{"product_id":"a-heart-afire-9780827608849","title":"A Heart Afire","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interpretations in \u003cem\u003eA Heart Afire\u003c\/em\u003e are as rich and meaningful as the teachings and tales themselves in this intimate guided tour of Hasidism and Hasidic storytelling led by Reb Zalman, an old-world Hasidic elder who is also profoundly connected to modern culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (Reb Zalman) has, almost single-handedly, brought living, formative, Hasidic spirituality to three generations of liberal Jews. Indeed, his astonishingly fecund ideas and stories have profoundly altered the landscape of American Judaism. In A Heart Afire, Zalman now shares with us the mother lode of his teaching and example. We are all ever in his debt.\"—Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco. He is the author of Kabbalah: A Love Story and numerous books on Jewish spirituality.\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a brilliant anthology of early hasidic teaching, but it is much, much more. The teachings are embedded in Reb Zalman's profoundly felt, life-long practice of Jewish renewal, and his universalistic outlook that encompasses teachings from Sufism, Buddhism and depth psychology . . . This is a book to read and reread, absorb and cherish.\"—Rodger Kamenetz, author of \u003ci\u003eThe History of Last Night's Dream\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Jew in the Lotus\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Heart Afire\u003c\/i\u003e is a tour-de-force that will take its place beside the efforts of Buber and Wiesel to bring the deep spiritual practices, stories and perspective of Hassidic tradition to life and to be of service to contemporary readers of all persuasions. A must for homes and universities, this combination of historical perspective, clear, readable and inspiring translations brings a broader range of Hassidic masters to the reader's attention than has ever before been available.\"—Rabbi Goldie Milgram, author of \u003ci\u003eMeaning \u0026amp; Mitzvah: Daily Practices for Reclaiming Judaism through Prayer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGod, Torah, Hebrew, Mitzvot \u0026amp; Peoplehood\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eReclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice: Holy Days and Shabbat\u003c\/i\u003e; among other recent books.\u003cbr\u003e\"An engrossing and soulful reflection, rife with illustrative stories and accompanying explanations . . . will delight readers of all backgrounds who are searching for a spirited and spiritual perspective on Hasidic evolution and lore.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The interpretations in \u003ci\u003eA Heart Afire\u003c\/i\u003e are as rich and meaningful as the teaching and tales themselves in this intimate guide of Hasidism and Hasidic storytelling . . . As a bridge between both worlds, Reb Zalman, and his co-author and student Netanel Miles-Yepez, introduce the reader to rare and unique translations...with their own personal reflections on their meaning.\"—\u003ci\u003eJewish Media Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"His last two volumes speak to the genuine quality if our faith and given his reputation, should enable those who otherwise wouldn’t lift up a book on yiddishkeit, to read and learn of our Jewish traditions.\"—\u003ci\u003eJewish Star\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Jewish Publication Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406199791959,"sku":"9780827608849","price":35.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780827608849.jpg?v=1730494902","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-heart-afire-9780827608849","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}