Beyond the Ashes: Cases of Reincarnation from the Holocaust

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Summary: Not Just Another Reincarnation Book-- READ IT
Review: Beyond the Ashes is a fascinating, original and wide-ranging exploration of Holocaust reincarnation case studies, the variety of Jewish beliefs concerning life after death, and the ties between Jewish spiritual traditions and those of other cultures. (Believe it or not, there are a number of parallels between Jewish mystical traditions and those of various Native American tribes, including the Hopi.)

If you are interested in reading about reincarnation from a Jewish perspective and learning about Judaism from a more
spiritual standpoint than is typically available, read this book.

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Summary: I was really surprised Jews believe in this!
Review: I heard about this book because of a review that Rabbi Gershom did about Monteleone's novel, "Night of Broken Souls." Believe me, "Beyond the Ashes" is much better than any fiction! The true case histories that the Rabbi tells are really amazing. Once I started reading, I could not stop.

The Rabbi's book also has a really good chapter on Jewish beliefs about reincarnation and life after death -- which really surprized me that they can believe in it. I was taught in Sunday school that Jews do not beleive in life after death at all, but boy, did this book set me straight on that one!

I came away from this book with a much deeper respect for Jews and Judaism, as well as some real good insights about reincarnation. This book taught me that Jews do have a spirituality, too. Even if you are not very interested in the Holocaust, read it for the theology parts. It will change your life.

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Summary: An excellent exploration of modern-day reincarnations
Review: Rabbi Gershom's book is the first that I am aware of to open up the idea of reincarnation of people from modern times. He expresses his personal belief in reincarnation, and shares his experiences in helping people to heal from past-life traumas suffered in the Holocaust. His anecdotes are not about gathering proof, but about helping people to heal. I liked the way he clearly explained relevant aspects of the kabbalah and Jewish practices and beliefs. He notes patterns he finds in these cases, but is not dogmatic about them. If you are looking for a book on how using past-life memories can heal, this would be a perfect read.