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"This book is intended to help manage the messiness of adulthood. Serving as a crossing guard at a local elementary school, the author found himself moved and inspired by the experiences and encounters that greeted him each and every day. This book is a record of his reflections on those moments and how they led him to a deeper understanding of the concise ambiguity of what it means to be an adult. He watched his charges and wondered not ""Why did the chicken cross the road?"" but, rather, ""What are all these chickens going to do once they get there?"" Life is an effort to ""cross the road,"" and we do so every day. Now that we are there, what, and how, are we going to do so that our lives are ""more than long""? Using especially his experience as a pulpit rabbi for over four decades, the author offers answers to those questions that can help everyone put one foot in front of the other and move forward confidently--once the crossing guard says that it is okay to go!"

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"""Confessions of a Contemplative Crossing Guard is a heartwarming story by Rabbi Robert Eisen. He recently took on a role as a crossing guard, and through this experience, he paints a vivid picture of his interactions with school staff and the children and families he is charged to keep safe while crossing the street. Rabbi Eisen imparts words of wisdom, shares stories from religious texts and reflective passages that will resonate with readers long after they have finished the book."" --Meryl L. Warda, child and family therapist ""A cleverly written and relatable book by recalling his journey from rabbi to crossing guard, Bob Eisen has created thoughtful, inspirational, and meaningful stories and questions that cause wonder and deeper insights. This book is for every human being, young or old, and it combines both simplicity and complexity of thought. This book should be a book club favorite as it is provocative and inspires depth and sharing. A must-read."" --Alice Steinfeld, licensed professional counselor ""In Confessions of a Contemplative Crossing Guard, Rabbi Robert Eisen shares with the reader the sometimes surprising and often serious questions and observations that emerge from his mindful moments making sure the neighborhood children get to and from school safely. In a conversational tone, he invites the reader into thoughtful and deeply rooted reflections on some of life's fundamental questions. His clear thinking, always informed by the truths of Torah, and clear vision of the real world provides the reader with an accessible and intelligible way to focus on what matters."" --Steven S. Mason, rabbi emeritus, North Shore Congregation Israel ""In Confessions of a Contemplative Crossing Guard, Rabbi Eisen is a humble, humorous observer of human quirks and foibles, yet he provides sound guidance for those who seek to live a well-considered life."" --Katherine (school psychologist) and Aaron Leonard"

"""Confessions of a Contemplative Crossing Guard is a heartwarming story by Rabbi Robert Eisen. He recently took on a role as a crossing guard, and through this experience, he paints a vivid picture of his interactions with school staff and the children and families he is charged to keep safe while crossing the street. Rabbi Eisen imparts words of wisdom, shares stories from religious texts and reflective passages that will resonate with readers long after they have finished the book."" --Meryl L. Warda, child and family therapist ""A cleverly written and relatable book by recalling his journey from rabbi to crossing guard, Bob Eisen has created thoughtful, inspirational, and meaningful stories and questions that cause wonder and deeper insights. This book is for every human being, young or old, and it combines both simplicity and complexity of thought. This book should be a book club favorite as it is provocative and inspires depth and sharing. A must-read."" --Alice Steinfeld, licensed professional counselor ""In Confessions of a Contemplative Crossing Guard, Rabbi Robert Eisen shares with the reader the sometimes surprising and often serious questions and observations that emerge from his mindful moments making sure the neighborhood children get to and from school safely. In a conversational tone, he invites the reader into thoughtful and deeply rooted reflections on some of life's fundamental questions. His clear thinking, always informed by the truths of Torah, and clear vision of the real world provides the reader with an accessible and intelligible way to focus on what matters."" --Steven S. Mason, rabbi emeritus, North Shore Congregation Israel ""In Confessions of a Contemplative Crossing Guard, Rabbi Eisen is a humble, humorous observer of human quirks and foibles, yet he provides sound guidance for those who seek to live a well-considered life."" --Katherine (school psychologist) and Aaron Leonard"

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Robert J. Eisen is a graduate of Syracuse University and Hebrew Union College--Jewish Institute of Religion. A member of the Rabbinical Assembly, he served congregations in Rochester, New York; Raleigh, North Carolina; Buffalo, New York; and Tucson, Arizona. He is the author of The Missing Handle: Finding Meaning When There Is None to Be Had (2022).

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