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1) Foundations of Sephardic Spirituality: The Inner Life of Jews of the Ottoman Empire

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Who were the Sephardic Jews of the Ottoman Empire? What lasting lessons does their spiritual life provide for future generations? "How did the Judeo-Spanish-speaking Jews of the Ottoman Empire manage to achieve spiritual triumph? To answer this question, we need to have a firm understanding of their historical experience... We need to be aware of the dark, unpleasant elements in their environments; but we also need to see the spiritual, cultural...

2) The Rhythms of Jewish Living: A Sephardic Exploration of Judaism's Spirituality

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Angel, Marc D

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Reconnect with the ancient soul of Jewish spiritual life and practice. "Jewish spirituality is organically linked to the natural rhythms of the universe. To a great extent, Jewish religious traditions serve to bring Jews into a sensitive relationship with the natural world. Many commandments and customs lead in this direction, drawing out the love and reverence that emerge from the contemplation of God's creations." —from Chapter 1, "The Rhythms...