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Benjamin Shalva

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Benjamin Shalva is a poet, hospice chaplain, and rabbi whose work explores loss, solace, ritual, and awe. His poetry and prose have appeared in publications including Image, Spirituality & Health Magazine, and The Washington Post. His debut poetry collection, House of Mourning (Kelsay Books), is a meditation on loss, end-of-life care, and the mysterious terrain between despair, desire, and renewal. He is also the author of two works of nonfiction, Spiritual Cross-Training and Ambition Addiction (Grand Harbor Press), which blend memoir with teachings from the world’s contemplative traditions.

In addition to his literary work, Benjamin serves as the Manager of Jewish Care, Support, and Rabbinic Services at Gilchrist, Maryland’s largest hospice ...more

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	Ambition Addiction: How to Go Slow, Give Thanks, and Discover Joy Within 3.63 avg rating — 88 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spiritual Cross-Training: Searching Through Silence, Stretch, and Song 3.73 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 2016 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Liberal Imagination: Essays on Literature and Society

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