Let My People Go: Insights to Passover and the Haggadah offers an analysis of ancient and modern perspectives on the themes of slavery and freedom. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen provides an original interpretation of the central biblical sources of Passover, with particular focus on the Haggadah and its manifold rituals. Topics discussed include, Why We Were Slaves in Egypt, Is Freedom a Jewish Concept?, The Symbolism of the Paschal Lamb, The Four Cups of Wine, The Challenge of the Omer  Period, and more. Rabbi Cohen brings to the reader indispensable insights of this festive holiday, while he enriches the celebration of the Seder and enlightens the reading of the Haggadah. Rabbi Cohen currently serves as rabbi of the Stanmore Synagogue in London, England, the largest Orthodox congregation in Europe, and is a past member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet.

Blessed Are You: A Comprehensive Guide to Jewish Prayer offers the layperson, in a nonacademic, simple (but not simplistic) style, a one-volume, encyclopedic presentation of virtually every aspect of prayer in Judaism. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen explores his subject from every angle: he looks at the historical development of prayer, the role of the synagogue, the specific rituals connected to prayer, important Jewish legal topics, the theology that is expressed through prayer, and the texts that are used. Rabbi Cohen covers his subjects by taking three routes. First, he presents a fascinating historical treatment of prayer, from its earliest origins to the most recent developments, and addresses such topics as when Jewish prayer became standardized and why. The second section of Blessed Are You explains the theology of Jewish prayer: Why do people pray? Does God answer prayer? Can we believe that the Almighty actually changes His mind as a result of our prayerful requests? The book's third section is a guided tour of the synagogue and its personnel, with enlightening discussions of the role of the rabbi, the ways in which one becomes a rabbi, and what being a rabbi really means. Rabbi Cohen also discusses the important ritual objects found in the synagogue, and he includes a description of each detail in the arrangement of the synagogue sanctuary. Rabbi Cohen, a well-known and highly regarded British rabbi, has been teaching the subject of prayer in Judaism for a few decades. His experience has enabled him to write a remarkably thorough, easy-to-understand, 'user-friendly' guide to one of the pivotal activities of Jewish life. It is no wonder that both the present and former chief rabbis of Great Britain have praised this volume in superlative terms.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis - its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories - as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic's global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis – its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories – as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic''s global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis – its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories – as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic''s global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

As the old saying goes, you need a license to hunt or own a dog, but anybody can become a parent.Enter Michael Kaufman, the central character of Jeffrey Cohen's "e;DAD CONFIDENTIAL."e; Sensing a void in the "e;dad-to-dad"e; market, Michael seeks to impart some of what he's learned as a married man and father of three.Although Michael does not see himself as a "e;wimpy dad,"e; he understands the value of graphics. DAD CONFIDENTIAL features the artwork of noted New York illustrator Robert Wallman (a former classmate and later work colleague of Cohen's). Not exactly a graphic novel, DAD CONFIDENTIAL is an illustrated novel, with more than 65 lively depictions located throughout the story's 13 chapters.DAD CONFIDENTIAL is his account of a year in the life of Michael and his family – wife Karen, sons Brad (12) and Simon (6) and his daughter Faith (10). Mike discusses his views on childcare ("e;Some people are idiots"e;), sports fans ("e;I've seen the most inappropriately dressed people (not just women, mind you) at ballgames"e;), and spirituality ("e;Even back then, religion had their hand in people's pockets"e;).Every family member faces a challenge during the year. Karen seeks to put a system in place to get the kids to do chores, which means establishing allowances for all of them. Older son Brad prepares for his bar mitzvah. Faith puts Mike through his paces to prepare for a father/daughter "e;sweetheart dance"e; and has many demands about her upcoming Princess-themed birthday party. Even Simon has a dilemma – what to do when older brother Brad and his friends co-opt his Halloween costume idea (a "e;vampirate"e;).Mike also observes societal mores, such as dress codes, how men are supposed to behave around women, and how older men become "e;invisible"e; around teenagers. Mike is amused that his wife's photography often catches women at a disadvantage ("e;I told her that's called a nip slip"e;) and how he's called in to fix matters by adjusting clothing through the magic of photo editing.Ultimately, DAD CONFIDENTIAL is about a man's quest for a harmonious and affectionate marriage, while remaining an engaged parent and conscientious coworker. All this while keeping his sanity when things spiral out of his control, which they tend to do, with laugh-inducing results.

