Rekindling the flame

For the millions of assimilated, unaffiliated, or disaffected Jews who are quietly finding their way back to their religion, this book offers new approaches to an ancient tradition. Many Jewish men and women are creating a vibrant, enriched Judaism for our contemporary world, and here psychologist and bestselling author Samuel Osherson shines a light on those who are broadening the practice of this fulfilling religion. This book shows you how people are. -creating new rituals and observing the holidays at home -increasing their openness to other religions -learning to study both with and without rabbis -moving away from an emphasis on authoritarian figures -and, inspired by their faith, engaging in creative work and charitable action. Beginning a new chapter in the long story of the survival of the Jewish people, this is a handbook for those yearning to redefine their relationship with Judaism and seeking to rebuild the bridges between their religious and cultural heritage.

Beyond its central premise, the book can be read through the connected lenses of Spiritual. Those themes offer useful points of attention as the characters, ideas, or world develop, especially where the book complicates the expectations of its primary category.