Who stole my religion? : Revitalizing Judaism and applying Jewish values to help heal our imperiled planet / by Richard H. Schwartz with Rabbi Yonassan Gershom and Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schwartz, Richard H., author.

Gershom, Yonassan, 1947- author.

Contributor:

Yanklowitz, Shmuly, 1981- writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judaism and politics.

Judaism and social problems.

Social change--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Social change.

Jewish ethics.

Spiritual life--Judaism.

Spiritual life.

Political activists--United States.

Political activists.

United States.

Physical Description:

302 pages : portrait ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Brooklyn, NY : KTAV ; Jerusalem : Urim Publications, [2016]

Summary:

"A thought-provoking and timely call to apply Judaism's powerful teachings to help shift our imperiled planet onto a sustainable path. While appreciating the radical, transformative nature of Judaism, Richard Schwartz argues that it has been "stolen" by Jews who are in denial about climate change and other environmental threats and support politicians and policies that may be inconsistent with basic Jewish values. Tackling such diverse issues as climate change, world hunger, vegetarianism, poverty, terrorism, destruction of the environment, peace prospects in Israel, and American foreign policy, he offers practical suggestions for getting Judaism back on track as a faith based on justice, peace, and compassion. He urges the reader to reconsider current issues in line with Judaism's highest values in an effort to meet the pressing challenges of today's world." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Who stole my religion?

The political shift of Orthodox Jews to the right and its effects

Is Judaism a radical religion?

Should the Holocaust be a spur to activism?

How to reduce anti-Semitism

Israeli policies and diaspora Jews

Seeking peace in Israel

Jewish values and U.S. foreign policy

An economic system consistent with Jewish values

How should Jews respond to radical Islamists and to bias and hatred toward Muslims?

Should Jews be environmental activists?

Judaism and animal rights

Should Jews be vegetarians - or even vegans?

How can prayer inspire Judaism?

How can we revitalize Judaism?

Summary and conclusions

Appendix A. The making of a Jewish activist: an author's bio

Appendix B. Action ideas: putting Jewish values into practice

Appendix C. Guide to Jewish activist organizations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789655242348

965524234X

OCLC:

925499204