Jewish Sages of Today: Profiles of Extraordinary People
The result of this effort is stirring. The collection of personalities crosses denominations, backgrounds and geographies…. They are great saviors of the past - whether Yiddish, Holocaust or talmudic scholarship - but work vigorously to preserve the future. They are fiercely independent-minded, individualistic and nonconformist, yet are committed to the collective and, moreover, belong to a vibrant group of Jewish leaders who are designing the character of the Jewish people - yet we may not have recognized them as a group had Rubin not pointed it out. --The Jerusalem PostEvery person in the book would seem to fit in with editor Rubin's reason for writing it: to introduce "the Jewish world and humanity at large to accomplished Jewish activists, thinkers, teachers and the like, and to provide readers with insight as to how these individuals accomplished their goals, how they achieved holiness. It is my hope that the examples of these remarkable people will inspire others, encourage innovative thinking, and spur the development of new ideas.'' --Washington Jewish WeekRubin has selected 27 contemporary Jews who fit his definition of a sage, namely, by living exemplary Jewish lives, serving as role models and making a positive difference in the world. They cross denominational lines, professions and goals and, in diverse ways, all are making an impact on Jewish life. --Chicago Jewish Star