Exploring Judaism - Alpert and Staub

177 Pages Softcover
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This substantially revised and updated edition is ideal for everyone who wants to know more about Reconstructionism, whether long-time members, newcomers or others who have struggled to find a home in Jewish life. From Kaplan's belief through contemporary innovations, this engaging text explores Reconstructionist views on God, ethics, Zionism, spirituality, text study, Tikkun Olam, life cycle ritual, intermarriage, gay and lesbian issues... and more! A must-read.

ABOUT EXPLORING JUDAISM

"My teacher Mordecai Kaplan was the single most influential thinker in the history of American Judaism. In this excellent introduction to Reconstructionism, the movement he founded, Alpert and Staub extend Kaplan's ideas into the 21st Century with insight and creativity."

Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen To Good People

"This inspiring book includes the recent spiritual developments in the Reconstructionist movement...which deepen one's awareness of God's presence."

Sylvia Boorstein, author of Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist: On Being a Faithful Jew and a Passionate Buddhist

From the preface of Exploring Judaism:

"Thousands of people across the North American continent who had been disillusioned with the Jewish community and alienated from the Jewish tradition are now active and committed Jews because of their involvement with Reconstructionism. Thus, Reconstructionism has enabled Jews to find new ways to express what it means to be a Jew today. Reconstructionism has become recognized by the organized American Jewish community as a major Jewish movement. But many North American Jews have never heard the term or are unclear about its meaning. This book seeks to remedy that circumstance."