Eternal Gifts of Judaism

The Eternal Gifts of Judaism is David Heller's contribution to capturing thespirit of this great religion and its most important values. With the Bible s wisdom literature as a prominent resource, Dr. Heller addresses a vast array of religioussubjects, including: Judaism s most essential offerings, the distinctiveness and impactof Judaism, aspects of faith that it espouses, its guidance on living a righteous andfulfilling life, ways of thinking about God and human relationships, and Judaic notions ofa life beyond. Here are a few selections from the many thought-provoking perspectives onJudaism: A signature gift of Judaism: the radical idea that the presence of God can and does exist within a human being. Nobility is not derived from a crown on one s head but by the spirit in one s heart. In Judaism, the deepest form of suffering is to place one s self at a distance from God. God provides us with the gifts of authenticity and generosity but it s incumbent upon us to embrace those gifts.