In this Book
- Imagining the Jewish Future: Essays and Responses
- Book
- 1992
- Published by: State University of New York Press
summary
During a time of rapid change in the American Jewish community, an outstanding group of Jewish scholars and professionals address the critical problems and future prospects of American Jewry. They discuss the sharp controversies over feminism and religious language, new data on the relationship between Israelis and American Jews, and the interaction between family and synagogue. The wide scope of topics provides an understanding of the dynamics shaping the lives of American Jews and their diverse views of the future.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- p. vii
- Introduction
- pp. 1-10
- Section I. Religion and Theology
- 2. Tradition and Religious Practice
- pp. 35-58
- Section II. Culture and Education
- Section Ill. Israel and World Jewry
- 7. Facing the Jewish Future
- pp. 139-146
- Section IV. Family, Community, and Morality
- 10. Social Justice: Reenvisioning Our Vision
- pp. 201-218
- 11. The Synagogue and Caring Community
- pp. 219-244
- Section V. An Integrated Vision
- 12. Theology and Community
- pp. 247-268
- Authors' Biographies
- pp. 277-290
Additional Information
ISBN
9781438421988
MARC Record
OCLC
42855992
Pages
290
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No