Reviews
"[ The Future of the Jewish People in Five Photographs is an important read for those outside of Judaism who wish to understand the tradition's complexity; an essential read for those within the community, for whom such questions are of particular exigency."-Michelle Schingler, Foreword Reviews, "[ The Future of the Jewish People in Five Photographs is] an important read for those outside of Judaism who wish to understand the tradition's complexity; an essential read for those within the community, for whom such questions are of particular exigency."-Michelle Schingler, Foreword Reviews, "While there is no definitive answer to any of the questions raised in the book, the lively discussion and simple logic give the reader much to think about. . . . It is an excellent choice for a book club or Jewish high school history class."-Kathe Pinchuck, Association of Jewish Libraries, "A profound and learned exercise in Jewish thinking and of thought about the Jews . . . free from scholarly bickering. A great contribution to a rabbinical tradition that has emerged in the last century, more philosophical than liturgical."-Uri Cohen, assistant professor of Hebrew Literature, Columbia University , "The author's thoughtful sermons, drawing on diverse authorities, reveal a passionate understanding of his faith. Illuminating homilies of the Jewish people, by the Jewish people and, particularly, for the Jewish people."- Kirkus, "Every Jewish leader in this country-volunteer, professional, rabbi, and educator-needs to read this book. It is uniquely honest in describing the fault lines and key questions facing the Jewish people. Temes combines philosophical sophistication with pragmatic and emotional import. Anyone reading this book will gain a rich understanding of the central questions facing American Jews concerned about the future of the Jewish people."-Rabbi Irwin Kula, president of the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership , "A profound and learned exercise in Jewish thinking and of thought about the Jews . . . free from scholarly bickering. A great contribution to a rabbinical tradition that has emerged in the last century, more philosophical than liturgical."--Uri Cohen, assistant professor of Hebrew Literature, Columbia University "[Peter S. Temes is] a remarkable thinker and doer."--Robert Coles, Harvard University ""Though Temes stops short of offering any bold predictions of his own in this concise, passionately argued book, he provides valuable fodder for many searching conversations about what it will take to carry the Jewish saga forward into the new millennium.""--Harvey Freedenberg, Shelf Awareness ""[ The Future of the Jewish People in Five Photographs is] an important read for those outside of Judaism who wish to understand the tradition's complexity; an essential read for those within the community, for whom such questions are of particular exigency.""--Michelle Schingler, Foreword Reviews ""While there is no definitive answer to any of the questions raised in the book, the lively discussion and simple logic give the reader much to think about. . . . It is an excellent choice for a book club or Jewish high school history class.""--Kathe Pinchuck, Association of Jewish Libraries ""The author's thoughtful sermons, drawing on diverse authorities, reveal a passionate understanding of his faith. Illuminating homilies of the Jewish people, by the Jewish people and, particularly, for the Jewish people.""-- Kirkus, "A profound and learned exercise in Jewish thinking and of thought about the Jews . . . free from scholarly bickering. A great contribution to a rabbinical tradition that has emerged in the last century, more philosophical than liturgical."-Uri Cohen, assistant professor of Hebrew Literature, Columbia University, "[Peter S. Temes is] a no-nonsense thinker with a style that is crisp, intelligent, and allergic to dishonesty."-Ilan Stavans, Amherst College, "Though Temes stops short of offering any bold predictions of his own in this concise, passionately argued book, he provides valuable fodder for many searching conversations about what it will take to carry the Jewish saga forward into the new millennium."-Harvey Freedenberg, Shelf Awareness , "Temes reviews some of the divergent ways his religion is practiced in a time of baleful demographics, factions and indifference. He explores the possibility of a middle ground somewhere between exacting adherence and careful evolutionary change. The author's thoughtful sermons, drawing on diverse authorities, reveal a passionate understanding of his faith. Illuminating homilies of the Jewish people, by the Jewish people and, particularly, for the Jewish people." Kirkus Reviews, September 15th 2012"A profound and learned exercise in Jewish thinking and of thought about the Jews . . . Free from scholarly bickering. A great contribution to a rabbinical tradition that has emerged in the last century, more philosophical than liturgical." - Uri Cohen, assistant professor of Hebrew Literature, Columbia University"[Peter S. Temes is] a remarkable thinker and doer." - Robert Coles, Harvard University"Every Jewish leader in this country - volunteer, professional, rabbi, and educator - needs to read this book. It is uniquely honest in describing the fault lines and key questions facing the Jewish people. Temes combines philosophical sophistication with pragmatic and emotional import. Anyone reading this book will gain a rich understanding of the central questions facing American Jews concerned about the future of the Jewish people." - Rabbi Irwin Kula, president of the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership"[Peter S. Temes is] a no-nonsense thinker with a style that is crisp, intelligent, and allergic to dishonesty." - Ilan Stavans, Amherst College"[The Future of the Jewish People in Five Photographs is] an important read for those outside of Judaism who wish to understand the tradition's complexity; an essential read for those within the community, for whom such questions are of particular exigency."-Michelle Schingler, Foreword Reviews"Though Temes stops short of offering any bold predictions of his own in this concise, passionately argued book, he provides valuable fodder for many searching conversations about what it will take to carry the Jewish saga forward into the new millennium."-Harvey Freedenberg, Shelf Awareness, "Though Temes stops short of offering any bold predictions of his own in this concise, passionately argued book, he provides valuable fodder for many searching conversations about what it will take to carry the Jewish saga forward into the new millennium."-Harvey Freedenberg, Shelf Awareness, "Temes reviews some of the divergent ways his religion is practiced in a time of baleful demographics, factions and indifference. He explores the possibility of a middle ground somewhere between exacting adherence and careful evolutionary change. The author's thoughtful sermons, drawing on diverse authorities, reveal a passionate understanding of his faith. Illuminating homilies of the Jewish people, by the Jewish people and, particularly, for the Jewish people." Kirkus Reviews , September 15th 2012"A profound and learned exercise in Jewish thinking and of thought about the Jews . . . Free from scholarly bickering. A great contribution to a rabbinical tradition that has emerged in the last century, more philosophical than liturgical." - Uri Cohen, assistant professor of Hebrew Literature, Columbia University"[Peter S. Temes is] a remarkable thinker and doer." - Robert Coles, Harvard University"Every Jewish leader in this country - volunteer, professional, rabbi, and educator - needs to read this book. It is uniquely honest in describing the fault lines and key questions facing the Jewish people. Temes combines philosophical sophistication with pragmatic and emotional import. Anyone reading this book will gain a rich understanding of the central questions facing American Jews concerned about the future of the Jewish people." - Rabbi Irwin Kula, president of the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership"[Peter S. Temes is] a no-nonsense thinker with a style that is crisp, intelligent, and allergic to dishonesty." - Ilan Stavans, Amherst College, "While there is no definitive answer to any of the questions raised in the book, the lively discussion and simple logic give the reader much to think about. . . . It is an excellent choice for a book club or Jewish high school history class."-Kathe Pinchuck, Association of Jewish Libraries