Journeys to a Jewish Life: Inspiring Stories from the Spiritual Journeys of American Jews
by By Amann, Paula
Category: Religion , Spirituality

Follow the soul treks of Jews lost and                 found. Be inspired to connect with Judaism in new ways.             “No two people take the same                 journey…. Yet the telling of each story can ease the                 footsteps of those who follow…. It is my hope that                 [these] tales will offer you camaraderie, a guidepost here and                 there, and, most of all, the heart and strength to pursue your                 own path.”—from the Introduction             What draws Jews back to their religious                 roots? What drives them away? What obstacles must they overcome                 to find their way home?             Paula Amann candidly probes these                 questions and more as she explores how secular and nominal Jews                 are blazing their own trails toward a vibrant,                 twenty-first-century Judaism. With the ear of a journalist and                 the heart of a seeker, Amann weaves a tapestry of human                 stories—of alienation, connection, spiritual detours, and                 unexpected portals into a life of faith. The people you meet in                 this engaging book will throw a fresh light on Jewish thought                 and practice. And their tales of personal transformation might                 just renew your relationship with Judaism—or send you off                 on your own Jewish journey.             Topics include:             Swerving In and Out of Other Faiths            Traditions That Chafe             The Arts as a Portal             Healing Body and Soul             Making a Jewish Life That Works              … And Many Others