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Encountering the Jewish Future: A Journey of Discovery and Renewal

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Encountering the Jewish Future: With Wiesel, Buber, Heschel, Arendt, Levinas

by Marc H. Ellis

4 out of 5

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By Rabbi Michael Lerner

In his new book, Encountering the Jewish Future, Rabbi Michael Lerner invites readers on a journey of discovery and renewal. Drawing on his own experiences and insights, Lerner offers a vision of a vibrant and inclusive Jewish future. He argues that the Jewish people are facing a crossroads, and that we must choose between a path of decline and a path of renewal.

Lerner identifies three major challenges facing the Jewish people today: the rise of antisemitism, the decline of Jewish identity among young people, and the growing polarization of Israeli society. He argues that these challenges are interconnected, and that they must be addressed together.

Lerner offers a number of proposals for how to address these challenges. He calls for a renewed emphasis on Jewish education, both in Jewish schools and in the home. He also calls for a more inclusive Jewish community, one that welcomes all Jews, regardless of their background or beliefs. Finally, he calls for a more engaged Jewish community, one that is actively involved in working for justice and peace.

Encountering the Jewish Future is a passionate and provocative book that is sure to spark debate. Lerner's vision of a vibrant and inclusive Jewish future is one that is worth striving for. His book offers a roadmap for how we can get there.

About the Author

Rabbi Michael Lerner is a leading voice in the Jewish renewal movement. He is the founder and rabbi of Beyt Tikkun Synagogue in Berkeley, California, and the editor of Tikkun magazine. He is the author of numerous books, including Jewish Renewal: A Path to Healing and Transformation and The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our World from the Fundamentalists and the Extremists.

Encountering the Jewish Future: With Wiesel, Buber, Heschel, Arendt, Levinas

by Marc H. Ellis

4 out of 5