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Remix Judaism

Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World

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Remix Judaism

Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World

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One of the most talked about books in the Jewish community when it originally appeared, Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World offers an eloquent and thoughtful new vision for all Jews seeking a sense of belonging in a changing world, regardless of their current level of observance. Roberta Kwall sets out a process of selection, rejection, and modification of rituals that allow for a focus on Jewish tradition rather than on the technicalities of Jewish law. Her goal is not to sell her own religious practices to readers but, rather, to encourage them to find their own personal meaning in Judaism outside the dictates of Commandment, by broadening their understanding of how law, culture, and tradition fit together. She inspires readers to be intentional and mindful about the space they allocate for these elements in defining their individual Jewish journeys and identities. The paperback edition includes a new preface addressing recently released findings, including the Pew Report on the American Jewish Community, exploring the challenges of practicing Judaism today.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Preface by Roberta Rosenthal Kwall

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Why Remix Matters

Chapter One: A Celebration of Shabbat and Holiday Tradition

Chapter Two: Food: A Recipe For Remix

Chapter Three: Marriage and Family

Chapter Four: Children’s Jewish Education and the B’nai Mitzvah Experience

Chapter Five: The Grandparent Factor: Life Stage Matters

Chapter Six: Tikkun Olam: Judaism’s Most Celebrated Remix?

Chapter Seven: Remix and the Power of Jewish Mourning

Epilogue

Bibliography

Product details

Published Mar 01 2022
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 272
ISBN 9781538163658
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Roberta Rosenthal Kwall

Roberta Rosenthal Kwall is the Raymond Niro Law Pr…

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