But Who Am I, and Who Are My People?: A Rabbi's Reflections on the Rabbinate and the Jewish Community

by Marc D. Angel

Via Kabbalistic symbolism about God's and ideal human qualities, the Orthodox rabbi of the Sephardic Shearith Israel Synagogue of New York City (founded in 1654) shares a rabbi's roles, wisdom, and frustrations. Includes a bibliography, but no index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

181 pages, Hardcover

Published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really a look at the rabbinate so much as what a rabbi and a Jew should strive to be. Some interesting thoughts, occasionally preachy.