{"product_id":"living-well-99-stories-from-the-mikveh-9780998049502","title":"Living Well: 99 Stories from the Mikveh","description":"\u003cp\u003e For thousands of years, the Jewish ritual bath called \u003cem\u003emikveh\u003c\/em\u003e has been an exclusive and integral part of Jewish life. In ancient times, purity rituals were indispensable to Jewish observance. With the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the use of \u003cem\u003emikveh\u003c\/em\u003e continued for nearly two thousands years primarily as a ritual for women. In recent decades, there has been renewed interest in reinventing and rejuvenating this time-honored and quintessentially Jewish rite. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2002, a community \u003cem\u003emikveh\u003c\/em\u003e was built in Wynnewood, PA with Lori T. Cooper as its Director. In addition to encouraging traditional usages of \u003cem\u003emikveh\u003c\/em\u003e, Cooper formed new rituals punctuated by poetry, songs, and prayers to mark the transitions in our lives. This volume is her compilation of deeply personal stories and experiences told from multiple perspectives of the visiting families and individuals, as well as Cooper's own voice. Organized into five catagories of stories; Marriage, Healing, Monthly Usage, Conversion, and Celebration, each story concludes with a careful selection designed for your contemplation and consideration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will emerge from these incredible journeys with a unique recognition of the spiritual power and transformational abilities of the\u003cem\u003e mikveh's\u003c\/em\u003e sacred waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lori Taubman Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lori T. Cooper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.43d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780998049502\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooper, Lori Taubman:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lori Taubman Cooper has been the director of The Mikveh at Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania since it opened in 2002. She serves as a guide and facilitator, creating rituals and helping to provide an inclusive, gender neutral and safe space for all who come. She splits her time traveling between Philadelphia and Israel visiting her children and grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lori T. Cooper","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40597283635315,"sku":"9.781E+12","price":23.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_5982dbea-cb22-4239-a445-1d337723ea9b.jpg?v=1669127400","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/living-well-99-stories-from-the-mikveh-9780998049502","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}