Contemporary Debates in American Reform Judaism

Conflicting Visions

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Judaism

• ISBN: 9781136055744
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Publication: January 11, 2013
• Imprint: Routledge
• Language: English

This is a ground breaking collection of essays that takes a hard look at the Reform Movement today. Opening essays look at the problem of building a religous community, the competition in the "spiritual marketplace," and why people join or do not join a Reform synagogue. Other contributors look at a host of controversial issues including Patrilineal Descent, Outreach, Intermarriage, gender issues, gay and lesbian participation, and others.