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9781580233361
For the first time, and in time for the 2008 election season, the voices of leading progressive Jewish activists are gathered together in one groundbreaking volume as they seek meaningful intellectual and spiritual foundations upon which to base their social justice work. This important collection features broad discussions of the historical, political and theological dimensions of Jewish justice work. It also includes commentary on specific contemporary issues such as poverty, genocide, gay rights, stem cell research, and the environment.Informed spirited activists, intellectuals, and religious leaders, this provocative book will:Articulate progressive Jewish positions on key contemporary issues that draw on tradition and modern thinkingMotivate Jewish communities to take action by demonstrating to readers the importance of activism and community organizing in Jewish lifeHelp reorient the contemporary discourse on religion and politics in AmericaKaiser, Jo Ellen Green is the author of 'Righteous Indignation A Jewish Call for Justice', published 2007 under ISBN 9781580233361 and ISBN 1580233368.
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