Inclusive Judaism
The Changing Face of an Ancient Faith
Published on 21. January 2020
240 pages
978-1-78450-939-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Edition
Digital original
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Digital original
File size
0,48 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78450-939-2 (9781784509392)
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01/2020
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Persons
Jonathan Romain is a rabbi, writer and broadcaster. He is the author of several books including his most recent Confessions of a Rabbi, and a regular contributor to the Guardian, the Times and the Jewish Chronicle. He is based in Maidenhead, UK.
David Mitchell is a rabbi at the West London Synagogue of British Jews. He is passionate about Jewish education, LGBT activism and teaching the Bible through a contemporary lens. He is based in London, UK.
David Mitchell is a rabbi at the West London Synagogue of British Jews. He is passionate about Jewish education, LGBT activism and teaching the Bible through a contemporary lens. He is based in London, UK.
Content
- Intro
- INCLUSIVE JUDAISM
- 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
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