A lot can happen to a person in 30 years.Thirty years ago, as a student at New York's Queens College, humor writer Jeffrey Cohen honed his craft while subverting the expectations of readers of the school's various publications.Cohen wrote about attending a commuter college, the professors and university personnel, his fellow students, and what life was like for people coming of age in the mid-1980s.While doing some housecleaning this summer, Cohen stumbled onto his college scrapbooks and rediscovered these early works. Not surprisingly, most contained multiple dated references (fax machines, President Reagan, Hill Street Blues). But many pieces were as amusing as originally intended.Cohen decided to dust off the best of these articles and share them with a new generation of readers, as well as with his friends who occasionally quoted lines that had stuck with them.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis - its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories - as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic's global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

Let My People Go: Insights to Passover and the Haggadah offers an analysis of ancient and modern perspectives on the themes of slavery and freedom. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen provides an original interpretation of the central biblical sources of Passover, with particular focus on the Haggadah and its manifold rituals. Topics discussed include, Why We Were Slaves in Egypt, Is Freedom a Jewish Concept?, The Symbolism of the Paschal Lamb, The Four Cups of Wine, The Challenge of the Omer  Period, and more. Rabbi Cohen brings to the reader indispensable insights of this festive holiday, while he enriches the celebration of the Seder and enlightens the reading of the Haggadah. Rabbi Cohen currently serves as rabbi of the Stanmore Synagogue in London, England, the largest Orthodox congregation in Europe, and is a past member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet.

Aaron Tucker, aspiring New Jersey screenwriter and occasional freelance journalist, puts on his sleuthing hat after a young man with Asperger's syndrome is arrested for a senseless murder. Despite damning evidence, including the accused's confession and possession of the murder weapon, Tucker, who has an autistic son, finds the nature of the crime incompatible with his understanding of the suspect's symptoms. Persisting even after a local mobster warns him off, the amateur detective uses his son to pursue the truth.

Let My People Go: Insights to Passover and the Haggadah offers an analysis of ancient and modern perspectives on the themes of slavery and freedom. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen provides an original interpretation of the central biblical sources of Passover, with particular focus on the Haggadah and its manifold rituals. Topics discussed include, Why We Were Slaves in Egypt, Is Freedom a Jewish Concept?, The Symbolism of the Paschal Lamb, The Four Cups of Wine, The Challenge of the Omer  Period, and more. Rabbi Cohen brings to the reader indispensable insights of this festive holiday, while he enriches the celebration of the Seder and enlightens the reading of the Haggadah. Rabbi Cohen currently serves as rabbi of the Stanmore Synagogue in London, England, the largest Orthodox congregation in Europe, and is a past member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet.

Blessed Are You: A Comprehensive Guide to Jewish Prayer offers the layperson, in a nonacademic, simple (but not simplistic) style, a one-volume, encyclopedic presentation of virtually every aspect of prayer in Judaism. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen explores his subject from every angle: he looks at the historical development of prayer, the role of the synagogue, the specific rituals connected to prayer, important Jewish legal topics, the theology that is expressed through prayer, and the texts that are used. Rabbi Cohen covers his subjects by taking three routes. First, he presents a fascinating historical treatment of prayer, from its earliest origins to the most recent developments, and addresses such topics as when Jewish prayer became standardized and why. The second section of Blessed Are You explains the theology of Jewish prayer: Why do people pray? Does God answer prayer? Can we believe that the Almighty actually changes His mind as a result of our prayerful requests? The book's third section is a guided tour of the synagogue and its personnel, with enlightening discussions of the role of the rabbi, the ways in which one becomes a rabbi, and what being a rabbi really means. Rabbi Cohen also discusses the important ritual objects found in the synagogue, and he includes a description of each detail in the arrangement of the synagogue sanctuary. Rabbi Cohen, a well-known and highly regarded British rabbi, has been teaching the subject of prayer in Judaism for a few decades. His experience has enabled him to write a remarkably thorough, easy-to-understand, 'user-friendly' guide to one of the pivotal activities of Jewish life. It is no wonder that both the present and former chief rabbis of Great Britain have praised this volume in superlative terms.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis - its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories - as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic's global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis – its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories – as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic''s global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis – its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories – as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic''s global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

