Description
Book SynopsisThis work examines major psychological issues from a Judaic perspective. It concentrates on major Judaic themes that are essential to Jewish life, and on how these themes relate to mental health, guilt, the self, the nature of the person, marriage, and the pain and suffering prior to death.
Trade ReviewThis is a refreshing set of papers which give the reader a range of Jewish topics relevant to our society. Well-written, in a clear and non-academic manner. A pleasure to read. -- Benjamin Schlesinger, University of Toronto * Contemporary Jewry *
Rabbi Bulka has written a thoughtful and engaging study. He deals with fundamental issues in a lucid and engaging style. -- Rabbi Marc Angel, The Congregation Shearith Israel * Contemporary Jewry *
...a fundamentally sound and interesting work....this book is worth reading if one is seeking a thorough account of a little-known episode in Jewish history written 'from the heart' by a participant. * Contemporary Jewry *
...a fundamentally sound and interesting work....this book is worth reading if one is seeking a thorough account of a little-known episode in Jewish history written 'from the heart' by a participant. * Contemporary Jewry *
This is a refreshing set of papers which give the reader a range of Jewish topics relevant to our society. Well-written, in a clear and non-academic manner. A pleasure to read. -- Benjamin Schlesinger, University of Toronto * Contemporary Jewry *
Rabbi Bulka has written a thoughtful and engaging study. He deals with fundamental issues in a lucid and engaging style. -- Rabbi Marc Angel, The Congregation Shearith Israel * Contemporary Jewry *
Table of ContentsMental Health - Biblical and Talmudic Directives; Guilt From, Guilt Towards; Fulfilling the Self-Judaic Parameters; The Dynamics of Jewish Marriage; To be Good or Evil - Which is More Natural?; Illness, God and Us.
