Library

Covenant and Conversation

Thoughts by chief rabbi on the weekly parsha, Mattot-Maesi along with commentaries from various sources on text

Dialogues in Judaism

Contributors of this collection of essays range from the highly academic to the humour of Sam Levenson. Topics from the highly scholastic religious commentary, to the role of the Jew in the modern world, politically, socially, and in terms of Israel.

The Dignity of Choice

Learned discussion of the moral effects of globalisation post September 11th, and the need for human dignity and for religious leaders to take a moral stand in these accelerated and dangerous times. Highly readable.

The Jewish Lifecycle Book

Very readable book about many aspects of Jewish life for both youngsters and children of all ages. Basic information and blessings with a smattering of Hebrew, give a newcomer to Judaism or a youngster who is learning about Birth Ceremonies, Rites of Passage, Marriage, Conversion, and the Jewish attitude toward sickness, disability and death.

The Wisdom of the Jewish Mystics

The tradition of Kabbalah and the more popular sayings of the great mystical thinkers in Jewish history are recorded here. Very readable.