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A Partner in Holiness

by Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater, DMin

Book Details

Publisher:Jewish Lights Publishing
Published:2014-07-17
Pages:336
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Find inspiration for a satisfying spiritual life of practice through the combination of contemporary mindfulness meditation and classical Hasidic spirituality. The soul yearns to feel connected to something greater and to know happiness despite personal suffering and seemingly endless need. Surprisingly, the perspectives of the late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Hasidic spiritual teachers offer a radically different Jewish theology that speaks directly to today’s spiritual seekers whose fai

Our Review

This spiritual guide offers a compelling fusion of classical Hasidic wisdom and contemporary mindfulness practices, creating a fresh pathway for modern seekers exploring Jewish spirituality. Drawing from eighteenth and nineteenth-century Hasidic teachers, the book presents an accessible theology that directly addresses the human yearning for connection and meaning. The approach feels both timeless and urgently relevant, providing practical methods for cultivating spiritual awareness amid life's challenges and suffering.

What distinguishes this work is how seamlessly it bridges historical Jewish mysticism with current mindfulness techniques, making profound spiritual concepts immediately applicable to daily life. Readers exploring meditation practices within a Jewish framework will find particularly valuable insights here, as the book demonstrates how ancient wisdom can transform modern spiritual seeking into sustainable practice. The result is a thoughtful resource that helps build a foundation for lasting spiritual fulfillment.

Themes

Religion

Subjects

Religion