Rabbi's Musings

November is National Jewish Book Month. As a congregation I am asking that we read the following book and meet to discuss it in person on November 17, at 730 pm at the CBSW Social Hall. The book is Micah Goodman’s The Wondering Jew: Israel and the Search for Jewish Identity. This recent book is already considered a masterpiece. Goodman tackles the religious-secular divide in Israel (and the world), showing how different Jewish denominations can learn from each other. The dangers of religious authoritarianism are analyzed as are the shortfalls of secularism. This is a book for Jews of the 21^st century!

We will discuss the challenges for the Jewish people in the years ahead and welcome your participation!