As the old saying goes, you need a license to hunt or own a dog, but anybody can become a parent.Enter Michael Kaufman, the central character of Jeffrey Cohen's "e;DAD CONFIDENTIAL."e; Sensing a void in the "e;dad-to-dad"e; market, Michael seeks to impart some of what he's learned as a married man and father of three.Although Michael does not see himself as a "e;wimpy dad,"e; he understands the value of graphics. DAD CONFIDENTIAL features the artwork of noted New York illustrator Robert Wallman (a former classmate and later work colleague of Cohen's). Not exactly a graphic novel, DAD CONFIDENTIAL is an illustrated novel, with more than 65 lively depictions located throughout the story's 13 chapters.DAD CONFIDENTIAL is his account of a year in the life of Michael and his family – wife Karen, sons Brad (12) and Simon (6) and his daughter Faith (10). Mike discusses his views on childcare ("e;Some people are idiots"e;), sports fans ("e;I've seen the most inappropriately dressed people (not just women, mind you) at ballgames"e;), and spirituality ("e;Even back then, religion had their hand in people's pockets"e;).Every family member faces a challenge during the year. Karen seeks to put a system in place to get the kids to do chores, which means establishing allowances for all of them. Older son Brad prepares for his bar mitzvah. Faith puts Mike through his paces to prepare for a father/daughter "e;sweetheart dance"e; and has many demands about her upcoming Princess-themed birthday party. Even Simon has a dilemma – what to do when older brother Brad and his friends co-opt his Halloween costume idea (a "e;vampirate"e;).Mike also observes societal mores, such as dress codes, how men are supposed to behave around women, and how older men become "e;invisible"e; around teenagers. Mike is amused that his wife's photography often catches women at a disadvantage ("e;I told her that's called a nip slip"e;) and how he's called in to fix matters by adjusting clothing through the magic of photo editing.Ultimately, DAD CONFIDENTIAL is about a man's quest for a harmonious and affectionate marriage, while remaining an engaged parent and conscientious coworker. All this while keeping his sanity when things spiral out of his control, which they tend to do, with laugh-inducing results.

A lot can happen to a person in 30 years.Thirty years ago, as a student at New York's Queens College, humor writer Jeffrey Cohen honed his craft while subverting the expectations of readers of the school's various publications.Cohen wrote about attending a commuter college, the professors and university personnel, his fellow students, and what life was like for people coming of age in the mid-1980s.While doing some housecleaning this summer, Cohen stumbled onto his college scrapbooks and rediscovered these early works. Not surprisingly, most contained multiple dated references (fax machines, President Reagan, Hill Street Blues). But many pieces were as amusing as originally intended.Cohen decided to dust off the best of these articles and share them with a new generation of readers, as well as with his friends who occasionally quoted lines that had stuck with them.

This Companion offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the environmental humanities, an interdisciplinary movement that responds to a world reconfigured by climate change and its effects, from environmental racism and global migration to resource impoverishment and the importance of the nonhuman world. It addresses the twenty-first century recognition of an environmental crisis - its antecedents, current forms, and future trajectories - as well as possible responses to it. This books foregrounds scholarship from different periods, fields, and global locations, but it is organized to give readers a working context for the foundational debates. Each chapter examines a key topic or theme in Environmental Humanities, shows why that topic emerged as a category of study, explores the different approaches to the topics, suggests future avenues of inquiry, and considers the topic's global implications, especially those that involve environmental justice issues.

Let My People Go: Insights to Passover and the Haggadah offers an analysis of ancient and modern perspectives on the themes of slavery and freedom. Rabbi Jeffrey M. Cohen provides an original interpretation of the central biblical sources of Passover, with particular focus on the Haggadah and its manifold rituals. Topics discussed include, Why We Were Slaves in Egypt, Is Freedom a Jewish Concept?, The Symbolism of the Paschal Lamb, The Four Cups of Wine, The Challenge of the Omer  Period, and more. Rabbi Cohen brings to the reader indispensable insights of this festive holiday, while he enriches the celebration of the Seder and enlightens the reading of the Haggadah. Rabbi Cohen currently serves as rabbi of the Stanmore Synagogue in London, England, the largest Orthodox congregation in Europe, and is a past member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet.

Aaron Tucker, aspiring New Jersey screenwriter and occasional freelance journalist, puts on his sleuthing hat after a young man with Asperger's syndrome is arrested for a senseless murder. Despite damning evidence, including the accused's confession and possession of the murder weapon, Tucker, who has an autistic son, finds the nature of the crime incompatible with his understanding of the suspect's symptoms. Persisting even after a local mobster warns him off, the amateur detective uses his son to pursue the truth.