Texas Torah: The Interface of the Weekly Torah Portion with Everyday Life

Want to find meaning in Biblical narratives? Want to discover practical guidance for everyday life? Then turn to Texas Torah: the Interface of the Weekly Torah Portion with Everyday Life. Originally written by Rabbi Herb Cohen as a regular column in the Texas Jewish Post, the weekly discussions of the Torah portion provide fertile ground for serious-minded people of all faiths to find eternal wisdom in the Biblical text.  Inside you will discover... why God consulted with the angels before creating man  what the Torah can teach us about iconic movie stars Paul Newman, Richard Burton, and Marlon Brando  the Bible's first "drum circle"  the origins of My Space  what a visit to Graceland can teach the spiritual seeker  why it's never a good idea to retire  what special lessons converts can teach born Jews  what the Bible says about what kind of clothes to wear

Religion & Spirituality

Cohen PhD, Rabbi Herbert J.

Judaism

iUniverse

Film critic Herbert Cohen views films as potential life lessons, and defines a “kosher movie” as one that has something valuable to say about the human condition. In this survey spanning many genres, Cohen presents films as tools for self-discovery and for navigating challenges of life. What do romantic comedies really say about love? What can Cast Away teach us about the value of time? What parenting lessons can we learn from Dead Poets Society? Exploring 120 stand-out movies from the past 30 years, Cohen shares inspiring personal anecdotes about self-growth, relationships, parenting, aging, dealing with adversity, and more.

Kosher Movies: A Film Critic Discovers Life Lessons at the Cinema

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Urim Publications

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