For centuries, Jews have been harvesting the benefits of meditation as a way of directly experiencing God. This paperback edited by Avram Davis is a sturdy collection of 22 essays revealing the multidimensional value of this spiritual practice. In the introduction, Davis notes, "Meditation is transformative . . . it can bring us to a state of joy and inner freedom."

Alan Lew sees meditation as a kind of leave-taking through which we can draw closer to God. Sylvia Boorstein treasures this devotional tool as a way of calming the mind so that confusion is recognized and clarity maintained. Jonathan Omer-Man reveals that the obstacles encountered in daily practice such as impatience, boredom, and restlessness can become points of transformation. Rami M. Shapiro celebrates meditation as a means of seeing the sacred in the everyday. And Nan Fink writes about the challenges of making meditation a way of life. Meditation from the Heart of Judaism contains a treasure trove of wisdom about this important spiritual practice.