Rabbi Min Kantrowitz discusses and signs her new book Counting the Omer: A Kabbalistic Meditation Guide (Gaon Books, $18.00), a daily guide to the period of time in the spring (between the Jewish holidays of Passover and Shavuot) when there are specific psycho-spiritual themes for each of 49 days that will appeal to Jews and non-Jews who are interested in kabbalistic teaching. Assuming no knowledge of kabbalah, Hebrew or Jewish traditions, the book explains the history of the practice of paying special attention to spiritual development during the spring, introduces basic kabbalistic concepts and includes a glossary of Hebrew terms.

Rabbi Min Kantrowitz is the Director of the Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program of Jewish Family Service of New Mexico and also directs the Albuquerque Community Chevre Kaddisha, facilitates grief support groups and conducts Healing Groups for Jewish survivors of domestic abuse. She is a sought after speaker and teacher, having conducted services, workshops and lectures in Europe, California, Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico.