{"product_id":"sparks-of-light-counseling-in-the-hasidic-tradition-paperback","title":"Sparks of Light: Counseling in the Hasidic Tradition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eZalman Schachter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHasidism--a mystical branch of Judaism that is today the object of renewed interest--traditionally has as its leaders well-trained masters whose way of counseling their followers may be of interest to those in other helping disciplines. \u003ci\u003eSparks of Light \u003c\/i\u003e examines the history and techniques of their advising people on the problems of everyday life--health, finances, family--as well as more spiritual concerns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSchachter and Hoffman take a close look at the techniques of the Hasidic masters--dream interpretation, shock, problem solving, and the prescription of spiritual exercises to unlock the door of the mind. They also focus on such intriguing topics as how Hasidic masters are trained, the range of difficulties for which struggling Jews seek their help, the intuitive methods of counseling that are used, and the kinds of mystical and practical advice offered in response to life's challenges. This book--based on original translations of Hasidic tales and writings, many never before translated--will appeal to those in the helping profession, as well as readers of Jewish history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Hoffman is the author of numerous books on Judaism, Kabbalah, and psychology. He is a psychologist and adjunct professor at Yeshiva University in New York City. He writes extensively for leading Jewish newspapers and magazines, including the \u003ci\u003eNational Jewish Post \u0026amp; Opinion\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eJewish Week\u003c\/i\u003e, and his articles have appeared in \u003ci\u003eNew York Newsday\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYoga Journal\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 8.56 x 5.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45494477455439,"sku":"9781570626951","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/IVpU7Q3GY9781570626951.webp?v=1780692956","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/sparks-of-light-counseling-in-the-hasidic-tradition-paperback","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}