According to Fine (Jewish studies, Mt. Holyoke U.), Isaac Luria (1534- 1572) was one of the most influential Jewish mystics ever and gave birth to a highly complex kabbalistic philosophy that had a po
Isaac Luria (1534-1572) is one of the most extraordinary and influential mystical figures in the history of Judaism, a visionary teacher who helped shape the course of nearly all subsequent Jewish mys
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The use of SWOT Analysis allows organizations to maximize their strengths, minimize their weakness, take advantage of their opportunities and overcome their weaknesses. This book shows how to use SWO
As recently as 1915, when the legendary scholar of Jewish mysticism Gershom Scholem sought to find someone?anyone?to teach him Kabbalah, the study of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah was largely neglecte
This collection of original materials provides a sweeping view of medieval and early modern Jewish ritual and religious practice. Including such diverse texts as ritual manuals, legal codes, mystical
Leading scholars and teachers share their favorite texts of the Jewish mystical tradition—many available in English for the first time—and explore why these materials are meaningful and relevant to us
Certain to be controversial is the argument that public money should not be spent on medical services after a person reaches his/her expected life expectancy. While not invoking Soylent Green-type rec
This pioneering work addresses a key issue that confronts all industrialised nations: How do we organise healthcare services in accordance with fundamental human rights, whilst competing with scientif
The renewed and growing interest in ethical wills today speaks to the attraction they have to people who want to reflect on the deeper meaning of their own lives and share what they have learned with
"The goal is not necessarily to reach the top, to get to heaven, but to continually ascend and descend, exploring the view from each step on the ladder.... Our epiphany bursts forth when we realize th
