Inclusive Judaism : the changing face of an ancient faith / Jonathan Romain and David Mitchell ; foreword by Maureen Lipman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Romain, Jonathan A., author.

Mitchell, David Jonathan, 1980- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Judaism--History.

Judaism.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

240 pages ; 20 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.

Summary:

"One of the best-kept religious secrets has been the revolution that has been quietly taking place within Judaism over the last two decades, as it has sought to grapple with contemporary issues. These include mixed-faith marriages, gay relationships, women's empowerment, declining numbers, atheism and being trans. It has involved a willingness to abandon biblical laws that conflict with modern values. Most ground-breaking of all, it has meant re-defining what it means to be Jewish in the 21st century. Inclusive Judaism not only uncovers this religion revolution, but presents a challenge to all people of faith on how best to marry tradition and modernity. The book also reflects the soul-searching that has prompted rabbis to chart a new course, both out of principle and as a practical way of rescuing British Jewry from possible collapse if it did not adapt to the new social trends that affect us all"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

About the Authors

Foreword Maureen Lipman

Preface

Crisis? What Crisis?: The perilous state of British Jewry

The Immoral Bible: Let's be honest about the outdated attitudes in the Torah

Realistic Religion: Time for Judaism to address today's needs, or risk oblivion

Atheist Jews: Why Jewish unbelievers are so many and still Jewish

So You Think You're Jewish, Do You?: It should not matter if you only have one Jewish parent

'I Never Knew I Was Jewish' Jews: The astonishing number of people discovering that they are Jewish; The Women's Revolution: Ignored for far too long, women are at last achieving equality

Falling in Love Across the Religious Divide: The growth of mixed-faith couples and how best to respond

Coming Out, But Pushed Out?: Locating LGBT+ Jews within the community

Changing Others to Brothers (and Sisters): Welcoming those who do not fit the stereotype

The Curious Attitude to Conversion: Dismantling the 'No entry' signs we have erected

The Way Forward... and Will It Work?: As for what happens next...

Glossary of Hebrew words

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version: Romain, Jonathan A., author. Inclusive Judaism

ISBN:

9781785925443

178592544X

OCLC:

1083153812