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Reflections on Jewish Life, Ritual, and Spirituality

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Martin Cohen, Travels on the Private Zodiac: Reflections on Jewish Life, Ritual, and Spirituality. Moonstone Press, 167 Delaware St.., London Ontario, Canada N5Z 2N6

In his Preface the author says that "[T]he essays contained in this book are all parts of a larger attempt to explain the attraction Judaism holds for me and I offer them to the reading public in the hope that they will demonstrate the plausibility of understanding Judaism in a way that is traditional without being fundamentalist, liberal without being naive, intellectual without being pedantic and spiritual without being mercenary, self-serving or vacuous".

"Each of these short, well-written essays is a gem unto itself, but together they make a statement about Jewish life that istruly remarkable." Dr. Marcus in Jewish World

"His book is a delight from beginning to end. I cannot remember tha last ime I read such a pithy, funny, and wise reflection on the meaning of Jewish life." Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Mission Viejo CA

Paperback, 120 pp. Canada $14.95, USA $12.95 special offers available: pbaltens@odyssey.on.ca

Essays from the book: Who we are / We are what we don"t eat
German Translations: Wer wir sind / Wir sind, was wir nicht essen

In Search of Wholeness:
The Pursuit of Spiritual Integrity in a Delusional World

ISBN 0-920259-59-6
Moonstone Press, 167 Delaware St.., London Ontario, Canada N5Z 2N6

In his second collection of essays, Martin Cohen explores a variety of paradoxes and seeming contradictions from everyday life to outline the human journey towards personal fulfilment. He provides excellent insights into humanity"s struggle for truth and revelations and illuminates many aspects of Judaic culture and faith within comtemporary society.
Martin Cohen"s writing is highly creative and intelligent; his insights are often surprising and always astute. The essays in this new collection are pertinent, provocative, stimulating, and a pleasure to read.

"This book offers essential reading for anyone seeking a rich spiritual pathway. Rabbi Cohen is a teacher in the fullest sense, offering a bouquet to educate the mind, enflame the heart, and inspire the soul." Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson

"Cohen"s work is profound, thoughtful, and deeply intelligent." Dr. Marcus, Jewish World

Paperback, 120 pp. Canada $14.95, USA $12.95, special offers available: pbaltens@odyssey.on.ca

Travels on the Road Not Taken:
Towards a Bible-Based Theory of Jewish Spirituality

In this third collection of essays, Martin Cohen presents a new approach to Jewish spirituality based on an unconventional, often startling interpretation of the Book of Psalms.

Paperback, Canada $17.95, USA $12.95, special offers available: pbaltens@odyssey.on.ca

Essay from the book: I shall see your Image in a waking vision
German Translation: Wachend werde ich dein Angesicht sehen