"Art is spirituality!": practice, play, and experiential learning in the Jewish renewal movement

This essay explores the art world of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal—in order to better understand the role of particular material practices in creating a distinctive religious experience and community. One attractive characteristic of Jewish Renewal is its invitation to play artistically with Je...

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Main Author: Weissler, Chava (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2007]
In: Material religion
Year: 2007, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Pages: 354-379
Further subjects:B quilt
B religious crafts
B play in religion
B tallit (prayer shawl)
B practice in religion
B gift shops-religious articles
B Jewish Renewal
B Midrash
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