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.Kaplan, Dana Evan is the author of 'Contemporary Debates in American Reform Judaism Conflicting Visions' with ISBN 9780415926294 and ISBN 0415926297.