Why Be Jewish?

by David J. Wolpe

Book Overview

"All beginnings require that you unlock new doors."--Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav

In this short and inspiring text, Rabbi David J. Wolpe addresses all who seek to enlarge the spiritual side of their lives. For those considering a return to the faith of their forebears, for those drawn to conversion, Why Be Jewish? is a learned, graceful, and welcoming introduction beckoning readers into the heart of this venerable and enduring religion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805039279
• ISBN13: 9780805039276
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Holt McDougal
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Review of "Why Be Jewish?"

The author answers the question "Why Be Jewish?" in three organized and artfully written sections from a non-sectarian Jewish perspective. The reading is easy yet insightful and intelligent. I'd recommend this book to anyone considering conversion to Judaism as well as family and friends of the convert. (Of course, conversion to Judaism is a highly personal, serious task and is not encouraged.) Furthermore, the book does not replace a halachic (Jewish law) authority, and anyone with questions should contact their local orthodox rabbi.

Short & Sweet; Eloquent & Profound

This little book is a beautiful read. He describes the essential ideas, attitudes, and perceptions of Judaism with eloquent, if not poetic, language that touches the heart. I am not religious or observant, but I am seeking to find my own spirituality within Judaism. This book goes straight to the heart of Juadaism. I highly recommend it.

Extremely rewarding & short too

I loved this book! In a very few pages, it gives you a sense of why the author, and by extension anyone else, would want to be a Jew. Moreover, the book is written in a beautifully lyric prose, which was beautiful & easy to read. I would love to mass produce this book & give it to every non-Orthodox Jew as well as anyone thinking of conversion. What a treat!

Small books sometime deliver grand messages. Beautiful!

I read this book a long time ago, but I remember how much I liked it. If you ever need to tell somebody why you enjoy being Jewish, you should tell them to read this little book.