Why Be Jewish?
A Testament

Edgar Bronfman was raised as a Jew, and yet was not fully convinced about God. He became much more involved with Judaism as he grew older, and this book covers what he feels are the important aspects of being Jewish. It is done by reference to many traditional concepts in Jewish theology. For me any......more

Attaching personal account have the author came back to Judaism when he was 60. This is a nice way for secular Jews to see the deep meaning in Judaism beyond the religious aspect.......more

This book by Bronfman gives a totally new perspective on Judaism and its raison d'être. Bronfman brings up the idea of being devoutly Jewish without believing in an active and participant God. This reframes many aspects of the tradition, such a prayer and study of texts. Bronfman lists criteria of l......more

This was an enjoyable meander through an older man's reflection about the importance of Jewish people embracing Jewish practice, thought, and the practice of questioning Jewish thought, regardless of faith, mostly because it's a good and right thing to do. He starts with the premise that our ancesto......more

Bronfman, just before his passing, brings his lifelong questions and studies to the table in this book. When I first agreed to review this work, I had expected an argument for the Jewish faith. When I opened the ARC to read the material, I was surprised to find that, in this book, Bronfman does not......more