In this inspiring spiritual companion, Reform rabbi, Lawrence Kushner, and, Orthodox rabbi, Nehemia Polen, join together to provide a window into the liturgy for people of all backgrounds by offering fresh insights and meditations that bring the traditional Jewish prayer book to life. Following the order of the traditional prayer book, Kushner and Polen examine the concepts, phrases and words of prayer, including: Acts of love – Serving in joy – Blessing – Commandments – Repentance – Healing – Torah study – Reverence – Sabbath lights – Yearning Insightful, fresh and wise, FILLING WORDS WITH LIGHT will enrich your understanding of the prayer book and guide you on how to put more of yourself into the holy words of the Jewish tradition.
