Preparing Your Heart for the High Holy Days: A Guided Journal

by Kerry M. Olitzky, Rachel T. Sabath, David Wolfe (Foreword)

This spiritual guided journal will help you prepare your heart and soul for the Jewish New Year.

Genres: Judaism

100 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky is a leader in the development of Jewish education, particularly for adults. He has shaped training programs for clergy of all faiths, especially in the area of pastoral care and counseling in the Jewish community. He is the author of over 75 books and hundreds of articles in a variety of fields. He is known for books that bring the insights of Jewish wisdom into everyday living. His opinion pieces are published in leading publications throughout North America and in Israel. Most of his recent publications are children's picture books, as well as the early reader The Adventures of Leila and Ilana

Reviews

[Joelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have richly enjoyed this book and I look forward to rereading it once a year leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

[Thryn G · Rating 5 out of 5]

I try to re-read this book every Elul, with varying success. It's a guided journal, and you're supposed to do a page a day. Usually, I start off well, and then end up missing a few days here and there and get behind. But I'm ready to try again this year!

[Kristy Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found thus to be appropriately contemplative; however, I was left wanting specific actions to take in preparation. I may try this again next year with renewed focus and intention on taking it to the next level.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I made this book a part of my daily preparation for the year 5777. Reading and journaling with the prompts helped me continue to focus on my journey to the New Year and beyond.