Why Am I A Jew

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Why Am I A Jew

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Author : Michael Baum
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2022-01-06

Why Am I A Jew written by Michael Baum and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-06 with Religion categories.

The book starts by considering mankind’s role in the complex ecological system of our planet and then considers the place of mankind in the cosmos while also looking inward at our own microcosm. It then explains how these scientific insights lead to the ontological search for God. The good, the bad, and the ugly sides of religious beliefs are considered and it is suggested that we are looking for “God” in the wrong place. The book then explains a justification for the author’s apparent cognitive dissonance of retaining a Jewish identity whilst denying the existence of a God with the attributes of man. The author then argues that we should look for “God” in the infinitely small spaces within ourselves instead of the infinitely large spaces of the universe. His “God” would not mind whether individuals believed in “him” or not, so long as they practiced their life as the author practices his medicine: in a never-ending quest to improve the length and quality of the lives of his patients. This book should improve the reader’s knowledge of the philosophers who wrote on the ontology of God. It also rediscovers that Baruch Spinoza had already reached the conclusions of modern-day thinkers more than 350 years ago.

Why Am I A Jew

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Author : Emil Gustav Hirsch
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1895

Why Am I A Jew written by Emil Gustav Hirsch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1895 with categories.

A Letter In The Scroll

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Author : Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2004-04-16

A Letter In The Scroll written by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-04-16 with History categories.

The author traces series of philosophical and theological ideas that Judaism has created and shows how they are still relevant in our time.

I Am Jewish

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Author : Ruth Pearl
language : en
Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing
Release Date : 2005

I Am Jewish written by Ruth Pearl and has been published by Jewish Lights Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Being Jewish. What does it mean--today--and for the future? Listen in as Jews of all backgrounds reflect, argue, and imagine. When Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl was brutally murdered in Pakistan, many Jews were particularly touched by his last words affirming his Jewish identity. Many were moved to reflect on or analyze their feelings toward their lives as Jews. The saying "two Jews, three opinions" well reflects the Jewish community's broad range of views on any topic. I Am Jewish captures this richness of interpretation and inspires Jewish people of all backgrounds to reflect upon and take pride in their identity. Contributions, ranging from major essays to a paragraph or a sentence, come from adults as well as young people in the form of personal feelings, statements of theology, life stories and historical reflections. Despite the diversity, common denominators shine through clearly and distinctly. Contributors include: Ehud Barak - Sylvia Boorstein - Edgar M. Bronfman - Alan Colmes - Alan Dershowitz - Kirk Douglas - Richard Dreyfuss - Kitty Dukakis - Dianne Feinstein - Tovah Feldshuh - Debbie Friedman - Milton Friedman - Thomas L. Friedman - Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Nadine Gordimer - David Hartman - Moshe Katsav - Larry King - Francine Klagsbrun - Harold Kushner - Lawrence Kushner - Shia LaBeouf - Norman Lamm - Norman Lear - Julius Lester - Bernard-Henri L vy - Bernard Lewis - Daniel Libeskind - Joe Lieberman - Deborah E. Lipstadt - Joshua Malina - Michael Medved - Ruth W. Messinger - Amos Oz - Cynthia Ozick - Shimon Peres - Martin Peretz - Dennis Prager - Anne Roiphe - Sandy Eisenberg Sasso - Vidal Sassoon - Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi - Daniel Schorr - Harold M. Schulweis - Lynn Schusterman - Natan Sharansky - Gary Shteyngart - Sarah Silverman - Michael H. Steinhardt - Kerri Strug - Lawrence H. Summers - Mike Wallace - Elie Wiesel - Leon Wieseltier - Sherwin T. Wine - Ruth R. Wisse - Peter Yarrow - A. B. Yehoshua - Eric H. Yoffie

I Am Jewish

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Author : Ruth Pearl
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2011-08-01

I Am Jewish written by Ruth Pearl and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-01 with Religion categories.

Being Jewish. What does it mean—today—and for the future? Listen in as Jews of all backgrounds reflect, argue, and imagine. When Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl was brutally murdered in Pakistan, many Jews were particularly touched by his last words affirming his Jewish identity. Many were moved to reflect on or analyze their feelings toward their lives as Jews. The saying "two Jews, three opinions" well reflects the Jewish community's broad range of views on any topic. I Am Jewish captures this richness of interpretation and inspires Jewish people of all backgrounds to reflect upon and take pride in their identity. Contributions, ranging from major essays to a paragraph or a sentence, come from adults as well as young people in the form of personal feelings, statements of theology, life stories, and historical reflections. Despite the diversity, common denominators shine through clearly and distinctly. Contributors include: Ehud Barak • Sylvia Boorstein • Edgar M. Bronfman • Alan Colmes • Alan Dershowitz • Kirk Douglas • Richard Dreyfuss • Kitty Dukakis • Dianne Feinstein • Tovah Feldshuh • Debbie Friedman • Milton Friedman • Thomas L. Friedman • Ruth Bader Ginsburg • Nadine Gordimer • David Hartman • Moshe Katsav • Larry King • Francine Klagsbrun • Harold Kushner • Lawrence Kushner • Shia LaBeouf • Norman Lamm • Norman Lear • Julius Lester • Bernard-Henri Lévy • Bernard Lewis • Daniel Libeskind • Joe Lieberman • Deborah E. Lipstadt • Joshua Malina • Michael Medved • Ruth W. Messinger • Amos Oz • Cynthia Ozick • Shimon Peres • Martin Peretz • Dennis Prager • Anne Roiphe • Sandy Eisenberg Sasso • Vidal Sassoon • Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi • Daniel Schorr • Harold M. Schulweis • Lynn Schusterman • Natan Sharansky • Gary Shteyngart • Sarah Silverman • Michael H. Steinhardt • Kerri Strug • Lawrence H. Summers • Mike Wallace • Elie Wiesel • Leon Wieseltier • Sherwin T. Wine • Ruth R. Wisse • Peter Yarrow • A. B. Yehoshua • Eric H. Yoffie

