On Being a Jew
Ideal for students, parents, and rabbis, and those who wish to resolve what it means to be a Jew.(Judaica News)This book is more than a highly readable presentation of the basics of Judaism. It is a provocative and persuasive argument that the true meaning of being a Jew has been obscured for many Jews today as well as a stirring reflection on some of the deepest themes in Jewish practice and belief.(Jewish Star)A compelling introduction to being a religious Jew.(Moment)An honest, provocative and important work.(Jewish Action)For today's generation, this book is a necessary acquisition.(Jewish Libraries Newsletter)No apologist, and no fan of what he terms the 'halfway affair'of American Judaism, [Kugel] demonstrates the deepest continuities of Jewish history.(Economist)I hope that readers will not only savor Jim Kugel's engaging conversation about Judaism, but will participate in it.(Adin Steinsaltz)