Nadiv Lev. "Offerings of the Heart." This phrase sets the tone for the
Jewish spiritual perspective that money is a tool for actualizing God's
presence in the world. Building on this core value and setting aside the
financial/spiritual split with which many congregational leaders
operate, Rabbi Shawn Zevit brings the depth and breadth of Jewish
teachings on money and the spiritual life to all faith communities. This
book provides texts and tools to help clergy, staff, and lay leaders of
congregations of any faith approach financial and other resources as
core means to build and maintain whole and holy lives in a communal
setting. Zevit demonstrates how faith communities can create
values-based approaches to developing and managing financial and human
resources that are rooted in the very sacred traditions, principles, and
impulses that bring us together. Rabbi Shawn Zevit has gathered much of
the wisdom of the Jewish community learned through four millennia of
life with God. He shows us the rich thought and experience Hebrew
scriptures and traditions contribute for all who seek to be faithful in
the use of money in their communities. A deep understanding of
generosity and giving is brought to bear on the practicalities of
budgets, planning, and reaching out in deeds of justice and mercy. --
Loren B. Mead, founding president, The Alban Institute
