Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781580235075
- Book Title
- Text Messages : a Torah Commentary for Teens
- Publisher
- Longhill Partners, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Author
- Jeffrey K. Salkin
- Genre
- Religion, Social Science, Young Adult Nonfiction
- Topic
- Judaism / Sacred Writings, Biblical Studies / Old Testament, Inspirational & Personal Growth, Jewish Studies
- Item Weight
- 20 oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
Text Messages: A Torah Commentary for Teens – Hardcover – GOOD
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Longhill Partners, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1580235077
ISBN-13
9781580235075
eBay Product ID (ePID)
111891878
Product Key Features
Book Title
Text Messages : a Torah Commentary for Teens
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Judaism / Sacred Writings, Biblical Studies / Old Testament, Inspirational & Personal Growth, Jewish Studies
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Social Science, Young Adult Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2012-013946
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
222/.107
Synopsis
An indispensable resource for everyone who cares about the Jewish future. “Every passage of Torah has the potential to be someone’s personal story and teaching–and that definitely includes you as a teenager. If you read these stories, and if you really let these holy texts into your mind and into your soul, your life will be deeper and richer, and even happier.” –from the Introduction Young people need to be included in the struggle for meaning, for the right questions to ask and the search for useful and relevant answers. This is the book that has been missing from the ever-expanding bookshelf of Torah commentaries–a collection of messages on each Torah portion, specifically for today’s teens. It shows them how each Torah portion contains worlds of meaning for them, for what they are going through in their lives, and how they can shape their Jewish identity as they enter adulthood. Addressing the concerns of young adults, it shows how the Torah can help teens deal with issues including: Interpersonal relationships Social justice Sexuality and gender issues Personal ethics Responsibility to family Community and the Jewish people Body image Tattoos Community service The meaning of faith Authority and rebellion The role of ritual Personal theology Prayer Civility Living safely Dealing with disabilities Challenges of eating morally This groundbreaking spiritual resource is truly transdenominational–including the insights of over 100 Jews who identify as Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, Renewal, post-denominational and “just Jewish.” They are rabbis, cantors, educators, authors and community leaders. Orthodox, Reconstructionist, Renewal, post-denominational and “just Jewish.” They are rabbis, cantors, educators, authors and community leaders., A collection of messages on each Torah portion specifically for teens. Shows how each Torah portion contains worlds of meaning for what they are going through in their lives and how they can shape their Jewish identity as they enter adulthood.
LC Classification Number
BS1225.53.T49 2012
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