The Book of Miracles: A Young Person's Guide to Jewish Spiritual Awareness

by Lawrence Kushner

Here is a book of spiritual adventure. From the miracle at the Red Sea to the miracle of waking up this morning, this intriguing book introduces young people to a way of spiritual thinking to last a lifetime. Kushner, whose award-winning books have brought spirituality to life for countless adults, here reveals the essence of Judaism in a way kids can understand and enjoy. Easy to read and imaginatively illustrated by the author, The Book of Miracles helps young people make―and treasure―the connections between religion, spirituality and everyday life. For parents to read to their children, for children to read to their parents, The Book of Miracles encourages kids' awareness of their own spirituality, and shows young people how to use Judaism as a foundation on which to build their lives.

Genres: Judaism, Jewish, Childrens

96 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Margaret Klein · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I come back to again and again. Rabbi Larry Kushner has a way of telling stories, aimed at young people but appropriate for all ages that enables us to understand midrash at a deeper, more personal level. Favorites in the book include "The Silent Sound of Aleph" about what maybe "really" happened at the foot of Mount Sinai, "The Hands of G-d" about challah and tzedakah and Shimon and Reuven walking through the Sea of Reeds but only seeing the mud. I have used the stories with confirmation classes, as Hebrew School assemblies, as Friday night sermons and in interfaith settings.

[Thomas Kinsfather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sort of a primer on Jewish mysticism. A easy read for enlarging your cultural awareness. Kushner is a good author. Read God was in This Place.

[Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Library]

Looks to be a good primer for Young Adults about spirituality and what it means to be Jewish. Is an easy, non-threatening way to foster discussion about spirituality.