Moments of the Heart. Dorice Horenstein

      Foreword

      When Dorice Horenstein first showed me a copy of her book, I had no idea what to expect. I was pleased to discover that Moments of the Heart was a guide book, not to Israel or any other country for that matter, but a guide book to better living, based on Jewish values and insights.

      This book draws upon an extensive knowledge of the Bible and an intimate acquaintance with the Hebrew language. What particularly attracts me is that Moments of the Heart deals with the universal human problems we all face in the course of life. Every person encounters problems, resulting in the need to make decisions that can affect the future.

      So what do we do? We seek guidance and direction to make the best possible decision. Whether mending personal relationships, confronting medical crises, or dealing with legal complications, we consult with experts in various fields, read books and articles, or explore every source of information that we can find to ensure the best decision.

      Moments of the Heart made me think of Rabbi Kushner’s book When Bad Things Happen to Good People, which has such a powerful impact upon all people who search for guidance in the great problems they face.

      Ms. Horenstein opens up a wide door to the world of Jewish thought and experiences accumulated over many hundreds of years of life under all kinds of situations. She does this in a warm and understanding manner, sensitive to our needs and our desires. She encourages our search for peace and truth. She weaves together the courage of Israel, the spirit of America, and, most important of all, the eternal soul of Judaism in our quest for the good life.

      –Rabbi Joshua Stampfer, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Neveh Shalom, Portland, OR