RESOURCES AND LINKS
This page lists resources available on the web for obtaining
Jewish Renewal and Jewish Meditation related books, CDs etc. Towards the bottom
there is also a list of interesting web sites on these topics.
The CD that we commonly use is Songs of Prayer and Silence
By David & Shoshana Cooper, Eliezer Sobel & Robert
Esformes.
It may be purchased via:
http://www.wisdomword.com/wisdom-teaching-store/songsofprayers.html
THE ALEPH Bet Midrash Re-Sources Catalog list of publications and resources
New! Meta-Parshiot 4-volume set: An alternative commentary
on the parsha of the week (Wolfe-Blank)
Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank z"l was a shining light in
Jewish renewal until he was taken from us suddenly. He possessed a unique gift
of bringing together the Hassidut in which he was immersed with the insights of
his own brilliant mind and deep spirituality. ALEPH is honored to make
available this first collection of commentary on the weekly Torah portion,
representing four year's of Reb David's work.
$140non-member or $132 ALEPH member
Same-Sex Kidushin v-Nisu’in by Eyal Levinson
From the Author's Introduction: "This paper is divided
into three sections. The first explains the halachah as I understand it, the
way it functioned in the past, how it operates today, and how we can renew its
meaning in our lives. The second deals with homosexuality and suggests how
halachicly, klal yisra’el can change its present attitude and welcome gays and
lesbians into its Jewish communities. The third section deals with the ever
evolving institution of marriage, examples of same-sex relationships in our
tradition, and finally, it focuses on the marriage ceremony and proposes a
halachicly based kidushin v-nisu’in ceremony for same-sex couples."
$20 non-member or $18 ALEPH member
New! Writings from the Heart of Jewish Renewal
Celebrating ALEPH'S Tenth Anniversary
Past and future both reside in the present. ALEPH is proud
to introduce this collection that conveys the excitement and promise of Jewish
renewal at the dawn of the twenty first century. As Rabbi Zalman
Schachter-Shalomi teaches, while we are not the first to experience a paradigm
shift, we may be the most conscious of this experience. We offer you these
teachings from our best understanding of what it means to be living in this
paradigm shift. Introduced by David Steinmetz with short articles by Rabbi
Daniel Siegel, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Rabbi Leah Novick, Rabbi Arthur
Waskow, Rabbi Shefa Gold, Rabbi Elliot Ginsburg, Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, Rabbi
Marcia Prager, Rabbi Burt Jocobson, Rabbi Shaya Eisenburg, Rabbi Naomi
Steinberg, Rabbi David Zaslow. We hope that you will read it, enjoy it, grow
because of it, and then read on, study more, pray deeply, love fully, and help
bring peace to your soul and to this precious planet on which we spend our
lives.
$10 non-member or $9 ALEPH member
New Edition! ALEPH Jewish Renewal Reference Guide &
Glossary
Compiled, written and edited by: Dena Gitterman and Cindy
Gabriel et al. Is intended to provide a easy to carry resource for some basic
ideas, terminology, programs and people central to the Jewish renewal world. In
addition, some general Jewish terms and concepts have been included.
$5 non-member or $3 ALEPH member
Words of Light Shabbaton Writings
Here are all the teachings from the birthday shabbaton held
at B'nai Jeshurun in NY in April 2000. Reb Zalman teaches on Jewish renewal,
Rabbis Jonathan Omer-Man, Tirzah Firestone and others share their insights into
the Torah portions of the weekend, Jewish practice, and Reb Zalman's influence.
$14 non-member or $12 ALEPH member
When Rosh HaShanna Falls on Shabbat
Sound the shofar? Hear the ALEPH in your heart?
How do rabbis and communities identified with ALEPH and
Jewish renewal respond to the question of whether to blow shofar on Shabbat?
ALEPH invites you to study a range of approaches and opinions which
characterize our movement for Jewish spiritual renewal. Included in this
booklet as well is a special section of the primary texts cited by the
contributors in Hebrew and English.