If I Am Not For Myself

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Author : Mike Marqusee
language : en
Publisher: Verso Books
Release Date : 2010-02-01

If I Am Not For Myself written by Mike Marqusee and has been published by Verso Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

If I Am Not For Myself is a passionate, thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be Jewish in the twenty-first century. It traces the author’s upbringing in 1960s Jewish-American suburbia, his anti-war and pro-Palestinian activism on the British left, and life as a Jew among Muslims in Pakistan, Morocco, and Britain. Interwoven with this are the experiences of his grandfather’s life in Jewish New York of the 1930s and 40s, his struggles with anti-Semitism and the twists and turns that led him from anti-fascism to militant Zionism. In the course of this deeply personal story, Marqusee refutes the claims of Israel and Zionism on Jewish loyalty and laments their impact on the Jewish diaspora. Rather, he argues for a richer, more multi-dimensional understanding of Jewish history and identity, and reclaims vital political and personal space for those castigated as “self-haters” by the Jewish establishment.

Who Is A Jew

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Author : Leonard J. Greenspoon
language : en
Publisher: Purdue University Press
Release Date : 2015-04-15

Who Is A Jew written by Leonard J. Greenspoon and has been published by Purdue University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with Social Science categories.

Jewish identity is a perennial concern, as Jews seek to define the major features and status of those who “belong,” while at the same time draw distinctions between individuals and groups on the “inside” and those on the “outside.” From a variety of perspectives, scholarly as well as confessional, there is intense interest among non-Jewish and Jewish commentators alike in the basic question, “Who is a Jew?” This collection of articles draws diverse historical, cultural, and religious insights from scholars who represent a wide range of academic and theological disciplines. Some of the authors directly address the issue of Jewish identity as it is being played out today in Israel and Diaspora communities. Others look to earlier time periods or societies as invaluable resources for enhanced and deepened analysis of contemporary matters. All authors in this collection make a concerted effort to present their evidence and their conclusions in a way that is accessible to the general public and valid for other scholars. The result is a richly textured approach to a topic that seems always relevant. If, as is the case, no single answer appeals to all of the authors, this is as it should be. We all gain from the application of a number of approaches and perspectives, which enrich our appreciation of the people whose lives are affected, for better or worse, by real-life discussions of this issue and the resultant actions toward exclusivity or inclusivity.

Portrait Of An American Rabbi In His Own Words

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Author : Rabbi Lance J. Sussman Ph.D.
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2023-06-14

Portrait Of An American Rabbi In His Own Words written by Rabbi Lance J. Sussman Ph.D. and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

It is important to bear in mind that Sussman has also been a true credit to the Reform rabbinate. He has taught thousands of congregants over the decades. He imparted his love for the Jewish people and its past from the pulpit, under the marriage canopy, and even at the funeral bier. These attainments must never be minimized or overlooked. One of Isaac Mayer Wise’s students memorialized a noteworthy incident that occurred during a class that Wise was teaching. Wise suddenly began to feel ill and decided to end the class early. As Wise began to step down from his teaching platform, a well-meaning rabbinical student jumped up from his seat, grabbed his teacher’s arm and said, “May I help you down, Doctor?” The famous rabbi shifted his glance and said in a voice loud enough for the rest of the class to hear: “Never help a person down, my boy, a rabbi must always help people up!” This is how Rabbi Dr. Sussman has led in the various communities he served over the past four decades. He has been a learned rabbi who never lost sight of his obligation to help people up. Rabbi Dr. Gary P. Zola Executive Director Emeritus, American Jewish Archives Ackerman Family Distinguished Professor, HUC-JIR From “To The Readers,” written for the AJA Festschrift in honor of Rabbi Dr. Lance J. Sussman, 2024

The Politics Of Hope

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Author : Jonathan Sacks
language : en
Publisher: Vintage Books
Release Date : 2000

The Politics Of Hope written by Jonathan Sacks and has been published by Vintage Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Philosophy categories.

A broad treatment of politics and society in Britain by the Chief Rabbi of the Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. Sacks proposes a new politics of responsibility in which all portions of society have a part to play - a politics not of interest but of involvement - and hope.

The Rowman Littlefield Handbook Of Philosophy And Religion

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Author : Mark A. Lamport
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2022-04-07

The Rowman Littlefield Handbook Of Philosophy And Religion written by Mark A. Lamport and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-07 with Religion categories.

The Handbook of Philosophy and Religion is a one-volume examination of the most salient concepts that sit at the intersection of religion and philosophy. This book grounds readers in the mysteries that have evoked wonder and consternation for millennia, such as the nature of divinity in relation to humanity, the legitimacy of religious experience and how we frame language to speak about it, the possibility of miraculous occurrences, and theories regarding life after death.