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A leading rabbinic authority summarizes the Jewish view of marriage
and explores the customs, practices, and symbols of the traditional
wedding ceremony. Jewish law is also applied to such topics as
premarital sex, homosexuality, and intermarriage.
In this, his sequel to the best-selling The Jewish Way in Death and
Mourning (over 350,000 copies sold), Rabbi Lamm helps mourners not
just get through their grief, but also grow through it. He gently
steers mourners on the path that allows their sorrow to teach them
important lessons about life. And he shows consolers how to listen
and speak with their hearts so that they can provide real comfort
to others. His marvelous insights on the days of shiva, the year of
kaddish, and the lovingkindness of others reveal the richness and
true purpose of Jewish mourning rituals and customs. They prepare
us to receive consolation and ready us for the journey that will
take us beyond grief. His "Words for a Loss When at a Loss for
Words" is a treasury of readings for finding and giving comfort by
transforming the spiritual ideas of an ancient faith into
contemporary language. Here there are stories and fables that
illuminate our complicated lives, meditations from the depths of
human experience, and a gallery of unforgettable images that speak
to our souls during times of loss. Maurice Lamm is the author of
many books, including The Jewish Way in Death and Mourning. He is
the president of the National Institute for Jewish Hospice, and
Professor at Yeshiva University's Rabbinical Seminary in New York,
where he holds the chair in Professional Rabbinics. For years he
served as rabbi of Beth Jacob Congregation, Beverly Hills, CA.
Between 1952 and 1976, a young, erudite synagogue rabbi named
Norman Lamm captivated his congregants with dynamic pulpit sermons.
He challenged his audiences to filter out the noise and
distractions of modern American life by listening to the divine
voice, delving into the wisdom of the Torah. Derashot LeDorot is a
selection of essays based on these stirring sermons, culled from
the files of the Lamm Archives of Yeshiva University. Each essay
features reflections on the weekly parasha, brilliantly
illustrating Rabbi Lamm's masterful pedagogy, deep intellectual
rigor, and staunch commitment to the word of God. Today, Rabbi
Lamm's words remain as inspiring as they were when first delivered,
passing on his wisdom to the next generations.
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