Spiritual Community

Congregations have the unique ability to root us in tradition while also encouraging us to explore fresh perspectives-all within the safe bonds of deep friendship, support and love. Rabbi David Teutsch draws on decades of study, leadership and rabbinical experience to bring you new insights into the transformative power of strong spiritual communities and how to develop them. Book jacket.

David A. Teutsch is the Wiener Professor of Contemporary Jewish Civilization and director of the Levin-Lieber Program in Jewish Ethics at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (RRC) in Philadelphia.

Acknowledgments

vii

Preface: Recognizing Community

ix

Bringing People Together

1

(12)

A Commitment to Caring

13

(12)

Building Community

25

(14)

Radiant Centers

39

(10)

Becoming a Community Leader

49

(10)

Dealing with Conflict

59

(10)

Community and Spirituality

69

(12)

A Shared Jewish Future

81

(12)

Appendix I Strategies for Organizing Caring Communities

93

(8)

Appendix II Interfaith Dialogue, Religious Values, and Public Policy

101

(4)

Suggestions for Further Reading

105

(4)

Bibliography

109

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials