Rabbi Nathan M. Landman Shares Brief Jewish Lessons from the Scriptures in Enlightening Book

The Torah is a central concept in the Jewish tradition and spans some four thousand years comprising Hebrew and Aramaic texts and voluminous expansion in an oral tradition ultimately set down in the Mishnah, Midrash, and Talmud as well as their commentaries. While initially attempting to enter into dialogue with this tradition can appear to be a daunting and intimidating task even for those exposed to an elementary Jewish education, one may still engage into specific biblical texts and come to grips with specific Jewish teachings and values suggested by them on a wide variety of living issues.

Make It Short Rabbi written by Rabbi Nathan M. Landman provides readers with Torah and Haftarah lessons designed to provide a foundation that teaches concrete Jewish values. These thoughts were originally written to provide Jewish lay leaders in the Armed Forces of the United States with Torah lessons to share with their co worshippers in the absence of a Jewish chaplain. To further enrich this presentation, readers of this book should seek traditional sources relating to the subject matter discussed in each lesson and can also be used as a starting point for a program.

The purpose of these Torah and Haftarah thoughts arranged according to the annual cycle of Sabbath scriptural readings in the synagogue is twofold: First, to draw attention to the "portion of the week" as a perennial source of Judaic spiritual values; and second, to concentrate on a particular verse from the reading as a means of providing Jewish insights for contemporary living.

Make It Short Rabbi is a direct and concise read that provides concrete lessons rather than vague generalities. It shares to readers a brief thematic presentation of the Torah and Haftarah thoughts suggested by specific biblical texts based on the assigned selections for each Jewish Sabbath throughout the year and are designed to stimulate creative elaboration. Furthermore, this book will also help readers to gain an initial insight into Jewish perspectives and, at the same time, recognizes for them that the journey into Judaism requires a constantly expanding effort.

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About the Author
Rabbi Nathan M. Landman is a retired U.S. Air Force Chaplain with extensive experience as a teacher of Judaism. The present volume is a distillation of his commentaries on the weekly Jewish Sabbath selections from the Torah and the Prophetical writings from the Jewish Bible designed to stimulate study and discussion as a spur to serious reflection on the spiritual heritage of Judaism. Rabbi Landman and his wife, Libby, live in North Andover, Massachusetts.

About the Photographer
Paul Krenitsky is a retired electrical engineer whose hobby is photography. The hobby has been a lifetime pursuit in locations all over the USA and more than 20 other countries. He is currently a member of the Lowell Camera Club in Lowell, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Rosemarie, live in retirement in North Andover, Massachusetts.

MAKE IT SHORT, RABBI* by Rabbi Nathan M. Landman
Brief Jewish Lessons from Scripture
Publication Date: May 17, 2013
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