Renewed Each Day--Genesis & Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible Contributor(s): Olitzky, Kerry M. (Author), Z, Aaron (Author), The Jacs Foundation (Afterword by) |
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ISBN: 1879045125 ISBN-13: 9781879045125 Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 1992 Annotation: Using a seven-day/weekly guide format, a recovering person and a spiritual leader reflect on the traditional Jewish weekly Bible reading. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Prayerbooks - Jewish - Self-help | Substance Abuse & Addictions - General - Religion | Judaism - General |
Dewey: 296.72 |
LCCN: 92008517 |
Series: Renewed Each Day |
Physical Information: 0.66" H x 6" W x 8.98" (0.80 lbs) 216 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Using a seven-day/weekly guide format, a recovering person and a spiritual leader who is reaching out to addicted people reflect on the traditional weekly Bible reading. They bring strong spiritual support for daily living and recovery from addictions of all kinds: alcohol, drugs, eating, gambling and sex. A profound sense of the spirit soars through their words and brings all people in Twelve Step recovery programs home to a rich and spiritually enlightening tradition. This book is not just for Jewish people. It's for all people who would gain strength to heal and insight from the Bible and the teachings of Jewish tradition. |
Contributor Bio(s): Olitzky, Kerry: - Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by Newsweek, is well known for his inspiring books that bring the Jewish wisdom tradition into everyday life. He is executive director of Big Tent Judaism, formerly Jewish Outreach Institute, and is author of many books on Jewish spirituality, healing and Jewish religious practice, including Making a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The Big Tent Judaism Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources; Introducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship; Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering; Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner's Kaddish Companion; Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning from Alcoholism & Other Addictions--Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex...; Facing Cancer as a Family; Life's Daily Blessings: Inspiring Reflections on Gratitude for Every Day, Based on Jewish Wisdom; 100 Blessings Every Day: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Affirmations, Exercises for Personal Growth and Renewal Reflecting Seasons of the Jewish Year and Recovery from Codependance: A Jewish Twelve Step Guide to Healing Your Soul. He is also coauthor of Grandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren; Jewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Renewed Each Day, Vol. One--Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations; Renewed Each Day, Vol. Two--Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible and coeditor of The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal (all Jewish Lights).
Click here to contact the author. Z, Aaron: -Aaron Z. is a recovering person who shares his personal insights and experiences with others who seek help. He is active in his synagogue and chairperson of his area's JACS group (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others Foundation). The Jewish Alcoholics Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others Foundation: -Tami Crystal and David Buchholz are Executive Director and President, respectively, of The JACS Foundation (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others) in New York City. Signer, Michael A.: -Rabbi Michael A. Signer is Abrams Professor of Jewish Thought and Culture at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. He also participates in a recovery program. Olitzky, Kerry M.: -Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky, named one of the fifty leading rabbis in North America by Newsweek, is well known for his inspiring books that bring the Jewish wisdom tradition into everyday life. He is executive director of Big Tent Judaism, formerly Jewish Outreach Institute, and is author of many books on Jewish spirituality, healing and Jewish religious practice, including Making a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The Big Tent Judaism Guide to Opportunities, Challenges and Resources; Introducing My Faith and My Community: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide for a Christian in a Jewish Interfaith Relationship; Jewish Paths toward Healing and Wholeness: A Personal Guide to Dealing with Suffering; Grief in Our Seasons: A Mourner's Kaddish Companion; Twelve Jewish Steps to Recovery: A Personal Guide to Turning from Alcoholism & Other Addictions--Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex...; Facing Cancer as a Family; Life's Daily Blessings: Inspiring Reflections on Gratitude for Every Day, Based on Jewish Wisdom; 100 Blessings Every Day: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Affirmations, Exercises for Personal Growth and Renewal Reflecting Seasons of the Jewish Year and Recovery from Codependance: A Jewish Twelve Step Guide to Healing Your Soul. He is also coauthor of Grandparenting Interfaith Grandchildren; Jewish Holidays: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Jewish Ritual: A Brief Introduction for Christians; Renewed Each Day, Vol. One--Genesis and Exodus: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations; Renewed Each Day, Vol. Two--Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy: Daily Twelve Step Recovery Meditations Based on the Bible and coeditor of The Rituals and Practices of a Jewish Life: A Handbook for Personal Spiritual Renewal (all Jewish Lights).
Click here to contact the author. The Jacs Foundation: -Tami Crystal and David Buchholz are Executive Director and President, respectively, of The JACS Foundation (Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others) in New York City. |