No Time for Neutrality: American Rabbinic Voices from an Era of Upheaval

by Michael Rose Knopf, Miriam Aniel (Editor), Dean Whitbeck (Illustrator)

2016-2020 was a time of upheaval, rife with unprecedented spiritual and moral difficulties. It was an era that was particularly devastating for many who believe in inclusive, pluralistic democracy, human rights, and basic decency. And it was particularly challenging for rabbis and cantors — who are called to muster the wisdom of the Jewish tradition to address our most pressing social concerns, and to lead congregations and communities to get involved in those issues — to help American Jews navigate this extraordinary period. The challenges of this era also inspired Jewish clergy to speak out and act in new, bold ways, embracing the deep need for spiritual and moral leadership in a faithless and indecent time. During this challenging period, rabbis and cantors railed against falsehood, injustice, oppression, and aggression, and advanced a prophetic vision for a just and inclusive society. No Time for Rabbinic Voices from an Era of Upheaval is a compendium of the best progressive Jewish voices from this extraordinary moment in history.

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446 pages, Paperback

Published October 5, 2021