Description
Author: Edgar M. Bronfman and Beth Zasloff
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover
Condition: New with Dustjacket protected with brodart
Signed by one of the authors
Summary
"Hope, Not Fear: A Path to Jewish Renaissance" by Edgar M. Bronfman and Beth Zasloff is a compelling call to rejuvenate Judaism in North America through openness and joy. Bronfman, a distinguished Jewish leader and philanthropist, reflects on his extensive experience combating anti-Semitism and concludes that the future of Judaism lies in embracing hope over fear. He advocates for a multifaceted approach that celebrates Jewish culture—including literature, music, and art—and encourages a tradition of debate and questioning. The book emphasizes the importance of welcoming intermarried families and disengaged Jews, celebrating diversity, and fostering innovation and young leadership within the Jewish community. Through reexamination of important texts and interviews with leading figures in Judaism, Bronfman outlines a new agenda aimed at ensuring that Judaism not only survives but thrives in an open society. This work serves as an impassioned plea for all who care about the future of Judaism to cultivate a practice that is both rooted in tradition and open to new interpretations, thereby making the world a better place