Synopses & Reviews
"All beginnings require that you unlock new doors."--Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
In this short and inspiring text, Rabbi David J. Wolpe addresses all who seek to enlarge the spiritual side of their lives. For those considering a return to the faith of their forebears, for those drawn to conversion, Why Be Jewish? is a learned, graceful, and welcoming introduction beckoning readers into the heart of this venerable and enduring religion.
Review
"A sensitive portrait of Judaism for those who wish to know more about faith, religion, and spirituality."--
The Dallas Morning News"A clear and welcoming primer."--Booklist
"David Wolpe has written a touching, loving tone poem about Judaism, capturing the melody of its central ideas, the feeling and the experience of living as a Jew, the ethical challenge of seeing the world Jewishly and acting it out in life."--Rabbi Irving Greenberg
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-97) and index.
About the Author
David J. Wolpe is widely known for his acclaimed books:
Teaching Your Children About God,
In Speech and In Silence, and
The Healer of Shattered Hearts. Ordained in 1987, he is Assistant to the Chancellor of the Jewish Theological Seminary.