Discovering Jewish Meditation (2nd Edition) - by Nan Fink Gefen (Paperback)

About the Book

This comprehensive introduction to a time-honored spiritual practice answers common questions about the nature and history of Jewish meditation, shows beginners how to start their practice and gives instructions for core Jewish meditative practices.

Book Synopsis

This comprehensive introduction to a time-honored spiritual practice answers common questions about the nature and history of Jewish meditation, shows beginners how to start their practice and gives instructions for core Jewish meditative practices.

Review Quotes

"Meditation lies at the very core of the Jewish spiritual experience. This book will take you there gently, wisely, helpfully."
-Jonathan Omer-Man, founder, Metivta, A Center for Contemplative Judaism

"A very low threshold introduction and a very rewarding first step into the place of silence in the sacred."
-Lawrence Kushner, author, I'm God; You're Not: Observations on Organized Religion & Other Disguises of the Ego and other books

"Provides, in a sweet and spacious voice, a simple, straightforward guide for beginning a Jewish meditation practice."
-Sylvia Boorstein, author, It's Easier Than You Think and other books

"Guides readers wisely, and with great care. This is the guide to Jewish meditation that I have been searching for."
-Vanessa L. Ochs, author, The Jewish Dream Book: The Key to Opening the Inner Meaning of Your Dreams and other books; Department of Religious Studies, University of Virginia