Renewing the Covenant3 reviews Eugene B. Borowitz Jewish Publications Society, 1996 Brilliant Exposition + Reviewing the Covenant: A Theology for the Posetmodern Jew + Good book on modern answers on Judaism Borowitz begins with the assumption that "...a very large part of modernized Jewry - including many nominally Orthodox - is made up of Jews who know that their Judaism must allow greater personal freedom than the one they inherited ...." The answer, for Borowitz, will emerge from examining 1) ...             The Gilded Chamber: A Novel of Queen Esther33 reviews Rebecca Kohn Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005 Amazing book + Not bad, but there are better + Very Good A must read - thoughtful, paints a vivid picture and explores a story that is only a blip on the radar in the original Bible storyline. A magnificent effort - right up there with The Red Tent and Geisha, A Memoir in my book. Love it!             The Case for Israel164 reviews Alan Dershowitz Wiley, 2004 Very convincing! I have just finished reading "The Case for Israel" which is authored by none other than the noted jurist Mr. Alan Dershowitz. Mr. Dershowitz presents some of the more serious accusations and criticisms leveled against Israel and presents rather compelling evidence to refute such baseless and ...             A Book of Life: Embracing Judaism As a Spiritual Practice6 reviews Michael Strassfeld Jewish Lights Publishing, 2006 The book a lot of us have been waiting for! + Good book for Conversion Students + Serious Seeker's Guide + a must read!             Making a Successful Jewish Interfaith Marriage: The Jewish Outreach Institute Guide to Opportunites, ... Kerry M. Olitzky, Joan Peterson Littman Jewish Lights Publishing, 2002 Interfaith relationships are commonplace; the challenges that go along with them are not. An interfaith couple will have to confront tough questions, yet it's often difficult to find answers, especially when traditional sources of help--family, friends, clergy, and counselors--are unable or unwilling to understand the problems. From a Jewish perspective, this book guides interfaith ...             When Bad Things Happen to Good People126 reviews Harold S. Kushner Anchor, 2004 a healing message + Great insight into a problem + Inspiring + Fantastic read!             From Herzl to Rabin: The Changing Image of Zionism Amnon Rubinstein Holmes & Meier Publishers, 2000             The Busy Soul: Ten-Minute Spiritual Workouts Drawn From Jewish Tradition Rabbi Terry Bookman Authors Choice Press, 2005 The Busy Soul is designed for people who want to bring meaningful rituals into their daily lives, even—or especially—on those hectic, activity-packed days.             The Lord Is My Shepherd: Healing Wisdom of the Twenty-third Psalm20 reviews Harold S. Kushner Knopf, 2003 THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! + A fresh way of looking at faith and the Bible + Find Uplifting, Modern Meaning In An Old Favorite + The Lord is my Shepherd             Who Needs God11 reviews Harold Kushner Fireside, 2002 Resurrecting Faith in God + Sharing the Light of Knowledge + innocuous but not for everyone + Thought provoking...not "pushy" + The difference religious faith can make             Righteous Victims: A History of the Zionist-Arab Conflict, 1881-200139 reviews Benny Morris Vintage, 2001 An Excellent, Detailed History + An objective history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict + Broad, excellent overview, but will not please everyone + Remarkable work of history             Healer of Shattered Hearts3 reviews David J. Wolpe Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991 Excellent book to understand G-d's Love + This book heals all shattered hearts + A fantastic and insightful book All my life, I have searching for answers on how I can heal the painds in my heart. Rabbi Wolpe's book "The Healer of Shattered Hearts: A Jewish View of G-D" has answered that search. Realizing that G-D's love for us, even in our seperation from HIM, is a warm loving feeling, hope and healing of ...             In the Land of Israel (Harvest in Translation)12 reviews Amos Oz Harvest Books, 1993 A small collective portrait of Israel in the 1980's + "The major barricade is the one that divides the Jews from the Israelis..." + Travel Literature in a Tiny State + Mythbuster + 20 years old and still remarkable and fresh             The Red Tent1437 reviews Anita Diamant Picador, 1998 Literary Bread and Water- Will Make You Feel Alive + A must read. + The Red Tent + wonderfully engrossing + Pagan women in an early Jewish world             Pitching My Tent: On Marriage, Motherhood, Friendship, and Other Leaps of Faith9 reviews Anita Diamant Scribner, 2005 FANTASTIC! + Good book to read for the journey through life. + Stirring Essays + Delightful - Learned more about Judaism than I have ever known before...             Settings of Silver: An Introduction to Judaism4 reviews Stephen M. Wylen Paulist Press, 2000 This is the one! + Greatest experience ever + Amazing If you are interested in converting or would like to know more about the jewish way of life, then this is the book to read. Rabbi Wylen explains it all in a very understanding way. I loved it.             Choosing a Jewish Life: A Handbook for People Converting to Judaism and for Their Family and Friends47 reviews Anita Diamant Schocken, 1998 Absolutely wonderful book! + The "Gateway Book" for Converts! + An informative, reassuring guide to conversion + Best for people who are converting because of marriage + useful information             Seven Days to the Sea: An Epic Novel of The Exodus7 reviews Rebecca Kohn Rugged Land, 2007 Beautiful + Very good + A Bible Story for Adults... + If you enjoyed The Red Tent...             To Life: A Celebration of Jewish Being and Thinking29 reviews Harold S. Kushner Grand Central Publishing, 1994 Down to the point. + Great Introduction to Judaism + A must read + Beautiful insight into the traditions of Jews, totally changed my life! + (Almost) Everything You Wanted to Know About Judaism             Teaching Your Children About God: A Modern Jewish Approach4 reviews David J. Wolpe Harper Paperbacks, 1995 Wolpe's approach may be Jewish, but you don't have to be! + Teaching Your Children About God + Absolutely wonderful... + Incredible and inspiring.