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Tough questions Jews ask : a young adult's guide to building a Jewish life -
Edward Feinstein.
Woodstock, Vt. : Jewish Lights Pub., c2003.
x, 136 p. ; 23 cm.
Best Books:
- Top 10 Religion Books for Youth, 2003 ; American Library Association-Booklist; United States
Top 10 Religion Books for Youth, 2004 ; American Library Association-Booklist; United States
Awards, Honors, Prizes:
- National Jewish Book Awards, 2004 Finalist Children/Young Adult Literature United States
Sydney Taylor Book Awards, 2003 Honor Book Older Readers United States
Reviews:
- Ellen Mandel (Booklist, Apr. 1, 2003 (Vol. 99, No. 15))
Imagining himself the teacher of a restless class of Jewish adolescents, Rabbi Feinstein confronts his students' relentless questions head on. While his class of "teacher slayers" is fictitious, the questions they ask are real and repeatedly pique not only Jewish youths but also many of their parents. His book unfolds around these questions, each chapter pivoting on an issue of Jewish theology or practice: "Why should I believe in God?" "What is God, anyway?" "What happens to us after we die?" Using stories from the Bible and the Talmud as well as his personal experiences to underscore his wise answers, Feinstein writes conversationally and with clarity. He also engagingly addresses issues of custom and history: "Why do people hate Jews? Why is Israel so important? What is a bar or bat mitzvah?" While his thoughtful and satisfying answers are directed at Jewish youths, they offer a primer on Jewish principles for interested readers of other faiths. Charged with energy and insight, this resource will prove valuable to public and school as well as religion collections. Category: Books for Middle Readers--Nonfiction. 2003, Jewish Lights, $14.95. Gr. 5-7. Subjects:
- Jewish way of life.
Judaism--Customs and practices.
| Language | Call Number | LCCN | Dewey Decimal | ISBN/ISSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English (eng) | BM723 .F43 2003 |
2002154425 |
296.7/0835 |
158023139X (pbk.) 9781580231398 |