“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.
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Modern Orthodox Judaism – Study Guide
Download Modern Orthodox Study Guide. Download Modern Orthodox Syllabus.
Response to A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader
Read response to this book in the Forward, Why I Fell Out of Love with Kabbalah.
Return to Zion: The History of Modern Israel
Read review in World News Group.