Yishmru Daat is a collection of Hasidic teachings from Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi in the traditional Hebrew of the beit midrash.

Yishmru Daat: Hasidic Teachings of the Fourth Turning (Hebrew Edition)

Religion & Spirituality

Schachter-Shalomi, Rabbi Zalman

Judaism

Albion-Andalus Books

This definitive edition of "Reb Zalman's" Psalms in a Translation for Praying is a contemporary translation like no other. It has been written and refined over a lifetime for all --Jewish, Christian, and unaffiliated--who wish to use the Psalms as a conduit for their conversation with God. In the Preface, Reb Zalman writes: There are many translations of the Psalms available. Why bother to translate them again, and in this manner? In my work with liturgy, I found that when a version was overly faithful to the Hebrew, it was good for studying. If it was sonorous and high sounding, it was good for ceremony and high ritual. But to render the Psalms as personal prayers, a more direct and more heart-connected version would be better. Since my affiliation with Hassidism, I have recited Psalms as prayers—at times for intercession for others, and at times because I needed to pour out my heart to the Living God. I have not translated all of the 150 Psalms; in particular, I omitted those that troubled me with their demands for revenge. I can understand—even feel—the hurt, anger and frustration of parents whose children were brutally killed by the Babylonians—and others. But, at times when our children are attacked on a school bus, I don’t want to recite those Psalms without some way of expressing the pain differently. In others that I did translate, I altered the sense, shifting from focus on sinners to focus on sin. Here, I did not try to smooth over the vindictive passages. Better to tell them to God and let Him/Her be the God of Vengeance, than for us to take retaliation in our own hands. We need to open our heart to God, and if in the heart is pain—well, that, also, is what the Psalms are made to express. The Hebrew words are very elastic for one who prays and meditates on them. They accommodate not only the simple manifest meaning of the p’shat/literal words, but also meaning in deeper and higher layers of significance. At times I have changed the sentence order to fit the deeper meaning. In particular, often the “enemies” are not on the outside. Those who have wrestled with recalcitrant habits and addictions know that in their own guts. Those who have chafed under abusive bosses and family members need to have a caring friend who hears our sighs and offers compassion— Whom have I in Heaven but You and besides You I do not yearn for anyone on earth. Yet I am still with You, You have held onto my right hand. In reproving and supporting me, You comfort me. The range of human experience that the Psalms give expression to is the glory of this book. What the Five Books of Moses demand of us, the five books of the Psalms help us to deliver.

Psalms in a Translation for Praying

Worship & Devotion

ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal

This is a book of mystical tales set in the old world of the Hassidic masters, beautifully illustrated by Israeli artist Yitzhak Greenfield. This is the only collection of stories in print from Reb Zalman, acknowledged as a unique living kabbalist and esoteric teacher in this tradition. "Reb Zalman is one of the great teachers of our time." - Jean Houston, founder of The Mystery School and co-director of The Foundation for Mind Research.

The Dream Assembly: Tales of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (Consciousness Classics)

Schwartz, Howard

Gateways Books Tapes

In this book about Jewish practice through the lens of personal transformation and global consciousness, Reb Zalman applies his mystical vision to Halachah, the expression of vision in life's details.

Integral Halachah: Transcending and Including

Siegel, Rabbi Daniel

Trafford Publishing

Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer

Experience the living taste of prayer in your heart, the deep and gentle glow of prayer in your soul.
"Many who live their lives as Jews, even many who pray every day, live on a wrapped and refrigerated version of prayer. We go to synagogue dutifully enough. We rise when we should rise, sit when we should sit. We read and sing along with the cantor and answer 'Amen' in all the right places. We may even rattle through the prayers with ease. We sacrifice vitality for shelf-life, and the neshomeh, the Jewish soul, can taste the difference." ―from the Introduction
This fresh approach to prayer is for all who wish to appreciate the power of prayer's poetry and song, jump into its ceremonies and rituals, and join the age-old conversation that Jews have had with God. Reb Zalman, one of the most important Jewish spiritual teachers in contemporary American Judaism, offers you new ways to pray, new channels for communicating with God and new opportunities to open your heart to God’s response.
With rare warmth and authenticity, Reb Zalman shows you:
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<li>How prayer can engage not just spirit, but mind, heart and body</li>
<li>Meditations that open the door to kavanah, the focus or intention with which we pray</li>
<li>How to understand the underlying "deep structure" of our prayer services</li>
<li>How to find and feel at home in a synagogue</li>
<li>How to sing and lead niggunim, the simple, wordless tunes that Jews sing to get closer to God</li>
<li>and more</li>
</ul>

