Lights in the Forest: Rabbis Respond to Twelve Essential Jewish Questions Contributor(s): Citrin, Paul (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0881232203 ISBN-13: 9780881232202 Publisher: Central Conference of American Rabbis OUR PRICE: $20.85 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Judaism - Reform |
Dewey: 296 |
LCCN: 2014018253 |
Physical Information: 0.54" H x 6" W x 9" (0.77 lbs) 258 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An anthology of essays written by a wide cross-section of rabbis, Lights in the Forest presents a range of Jewish responses to both theological and philosophical questions pertaining to God, humanity, and the Jewish people. Thoughtful and engaging, these responses are meant to strengthen the reader's sense of Jewish identity through expanding his or her knowledge and understanding of Jewish life, practice, and tradition. "Rabbi Israel of Rhyszin tells a story of two people entering a forest. One has a lantern while one does not. The two meet, and the one carrying the lantern is able to illuminate their shared path. When the two part, the one without a lantern is left in the dark once more. From this, we learn that we all must carry our own light. My hope is that this book will provide light along the path and, in so doing, will provide a wider horizon of Jewish tradition and ideals to light the way." |