bThis first book by the author of the bestselling iMore Beautiful Than Beforei and iThe Beauty of What Remains ihas been reissued with a new foreword by Steve Leder, reflecting anew--20 years later--on these inspirational essays and the influence they have had.bpbbrbpThrough vignettes at times funny and poignant, Rabbi Lederbrpoints out those easily overlooked connections between everyday experiences andbrthe teachings of Judaism. God and spirituality can be found in every aspect ofbrour daily routines. Ordinary things--a pet frog, a weekend fishing trip, abrroller coaster ride--become extraordinary when re-examined through Jewish eyes.pp ppWoven throughout Rabbi Leder's essays are midrashic texts, brtalmudic excerpts, and passages from the Torah, reflecting thousands of yearsbrof Jewish wisdom. Whether recalling a memorable walk along the beach with Dad, brteaching a child the commandment of tzedakah, or stepping into the shoes of anbranxious father-to-be as he paces the halls of the