Journeys to a Jewish Life

<p><b>Follow the soul treks of Jews lost and found. <br>Be inspired to connect with Judaism in new ways. </b></p> <p>No two people take the same journey.... Yet the telling of each story can ease the footsteps of those who follow.... It is my hope that [these] tales will offer you camaraderie a guidepost here and there and most of all the heart and strength to pursue your own path.<br/>-from the Introduction </p> <p>What draws Jews back to their religious roots? What drives them away? What obstacles must they overcome to find their way home? </p> <p>Paula Amann candidly probes these questions and more as she explores how secular and nominal Jews are blazing their own trails toward a vibrant twenty-first-century Judaism. With the ear of a journalist and the heart of a seeker Amann weaves a tapestry of human stories-of alienation connection spiritual detours and unexpected portals into a life of faith. The people you meet in this engaging book will throw a fresh light on Jewish thought and practice. And their tales of personal transformation might just renew your relationship with Judaism-or send you off on your own Jewish journey. </p> <p><b>Topics include: </b></p> <ul><li>Swerving In and Out of Other Faiths</li> <li>Traditions That Chafe </li> <li>The Arts as a Portal </li> <li>Healing Body and Soul </li> <li>Making a Jewish Life That Works </li> <li> ... And Many Others </li></ul>