$16 non-member or $14 ALEPH member
Making a Virtue of Adversity Teaching of the Ba'al Shem Tov
(Krassen)
Rabbi Miles Krassen
This series concentrates on the Ba'al Shem Tov's wisdom
teachings, introducing some key aspects of his approach to the universal
spiritual problem of how to deal with suffering and adversity.Six tape set
$108 non-member or $98 member
Sefer Baal Shem Tov in Hebrew (2 Vols.)
$30 non-member or $25 member
The Light Within: Hassidic Texts on Prayer (Krassen)
Rabbi Miles Krassen
Hassidic texts on prayer offer insights that help us develop
an authentic relationship with God. In these texts, we find recognition of our
struggles and exceptional guidance in passing through the barriers that limit
our capacities for deep and satisfying prayer.
This course, given at ALEPH's 1997 Kallah, is designed for
those who wish to refine their skills in revealing the inner wisdom of some of
Hassidism's greatest masters and also for those who may be entering these texts
for the first time.
Six tape set: $66 non-member or $60 ALEPH member
Worlds, Souls and Divinity: The Ba'al Shem Tov on Prayer
(Krassen)
Rabbi Miles Krassen
The Ba'al Shem Tov attributed his spiritual attainments to
the power of his prayer. For him, prayer involved a deep contemplative
experience, harnessing the energy concealed within the Hebrew letters as a
means for launching his soul through all the worlds.
This class, given at ALEPH's 1999 Kallah, examines the Ba'al
Shem Tov's key teachings on how to turn personal prayer into a powerful and
effective spiritual practice. "The secret of mashi'ach is the secret of
consciousness."
Eight tape set: $88 non-member or $80 ALEPH member
Godwrestling - Round 2: Ancient Wisdom, Future Paths
(Waskow)
by Rabbi Arthur Waskow
One of ALEPH's and Jewish renewal's leading thinkers and the
founder of the Shalom Center, Reb Arthur now gives us an incisive, creative
spiritual biography. This soul-baring account of a religious adventure inspires
each of us to explore the connections between "religious" life and
"personal" life in our society today.
$22 non-member or $20 ALEPH member
NEW! Kabbalah of Tikkun Olam (Reb Zalman)
"To fix the world so that we enter the reign of
sufficiency."
By Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Chaos may be a necessary phase in the process of
transformation. This teaching is divided into three major units, The Breaking,
The Dance of Integration, and The Dance of Liberation. Reb Zalman brings us
through texts, stories and rich metaphor to a deeper understanding of where we
are in the process of tikkun and how to be part of it.
$20 non-member or $18 ALEPH member
NEW! Spiritual Economics (Reb Zalman)
You Can Get Anything You Want In Ad-on-I’s Restaurant
By Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
How do we live through a time when desire for peace and
harmonious living on this miraculous planet seems at odds with the direction of
politics throughout the world? In this booklet Reb Zalman proposes that we can
respond to these times creatively and achieve satisfaction on a deep level
through an approach to daily prayer which reconnects us to a larger worldview.
$16 non-member or $14 ALEPH member
NEW! A Guide for Starting Your New Incarnation (Reb Zalman)
By Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Teachings on the Modern Meaning of T'shuvah
This is about the re-entering of creation itself;
reconceiving our relationship to the Infinite Mind. Reb Zalman also introduces
new categories for thinking about t'shuvah relevant to our time.
$20 non-member or $18 ALEPH member
Yom Kippur Kattan and the Cycles of T'shuvah Book and CD Set
(Reb Zalman)
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
The spiritual practice of t'shuvah - re-turning to God - is
meant to be more than a once-a-year event. Reb Zalman presents the background
and how-to's for this little-known, transformational monthly practice, ideal
for taking on with a spiritual friend.
