Presents a surprising parallel study of two figures, the Hasidic Tzaddik, Reb Menahem Mendl of Kotzk, and the Christian mystic and father of Existentialism, Soren Kierkegaard.

This is an introduction to Philo, telling not only what can be known about the man, but also giving a survey of his writings and an exposition of his religious ideas.

This volume provides translation of over fifty of the most important rabbinic stories. Each story is preceded by an introduction that sets a wider context and explains technical terms and references.

This book is a wonderful window for Christian readers into Jewish spirituality that is both rooted in the tradition and transcends it by depth. It is also a guide to the meaning of self-discovery and scientific inquiry. The author takes us step by step, and allows us to discover the meaning of our own quest. An integration of the classic themes of creation, revelation, and redemption with their contemporary counterparts of self-realization, consciousness, and transformation.

The importance of the Safed tradition for today is perhaps best summed up in this book. This is a collection of Hanhagot of Moses Cordovero, Abraham Galante, Abraham Ben Eliezer ha-levi Berukhim, Joseph Karo and Isaac Luria plus the mystical- ethical treatise, Reshit Hokhmah by Elijah de Vidas. In these writings the unique blend of kabbalistic tradition and messianic enthusiasm, which is characteristic of Safed spirituality comes alive.

This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. It is accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachman’s pupils that allows the reader to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.

Rabbi Rifat Sonsino offers a candid, comprehensive discussion of the major paths to spirituality within the framework of Judaism, and the differing ways in which each path can help us on our quest to nourish the soul and enlighten the mind.