The Heart of Loneliness: How Jewish Wisdom Can Help You Cope and Find Comfort

Author: Katz, Rabbi MarcBrand: Jewish Lights PublishingEdition: 1Binding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 192Release Date: 27-09-2016Details: Finalist for the National Jewish Book AwardLoneliness is pervasive in our society but is rarely addressed. It comes in many forms, from the loneliness of loss to that of sickness; from single life to marriage to divorce. In fact, even the most successful among us are not immune. Even achievement can be an avenue to loneliness. Through sensitivity, compassion and insight, this book provides the stories and tools we need to begin addressing loneliness in our lives and the lives of those we love. With masterful storytelling, Rabbi Marc Katz uses the pains of our ancestors to show us the unique ways loneliness appears in our lives. Drawing on the stories of Isaac and Rachel, King Uzziah and Tamar, Jeremiah and Honi, Hagar and Aaron, Rabbi Katz helps readers understand the nuances of loneliness in their own lives. He helps them understand that although thei