I am pleased to inform you that author Rabbi Levi Meier will be available on a limited basis to speak for synagogues and other organizations in Southern California starting in late May as his new book Second Chances: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth (Urim Publications) is released.
Rabbi Levi Meiers new book SECOND CHANCES: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth will be appearing in May 2005. Informative and inspiring, Second Chances takes a new look at the Book of Ruth, bringing the reader a message of hope and encouragement. The publication of Second Chances this spring by Urim Publications will allow readers to find personal relevance in the ancient text of The Book of Ruth just in time for the Shavuot Holiday when this text is traditionally read in synagogues everywhere! Rabbi Meier is a dynamic and highly regarded speaker and is available for a limited series of speaking engagements and book signings in the Southern California area as Second Chances is launched. He will be available to speak from mid-May onwards. Since Shavuot falls on June 13 and 14, this is a wonderful time to host Rabbi Meier as he discusses the relevance of the Book of Ruth for today in our lives. Information on the book Second Chances is attached here as well as a biography of Rabbi Meier. To host Rabbi Meier at your synagogue please contact me via email at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] or on 973-796-2753. I will be pleased to discuss scheduling an event at your synagogue or with your organization with Rabbi Meier. I look forward to hearing from you! Stuart Schnee US Tel. 973-796-2753 Israel Tel. +972-54-790-9120 SECOND CHANCES: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth By Levi Meier (Urim Publications, $19.95, June 2005) About the Book: Second Chances explores strategies that serve as models for a more positive and optimistic life, transforming tragic circumstances into a force for healing. Naomi, one of the heroines of the Book of Ruth, feels completely embittered after her husband and her two sons die in a foreign land. Yet she rediscovers hope and shows us how we, too, can find the will, the strength and the courage to continue in the face of seemingly insurmountable problems and losses. Second Chances demonstrates how the biblical story of Ruth can become a wellspring of wisdom and inspire us to act when we are given a second chance to mend old hurts, correct old wrongs or change old patterns. Drawing upon years as a clinical therapist and spiritual chaplain, Rabbi Levi Meier paints a fresh approach to the Bible and draws relevancy and sage advice from an ancient text. About the Author: Rabbi Levi Meier, Ph.D., is Jewish Chaplain of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, family therapist and widely acclaimed teacher of the Bible. He has authored books on psychology and spirituality, including his award-winning work, Ancient Secrets, nominated as a finalist in the Spiritual category of the National Books for a Better Life award. Advance Praise for Second Chances: Dr. Meiers wise and compassionate rendering of this ancient biblical tale provides us with a profound lesson in optimism - Estelle Frankel, Author of Sacred Therapy The people of the Bible come off the page and we get to see ourselves in them. Deep guidance arises for us in this way. - Rabbi Dr. Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Author of Hello God Its Me People of good will, whatever their religious backgrounds, will appreciate and be fortified by this book. - Rabbi Norman Lamm, Chancellor of Yeshiva University From the Book: Therein lies the secret of how Naomi, Ruth and others in this story deal with all that confronts them on a personal and communal level. Theirs is a living God, Who is with them in the good times and the bad. By living their lives in an intimate, ongoing relationship and dialogue with Him, they find strength and sustenance to continue along their journey. That is the secret to their survival and it can be ours as well. - Pg. 35 A second chance and opportunity can be used to achieve anything, even something that is seemingly fixed, closed and impossible. - Pg. 99 As we have examined the lives of Boaz and Ruth and their families, perhaps we have come to see that their experiences are representative of all human pain and suffering. Their lives epitomize the human condition. It is vital that the Messiah, who is to usher in an era of redemption, emanate from such universal human circumstances. - Pg. 114 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
