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The Mask Jews Wear: the Self Deceptions of American Jewry
The Mask Jews Wear the Self Deceptions of American Jewry Author:Eugene Borowitz What does being a Jew mean? And why should it matter? To anyone who has ever asked these questions, an eminent Jewish theologian offers this guide tot he meaning of Jewishness and its relevance to American society today. In a period when everyone is free, indeed, encouraged to be himself, to do his own thing, why should not the Jew assert his J... more »ewishness? Rabbi Borowitz believes that the need for self-definition becomes more and more pressing as American social turmoil intensifies, and that American Jews are finding Jewish values, the emphasis on law, family ,celebrations, accomplishment, compassion - increasingly attractive. And yet the freedom American Jews have enjoyed has led to the great majority of them away from their Jewish roots.« less