Response to Modernity

Focusing on the evolution of the Reform Movement, this book explores its historical development from the late 18th century to the American renewal in the 1970s. It highlights the key ideas, issues, and figures that have influenced modern Jewish identity and practice, providing a thorough and balanced account of how Reform Judaism has adapted to modernization. The narrative captures the complexities of self-understanding within the movement, making it an essential resource for understanding contemporary Jewish life.