Who stole my religion?
Subtitle: Revitalizing Judaism and applying Jewish values to help heal our imperiled planet
By: by Richard H. Schwartz with Rabbi Yonassan Gershom and Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
Contributors: Gershom, Yonassan, 1947- author; Yanklowitz, Shmuly, 1981- writer of foreword
Publisher: KTAV; Urim Publications
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Brooklyn, NY; Jerusalem
Language: eng
Number of pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9789655242348
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Judaism and politics; Judaism and social problems; Social change; Judaism; Jewish ethics; Spiritual life; Political activists; Judaïsme et politique; Judaïsme et problèmes sociaux; Morale juive; Vie spirituelle; Judaïsme; Activistes; Jews; Identity; History
Description: "A thought-provoking and timely call to apply Judaism's powerful teachings to help shift our imperiled planet onto a sustainable path. While appreciating the radical, transformative nature of Judaism, Richard Schwartz argues that it has been "stolen" by Jews who are in denial about climate change and other environmental threats and support politicians and policies that may be inconsistent with basic Jewish values. Tackling such diverse issues as climate change, world hunger, vegetarianism, poverty, terrorism, destruction of the environment, peace prospects in Israel, and American foreign policy, he offers practical suggestions for getting Judaism back on track as a faith based on justice, peace, and compassion. He urges the reader to reconsider current issues in line with Judaism's highest values in an effort to meet the pressing challenges of today's world."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Who stole my religion?; title: The political shift of Orthodox Jews to the right and its effects; title: Is Judaism a radical religion?; title: Should the Holocaust be a spur to activism?; title: How to reduce anti-Semitism; title: Israeli policies and diaspora Jews; title: Seeking peace in Israel; title: Jewish values and U.S. foreign policy; title: An economic system consistent with Jewish values; title: How should Jews respond to radical Islamists and to bias and hatred toward Muslims?; title: Should Jews be environmental activists?; title: Judaism and animal rights; title: Should Jews be vegetarians; title: or even vegans?; title: How can prayer inspire Judaism?; title: How can we revitalize Judaism?; title: Summary and conclusions; title: Appendix A. The making of a Jewish activist: an author's bio; title: Appendix B. Action ideas: putting Jewish values into practice; title: Appendix C. Guide to Jewish activist organizations.