{"product_id":"the-talmud-of-relationships-volume-1-9780827612648","title":"The Talmud of Relationships Volume 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnter the Talmudic study house with innovative teacher Rabbi Amy Scheinerman and continue the Jewish values-based conversations that began two thousand years ago. \u003cem\u003eThe Talmud of Relationships, Volume 1 \u003c\/em\u003eshows how the ancient Jewish texts of Talmud can facilitate modern relationship building - with parents, children, spouses, family members, friends, and ourselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Scheinerman seeks to teach value-based Judaism through a talmudic lense. . . . Readers do not need any previous experience with the talmudic text since Scheinerman does an excellent job explaining its history and meaning in clear, easy-to-read prose. Her work manages to combine religious and scholarly understanding of the text in ways that will appeal to those unfamiliar with the Talmud.\"—Rabbi Rachel Esserman, \u003ci\u003eReporter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Through this firsthand encounter with the core text of Judaism, readers of all levels—Jews and non-Jews, newcomers and veterans, students and teachers, individuals and \u003ci\u003echevruta \u003c\/i\u003epartners and families alike—will discover the treasure of the oral Torah.\"—\u003ci\u003eJewish Book Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Full of sober wisdom for solemn times, Scheinerman's mature advice and teachings will speak to modern spiritual seekers.\"—Sandra Collins, \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In this two-volume set, Rabbi Amy Scheinerman provides a useful demonstration of how the [Talmud] text can be analyzed and used in contemporary society. . . . This is a worthy and thoughtful approach to Talmud study and its broader applications. Rabbi Scheinerman's questions are deep and the discussions offered are both incisive and complex. . . . Recommended for all libraries.\"—Fred Isaac, \u003ci\u003eAssociation of Jewish Libraries News and Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Amy Scheinerman does it again. She takes the most obscure Talmudic texts and makes them come alive, right before your eyes. And the best part: the ‘Aha’ moment is not short-lived. Scheinerman’s insights will stick to your bones and add value and meaning to your life.”—Rabbi Stacy Offner, Temple Beth Tikvah, Madison, Connecticut\u003cbr\u003e“A treasure trove of insight, information, and meaning that invites us into the world of the rabbis and the Talmudic tradition. Be prepared to experience the Talmud come alive as we learn to navigate engrossing texts and also reflect on our own relationships: who we are and who we aspire to be.”—Rabbi Norman Cohen, professor of Midrash at HUC-JIR and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Way into Torah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Why Talmud?\u003cbr\u003e Part 1. The Core: Relationships with God and Self\u003cbr\u003e 1. Finding Our Place: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Menachot 29b\u003cbr\u003e 2. Controlling Our Anger: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Berakhot 7a\u003cbr\u003e 3. Understanding Our Suffering: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Berakhot 5a–b\u003cbr\u003e 4. Approaching Prayer: Mishnah Berakhot 4:2 and the Accompanying Gemara from the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmuds\u003cbr\u003e Part 2. First Sphere: Family Relationships\u003cbr\u003e 5. Honoring Our Parents: Jerusalem Talmud, Tractate Pe’ah 1a, 5b–6b\u003cbr\u003e 6. Affirming Our Sexuality: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Nedarim 20a–b\u003cbr\u003e 7. Balancing Family and Study: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Ketubot 61b, 62b–63a\u003cbr\u003e Appendix: Theodicy, the Problem of God’s Justice\u003cbr\u003e Glossary\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography","brand":"Jewish Publication Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406202052951,"sku":"9780827612648","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780827612648.jpg?v=1730494913","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-talmud-of-relationships-volume-1-9780827612648","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}