Living a Joyous Life: The True Spirit of Jewish Practice Hardcover - 2007 - 1st Edition

Media reviews

"To go from 'the oy to the joy,' [Aaron] provides accessible, readable chapters. . . . Each chapter asks a complex, theological question, then proceeds to answer it simply and clearly, with personal anecdotes, analogies, and teachings from Jewish sources. Because Aaron himself grew up without a strong religious background, his empathetic insights strike a note resonant enough to reawaken the spiritual taste buds."—Publishers Weekly

"Rabbi Aaron takes these ancient [Jewish] traditions and makes them relevant to modern life while respecting that they are filled with mystery. It is evident that he loves being Jewish, and in this capacious volume that enthusiasm shows through on every page."—Spirituality and Health

"With energy and enthusiasm, Rabbi Aaron infuses the Jewish way of life with joy, which is, as his subtitle phrases it, 'the true spirit of Jewish practice.' . . . Written in a felicitous style that succeeds in being both straightforward and inspirational, Living a Joyous Life offers a way to begin this New Year with Jewish meaning, knowledge, and joy. New understanding will help sustain Jewish practice, so that belief and behavior become one."—Chicago Jewish Star

"With his trademark common sense and extraordinary range of poignant and telling anecdotes, Rabbi Aaron presents a Jewish vision that can guide one to a life of holiness and joy."—Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, author of A Code of Jewish Ethics and Jewish Literacy

"This book is not about Judaism; it is Judaism itself. It is truly a joy to read—clear, incisive, inspiring, witty, and entertaining."—Rabbi Berel Wein, author of Tending the Vineyard

"This book will convince you that God loves you—far more than you can possibly imagine."—Dr. Miriam Adahan, author of It's All a Gift