Why do Jewish? : a manifesto for 21st century Jewish peoplehood / Zack Bodner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bodner, Zack, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jews--Identity.

Jews.

Judaism--Essence, genius, nature.

Judaism.

Physical Description:

213 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jerusalem ; Ashlan, Ohio : Gefen, [5782 = 2022]

Jerusalem ; New York, N.Y. : Gefen, 2022.

Summary:

How do I live a more meaningful life? How might I feel more connected to others, to the world around me, to the past and the future? In an era when we can choose our own identities, why might we choose to identify as Jews? These are just some of the questions Zack Bodner addresses as he thoughtfully shifts from asking "Why be Jewish?" to "Why do Jewish?" Through a combination of personal stories, insights from some of the world's greatest teachers, and contemporary analysis, Why Do Jewish? takes one of our oldest wisdom traditions and provides an accessible guide for anyone looking for answers to life's most important questions.

Notes:

How do I live a more meaningful life? How might I feel more connected to others, to the world around me, to the past and the future? In an era when we can choose our own identities, why might we choose to identify as Jews? These are just some of the questions Zack Bodner addresses as he thoughtfully shifts from asking "Why be Jewish?" to "Why do Jewish?" Through a combination of personal stories, insights from some of the world's greatest teachers, and contemporary analysis, Why Do Jewish? takes one of our oldest wisdom traditions and provides an accessible guide for anyone looking for answers to life's most important questions.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-201) and index.

ISBN:

9789657023686

9657023688

9789657801055

9657801052

OCLC:

1288337460

Publisher Number:

99991125073