In Transforming Darkness into Light, Rabbi Ginsburgh describes for the lay reader the basic elements of a system of Kabbalistic psychotherapy, as it has developed in thought and practice over centuries. The rabbi highlights many ways in which the Jewish mystical path to psychological well-being both agrees with and differs from the dominant schools of modern psychology, and also examines in-depth the pivotal role of the therapist.This book is a step-by-step guide to the ways emotional healing can empower our souls to rise above our egos and embrace a higher truth. It explores how we can separate out the negative influences of our lives, heal our wounds, and ultimately, taste the sweetness of inner peace.Includes glossary, footnotes, and index.

Inside the closed community of Borough Park, where most Chassidim live, the rules of life are very clear, determined by an ancient script written thousands of years before down to the last detail-and abuse has never been a part of it. But when thirteen-year-old Gittel learns of the abuse her best friend has suffered at the hands of her own family member, the adults in her community try to persuade Gittel, and themselves, that nothing happened. Forced to remain silent, Gittel begins to question everything she was raised to believe. A richly detailed and nuanced book, one of both humor and depth, understanding and horror, this story explains a complex world that remains an echo of its past, and illuminates the conflict between yesterday's traditions and today's reality.

In Chassidic Pearls, Rabbi Lazer Brody enriches the family Shabbat table with a unique and delightful new book based on the weekly Torah portions and festivals. Chassidic Pearls is a garden of relevant commentaries and original allegories that are ideal for anyone between the ages of 5 and 105. Rav Ovadiah Yosef shlit'a writes that Rabbi Brody is "an artist and master storyteller; honey and sweetness drip from his pen." The Melitzer Rebbe shlit'a of Ashdod adds that Chassidic Pearls is a "a superb collection of commentaries, ethics, and original stories-all simple, straightforward language-to help people enhance the spiritual dimensions of their lives."

Does democracy need liberals? -- Chassidim: history, customs, beliefs, and organization -- Lubavitch and American politics -- Lubavitch and Canadian politics -- Liberalism: reason, autonomy, and sources of self -- Lubavitch reason: intellect, faith, and obligation -- Lubavitcher women and liberalism -- Subgroups and citizenship -- Normative citizenship.

A look at young Jewish women who are typecast as pious and reserved but have as much imagination and similar desires as other young women.