Judaism

[close] This is the official book club of the Hevriabook community!

[close] 1. What is the role that one’s name plays in shaping one’s identity? If you have a Hebrew name, does your Hebrew name also shape your identity? 2. The relationship between language and identity is a major theme in the book. Does language shape identity or vis-a-versa? 3. There is a fascinating tension between Yona and Ariel as they both struggle to find meaning in the transmission of tradition. Recall Abraham and Isaac in the Torah. Abraham heard God’s call directly, but Isaac had to hear the call through his father. This tension continues to trouble Jewish parents: How do we pass down our tradition and yet have it be relevant and meaningful for our children and grandchildren? With that, what aspects of Judaism do you feel are most important to pass down to your own children? Are there elements that you feel are best left behind? Do we have an obligation to perpetuate a legacy?

[close] Faith Reads is an online book club dedicated to reading and discussing books from various beliefs systems.

[close] This group is for followers of any religion, atheists, agnostics, and anyone else with questions or concerns about faith. If there's anything you want to learn about another belief system, or if there's anything you want to share with others about your own belief system, this group is for you. This group was created in response to a series of posts by Christians on an atheist board and by atheists on a Christian board, but people of any religious persuasion are welcome. This group is neutral ground; no one is expected to be deferential to anyone else on the basis of religious faith. This group is not ideal for the easily-offended or the incurious.