The booklet includes the transcript of a teaching Reb Zalman
gave on the subject, a brief liturgy, and other relevant writings, including an
essay by Rabbi Shefa Gold. It also comes with an CD of Reb Zalman teaching and
a song by Reb Shefa.
$28 non-member or $26 ALEPH member
Tree of Life of Sacred Time (Reb Zalman)
By Rabbi Zalman Schachter –Shalomi
Translated by Rabbi Daniel Siegel
Being aware of the quality of time and of the different
qualities of the many sacred times in our calendar is a crucial part of Judaism
as a spiritual practice. It requires mindful attention to the calendar, the
stages of the moon, the seasons of the year, the cycles of the weeks, and the
process of redemption. In this teaching, Reb Zalman also shows us that we can
duplicate these cycles in miniature even on a daily basis. Thus, this teaching
provides a meditation both on the year and for each day of the year.
$14 non-member or $12 ALEPH member
Gate to the Heart: An Evolving Process (Reb Zalman)
Reb Zalman's exceptional spiritual guide to soul-filled
Jewish living. Core moments of davvenen are connected to life in transformative
ways. Wonderful both for personal and small group study.
$14 non-member or $12 ALEPH member
Sha'aray Hitbon'nut: Some Materials on Jewish Meditation
From Reb Zalman's own introduction: "I have gathered a
number of resources for consideration, contemplation and experience and
subsequent conversation on the topics connected with Jewish meditation."
This is an "in house" publication still in process.
$10 non-member or $8 ALEPH member
New! Complete Meta-Siddur: The "Be Here Now" of
Siddurim. (Wolfe-Blank) Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank z"l
This siddur in unique in the access it provides the worlds
of insight and spirituality which lie behind and within the prayers of our
people. Includes translation, graphics and "flights of fancy." by the
incredible Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank, z"l.
$62 non-member • $65 ALEPH member
New! Kehila Makhzor: A High Holiday Prayerbook (Shneyer)
Rabbi David Shneyer
Rabbi David Shneyer is the spiritual leader and director of
the Am Kolel Judaic Resource and Renewal Center in Rockville, Maryland. His
Hebrew and English liturgy is poetically laid out, translations reflect the
Divine Immanence, and the text is sprinkled with readings from Heschel, Buber,
Siegel and other contemporary poets and writers. The Makhzor also offers
illustrations by Ben Shahn, Saul Raskin and Ben Tzion. Printed on recycled
paper the Makhzor is 180 pages.
$20 non-member or $18 ALEPH member
Siddur Kol Koreh (Siegel)
Rabbi Daniel Siegel, editor
At last, a Shabbat siddur which includes a line-by-line
transliteration of every prayer! Interlaced with commentaries, readings, songs,
and friendly, here's-what-you-do-now directions, Siddur Kol Koreh is a joyful
way to welcome both non-Hebrew-readers into the practice of Jewish prayer as
well as those who have been walking this path for some time. Its loose-leaf
format encourages resource-sharing, updating and "customizing" (e.g.
it is compatible with Hashir V'ha-shevach, below).
Siddur Kol Koreh is interactive, seeking feedback and
suggestions to be incorporated into future editions and resource companions.
Now with a clear plastic cover!
$40 non-member or $38 ALEPH member
NEW! Siddur Kol Koreh Hebrew/English edition. (Siegel)
This Siddur is for those who already read Hebrew and want to
focus on the meanings of the words. The English translations are printed
directly alongside the Hebrew. The pagination is exactly the same as the
transliterated edition. This allows both editions to be used simultaneously in
the same setting. The translation is not always purely literal. In some cases,
the sequence of phrases is adjusted to accommodate a more precise lining up of
two texts.
$40 non-member or $38 ALEPH member
Pages to change your Kol Koreh Siddur to Hebrew/English
edition.
$22 non-member or $20 ALEPH price
Siddur Kol Koreh: Resource Companion (Siegel)
Introducing the second phase of ALEPH's siddur project, this
resource companion comes in a beautiful, large loose leaf binder. It currently
includes readings, updated pages for Kol Koreh, an Amidah for Shabbat afternoon
and weekdays, as well as a complete Kol Nidre service. There will be upadates
and additions once or twice a year, so be sure
to register your copy!
$26 non-member or $24 ALEPH member
NEW! Siddur Kol Koreh: Resource Companion (Siegel)
New pages updated 6/30/03
$8 non-member or $7 ALEPH member
NEW! A Siddur for Erev Shabbat (Prager)
Compiled, edited and illustrated by Rabbi Marcia Prager
A beautifully presented accessible Siddur designed with the
group davvening experience in mind. Walk in, take a seat and read the
introduction pages that are written to assist the davvener in reflection. With
this Siddur, visitors are less likely to need assistance to find the page
because Kabbalah shabbat starts on page one and can be followed through using
most pages to the last few pages where additional songs are located.
$20 non-member or $18 ALEPH member
NEW! A Siddur for Shabbat Morning (Prager)
Compiled, edited and illistrated by Rabbi Marcia Prager
A beautifully presented accessible Siddur designed with the
group davvening experience in mind. Walk in, take a seat and read the
introduction pages that are written to assist the davvener in reflection. With
this Siddur visitors are less likely to need assistance to find the page
because Shabbat Morning starts on page one and can be followed through using
most pages to the extensive appendix of songs in English, Hebrew, Yiddish and
Ladino at the end.
$20 non-member or $18 ALEPH member
NEW! A Siddur for Weekday and Shabbat Morning (Reb Zalman)
By Rabbi Zalman Schachter –Shalomi
Reb Zalman has this to say about his new, personal morning
siddur:
"If you are not used to reading Hebrew with
comprehension, or need a resource for daily davvenen I offer you this set of
texts translated into English, which I too use frequently for myself. I
translated the Psalms and the liturgy in the way in which I experience them in
my feeling consciousness. This does not offer the ‘pshat,’ the literal meaning
of the words, but the devotional interpretation that can make it a prayer of
the heart."
$10 non-member or $8 ALEPH member
Davvening with Reb Zalman: CD Siddur.
(see in Reb Zalman CD section below)
The Weekday Amidah in Guided Imagry: Amidah Cards (Prager)
by Rabbi Marcia Prager
The Weekday Amidah has nineteen blessings. Together they
form one of the more powerful meditations in Jewish spiritual practice. The
Amidah cards offer you each of the ancient blessings crafted in guided imagery.
Whether you come as a beginner or an accomplished davvener, your Amidah cards
will guide you through this ancient practice in a new and inspiring way.
$30 non-member or $28 ALEPH member
Hashir V'ha-shevach (new edition) (Reb Zalman)
Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Edited by Rabbi David Zaslow
A treasure trove of prayers and hymns, with innovative
translations in the same rhythm as the original Hebrew to encourage
simultaneous Hebrew and English davvenen in your community. Includes classic
piyyutim, kabbalistic hymns, and original prayers.
$25 non-member or $22 ALEPH member
Ivdu et Hashem b'Simcha (Zaslow)
Rabbi David Zaslow
An empowering renewal siddur for both Shabbat and weekday
prayer. Most lines of songs, chants, and prayers are transliterated into
English. Features many melodies written by some of our wonderful rabbis,
cantors, and prayer leaders.
$28 non-member or $24 ALEPH member
I Am My Prayer: The Hanna Tiferet Songbook
Songs and dances from the recordings: "Or Shalom,"
"And You Shall Teach Your Children," "The Healing Circle,"
"Olamama," and "A Voice Calls."
"It has been an amazing gift to bring melodies into
this world that people love to sing. For me, this is more than a collection of
songs, it is the prayers of my heart, the blessings of my soul. I share them
with you."
