Positive Judaism: For a Life of Happiness and Well-Being

by Rabbi Darren Levine

Overview

The first book to combine the modern science of positive psychology with the ancient wisdom of Judaism. The principles of Positive Judaism include Jewish virtues and well-being practices that are available to everyone offering a profoundly new vision for thriving in today's world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780874419993
Publisher:	Behrman House, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Preface: How Positive Judaism Was Born 1

Introduction: A New Vision for Jewish Life in the Twenty-First Century 7

Part 1 Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science 11

1 The Science of Well-Being and Happiness 13

2 Positive Judaism: Principles, Practices, and Virtues 29

Part 2 Jewish Well-Being in the Five Areas of Life 37

3 Relationships: Marriage, Family, and Parenting 39

4 Health: Physical and Mental Well-Being 55

5 Community: Bringing People Together 65

6 Work: Make Your Calling Your Career 75

7 Money: Earn It Well, Spend It Wisely 85

Part 3 Activating Positive Judaism When Living Hurts 93

8 When Relationships Fall Apart: Broken Bonds, Separation, and Divorce 95

9 When Illness Comes: Coping with Pain and Sickness 105

10 Alone in the World: Facing Loneliness and Isolation 115

11 When the Work Is Not Working: Job Loss and Forced Career Change 123

12 Upside Down: Dealing with Financial Trouble 133

Part 4 The Journey Forward: The Future of Positive Judaism 141

A Letter to Readers and Friends: Adopting Positive Judaism in Your Life 143

A Letter to Colleagues: Adopting Positive Judaism in Your Community 145

A Letter to Religious Leaders of All Faiths: Adopting Positive Religion for the Well-Being of Humanity 147

Appendixes 149

Appendix A Adapted PERMA Well-Being Profiler 151

Appendix B Signature Strengths Survey 155

Appendix C The Positive Judaism Passover Seder 159

Acknowledgments 163

Notes 167

Index of Jewish Happiness Virtues and Jewish Well-Being Practices 181