This refreshing new approach focuses on how Judaism is actually perceived and practised by Jews themselves and the problems currently facing Jews worldwide. A remarkably comprehensive account, aimed at both the lay reader and the expert, of Judaism today.
It covers religious, historical, and cultural trends and events with clarity. Some of Professor Cohn-Sherbok's views about the future of Judaism are sure to be controversial, but they are always based in remarkable learning. Rubinstein, University of Aberystwyth, UK.
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You have been logged out of your account. Sarah J. Susanna Clarke. Carol Anderson. Miriam Toews. Brigid Kemmerer. Mark Kurlansky. Samantha Shannon. Sign in Create an account. Sub-total excluding delivery. Shop in. Books Authors Discover Connect. Featured authors View all authors. About Us Overview. Missions and Values. Environmental Policy. Investor Relations. Contact Us Customer Service. But traditional religious values can be said to be the great success story of many major religious groups since the s; witness the phenomenal rise of evangelical Christianity and Mormonism as examples.
In Judaism, the Reform movement, long so averse to tradition that the wearing of yarmulkes was officially barred from some synagogues, has itself embraced a more traditional path of observance. The shift to the right is a product of many factors. Traditional religious groups tend to be more aggressive—and successful—in proselytizing for new members. While Orthodox Judaism rejects proselytizing non-Jews, it does embrace kiruv , the concept of working to convince non-observant Jews to adopt a more traditional lifestyle.
In addition, the rise of conservative religion is likely a reaction against the increased permissiveness and anything-goes attitude of secular culture.
Orthodoxy also has higher birthrates than other Jewish communities; sends a much-higher percentage of its children to Jewish day schools; has a much lower intermarriage rate and children of intermarriages have a higher likelihood of being uninvolved in Jewish life ; and generally have a much higher rate of participation in Jewish life—all factors that help to strengthen Orthodox communities and make it attractive for non-Orthodox Jews to join.
And the Orthodox Jewish lifestyle is easier than ever before. The affluence most Jews have achieved—together with changing societal norms—makes working on Shabbat less of a necessity. The plethora of kosher food in supermarkets worldwide eases observance of the dietary laws, and the growth of kosher restaurants in many cities reduces the inclination among many Orthodox Jews to eat in non-kosher establishments.
It's all legitimate and it's all something that we are accustomed to as part of Jewish being, which is always challenging in asking questions.
But, of course, we must bring answers together. And that is why I'm extremely proud to be here with you today. Because I believe that your movement is one of the most important elements in Jewish life today, and you are partners of ours in so many missions and in so many challenges together. And the voice that resonates, and I'm bringing this voice from Israel to you: For a moment try to ignore some of what people say in eight-second soundbites and understand that there's enormous love of world Jewry in Israel.
It requires a lot of education. It requires a social change. It requires opening the hearts. We can only do it together. But most importantly, as there is also some politics involved, I challenge you and I call upon you, as a Movement, to flex your muscles and take part in the election process to the Zionist institutions.
You're bringing your message forward. There are so many things that are intertwined with this activity that impacts the dialogue between all segments of Jewish life abroad and in Israel — and definitely a common Jewish table with the government and the legislators of Israel.
I see a very impressive Movement in front of me. I encourage you go back to your communities, remember that the Jewish Agency is your partner, and try as much as possible to deliver the message that, yes, you can have an impact. Looking for more addresses from the URJ Biennial? Check out this roundup. In , Mr. Affiliate Hat ReformJudaism. Home Blog. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Newsletters Donate My Account.
Research Topics. Median Age Globally, Jews are older median age of 36 than the overall global population median age of Footnotes: 15 For more information on varying definitions of Jewishness and resulting population estimates, see DellaPergola, Sergio. Related Interactives Mar 8,
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