Boundaries Not Barriers: Some Uniquely Jewish Perspectives on Life

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Aus dem Klappentext: Human beings traditionally have shunned others who are different because of their skin color, religious beliefs, or social status. Tragically, all too often, these differences have provoked hostility and bloodshed. Such has been true of many who have encountered Jews over the centuries.In the last few decades, however, the world has witnessed a remarkable transformation in attitude, even though fringes of hate groups still persist. We have discovered that differences need not be threatening. Rather they may be positive and may even enrich interpersonal relations. Jews and others can fully embrace their own unique identity, while reaching out to those outside of their own communities. Indeed, boundaries need not be barriers. In this volume, Samuel M. Stahl has crafted a number of brief, illuminating essays on a wide variety of subjects, such as forgiveness, grace, and depression all from a uniquely Jewish perspective. Yet, these entries contain a universal message. Martin Buber, the eminent Jewish philosopher of the 20th century, captured Rabbi Stahl s approach when he said: Being Jewish is my way of being human.