Books by Karyn Kedar
COMING SUMMER 2025
Unfolding: A High Holy Day Companion
All books are available directly from the author
Amen: Seeking Presence with Prayer, Poetry, and Mindfulness Practice
Amen is a beautifully crafted collection of poetry and prose that offers readers a profound exploration of gratitude, spirituality, and the sacredness embedded in everyday moments. Each piece is an invitation to pause, reflect, and connect with the divine presence that flows through all aspects of life. With its lyrical and contemplative tone, Amen serves as both a spiritual guide and a source of inspiration, encouraging readers to embrace mindfulness, deepen their inner lives, and discover the extraordinary within the ordinary.
“This book is a cornucopia of prayer, poetry, and practices. Your eyes will see more beauty, your heart will become wiser and more loving, your spirit lifted and comforted as you sit with this remarkable collection. Seekers, pastoral
caregivers, meditators, spiritual directors, leaders, and teachers, will refer to it often!”
— Barbara Breitman, author of Jewish Spiritual Direction
“A groundbreaking rabbi and author, Karyn Kedar has plumbed her soul to nurture the souls of those she serves. This latest offering of prayers, so deeply personal that they can be prayed by anyone, is an offering of love.”
— Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater, Senior Program Director, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Omer: A Counting
The counting of the Omer begins with the escape from enslavement to the wandering path of freedom, leading to a mystical encounter with God, Sinai and Torah. This volume, beginning with its informative contextual introduction, provides a spiritual guide for a personal journey through the Omer toward meaningful and purposeful living. Beautiful and evocative readings for each day, matched with the daily Omer blessing, offer a transformative path from Passover to Shavuot.
“This book opened a new and fresh and contemporary idea of what Jewish study can be … I looked forward to doing my little evening study/omer counting. Thank you Rabbi Kedar.
— Hetty Hall, Amazon reviewer
“Reading a page a day I found meaning in the omer experience, walking through the forty-nine days with eyes opened. I was nourished spiritually and intellectually, learning more about myself as I read.”
— Sandee, Amazon reviewer
God Whispers: Stories of The Soul, Lessons of The Heart
God Whispers is a contemplative and poetic exploration of finding meaning in everyday circumstances. Through heartfelt reflections, stories, and wisdom, it guides readers to uncover the quiet lessons and profound truths hidden in moments of beauty, struggle, and grace. It encourages a deeper awareness and appreciation for the sacred within the fabric of daily life.
“This inspiring collection of stories ... will touch your heart and soul. It points us toward the spiritual that is present in everyday life.”
―Marci Shimoff, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul
“Elegant, stirring, and soulful.... God may whisper, but these stories speak loud and clear.”
―Rami M. Shapiro, author of Minyan: Ten Principles for Living Life with Integrity
The Bridge to Forgiveness: Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness
The Bridge to Forgiveness is a thoughtful and transformative exploration of the journey toward forgiveness. Blending personal reflections, spiritual wisdom, and practical guidance, it provides tools to heal emotional wounds, release resentment, and embrace compassion. The book invites readers to find liberation and inner peace by discovering the profound power of forgiveness to repair relationships and foster deeper connections.
“Lovely ... a perfect companion on the path to forgiveness, from those very difficult first steps to the ever-lighter steps that ultimately lead to peace, joy and wholeness.”
―Marcia Ford, author, The Sacred Art of Forgiveness: Forgiving Ourselves and Others through God's Grace
“A beautiful book that will make a lasting impression on your life. Highly recommended.”
―Robert L. Veninga, author, A Gift of Hope: How We Survive Our Tragedies
Our Dance with God: Finding Prayer, Perspective, and Meaning in the Stories of Our Lives
(formerly titled The Dance of the Dolphin)
Our Dance with God (formerly titled The Dance of the Dolphin) explores the interplay between the spiritual and practical dimensions of life. Through poetic reflections, personal insights, and timeless wisdom, it encourages readers to embrace life's rhythms, navigate challenges, and find harmony in the connection between the sacred and the everyday. The book serves as a guide to deepening the relationship with God and self through mindfulness, gratitude, and intentional living.
“Reflective and eloquent perspectives on how to find meaning in the tension between wondering and doing, questioning and acting.”
— Publishers Weekly
“I am enchanted by every story and illustration [Karyn Kedar] uses and I find that I feel uplifted every time I take time to read even one of her short chapters.”
— Sister Barbara Jean Brown