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A poignant exploration of what it means to be Jewish today, from a leading voice in modern Judaism, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue
For Jews today, the attack on Israel on October 7th has drawn a clear and irreversible demarcation in time. On that day, the Jewish community woke up to an unrecognizable new reality, witnessing the stark rise in antisemitism, the world’s oldest hatred, in its wake.
But even in this dark hour, the Jewish community is experiencing something profound and beautiful: a deep, abiding connection to community, culture, and faith. Drawing on the rich trove of Jewish history and tradition, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, one of today’s most influential thought leaders and spiritual guides, helps readers make sense of this fraught time. With warmth and wisdom, Rabbi Cosgrove explores the challenging questions embedded in the soul of contemporary Jewry. Where did all this antisemitism come from, and was it always there? How have Israel and Zionism shaped American Judaism, and what ties us and divides us today? How do we practice Judaism and understand our place in a world that has, without fail, in every century, turned against us?
Knitting together storytelling with ancient teachings, Rabbi Cosgrove helps navigate and understand the landscape of this new reality, turning over questions that have no clear or easy answer in the way only a very good rabbi can.
For thousands of years, the Jewish people have wrestled with what it means to be Jewish. In this often divisive era, Rabbi Cosgrove reminds of how we can come together despite—and even because of—our differences. For Such a Time as This is a guide for a new generation that is reconciling the past with the present and facing the unknown future with courage, spirit, and unwavering hope.
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<br> Publisher : Harvest (September 24, 2024) <br> Language : English <br> Hardcover : 240 pages <br> ISBN-10 : 0063417472 <br> ISBN-13 : 978-0063417472 <br> Item Weight : 2.31 pounds <br> Dimensions : 5.2 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches <br>
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Suzanne –
Astute and deeply reflective analysis
Author Elliot Cosgrove set himself a serious and laudable task: how to respond fully to the current state of American Jewry, presented with a growing awareness of antisemitism at home and an increasing discomfort with the politics/actions of Israel. He is a rabbi with his own congregation and has had some experience addressing these issues beyond his own reflections and study. His astute and deeply reflective analysis, while not lengthy, is well worth reading. He offers such a well-guided tour of the deep changes in belief systems between American (diaspora) and Israeli Jews post WWII that many of the disagreements seem obvious in retrospect. Itâs not difficult to understand how American Jews arrived at this place of deep conflict over the treatment of Palestinians and the âdisappearanceâ of a viable peace process in the Mideast. I reviewed a copy of the book for the publisher through edelweiss. And then I bought a copy to send a relative; it impressed me that much. I will read it again and seek out the author on other topics.
Pam –
Truly great!!!
This compelling book gave me hope during these difficult times in the world.
walterlouis422 –
This is an excellent resource.
This is an excellent resource for anybody who wants to confront the ancient Jew-hatred that threatens all humanity in these worrisome times. The author/reader is experienced, well-tempered and knowledgeable.
Amazon Customer –
An introduction to Judaism and discourse
Rabbi Cosgrove adumbrates both the joys and pain of being Jewish, and the necessity to see both sides of an argument. Every opinion matters, and we can not discount those that disagree with us. If we work together, we have a bright future where we can mold the future and make it better. It is a book of hope and a hopefully rational and sane future for the Jewish people and the world. If Congress could work like that, they might even accomplish some important tasks. Good delivery of the subject matter and easy to absorb. Very enjoyable