Author: Michael Schulman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989567336
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
As a foremost global spiritual leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, emphasized that G-d commanded the Jewish people, through Moshe at Mount Sinai, to influence the people of the world to observe the Torah's Seven Noahide Commandments. Despite the key importance of this mission, Jews were unable to fulfill it during most of their difficult history. The Rebbe explained that, by Divine Providence, the freedoms of religion and speech in our modern societies make it possible -- and thus obligatory -- for Jews to now be involved in spreading out this much-needed universal message. But was any guidance provided for how to pursue this?In fact, the Rebbe directly addressed the following questions, and more:* What is the basis in Torah for this outreach?* What is the pious path for Gentiles in G-d's eyes, and what parts of Torah should they learn? * Who should be involved in this outreach?* How should Gentiles be approached and encouraged?This book presents a systematic compilation of the Rebbe's many teachings and directives for Jews, and Gentiles as well, about how to widely promote belief in G-d, observance of the Noahide Code, and acts of goodness and kindness.
WorldPerfect
Author: Ken Spiro
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0757324061
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In pursuit of an answer to the question of what would constitute a perfect world, author Ken Spiro questioned more than 1,500 people of various backgrounds and religions. His findings revealed six core elements: Respect for human life; peace and harmony; justice and equality; education; family; and social responsibility. He then set off on a journey to find out why these were such common goals across cultural, economic, social and racial lines, and in the process, traced the history of the development of world religions, values and ethics. As a rabbi, he paid particular attention to how Judaism impacted, and was influenced by, the course of these developments. The result is a highly readable and well-documented book about the origins of values and virtues in Western civilization as influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Christians, Muslims and, most significantly, the Jews. The history of religion, presented in Spiro’s highly readable style, is a fascinating and timely subject, especially in today’s volatile religious climate. Spiro divides his book into five engaging parts: Where the Quality of Mercy Was Not Strained: The World of Greece and Rome Against the Grain: The Jewish View A Father to Many Nations: Abraham and the Implications of Monotheism With Sword and Fire: The Rise of Christianity and Islam The New Promised Land: Impact of Judaism on Liberal Democracies Readers of all faiths will find that the elements of a perfect world can only be achieved by a common understanding of our mutual backgrounds and that our diverse religions are all merely branches growing from one single tree.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0757324061
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In pursuit of an answer to the question of what would constitute a perfect world, author Ken Spiro questioned more than 1,500 people of various backgrounds and religions. His findings revealed six core elements: Respect for human life; peace and harmony; justice and equality; education; family; and social responsibility. He then set off on a journey to find out why these were such common goals across cultural, economic, social and racial lines, and in the process, traced the history of the development of world religions, values and ethics. As a rabbi, he paid particular attention to how Judaism impacted, and was influenced by, the course of these developments. The result is a highly readable and well-documented book about the origins of values and virtues in Western civilization as influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Christians, Muslims and, most significantly, the Jews. The history of religion, presented in Spiro’s highly readable style, is a fascinating and timely subject, especially in today’s volatile religious climate. Spiro divides his book into five engaging parts: Where the Quality of Mercy Was Not Strained: The World of Greece and Rome Against the Grain: The Jewish View A Father to Many Nations: Abraham and the Implications of Monotheism With Sword and Fire: The Rise of Christianity and Islam The New Promised Land: Impact of Judaism on Liberal Democracies Readers of all faiths will find that the elements of a perfect world can only be achieved by a common understanding of our mutual backgrounds and that our diverse religions are all merely branches growing from one single tree.
