This book explores an important area of Jewish tradition: Jewish healing. In particular, Kaplan examines the system of Jewish Science. Long placed on the back burner of Jewish theology and practices, Jewish healing systems and methodologies were relegated only to select scholars who were interested in this field. In the early 1920s, four rabbis, independent of each other, developed their own user-friendly interpretations of scholarly healing material and presented it to the public. This work examines the writings of these four rabbis, emphasizing the work of the most prolific among them, Morris Lichtenstein. Healing in the Jewish Tradition illustrates how healing-emotional and physical-is in the hands of all, regardless of religious tradition. Through direct quotes, edited material, and psychodynamic understandings, one is able to clearly see the role Jewish Science can play in people's everyday lives. Both scholars and students-as well as professionals and laypersons-will find this little known area of great interest.

Of the three pioneers of the study of psychopathology in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Alfred Adler stands out as the one who has most influenced those psychologists and psychiatrists who have followed. Emphasizing concepts as inferiority feelings and their compensations, social interest, birth order, lifestyle, and family constellation, Adler's theory of personality, understanding of psychopathology, and approach to psychotherapy is studied, practiced, and accepted by millions worldwide. Describing people and behaviors as goal-oriented and purposive, Psychopathology: An Introduction to the Classical Adlerian Paradigm explains in clear and precise reader-friendly language how even unhealthy, self-defeating behaviors have a purpose. Through the Adlerian methods of psychotherapy the reasons underlying behaviors become clear, and the process of change begins. The text takes the reader from the development and forerunners of adult problem behaviors in childhood, to the psychodynamics of the adult disorder, through the psychological treatment of them.

The death of a loved one is one of life's most devastating events, often leaving survivors with more questions than answers. On Comforting Wings draws on the customs, practices, and liturgy of Judaism's traditions, guiding the reader through the challenges via an understanding of the rituals, theology, and psychology of the mourning practices. The reader is first introduced to the basics of what it is to be a mourner, preparations to be made, guidelines concerning the casket, and viewing the body. Additionally, the dynamics of the funeral and burial services are explained, as are the customs and ceremonies of the mourning period. Further, the erection of a monument, cementery visitations, and theological and psychological components of the mourning period are examined. Outlines of both the funeral and burial services from Judaism's two major traditions are presented, along with specific prayers the mourners may choose in order to have the services both rooted in tradition and meaningful.