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Zalman Schachter-Shalomi



Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (1924–2014) was a rabbi, teacher, translator, and one of the founders of the Jewish Renewal. Influenced by medieval Christian mysticism, Eastern religion, and LSD in the 1960s, he helped innovate contemporary Jewish practice.

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Legacy of Wisdom | Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: Facing Death Directly

QUESTION: How can we approach facing our own mortality and process of death directly? Legacy of Wisdom is a non-profit project dedicated to developing a vision of best practices for living and the fulfillment of our life’s potential.

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Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
2011
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Gate to the Heart: A Manual of Contemplative Jewish Practice

IN THE LATE 1950's, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, better known as 'Reb Zalman,' penned what was perhaps the first book on Jewish meditation and contemplative Judaism in English.

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Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
2013
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Can Elders Save the World

My inner work involves a mystical form of Judaism called Kabbalah. As part of that work, I do a nightly examination of conscience. I ask myself: What was this day all about? What did I do? How did I feel? How did I relate to people?

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Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi
2005
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Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi: What Is Fear of G!D

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Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
2007
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From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older

Over two decades ago, beloved and respected rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi felt an uneasiness. He was growing older, and fears about death and infirmity were haunting him. So he decided to embark on mission to get to the bottom of his fears.

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Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Ronald S. Miller
2014
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Beyond Jewish Triumphalism

Patheos spoke to Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi recently on how he sees the evolution of Judaism over the past one hundred years and what he foresees for the next one hundred years.

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Patheos
2010
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Ecstasy: The Complete Guide—A Comprehensive Look at the Risks and Benefits of MDMA

Written by the world's leading experts on MDMA, Ecstasy: The Complete Guide takes the first unbiased look at the risks and the benefits of this unique drug, including the science of how it works; its promise as a treatment for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and other...

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Julie Holland (editor)
2001
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Making Prayer Real: Leading Jewish Spiritual Voices on Why Prayer Is Difficult and What to Do about It

Join over fifty Jewish spiritual leaders from all denominations in a candid conversation about the why and how of prayer: how prayer changes us and how to discern a response from God.

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Mike Comins
2010
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Zalman Schachter Shalomi • Faith Is Different Than Beliefs • from Beyond Beliefs

The documentary film BEYOND BELIEF, directed by Jim Lemkin, explores the nature, uses and limits of beliefs and the consequences of unexamined beliefs.

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Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
2011
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Legacy of Wisdom—Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi—Health & Healing

QUESTION: Can we be more proactive in our own Health Care with concepts like the "inner doctor"? Legacy of Wisdom is a non-profit project dedicated to developing a vision of best practices for living and the fulfillment of our life's potential.

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Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
2011
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