{"product_id":"reform-judaism-for-the-rest-alexander-maller-9781475935844","title":"Reform Judaism for the Rest of Us: Faith Versus Political Activism","description":"\u003cp\u003eReform Judaism has been tested by the spiritual torments and ideological upheavals of the last two centuries. Now, \u003ci\u003eReform Judaism for the Rest of Us\u003c\/i\u003e brings into discussion key tenets and opinions that shape current thinking within the faith and introduces ideas for its future development. Author Alexander Maller believes that the core message of Reform Judaism, a modern faith inspired by the Jewish heritage and the Jewish and American Enlightenment, is entering a new phase in its history.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree from the defunct extremist ideologies of the last centuries, American Reform Judaism can expand its reach into the new millennium if it strengthens its grassroots appeal to be of, by, and for the Reform congregants. It must also have a strong Jewish divine faith orientation, be open-minded to the realities of modern living, bear a deep love of Zion, and uphold a strong defense of the Constitution. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe arguments brought forth in this study stem from the author's position as a lay congregant. They also arise from the fact that he is a participant in and an observer of the continuous dialogue between rank-and-file congregants and clergy, as well as among congregations and various denominations of faith. \u003ci\u003eReform Judaism for the Rest of Us\u003c\/i\u003e encourages congregants to adopt a sustainable, modern, deity-based orientation inspired by Jewish heritage and the American spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Maller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1475935846\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781475935844\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/14\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.76lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.61d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Maller","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935536120063,"sku":"9781475935844","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_2bfb7be4-aaa0-4436-bd3f-ac7919b8d145.jpg?v=1681420366","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reform-judaism-for-the-rest-alexander-maller-9781475935844","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}