Days of Awe

Compiled by one of the greatest Hebrew writers of the 20th century and first published in 1948, Days of Awe is the long-acknowledged classic companion to the High Holy Days prayer book. Here in one volume are readings and meditations from the Bible, the Talmud, the Midrash, and the Zohar, to deepen the spiritual experience of the holiest days of the Jewish year.

Reclaiming Judaism as a Spiritual Practice

Focusing on Jewish holy days and Shabbat, in Volume One, "Reb Goldie" solidly grounds her teachings in a context of religious pluralism with careful attention to both tradition and cutting-edge developments across the full spectrum of Jewish life. From engaging in meditation walks to prepare you to do teshuvah, to identifying the minyan of your life, to creating a spiritual menu for your Passover seder, the practices in this inspiring guide will resonate with your concerns today.

Symbols of Judaism

This luxury volume is a beautiful and moving visual record of the ancient traditions that form the cornerstones of Jewish existence.

Full-page images of precious religious artefacts such as the Holy Ark and the Sabbath candlesticks, but also holy sites including synagogues and the Mount of Olives, accompany a thought-provoking text by Rabbi Marc-Alain Ouaknin. He provides answers to many fundamental questions about the traditions of Judaism, discussing not only their origins and application today, but also religious holidays and feasts according to the Jewish calendar.

Marc-Alain Ouaknin, a Rabbi and doctor of Philosophy, is Associate Professor at the University of Bar-Ilan in Isarel where he teaches comparative literature. His numerous publications include The Burnt Book, I’ll Tell You a Story, Mysteries of the Alphabet, Mysteries of the Kabbalah, and with Assouline, The Mystery of Numbers (2004), Symbols of Judaism (1995) and Haggadah: The Passover Story (in collaboration with Gérard Garouste, 2001).

Photographer laziz hamani has contributed to a number of books for Assouline, including all the titles in “The Symbols of Religion” series and Le Trésor de Saint-Denis. His work has appeared in many magazines, as well as in a series of solo exhibitions in France and Italy.