Read article about new biblical scholarship in Publisher’s Weekly Justice for All: How the Jewish Bible Revolutionized Ethics by Jeremiah Unterman (Jewish Publication Society, Mar. 2017) demonstrates that the Jewish Bible, by radically changing the course of ethical thought, came to exercise enormous cultural influence.”
From Abraham to Jonah, new books offer fresh Bible insights
On Joseph: Portraits through the Ages “Alan Levenson’s book, Joseph: Portraits through the Ages is an excellent companion to the Joseph story, substituting admirably for the college class you likely never had…Levenson’s interpretation draws from traditional and modern Jewish commentary, from literature…and, unusually for a Jewish book, occasionally from Christian sources. Levenson also explains passages […]
Bulletin of Biblical Research Review of The Commentators’ Bible
“The volumes have been given a layout and binding that is simply a delight. It is printed with a clear script. The layout of the volume is simple, allows quick reference, and invites the reader to join the century-long dialogue on the texts of Torah.” Read review in the Bulletin of Biblical Research.
Rabbi Plaut’s Books on Reform Judaism Still Resonate
“Rabbi Plaut, who died in 2012 at the age of 99, was onto something when he wrote that Reform Judaism ‘is a phenomenon of man’s restless spirit.’ Substitute a gender-neutral term and he’s still right….the debate and challenges Rabbi Plaut so cherished continue.” Read Canadian Jewish News Review.
The Dangers of Reading Too Little, or Too Much, into the Hebrew Bible
“The moment we ask about the direction to which a text points, we have begun to read it philosophically.” Mosaic discusses Kenneth Seeskin’s work.
Chicago Jewish Star Reviews Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives
“Jonah is the prophetic Book that is traditionally read during the afternoon service on Yom Kippur…Jonah and the Meaning of Our Lives by Rabbi Steven Bob provides a contemporary, personal perspective.” Read review in the Chicago Jewish Star.
The Jewish Herald-Voice Reviews Modern Orthodox Judaism
Read review in The Jewish Herald-Voice. “In writing a history of Modern Orthodoxy in America, I wanted readers to be able to look at the original sources,”
Review of the JPS Bible Commentary: Song of Songs
Read review by the Jewish Book Council.
Jewish Book Council Review of Modern Orthodox Judaism by Zev Eleff
Read review from the Jewish Book Council. “…readers are able to appreciate the complexity of these issues and the earnestness of purpose of those grappling with them.”
Review of Return to Zion: The History of Modern Israel
Read review by The Jewish Book Council.
