Boundaries Not Barriers: Some Uniquely Jewish Perspectives on Life

by Samuel M. Stahl

Human beings traditionally have shunned others who are different because of their skin color, religious beliefs, or social status. Tragically, all too often, these differences have provoked hostility and bloodshed. Such has been true of many who have encountered Jews over the centuries.

280 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2005

Reviews

[Dayna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a collection of essays, rather than a book with chapters. Each one stands on its own, and I found myself reading here and there, just jumping around a lot. Part of me liked that, and part of me didn't. It depended on the subject. Overall, I thought it was a nice compilation. The subjects are varied, and very true to the title and subtitle. This book is especially well-represented by its title and subtitle. I would add that Samuel M. Stahl is/was a rabbi in Reform Judaism. His essays, while written with a "uniquely Jewish perspective," are from a Reform point of view. You will find a little bit of everything though, and it is a well-balanced collection. It's one of those books you will come back to from time to time ... a good one to keep on the bookshelf.