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A smart, hip and provocative book for anyone interested in the rich diversity of Jewish thought on contemporary questions.
Should we edit our children's genes? Are there things that can't be forgiven? Are Jews still expecting a messiah? Is Judaism good for women? Should Jews strive to be happy? What does Judaism say about love? Are we commanded to vote? Is democracy a Jewish idea? Does Jewish law forbid racism? Is silence consent? What sins should we atone for in our use of social media? When does life begin? Do Jews believe in an afterlife? Can robots be Jewish?
In this book, rabbis spanning the range of modern Jewish thought, from Humanist and Reform to Orthodox and beyond, consider these difficult and provocative questions of our time and many others. Sometimes they agree—but not often.
You don't have to be a scholar to follow these lively, accessible voices. They offer intelligent discussion of topics both timely and timeless, deep interrogation of Jewish text, law and commentary and an unparalleled look at the breadth, creativity and continued relevance of the Jewish tradition.
Editor Amy E. Schwartz provides delightful commentary, celebrating the rabbinic impulse to question every assumption and highlighting the many and sometimes surprising ways ancient texts can speak to us today.
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Science
Can a robot be Jewish?
Should we edit our children's genes?
What does Judaism say about organ donation?
Do science and Judaism conflict?
When does life begin?
Chapter 2: Sex
Does Jewish law or tradition offer any guidance on contraception?
If your child told you he/she was gay, what would you say?
How should we view unmarried pregnant women?
When and how should Jewish parents discuss sex with their children?
Is silence consent?
Chapter 3: Modern Life
What sins should we atone for in our use of social media?
What does the Torah teach us about addiction?
What guidance, if any, does Judaism offer transgender people?
Is Judaism good for women?
Are tattoos and body piercings taboo?
Should Jewish children sing Christmas carols?
Chapter 4: Values
According to Judaism, are there fundamental human rights?
Are there things that can't be forgiven?
Does Jewish law forbid racism?
Does Judaism encourage arrogance?
What does Judaism say about love?
Should Jews strive to be happy?
Chapter 5: Politics
Are we commanded to vote?
Does politics belong on the bima?
Are there times when a rabbi must express his or her political opinion from the pulpit, even if it is likely to spark controversy?
Is democracy a Jewish idea?
Chapter 6: The Nature of the Universe
What is the Jewish relationship to time?
Do Jews believe in an afterlife?
Are we hard-wired to believe in God?
Are Jews still expecting a messiah
