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Why Judaism Matters: Letters of a Liberal Rabbi to his Children and the Millennial Generation
Presented in the form of letters from a rabbi to his sons, Why Judaism Matters is common sense guidance and a road map for a new generation of young men and women who find Jewish orthodoxy, tradition, issues, and beliefs impenetrable in 21st Century society. By intimately illustrating how the tenets of Judaism still apply in our modern world, Rabbi John Rosove gives heartfelt direction to the sons and daughters of reform Jews everywhere.
240 pages, Paperback
Published October 10, 2017
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February 21, 2025
Rabbi asked lots of thought-provoking questions and gave good advice
February 5, 2018
An outstanding modern vision of Judaism
I chose 5 stars because of it's clarity, non biased vision. I'd recommend this book to the disappointed Jew, the confused person and any prospective Convert.
Great scholarship coupled with a compassionate, open and golden heart. Beautifully written too
I chose 5 stars because of it's clarity, non biased vision. I'd recommend this book to the disappointed Jew, the confused person and any prospective Convert.
Great scholarship coupled with a compassionate, open and golden heart. Beautifully written too
December 19, 2018
I was moved by the heartfelt letters from a father to his sons. There were parts of letters that resonated with me and made me think what I might do differently. The connection between what the Rabbi wrote and why Judaism matters was not always clear, but I don't think establishing that linkage was critical to understanding what he wrote
September 14, 2018
I think Rosove asks some interesting questions and he gives good advice.
"The last and greatest human freedom is to choose your attitude in any given set of circumstances".
The greatest power that we have is to be intentional concerning our affective state.
"The last and greatest human freedom is to choose your attitude in any given set of circumstances".
The greatest power that we have is to be intentional concerning our affective state.
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