". . . Brenda Shoshanna's book tells the story of a woman coming to terms with the deepest part of each tradition. Her personal anecdotes of a childhood in an Orthodox enclave in Brooklyn and of her encounters with Japanese Zen teaches are captivating. They ground this book in the life of an admirable and honest narrator, one who has worked her way through seeming contradictions to peace. Brenda Shoshanna has found a constructive way to integrate both traditions, for instance by using meditative practices to prepare for Jewish observances. She is creating a unique path. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a foot in more than one world."

Rodger Kamenetz, author of The Jew in the Lotus and History of Last Night's Dream.

Dr. Brenda Shoshanna flies on two wings: A deep love of orthodox Jewish faith and her Zen practice of 36 years. Her vision embraces both traditions with fidelity and beauty."

Robert Kennedy, S.J.Roshi, author of Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit and Zen Gifts to Christians

"Like so many Jewish Buddhists from Brooklyn, including myself, Brenda Shoshanna strives to be both a mensch and a Bodhisattva. Her torah as well as her Dharma, her good heart and wisdom mind, shine through in this delightful, interesting, psychologically astute and practical book. Anyone interested in finding deeper understanding and meaningful purpose in life will be rewarded by reading any one of Jewish Dharma's pages." -

Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within and other books and founder of Dzogchen Meditation Centers.

"I couldn't put Jewish Dharma down. With wisdom, humor, depth and dedication, Dr Shoshanna guides us into the heart of Jewish and Zen practice, which enrich one another in ways that will enhance your practice of both or either. A must read for anyone who wishes to explore Zen meditation and Jewish life." -

Rabbi Marcia Prager, author of The Path of Blessing

Jewish Dharma uniquely captures the dynamic complementarities that exist between the Buddhist and Jewish worlds. Dr. Shoshanna's adamant refusal to give up the riches of one tradition in order to embrace the treasures of another serves to deepen the power of both Jewish and Buddhist practice. She keeps her Jewish passion while opening to the spaciousness of Zen." -

Rabbi Shefa Gold, author of Torah Journeys: The Inner Path to the Promised Land

This rewarding book is a must read for Jews who want to enrich their spiritual practice through Zen meditation. Dr Shoshanna highlights the similarities and complementary differences in approaches of these two great spiritual traditions in a way that is clear and easy to put into practice in daily life.

" Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron, Buddist teacher and author of Buddhism for Beginners and Working with Anger

"Jewish Dharma is an important book because it focuses on the truths of these two major streams of spiritual and ethical living. It is a must read for all of us who are following a spiritual path."

Rabbi Roger Ross, executive director, Rabbinical Seminary International

"This is a profound work of great importance to both the merely curious as well as the serious spiritual seeker - a wonderful bridge, merging and magnifying the best of Judaism and Zen."

Lewis Harrison, author of The Mystic Teachings of the Taoist Masters, Director, the Harrison Center for Self Actualization.