Recovering Jewishness: Modern Identities Reclaimed

Judaism and Jewish life reflect a diversity of identity after the past two centuries of modernization. This work examines how the early reformers of the 19th century and their legacy into the 20th century created a livable, liberal Jewish identity that allowed a reinvention of what it meant to be Jewish—a process that continues today. * Documents how modern Judaism and the modern Jewish identity was built on diversity resulting from intermarriage and converts to Judaism over the course of two centuries * Describes how individuals with remote connections to Judaism and Jewish identity are reclaiming those connections and reinventing what it means to be "Jew-ish," and are providing new models for those seeking to reconnect with Judaism * Uniquely offers insightful critical analysis of the literature by converts to Judaism

• | Author: Frederick S. Roden
• | Publisher: Praeger
• | Publication Date: Feb 22, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 288 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Religion
• | ISBN-10: 1440837740
• | ISBN-13: 9781440837746