To Perfect the World
Author: Michael Schulman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989567336
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
As a foremost global spiritual leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, emphasized that G-d commanded the Jewish people, through Moshe at Mount Sinai, to influence the people of the world to observe the Torah's Seven Noahide Commandments. Despite the key importance of this mission, Jews were unable to fulfill it during most of their difficult history. The Rebbe explained that, by Divine Providence, the freedoms of religion and speech in our modern societies make it possible -- and thus obligatory -- for Jews to now be involved in spreading out this much-needed universal message. But was any guidance provided for how to pursue this?In fact, the Rebbe directly addressed the following questions, and more:* What is the basis in Torah for this outreach?* What is the pious path for Gentiles in G-d's eyes, and what parts of Torah should they learn? * Who should be involved in this outreach?* How should Gentiles be approached and encouraged?This book presents a systematic compilation of the Rebbe's many teachings and directives for Jews, and Gentiles as well, about how to widely promote belief in G-d, observance of the Noahide Code, and acts of goodness and kindness.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989567336
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
As a foremost global spiritual leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, emphasized that G-d commanded the Jewish people, through Moshe at Mount Sinai, to influence the people of the world to observe the Torah's Seven Noahide Commandments. Despite the key importance of this mission, Jews were unable to fulfill it during most of their difficult history. The Rebbe explained that, by Divine Providence, the freedoms of religion and speech in our modern societies make it possible -- and thus obligatory -- for Jews to now be involved in spreading out this much-needed universal message. But was any guidance provided for how to pursue this?In fact, the Rebbe directly addressed the following questions, and more:* What is the basis in Torah for this outreach?* What is the pious path for Gentiles in G-d's eyes, and what parts of Torah should they learn? * Who should be involved in this outreach?* How should Gentiles be approached and encouraged?This book presents a systematic compilation of the Rebbe's many teachings and directives for Jews, and Gentiles as well, about how to widely promote belief in G-d, observance of the Noahide Code, and acts of goodness and kindness.
In a Perfect World
Author: Trish Doller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481479881
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
When her mother has the chance to establish an eye clinic for the poor in Cairo, Egypt, seventeen-year-old Caroline reluctantly gives up her plans for a summer spent with her best friend and boyfriend and instead moves to Cairo, where she encounters a culture and city that enchant her and a charming boy who challenges her thoughts on love, faith, and privilege.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481479881
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
When her mother has the chance to establish an eye clinic for the poor in Cairo, Egypt, seventeen-year-old Caroline reluctantly gives up her plans for a summer spent with her best friend and boyfriend and instead moves to Cairo, where she encounters a culture and city that enchant her and a charming boy who challenges her thoughts on love, faith, and privilege.
Perfect World
Author: Brian James
Publisher: Push
ISBN: 9780439673655
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Though she has her doubts, Lacie follows her best friend Jenna into a fast-moving lifestyle in order to be cool and popular with the boys, but when Jenna's friendship turns fierce, Lacie's perfect world comes crashing down. Reprint.
Publisher: Push
ISBN: 9780439673655
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Though she has her doubts, Lacie follows her best friend Jenna into a fast-moving lifestyle in order to be cool and popular with the boys, but when Jenna's friendship turns fierce, Lacie's perfect world comes crashing down. Reprint.
A Picture-perfect World
Author:
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN: 9780809493197
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Introduces the plants and animals of seven habitats: rain forest, savanna, evergreen forest, arctic, desert, coral reef, and wetland. In each habitat, a panoramic view invites the reader to find a variety of wildlife hidden on the double-page.
Publisher: Time Life Medical
ISBN: 9780809493197
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Introduces the plants and animals of seven habitats: rain forest, savanna, evergreen forest, arctic, desert, coral reef, and wetland. In each habitat, a panoramic view invites the reader to find a variety of wildlife hidden on the double-page.
The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida
Author: Clarissa Goenawan
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1641291192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"University sophomore Miwako Sumida has hanged herself, leaving those closest to her reeling. In the months before her suicide, she was hiding away in a remote mountainside village, but what, or whom, was she running from? To Ryusei, a fellow student at Waseda; Chie, Miwako's best friend; and Fumi, Ryusei's older sister, Miwako was more than the blunt, no-nonsense person she projected to the world. Heartbroken, Ryusei begs Chie to take him to the village where Miwako spent her final days. While he is away, Fumi receives an unexpected guest at their shared apartment in Tokyo, increasingly fearful that Miwako's death may ruin what is left of her brother's life. Expanding on the beautifully crafted world of Rainbirds, Clarissa Goenawan gradually pierces through a young woman's careful faðcade, unmasking her most painful secrets"--
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1641291192
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"University sophomore Miwako Sumida has hanged herself, leaving those closest to her reeling. In the months before her suicide, she was hiding away in a remote mountainside village, but what, or whom, was she running from? To Ryusei, a fellow student at Waseda; Chie, Miwako's best friend; and Fumi, Ryusei's older sister, Miwako was more than the blunt, no-nonsense person she projected to the world. Heartbroken, Ryusei begs Chie to take him to the village where Miwako spent her final days. While he is away, Fumi receives an unexpected guest at their shared apartment in Tokyo, increasingly fearful that Miwako's death may ruin what is left of her brother's life. Expanding on the beautifully crafted world of Rainbirds, Clarissa Goenawan gradually pierces through a young woman's careful faðcade, unmasking her most painful secrets"--
The Perfect World - A Journey To Infinite Possibilities.
