How to Get More out of Being Jewish Even If:; A. You Are Not Sure You Believe in God, B. You Think Going to Synagogue Is a Waste of Time, C. You Think Keeping Kosher Is Stupid, D. You Hated Hebrew School, or E. All of the Above!

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• ISBN13: 9780965170925
• ISBN10: 0965170926
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Leo & Sons Publishing

Summary

Tackling some of the most pertinent questions Jews ask themselves every day, this insightful examination of American Jewry considers the relevance of the Jewish religion and its traditions in the modern world. Culled from interviews with Jews from varying backgrounds, this book addresses the major issues that affect all Jews, regardless of age, sex, or level of practice. From answering the questionWhat is Judaism, anyway?and considering the relationships between Jews and their community to understanding the state of Jewish education and discussing the issues involved in keeping kosher, this book offers hints for reconciling ancient religious customs with life in the 21st century and enriching one's spiritual life.

Author Biography

Gil Mann is a journalist and author of the nationally syndicated column "Jewish E-mail." He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Birth of This Book	1	(14)
Chapter 2 "What Is Judaism Anyway?"	15	(20)
Chapter 3 "I'm Not Even Sure I Believe in God"	35	(22)
Chapter 4 "There's No Spirituality for Me in Synagogues and Prayer"	57	(26)
Chapter 5 "I Have a Love-Hate Relationship With the Jewish Community"	83	(20)
Chapter 6 "The Jewish Code of Behavior Is Out of Touch and Out of Date"	103	(26)
Chapter 7 "Hebrew School Was Worthless and Boring"	129	(23)
Parting Comments	152