Jewish Lights

A how-to for Jewish spirituality that works.
"A spiritual seeker is a person whose soul is awake. In this book I make no assumptions about how much you know about Judaism, what holidays you keep, or whether you believe in God. I want us to start from your soul's experience and carry on from there." ―from the Introduction
“Virtually anyone remotely affiliated with Judaism should read this book,” wrote Publishers Weekly, which listed Jewish with Feeling among its Best Religion Books of the Year. “Without question the best, most readable introduction to Reb Zalman’s philosophy of Judaism, it is also the best beginner’s guide to Jewish spirituality available today,” wrote the Forward, “the perfect book for both the spiritual seeker and the curious skeptic.”
Taking off from basic questions like “Why be Jewish?” and whether the word God still speaks to us today, Reb Zalman lays out a vision for a whole-person Judaism. This is not only Sinai then but Sinai now, a revelation of the Torah inside and all around us. Complete with many practical suggestions to enrich your own Jewish life, Jewish with Feeling is “a mystical masterpiece filled with spiritual practices and an exciting vision of the future” (Spirituality &amp; Health). Spiritual experience, as Reb Zalman shows, repays every effort we make to acquire it.

Jewish with Feeling: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice (For People of All Faiths, All Backgrounds)

Experience the living taste of prayer in your heart, the deep and gentle glow of prayer in your soul."Many who live their lives as Jews, even many who pray every day, live on a wrapped and refrigerated version of prayer. We go to synagogue dutifully enough. We rise when we should rise, sit when we should sit. We read and sing along with the cantor and answer 'Amen' in all the right places. We may even rattle through the prayers with ease. We sacrifice vitality for shelf-life, and the neshomeh, the Jewish soul, can taste the difference."―from the IntroductionThis fresh approach to prayer is for all who wish to appreciate the power of prayer's poetry and song, jump into its ceremonies and rituals, and join the age-old conversation that Jews have had with God. Reb Zalman, one of the most important Jewish spiritual teachers in contemporary American Judaism, offers you new ways to pray, new channels for communicating with God and new opportunities to open your heart to God’s response.With rare warmth and authenticity, Reb Zalman shows you:How prayer can engage not just spirit, but mind, heart and bodyMeditations that open the door to kavanah, the focus or intention with which we prayHow to understand the underlying "deep structure" of our prayer servicesHow to find and feel at home in a synagogueHow to sing and lead niggunim, the simple, wordless tunes that Jews sing to get closer to Godand more

A personal guide to the life-giving treasures of the Jewish spiritual tradition. The classic born-again experience is a sudden, discontinuous event. For a person growing with God in daily practice, there is likely to be less drama. The experience will be more gentle, natural, and easier on your immediate family…. If you stay with this work, you have every reason to trust the adage, “When the pupil is ready, the teacher appears.” ―from First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit This extraordinary spiritual handbook is a compassionate call to reconnect with your spiritual roots and nourish your relationship with God. Breaking free from ways of Jewish worship that no longer inspire, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi―one of the most important Jewish spiritual teachers since Abraham Joshua Heschel―guides you through practical exercises for enriching the most important aspects of everyday life―physical health, work, marriage, family, prayer―and empowers you with contemporary ways to satisfy your modern spiritual hunger. Whether refreshing your soul with a midday mini-Sabbath or improving your relationships by refining your awareness, Reb Zalman will introduce you to new models of practicing Judaism. In doing so, he will challenge you to embrace your faith as both spiritually and emotionally enriching, and will awaken you to innovative, inspiring ways for leading a meaningful Jewish life.

First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit: Reb Zalman's Guide to Recapturing the Intimacy & Ecstasy in Your Relationship with God

A how-to for Jewish spirituality that works."A spiritual seeker is a person whose soul is awake. In this book I make no assumptions about how much you know about Judaism, what holidays you keep, or whether you believe in God. I want us to start from your soul's experience and carry on from there."―from the Introduction“Virtually anyone remotely affiliated with Judaism should read this book,” wrote Publishers Weekly, which listed Jewish with Feeling among its Best Religion Books of the Year. “Without question the best, most readable introduction to Reb Zalman’s philosophy of Judaism, it is also the best beginner’s guide to Jewish spirituality available today,” wrote the Forward, “the perfect book for both the spiritual seeker and the curious skeptic.”Taking off from basic questions like “Why be Jewish?” and whether the word God still speaks to us today, Reb Zalman lays out a vision for a whole-person Judaism. This is not only Sinai then but Sinai now, a revelation of the Torah inside and all around us. Complete with many practical suggestions to enrich your own Jewish life, Jewish with Feeling is “a mystical masterpiece filled with spiritual practices and an exciting vision of the future” (Spirituality & Health). Spiritual experience, as Reb Zalman shows, repays every effort we make to acquire it.

Jewish with Feeling: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice

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Books by Schachter-Shalomi, Rabbi Zalman

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Yishmru Daat: Hasidic Teachings of the Fourth Turning (Hebrew Edition)

Psalms in a Translation for Praying

The Dream Assembly: Tales of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (Consciousness Classics)

Integral Halachah: Transcending and Including

Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer

Jewish with Feeling: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice (For People of All Faiths, All Backgrounds)

Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer

First Steps to a New Jewish Spirit: Reb Zalman's Guide to Recapturing the Intimacy & Ecstasy in Your Relationship with God

Jewish with Feeling: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice