The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition

Rabbi Lawrence Kushner

About the book: The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition, guided by Lawrence Kushner, explains the principles of Jewish mystical thinking, their religious and spiritual significance, and how they relate to our lives. Kushner offers us a step-by-step exploration of: What "Jewish mysticism" means -- the key concepts in mysticism -- with classic texts to explore and learn from. Why mysticism is a part of the modern Jewish experience. The goals of mysticism, and how they relate to broader Jewish spirituality. Here is a book that allows us to experience and understand the Jewish mystical approach to our place in the world. About the author: Lawrence Kushner is the Emanu-El Scholar, in-residence at the Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco, where he devotes his full energies to teaching and writing. He also serves as Visiting Professor of Jewish Spirituality at the Graduate Theological University in Berkeley. Prior to this, he was Rabbi-in-Residence at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City where he taught spirituality and mysticism and mentored rabbinic students. He presently continues as an adjunct member of the faculty. Before that, he served for 28 years as the rabbi of Congregation Beth El in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Kushner is widely regarded as one of the most creative religious writers in America and is highly sought after as a lecturer and teacher. Through his lectures, articles and 15 books (translated into six languages), he has helped shape the present agenda for personal and institutional spiritual renewal.

All the books in the series: The Way Into Torah by Norman J. Cohen The Way Into Jewish Mystical Tradition by Larry Kushner The Way Into Jewish Prayer by Lawrence A. Hoffman The Way Into Encountering God in Judaism by Neil Gilman