Me, Myself and God: A Theology of Mindfulness - Hardcover

Roth, Rabbi Jeff

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 168336662X ISBN 13: 9781683366621

Publisher: Jewish Lights, 2017

Synopsis

Heal from the sense of separation that pervades human consciousness and awaken to the true oneness of all things. Long description: Many of our human existential struggles stem from the sense of disconnection, alienation and loneliness that comes from a fragmented view of reality. The typical concept of “self” creates a profound sense of isolation from other beings, leaving us feeling lost and hopeless. But the practice of mindfulness, combined with the teachings of Torah, offer a direct path to liberate ourselves from alienation, awaken to the truth of the present moment and create a new relationship with God. Drawing on the insight and audacity of Jewish mystics, and rooted in a rich understanding of Torah, Rabbi Jeff Roth helps readers overcome this sense of separation and reconnect with a more harmonious flow of life. He equips spiritual seekers of all faiths―or none―with powerful techniques rooted in Jewish mystical practices: using the raw material of sacred texts as building blocks for the construction of new worlds, and experiencing the present through mindfulness meditation and loving attention to each moment. By letting go of our old notions of reality, we can recognize the undivided nature of the world and enter into a transformative divine awareness.

About this title

About the Author

Rabbi Jeff Roth helps spiritual seekers cultivate gratitude, awe and an awareness of the Divine Presence from a Jewish perspective. A well-known meditation practitioner, teacher and facilitator of Jewish retreats, he is founder and director of the Awakened Heart Project for Contemplative Judaism and co-founder of Elat Chayyim, where he served as executive director and spiritual director for thirteen years.

Review

"A theology of mindfulness is unique! Practitioners who have found that mindfulness has deepened their religious sensibilities will rejoice to find the God-language that resonates with their experiences of freedom and compassion."
―Sylvia Boorstein, author, That's Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist

“A literate and nuanced synthesis of mindfulness practice and the study of Torah.”
―Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, Emanu-El Scholar at Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco; author, Honey from the Rock and God Was in This Place and I, i Did Not Know

“Jeff Roth has dedicated his life to seeing clearly, knowing directly and understanding truly for the sake of wisdom.... Here he invites us to join him―and it is worth doing!”
―Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater, DMin, Institute for Jewish Spirituality; author, RA Partner in Holiness: Deepening Mindfulness, Practicing Compassion and Enriching Our Lives through the Wisdom of R. Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev’s Kedushat Levi

“Bringing his deep understanding of Torah together with his wise understanding of Jewish and Buddhist teachings on meditation, Rabbi Jeff Roth unfolds a complex and compelling theology of mindfulness.”
―Rabbi Rachel Cowan, executive director, Insitute for Jewish Spirituality

“A fascinating and profound integration.... Will challenge you, inspire you and open your heart and your mind!”
―Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg, Institute for Jewish Spirituality

“A truly inspiring work of theology, radically grounded in experience, not doctrine and dogma.....This excited, exciting and revelatory book is a must for the reader seeking direct access to Torah for our time.”
―Norman Fischer, author, Experience: Thinking, Writing, Language and Religion and What Is Zen? Plain Talk for a Beginner’s Mind

“A wonderful example of the fruits of interfaith seeking.... Most certainly a gift to practitioners.”
―Ebn Leader, faculty, Hebrew College; co-editor, God in All Moments: Mystical and Practical Wisdom From Hasidic Masters

Edition details

• Publisher: Jewish Lights
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 168336662X
• ISBN 13: 9781683366621
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 150