Jewish With Feeling: A Guide To Meaningful Jewish Practice isn't just a guide to Jewish mysticism by Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi (in collaboration with Joe Segel): it translates scholarship and Jewish mystical experience to the realm of designing a personal spiritual path for those who would practice Judaism as a living religion. From questions of the special mechanics of faith in Jewish interactions, which differ from other religions, to Sabbath's real meaning, individual chapters translate the feelings and intentions of Jewish spirituality for all.
This is a book that I pick up with a sense of excitement and wonder, and am reading slowly and savoring. I am familiar with Reb Zalman's work, and so bought this book with a sense of anticipation. The book exceeds my high expectations - it is a gift to anyone exploring Spirit, of any faith. It is of deep value to Jews like me who have found their way back to connection with our tradition through gifted spiritual leaders, Reb Zalman among them, who help us experience the joy and light of Jewish spiritual practice. I cannot recommend this book more highly. By the way, though an avid reader, this is the first time I've felt moved to write an Amazon review.
