Offerings of the Heart (Paperback)

Rabbi Shawn Israel Zevit

ISBN 13: 9798216278566

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, New York, 2026

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Paperback. Offerings of the Heart. This phrase sets the tone for the Jewish spiritual perspective that money is a tool for actualizing Gods presence in the world. Building on this core value and setting aside the financial/spiritual split with which many congregational leaders operate, Rabbi Shawn Zevit brings the depth and breadth of Jewish teachings on money and the spiritual life to all faith communities. This book provides texts and tools to help clergy, staff, and lay leaders of congregations of any faith approach financial and other resources as core means to build and maintain whole and holy lives in a communal setting. Zevit demonstrates how faith communities can create values-based approaches to developing and managing financial and human resources that are rooted in the very sacred traditions, principles, and impulses that bring us together.Fully revised and updated, this 20th anniversary edition of a classic incorporates the insights and practices of a wide range of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed congregations in addition to Reconstructionist congregations. It also addresses the growing free will dues practice. How should synagogues and churches raise money, use money, and teach about money? An acclaimed rabbi tells offers a values-based approach to wealth in congregational life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Offerings of the Heart (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, New York
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798216278566
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Offerings of the Heart. This phrase sets the tone for the Jewish spiritual perspective that money is a tool for actualizing God’s presence in the world. Building on this core value and setting aside the financial/spiritual split with which many congregational leaders operate, Rabbi Shawn Zevit brings the depth and breadth of Jewish teachings on money and the spiritual life to all faith communities. This book provides texts and tools to help clergy, staff, and lay leaders of congregations of any faith approach financial and other resources as core means to build and maintain whole and holy lives in a communal setting. Zevit demonstrates how faith communities can create values-based approaches to developing and managing financial and human resources that are rooted in the very sacred traditions, principles, and impulses that bring us together. Fully revised and updated, this 20th anniversary edition of a classic incorporates the insights and practices of a wide range of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reformed congregations in addition to Reconstructionist congregations. It also addresses the growing “free will dues” practice.

About the Author

Shawn Israel Zevit is a dynamic and widely known spiritual leader, activist, liturgist, teacher, singer, author, consultant, and Jewish Men's work leader. He is a 1998 graduate of The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and is co-founder and co-director of the Davvenen Leaders Training Institute, which trains Jewish Spiritual Directors in the ALEPH Hashpa'ah Training Program. Shawn serves as lead rabbi at Congregation Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia.