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Sourcebooks
The Youth Department sells a variety of sourcebooks on various educational topics.
You can browse through the list below to see all of the titles that are available.
Please note:
All sourcebooks must be purchased through the Book Services Department. Please do not
contact the Youth Department for information on how to purchase any of these books.
You can contact the Book Services Department in any of the following ways:
Sourcebooks and Educational Materials Available:
- Choices and Challenges: Living as a Jewish Teen Today
An anthology of selections from USY sourcebooks that address challenges Jewish teens
face living in today's society.
- Celebrating Israel in Our Lives
Sourcebook that includes important concepts to remain informed about the State of
Israel.
- The Call of Freedom
Sourcebook designed to explore the tension between guaranteeing freedom and living
as an observant Jew.
- Visions of Holiness in the Everyday
Describes beliefs, stories, and rituals relating to Judaism. The publication is laid
out in classical rabbinic style, with narrative in the middle of the page and additional
thoughts and comments along the sides.
- Conservative Judaism: Our Ancestors to Our Descendants
An authoritative sourcebook on the origins and philosophy of the Conservative Movement.
Topics include: The Development and Structure of Conservative Judaism; Jewish law within
the Conservative Movement; The Beliefs of the Conservative Movement. This new edition
also takes a look at issues relevant to the future of Conservative Judaism. A teacher's
guide is also available.
- Celebrating Our Uniqueness
Examines the concept of the Jews as a chosen people. This book looks at the role of
Jews and Judaism in the modern world and the overall concept of being Jewish in a
non-Jewish world.
- Who Renews Creation
Using the background of the Jewish pioneers who faced the challenging task of building
a true Jewish community based on the central norms and ideals of Rabbinic Judaism in
this North Dakota prairie at the beginning of this century, this book teaches how the
early Rabbinic teachings can continue to inform our environmental concerns today.
- We Are Family
This text presents a Jewish perspective on family by illuminating various sources from
Biblical and Rabbinic literature on the topic. Topics include dating, divorce, marriage,
and intermarriage.
- Mitzvah Means Commandment
A look into the question of "Why perform mitzvot?". This book traces the various views,
from the Biblical to the philosophical. The book also includes a section on the Conservative
Movement's viewpoints.
- Jewish Life Cycle
Six units dealing with the reasons behind such rituals as Brit Milah, Simhat Bat, Pidyon
HaBen, Bar and Bat Mitzvah, and the rituals surrounding marriage, death, and mourning.
- The People and Its Land
Deals with the age old attachment of the Jewish people to the land of Israel. The book
includes the Biblical, Rabbinic, pre-modern, and modern periods. Also includes a special
section about Zionism and the Conservative Movement.
- Jewish Leadership and Heroism
An analysis of leaders and heroes throughout Jewish History who provide us with an
understanding of Jewish values today. Deals with figures from various time periods,
leading up to the modern period and the problems of leadership today.
- When Life is in the Balance
Designed to aid in the evaluation of alternatives in dealing with some of the most
difficult decisions about living and dying. Issues such as abortion, suicide, and
euthanasia are discussed with sensitivity in the context of Jewish tradition and the
wisdom of other cultures.
- Reclaiming Our Legacy
Encourages the study of Torah (Talmud Torah) by showing similarity with and differences
from secular study topics. Topics include: The Riches of Talmud Torah; Torah and Knowledge;
Beginning Talmud Torah; Creativity and Talmud Torah.
- Who Makes People Different
This text presents traditional sources about the disabled (Biblical, Rabbinic, and
Halakhic) and examines modern views, theological implications, and current programs.
- Rejoice with Jerusalem
A volume combining a historical survey of Jerusalem over the ages with an examination
of Jerusalem's meaning to modern Jewry.
- Higher and Higher
A comprehensive examination of Jewish prayer and the structure of the Siddur, including
analysis of individual prayers. A teacher's guide is also available separately.
- In God's Image
A sourcebook and workbook for discussions on sexuality (including a new section discussing
HIV), drinking, smoking, drugs, language and profanity, dress and appearance. The
discussion is based on Jewish sources, combining traditional Jewish wisdom with modern
day relevance. Emphasis is placed upon personal goal setting and decision making.
- We Are Family
A compilation of Jewish attitudes and practices regarding death. Deals with such issues
as illness, euthanasia, and organ transplants. Includes readings for the bereaved family.
- Symbols of Judaism
These two source and discussion books deal with symbols in the human experience. The
first volume covers tefillin, mezuzah, lulav and etrog, and explains calligraphy and
scribal arts. The second concentrates on the symbols of the High Holy Days and the laws
of the synagogue.
- Missionary at the Door
Examines issues raised by missionaries, especially in their approaches to Jews, by
offering an understanding of their unique position on Judaism.
- Tzorchei Tzibur: Community and Responsibility
A compilation of texts, activities, and exercises on the theme of human relationships.
Attempts to sensitize the reader to such concepts as tzedakah and g'milut hasidim;
including hospitality, visiting the sick, respecting the elderly, redeeming captives,
treatment of the poor, and honoring the dead.
- Midrash: The Search for a Contemporary Past
Explains the use of Midrashic method and style. Examples of Midrash, often from the
Haggadah, are used throughout the book, both to illustrate the style and to understand
the Passover Haggadah.
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