Author: Priya Kumar
Publisher: BOOKS THAT INSPIRE
ISBN: 9380227930
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
A Journey To Infinite Possibilities tells the tale of Niki Sanders, who being dissatisfied with life itself, journeys to a planet named Zedius, which is considered to be the Perfect World. Summary Of The Book The Perfect World: A Journey To Infinite Possibilities is a book that begins with introducing the readers to Niki Sanders, and her life of complete dissatisfaction. Niki's job does not satisfy her in any way, and even her relationships in life seem to be going nowhere. As a result, she secludes herself from the outside world. However, she soon decides to break free of all these inhibitions, and goes into the forest, where she meets two souls who belong to a Perfect World known as Zedius, which is on the other side of the universe. These evolved souls take Niki to Zedius, and help her to discover her real self. This event marks the beginning of her journey to self-discovery. Niki is tested at several points in the story, as the inhabitants of the Perfect World try to discover whether she is an intruder or not. This includes passing through various check-posts, and magnetic fields along the way. While on this journey, she comes face to face with varied emotions, which include redemption, power, friendship, and purpose. This sci-fiction promises to provide its readers with a journey that brings about spiritual awareness along with providing them with spiritual wisdom. The three hundred pages of this book are filled with action, and adventure that promise to keep the readers gripped all through the story. The Perfect World: A Journey To Infinite Possibilities is a self-help book, packed with magic realism, and serves as a good read. About the Author Priya Kumar is an Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author of 12 Inspirational Books. In her 25 years journey with Motivational Speaking, she has worked with over 2000 Multi-National Corporates across 47 countries and has touched over 3 million people through her workshops and books, and is the only Woman Speaker in India to have done so. She is the only Indian Author who has won 37 International Awards for her books.
Publisher: BOOKS THAT INSPIRE
ISBN: 9380227930
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
A Journey To Infinite Possibilities tells the tale of Niki Sanders, who being dissatisfied with life itself, journeys to a planet named Zedius, which is considered to be the Perfect World. Summary Of The Book The Perfect World: A Journey To Infinite Possibilities is a book that begins with introducing the readers to Niki Sanders, and her life of complete dissatisfaction. Niki's job does not satisfy her in any way, and even her relationships in life seem to be going nowhere. As a result, she secludes herself from the outside world. However, she soon decides to break free of all these inhibitions, and goes into the forest, where she meets two souls who belong to a Perfect World known as Zedius, which is on the other side of the universe. These evolved souls take Niki to Zedius, and help her to discover her real self. This event marks the beginning of her journey to self-discovery. Niki is tested at several points in the story, as the inhabitants of the Perfect World try to discover whether she is an intruder or not. This includes passing through various check-posts, and magnetic fields along the way. While on this journey, she comes face to face with varied emotions, which include redemption, power, friendship, and purpose. This sci-fiction promises to provide its readers with a journey that brings about spiritual awareness along with providing them with spiritual wisdom. The three hundred pages of this book are filled with action, and adventure that promise to keep the readers gripped all through the story. The Perfect World: A Journey To Infinite Possibilities is a self-help book, packed with magic realism, and serves as a good read. About the Author Priya Kumar is an Internationally Acclaimed Motivational Speaker and Bestselling Author of 12 Inspirational Books. In her 25 years journey with Motivational Speaking, she has worked with over 2000 Multi-National Corporates across 47 countries and has touched over 3 million people through her workshops and books, and is the only Woman Speaker in India to have done so. She is the only Indian Author who has won 37 International Awards for her books.
