Seeking the Divine Presence
by Rabbi Yoel Glick
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Seeking the Divine Presence is about how to live Judaism as a spiritual path that leads to God knowledge. Its approach encompasses the teachings of the Rabbis, Hasidic Masters and the Kabbalah, as well as wisdom taken from the teachings of other faiths and mystical traditions.
The first volume, entitled “The Three Pillars”, is divided into four sections. The first three sections are organized according to the three pillars of the spiritual life: self-transformation, the remembrance of God, and the expansion of consciousness. The fourth section is organized according to the various holydays in the Jewish calendar. This volume is composed of short, easily accessible teachings on a variety of topics ranging from how to develop the attribute of generosity, to meditation practices, to a glimpse into the ‘geography’ of the higher worlds.
Comments about “Seeking the Divine Presence”
“Rabbi Yoel Glick writes from experience and bridges worlds of expertise of connecting with God.”
- Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
“There is nothing quite like this book in all of Jewish devotional literature.”
- Yossi Klein Halevi, author, At the Entrance to the Garden of Eden: A Jew’s Search for God with Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land
“This book is a blessed addition to modern spiritual literature. I loved it and recommend it to everyone.”
- Rabbi Avram Davis, author of Meditation from the Heart of Judaism
“Seeking the Divine Presence reveals the common cry of all seekers of God in this world. This book provides true spiritual therapy for this cynical age.”
- Swami Chetanananda, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and minister of Vedanta Society of St. Louis, USA
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“Rabbi Yoel Glick writes from experience and bridges worlds of expertise of connecting with God. The fusion of Hasidic — kabbalistic knowhow with the teachings of the East will become a welcome helper to people who feel torn between these two traditions. Reading him will focus the serious practitioner and potentiate his practice.”
- Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
“There is nothing quite like this book in all of Jewish devotional literature. Rabbi Yoel Glick is pointing the way toward the future with a Judaism that is faithful to its spiritual roots while seeking its place in the emerging universal consciousness. This book presents the spiritual framework for Jewish seekers who want to place the quest for the living God at the center of their Judaism.”
- Yossi Klein Halevi, author, At the Entrance to the Garden of Eden: A Jew’s Search for God with Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land
“Rabbi Yoel has created a profound entry for seekers into the spiritual life. He welcomes all into the tent of his spiritual vision. Outlining a life of the spirit through themes and practical action, as well as exercises to help us restructure our way of thinking toward a happier, more unified perception of life, this book is a blessed addition to modern spiritual literature. I loved it and recommend it to everyone.”
- Rabbi Avram Davis, author of Meditation from the Heart of Judaism
“Seeking the Divine Presence reveals the common cry of all seekers of God in this world. Resonating with the voice of the Eternal, this work shows how mystics of all religions express the same truth in different languages, and how people can enjoy peace, bliss, and harmony by practicing true religion… true spiritual therapy for this cynical age.”
- Swami Chetanananda, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order and minister of Vedanta Society of St. Louis, USA
Book Reviews
In Review: Seeking the Divine Presence, Part 1: The Three Pillars of a Jewish Spiritual Life (Trafford Publishing)
by Maria Reis Habito, The Journal for Interreligious Dialogue
It is sheer luck, or is it perhaps Providence, to come across a book that speaks to the soul of the spiritual seeker as gently and persuasively as this new book by Rabbi Yoel Glick. Rabbi Glick’s experience and expertise in guiding people on the spiritual path for the last 25 years is reflected in every chapter and page of this rich volume. Read full review…
Book Offers Seeds of Spiritual Wisdom
by Elan Divon, Special to The Canadian Jewish News
Thursday, 25 February 2010
Rabbi Yoel Glick’s Seeking the Divine Presence: The Three Pillars of a Jewish Spiritual Life is an ambitious and rather unconventional book that provides insight into the foundations of a spiritual practice.
Seeking the Divine Presence offers many valuable seeds of wisdom… the substance is solid, enlightening and enriching, and promises to make you think. Read full review…
Book Revisions
There have been a few revisions since the book’s first publication. To see a full list of revisions click here.
