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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
A rabbi and a scholar, Kaplan combines his impressive background with diligent research and strong opinions to produce this lively account of Reform Judaism. Starting with history, he traces the roots of this denomination in Germany, but his emphasis is clearly on its development and current status in America. Kaplan examines the theology of Reform Judaism, stressing the do-it-yourself attitude that originally rejected Jewish tradition in favor of serving the needs of contemporary Jews. This approach, known as Classical Reform, has recently given way to increasingly successful efforts to restore traditional beliefs and practices. However, conflicts have arisen, not only with advocates of Classical Reform, but also with the liberal positions held by some leaders of the Reform movement. The latter have embraced ordination of women, acceptance of gays and lesbians and a degree of proselytizing, especially among the non-Jewish spouses in inter-marriages. According to Kaplan, these departures from Reform tradition contradict the simultaneous return to tradition, arguing that "Reform is moving in two directions at the same time." He concludes that "the Reform movement... is going to have to develop a coherent, effective strategy for reconciling autonomy and authority." While Kaplan's presentation focuses on Reform Judaism, his astute reasoning has value for all religious groups that struggle with maintaining their established beliefs in the face of the demands and challenges posed by modernity.
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From Booklist
Kaplan's three stated goals are to provide a general introduction to the American Reform movement, describe the social and religious forces that impact Reform Judaism, and argue that Reform Judaism's liberal theology makes it difficult to create the type of committed religious community that can perpetuate that commitment from generation to generation. Beginning with an overview of the Reform movement from its origins in nineteenth-century Europe to today, then outlining its basic beliefs and practices, Kaplan traces the evolution of Reform theology and describes the Reform revolution of the 1990s, the changes in synagogue services, and the struggle for recognition in the State of Israel. Kaplan also chronicles the challenges in Reform Jewish education, the efforts to deal with the problem of intermarriage, the struggle for women's equality, the acceptance of gays and lesbians, and the battle over the movement's future. An expansive examination of the religion. George Cohen
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A rabbi and a scholar, Kaplan combines his impressive background with diligent research and strong opinions to produce this lively account of Reform Judaism. Starting with history, he traces the roots of this denomination in Germany, but his emphasis is clearly on its development and current status in America. Kaplan examines the theology of Reform Judaism, stressing the do-it-yourself attitude that originally rejected Jewish tradition in favor of serving the needs of contemporary Jews. This approach, known as Classical Reform, has recently given way to increasingly successful efforts to restore traditional beliefs and practices. However, conflicts have arisen, not only with advocates of Classical Reform, but also with the liberal positions held by some leaders of the Reform movement. The latter have embraced ordination of women, acceptance of gays and lesbians and a degree of proselytizing, especially among the non-Jewish spouses in inter-marriages. According to Kaplan, these departures from Reform tradition contradict the simultaneous return to tradition, arguing that "Reform is moving in two directions at the same time." He concludes that "the Reform movement... is going to have to develop a coherent, effective strategy for reconciling autonomy and authority." While Kaplan's presentation focuses on Reform Judaism, his astute reasoning has value for all religious groups that struggle with maintaining their established beliefs in the face of the demands and challenges posed by modernity.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Kaplan's three stated goals are to provide a general introduction to the American Reform movement, describe the social and religious forces that impact Reform Judaism, and argue that Reform Judaism's liberal theology makes it difficult to create the type of committed religious community that can perpetuate that commitment from generation to generation. Beginning with an overview of the Reform movement from its origins in nineteenth-century Europe to today, then outlining its basic beliefs and practices, Kaplan traces the evolution of Reform theology and describes the Reform revolution of the 1990s, the changes in synagogue services, and the struggle for recognition in the State of Israel. Kaplan also chronicles the challenges in Reform Jewish education, the efforts to deal with the problem of intermarriage, the struggle for women's equality, the acceptance of gays and lesbians, and the battle over the movement's future. An expansive examination of the religion. George Cohen
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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