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Introduces the meaning and practice of Hebrew blessing through in-depth exploration of the first words of a blessing, historic and kabbalistic references and sample blessings for various occasions. Will inspire you to embark on your own path of blessing.
About the author
Rabbi Marcia Prager is a teacher, storyteller, artist and therapist living and working in the Mt. Airy community of Philadelphia. A graduate of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, she also holds the personal smicha (rabbinic ordination) of Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, the visionary leader of the Jewish Renewal Movement, with whom she has continued to work closely. She is author of The Path of Blessing: Experiencing the Energy and Abundance of the Divine.
She and her husband, Hazzan Jack Kessler, a traditionally trained cantor and director of two Jewish music ensembles, often lead retreats and workshops together.
Rabbi Marcia Prager is available to speak on the following topics:
- Jewish Mysticism
- Jewish Spirituality
- Making Jewish Prayer Come Alive!
- Brachot: The Path of Blessing
Summary
Enrich your spiritual practice with a deeper understanding of Hebrew blessing.
A Hebrew blessing is a powerful thing—a short, deeply meditative exercise exploring the nature of God and the dynamic relationship between God, human consciousness and the unfolding universe.
Written in clear, illuminating prose, this book will guide you through the opening words of a Hebrew blessing—six words which embody the depth of Jewish spirituality—revealing how the letters and words combine to promote joy and appreciation, wonder and thankfulness, amazement and praise. Each word becomes an invitation to discover the Presence of God flowing through even the smallest actions of our lives.
Examine the deeper meaning behind:
- Barukh Ata Adonay Eloheynu Melekh Ha’Olam
In the ancient language of the Jewish mystical tradition and the modern language of hasidism, creation theology and psychology,
The Path of Blessing brings the words of the Hebrew invocation dramatically alive.
