points out those easily overlooked connections between everyday experiences and
the teachings of Judaism. God and spirituality can be found in every aspect of
our daily routines. Ordinary things--a pet frog, a weekend fishing trip, a
roller coaster ride--become extraordinary when re-examined through Jewish eyes.
Woven throughout Rabbi Leder's essays are midrashic texts,
talmudic excerpts, and passages from the Torah, reflecting thousands of years
of Jewish wisdom. Whether recalling a memorable walk along the beach with Dad,
teaching a child the commandment of tzedakah, or stepping into the shoes of an
anxious father-to-be as he paces the halls of the maternity ward, these stories
reveal Judaism's power to illuminate our lives.