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, many Jews have either not gained access to the ancient spiritual wisdom of their own faith tradition or are unable to translate it 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 five 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, many Jews have either not gained access to the ancient spiritual wisdom of their own faith tradition or are unable to translate it 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 five 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
There is no better guide for a revitalized spiritual life than Rabbi Paul Steinberg. For Jews seeking a path of compassion and openness within their own tradition, for anyone willing to add Jewish wisdom to their toolkit, if it is spiritual growth you seek, Spiritual Growth is your passport to
a spirituality that is wide, open, and wondrous.
— Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, Roslyn and Abner Goldstine Dean’s Chair, Professor of Philosophy, American Jewish University
Rabbi Steinberg articulates a vision for spiritual growth that is grounded and accessible. By envisioning “spirituality” as a process of personal integration and transformation, he provides a step-by-step guide that is attainable for people who are beginners in exploring inner work as well as more-experienced seekers who are looking for an authentic pathway within Judaism.
— Rabbi K’vod Wieder, Temple Beth El of South Orange County, Aliso Viejo, California
Inspired by his own journey as a seeker and Jewish scholar, Paul Steinberg reveals how ancient Jewish teachings and spiritual practices can provide a powerful force for personal healing and integration.
— Estelle Frankel, author of Sacred Therapy and The Wisdom of Not Knowing
Rabbi Steinberg helps us remember to not only look up but also inward—and that the spiritual pursuit is a journey that takes effort and time. He is a voice of our ancestors, and, like our tradition, his writing transcends the moment. He speaks to the timelessness of human longing for a connection with the Divine.
—Rabbi Will Berkovitz, CEO, Jewish Family Service, Seattle
With vulnerability, humility, and intellectual rigor, Steinberg shows us that Judaism offers us a powerful response to this complicated life, and that we can go on with faith, hope, and God.
—Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, Senior Rabbinic Scholar, Hillel International Author of We Plan, God Laughs and Thresholds
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
There is no better guide for a revitalized spiritual life than Rabbi Paul Steinberg. For Jews seeking a path of compassion and openness within their own tradition, for anyone willing to add Jewish wisdom to their toolkit, if it is spiritual growth you seek, Spiritual Growth is your passport to
a spirituality that is wide, open, and wondrous.
— Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson, Roslyn and Abner Goldstine Dean’s Chair, Professor of Philosophy, American Jewish University
Rabbi Steinberg articulates a vision for spiritual growth that is grounded and accessible. By envisioning “spirituality” as a process of personal integration and transformation, he provides a step-by-step guide that is attainable for people who are beginners in exploring inner work as well as more-experienced seekers who are looking for an authentic pathway within Judaism.
— Rabbi K’vod Wieder, Temple Beth El of South Orange County, Aliso Viejo, California
Inspired by his own journey as a seeker and Jewish scholar, Paul Steinberg reveals how ancient Jewish teachings and spiritual practices can provide a powerful force for personal healing and integration.
— Estelle Frankel, author of Sacred Therapy and The Wisdom of Not Knowing
Rabbi Steinberg helps us remember to not only look up but also inward—and that the spiritual pursuit is a journey that takes effort and time. He is a voice of our ancestors, and, like our tradition, his writing transcends the moment. He speaks to the timelessness of human longing for a connection with the Divine.
—Rabbi Will Berkovitz, CEO, Jewish Family Service, Seattle
With vulnerability, humility, and intellectual rigor, Steinberg shows us that Judaism offers us a powerful response to this complicated life, and that we can go on with faith, hope, and God.
—Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, Senior Rabbinic Scholar, Hillel International Author of We Plan, God Laughs and Thresholds