and illuminates!
—Susannah Heschel,
Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College
Lots of books tell us we can achieve great illumination through meditation and other spiritual practices.
This book tells us how.
With gentle guidance and understanding, Paul Steinberg draws on Jewish teachings and religious practices to guide us toward an enriched inner life and ways to achieve deeper connections to friends and community. This is a book that inspires and illuminates!
—Susannah Heschel,
Eli Black Professor of Jewish Studies, Dartmouth College