Contemporary Debates in American Reform Judaism: Conflicting Visions

This is a ground breaking collection of essays that takes a hard look at the Reform Movement today. Opening essays look at the problem of building a religous community, the competition in the "spiritual marketplace," and why people join or do not join a Reform synagogue. Other contributors look at a host of controversial issues including Patrilineal Descent, Outreach, Intermarriage, gender issues, gay and lesbian participation, and others.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415926297
• ISBN13: 9780415926294
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"