How do you get to the heart  of a life well lived?Its all about the questions. If you can hear the questions and apply them to the way you live your life on earth today, then when the time comes, your soul will be ready to take that stairway to heaven, prepared to answer the Seven Questions with a resounding Yes!, and take your rightful place among the angels.from the PrologueIn this charming, inspiring and wise guide to a well-lived life, beloved teacher Ron ...

Noted educator and community revitalization pioneer Dr. Ron Wolfson presents practical strategies and case studies to transform the old model of Jewish institutions into relational communities. He sets out twelve principles of relational engagement to guide Jewish lay leaders, professionals and community members in turning institutions into inspiring communities whose value-proposition is to engage people and connect them to Judaism and community in meaningful and lasting ways.

How to transform the model of twentieth-century Jewish institutions into twenty-first-century relational communities offering meaning and purpose, belonging and blessing."What really matters is that we care about the people we seek to engage. When we genuinely care about people, we will not only welcome them; we will listen to their stories, we will share ours, and we will join together to build a Jewish community that enriches our lives."—from the Introduct...

You Are God’s Partner Put on This Earth to Do God’s Work“What on earth are you here for? To do the tasks that God has for you…. You can call someone who is lonely. You can visit a friend who is sick. You can read a book to a child. You can comfort a mourner. You can volunteer your time. You can make a difference. You can give of your self—a self that is infused with godliness.”—from the IntroductionAll human beings are made in the image of God. But f...

This indispensable guide to Jewish mourning and comfort provides traditional and modern insights into every aspect of loss. Dr. Ron Wolfson takes you step by step through the mourning process, including the specifics of funeral preparations, preparing the home and family to sit shiva, and visiting the grave.

A practical guide for envisioning—and transforming—your synagogue into a powerful new congregation of welcoming, learning and healing. "The new synagogue we envision is a spiritual center for all those who set foot inside it. It is a kehillah kedoshah, a sacred community, where relationships are paramount, where worship is engaging, where everyone is learning, where repair of the world is a moral imperative, where healing is offered, where personal and institutional transformation are embr...

How do you get to the heart of a life well lived?Its all about the questions.If you can hear the questions and apply them to the way you live your life on earth today, then when the time comes, your soul will be ready to take that stairway to heaven, prepared to answer the Seven Questions with a resounding Yes!, and take your rightful place among the angels.from the PrologueIn this charming, inspiring and wise guide to a well-lived life, belov...

Powerful life lessons in a funny and moving portrait of family, community and spiritual discovery in America. Hilarious and heartfelt, Ron Wolfson's inspiring memoir is filled with stories of growing up in a warm family, encountering colorful characters like the merchants of Omaha and the famous Warren Buffett, navigating adolescence and learning never to underestimate his mother. With easygoing Midwestern humor and profound poignancy, Ron's "true stories" of family and community in the Un...

You Are Gods Partner Put on This Earth to Do Gods WorkWhat on earth are you here for? To do the tasks that God has for you…. You can call someone who is lonely. You can visit a friend who is sick. You can read a book to a child. You can comfort a mourner. You can volunteer your time. You can make a difference. You can give of your selfa self that is infused with godliness.from the IntroductionAll human beings are made in the image of God. But for what purpose were yo...

With easygoing humor and profound poignancy, Ron Wolfson’s inspiring memoir is filled with stories of growing up in a warm family, embracing Jewish identity, and learning never to underestimate his mother. A moving book that will resonate with anyone seeking to shape stronger families and communities and live a life of joy and purpose.

Remember, retell, recreate, and relive the Exodus experiencewith the stories, rituals, foods, and songs of Pesah.This revised and expanded edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the Festival of Freedom.An inspiring and practical how-to guide, Passover clearly explains all the vital information that you need to fully honorand to fully enjoythis sacred celebration, including: History and mean...

Bringing together all the spiritual and practical aspects of Shabbat, leading teacher Ron Wolfson offers todays families the resources needed to celebrate this holy daymeaningfully, creatively and joyously. From preparing yourself and your home for Shabbat, through the beautiful ritual of Havdalah, this essential sourcebook uses pictures, memories, recipes and stories to help you create a happier, more inspiring, spiritually refreshing Shabbat.