$30 non-member or $26 ALEPH member
Words of Light Shabbaton at B'nai Jeshurun
Shabbat Morning, Afternoon & Havdalah Services
Recorded live at B'nai Jeshurun in NYC during the 75th
birthday Shabbaton for Reb Zalman. An amazing opportunity to experience Jewish
renewal davvenen and Torah reading. Two Tapes
$18 non-member or $16 ALEPH member
P'nai Or Kabbalat Shabbat CD
with Rabbi Marcia Prager and Hazzan Jack Kessler
Originally made for P'nai Or of Princeton, NJ. Learning from
this CD will teach you more than melody - the kavvanot will help bring greater
depth to your own davvenen and to that of your community.
$17 non-member or $15 ALEPH member
Just released! "Shir Tikvah - Live" and "We
Sing to G!d" CD
This is a live digital recording, from the sanctuary, of a
Friday night musical service. Congregation Shir Tikvah in Troy, Michigan is a
Reform/Renewal affiliated congregation receiving spiritual nourishment from
both. "Shir Tikvah - Live" includes inspirational niggunim and
spirited davenen from diverse sources, combined in a unique way, and featuring
full instrumentation -- truly a one-of-a-kind CD.
Also included in this 2 CD set is "Shiru LaShem - We
Sing To G!d" -- studio recording of 20 niggunim featuring Reb Eli Cohen
and Reb Arnie
Sleutelberg.
$18 non-member or $16 ALEPH member
NEW! Reb Zalman says T'hillim in English
Volume 1 & 2; The Psalms translated into a heartful
prayerable English. Two CD Set.
$27 non-member or $25 ALEPH member
Davvening with Reb Zalman: CD Siddur.
Everyday prayers simultaneously recorded in Hebrew and
English.
To purchase this item, click on the "member" or
"non-member" link below:
$18 non-member or $16 ALEPH member
Your Glory Shines: 2CD set (Reb Zalman)
Encountering God in the Mood of the High Holidays
Prelude for a Rendevous with the Beloved: Making the
Transition from the Weekday to Shabbat
$27 non-member or $25 ALEPH member
The Seven Beggars: 2 CD set
A tale of Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav
Translated and told by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi.
$27 non-member or $25 ALEPH member
For Your Healing (Reb Zalman)
By Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
In this talk, Reb Zalman pays a visit to the bedside of the
listener, singing, talking and gently guiding meditations for healing and
restored health.
$18 non-member or $16 ALEPH member
This CD is created more experiential than informational. It
is designed to open you to center you with focus on breath, and then to get in
touch with deeper levels of inspiration and creativity through body-centered
visualizations.
The CD is $13 plus postage. And you can pay by PayPal.
www.mysticscave.com
Yehudit Steinberg-Caudill M.Ed.
Ritual Specialist
yehudit@mysticscave.com
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SITES
The site is a bit pragmatic - in the practical politics
sense. It contains
very good Jewish renewal material by Rabbi Arthur Waskow
http://www.metatronics.net/lit/alpha.html
http://www.metatronics.net/lit/rosen.htm
http://www.metatronics.net/lit/fack.html
http://www.metatronics.net/lit/saadia.html
http://www.metatronics.net/lit/maim.html
http://www.metatronics.net/lit/cont.html
http://www.chabadonline.com/scripts/tgij/paper/Article.asp?ArticleID=2269
This is interesting. Only a bit about Judaism, but gives a
good context to meditation and mysticism.
http://here-and-now.org/VSI/Articles/TheoryMed/theoryEscape.htm
Meditation: Escaping Into Life
Shinzen Young, with Michael Toms
There are good links to other sites at
This one is pretty deep
What Is Enlightenment? - Issue 16
The Back of the Synagogue is Not the Back of the Bus An
Interview with Tamar Frankiel and Esther Kosovsky by Amy Edelstein "She
converted to Orthodox Judaism ...
Looking for enlightenment definitions from different
religions
Is there enlightenment in Judaism kabbalah zen-forum
http://www.zen-forum.com/i15/g2002/j04/h4/
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