New Book Release
Pastor to the Body of the Congregation: A Companion Guide for Congregational Clergy
"... a valuable resource for ministers, priests, rabbis, and many others. Any clergyperson could benefit from reading this book."
—Rabbi Alan Henkin, Placement Director Emeritus, Central Conference of American Rabbis
“'[Rabbi Ross] offers signposts, points out dangers, forms questions that provoke and guide, names best practices, and with a pastor's heart affirms the good...”
—Rev. Arlen Vernava, Senior Consultant, Design Group International
A Year with Martin Buber: Wisdom on the Weekly Torah Portion
"Top Ten Book"
—Academy of Parish Clergy
"Rabbi Ross superbly distills the theology of Martin Buber...An invaluable entry point to a humanist thinker who sought to identify, build, and preserve 'holiness in our daily routines' by putting people, rather than objects, first."
—Publishers Weekly
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God in Our Relationships: Spirituality between People from the Teachings of Martin Buber
Martin Buber's I-Thou philosophy reveals how everyday human interactions can become sacred encounters where we discover God's presence between people.
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When a Lie Is Not a Sin: The Hebrew Bible's Framework for Deciding
Sometimes telling a lie is the most truthful thing a person can do. The Hebrew Bible gives us a framework for determining when that is.
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All Politics Is Religious: Speaking Faith to the Media, Policy Makers and Community
A practical and empowering resource that provides ideas and strategies for expressing a clear, forceful and progressive religious point of view that is all too often overlooked and under-represented in public discourse.
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