
To Begin Again
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Where do we find the strength to rebuild our lives after difficult times? Is it possible to recapture our hope? Our innocence? Our faith? The answers, never simple but always inspiring, are indeed found in this wonderful book.
Naomi Levy was a bright, cheerful fifteen-year-old girl who awoke to the devastating news that her father had been shot. His senseless murder shattered her belief in God and left her feeling helpless and full of rage. But, in time, she learned to fight her way through the darkness to conquer her heartbreaking pain. She describes, with humor and extraordinary honesty, how she managed to emerge victorious over sorrow.
Later, in her years as the rabbi of a congregation in Venice, California, Levy quickly learned that her own painful experiences were not unique. Many of her congregants had also suffered--divorce, addiction, rape, loss, illness. They too had searched long and hard for ways to bring joy back into their lives.
A natural and engaging storyteller, Levy weaves together her own story and the struggles of her congregants with the ancient lessons of great sages. She offers up exquisitely simple prayers, which--no matter what our religious beliefs--remind us that we are far, far stronger than we ever imagined. What emerges is a remarkable tapestry that teaches us how to mend our hearts and souls.
To Begin Again is a book that will be passed to friends when tragedy strikes, a book that will rest at our bedside tables during troubling times. It is a testament to the human spirit--to the undying strength that enables us to make our way through whatever darkness we may face and begin living once again.
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- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Part One: Pain and Its Aftermath
- 1: Resurrection
- 2: Tragedy and Its Impact
- 3: The Long Dark Night
- 4: False Comforts
- Part Two: True Comforts
- 5: Community
- 6: Facing Solitude, Facing Silence
- 7: Embracing Time
- 8: The Comfort of Prayer
- 9: A Listening Ear
- 10: Tears
- 11: The Power of Touch
- 12: Learning
- 13: Memory
- Part Three: Fighting for Life
- 14: Struggling to Build Once More
- 15: Learning to Face the Truth
- 16: Redefining Ourselves
- 17: Conquering Envy
- 18: Subduing Our Guilt
- 19: Learning to Stop Flinching
- 20: Returning to God
- Part Four: The Turning Point
- 21: Stop
- 22: The Never-ending Struggle
- 23: The Challenges of Daily Life
- 24: Transforming Ourselves
- Part Five: Disciplines for the Rest of Our Days
- 25: Opening Our Eyes
- 26: How Can We Learn to Open Our Eyes?
- 27: Finding a Mentor
- 28: The Power of Lifelong Prayer
- 29: The Power of Ritual
- Part Six: Coming Full Circle
- 30: Beyond Memory
- 31: Our Broken Pieces
- 32: A Sacred Scroll
- 33: What Good Is God?
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
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