Perfect Little World
Author: Kevin Wilson
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062450352
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Wilson’s ambition alone is exciting. . . . [His] writing has a Houdini-like perfection, wherein no matter how grim the variables, each lovely sentence manages to escape with all its parts intact.” —Boston Globe The eagerly-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Family Fang—a warm-hearted and moving story about a young woman making a family on her own terms. When Isabelle Poole meets Dr. Preston Grind, she’s fresh out of high school, pregnant with her art teacher's baby, and totally on her own. Izzy knows she can be a good mother but without any money or relatives to help, she’s left searching. Dr. Grind, an awkwardly charming child psychologist, has spent his life studying family, even after tragedy struck his own. Now, with the help of an eccentric billionaire, he has the chance to create a “perfect little world”—to study what would happen when ten children are raised collectively, without knowing who their biological parents are. He calls it The Infinite Family Project and he wants Izzy and her son to join. This attempt at a utopian ideal starts off promising, but soon the gentle equilibrium among the families disintegrates: unspoken resentments between the couples begin to fester; the project's funding becomes tenuous; and Izzy’s growing feelings for Dr. Grind make her question her participation in this strange experiment in the first place. Written with the same compassion and charm that won over legions of readers with The Family Fang, Kevin Wilson shows us with grace and humor that the best families are the ones we make for ourselves.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062450352
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Wilson’s ambition alone is exciting. . . . [His] writing has a Houdini-like perfection, wherein no matter how grim the variables, each lovely sentence manages to escape with all its parts intact.” —Boston Globe The eagerly-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Family Fang—a warm-hearted and moving story about a young woman making a family on her own terms. When Isabelle Poole meets Dr. Preston Grind, she’s fresh out of high school, pregnant with her art teacher's baby, and totally on her own. Izzy knows she can be a good mother but without any money or relatives to help, she’s left searching. Dr. Grind, an awkwardly charming child psychologist, has spent his life studying family, even after tragedy struck his own. Now, with the help of an eccentric billionaire, he has the chance to create a “perfect little world”—to study what would happen when ten children are raised collectively, without knowing who their biological parents are. He calls it The Infinite Family Project and he wants Izzy and her son to join. This attempt at a utopian ideal starts off promising, but soon the gentle equilibrium among the families disintegrates: unspoken resentments between the couples begin to fester; the project's funding becomes tenuous; and Izzy’s growing feelings for Dr. Grind make her question her participation in this strange experiment in the first place. Written with the same compassion and charm that won over legions of readers with The Family Fang, Kevin Wilson shows us with grace and humor that the best families are the ones we make for ourselves.
Living in the Image of God
Author: Irving Greenberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Over the centuries Jewsih thought and values have been Crystalised in religious behavior. this book seeks to uncover those patterns.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Over the centuries Jewsih thought and values have been Crystalised in religious behavior. this book seeks to uncover those patterns.
This Tiny Perfect World
Author: Lauren Gibaldi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062490095
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
The big-hearted story of a small-town girl who discovers how wide the world really is during one transformative summer. Perfect for fans of Susane Colasanti and Sarah Dessen. Penny loves her small-town Florida life, and she has her future mapped out. She’s going to community college after graduation to stay close to home and her best friend, Faye. She’ll take over the family diner that her dad has been managing since her mother died. And one day, she’ll marry her high school sweetheart, Logan. But when she unexpectedly lands a scholarship to a prestigious summer theater camp, she is thrust into a world of competition and self-doubt. And suddenly, her future gets a little hazy. As she meets new friends, including Chase, a talented young actor with big-city dreams, she begins to realize that maybe the life everyone (including her) expects her to lead is not the one she was meant to have. From the acclaimed author of The Night We Said Yes and Autofocus.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062490095
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
The big-hearted story of a small-town girl who discovers how wide the world really is during one transformative summer. Perfect for fans of Susane Colasanti and Sarah Dessen. Penny loves her small-town Florida life, and she has her future mapped out. She’s going to community college after graduation to stay close to home and her best friend, Faye. She’ll take over the family diner that her dad has been managing since her mother died. And one day, she’ll marry her high school sweetheart, Logan. But when she unexpectedly lands a scholarship to a prestigious summer theater camp, she is thrust into a world of competition and self-doubt. And suddenly, her future gets a little hazy. As she meets new friends, including Chase, a talented young actor with big-city dreams, she begins to realize that maybe the life everyone (including her) expects her to lead is not the one she was meant to have. From the acclaimed author of The Night We Said Yes and Autofocus.