The Jew Within: Self, Family, and Community in America

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Summary: The Author is as Impressive as his Writings
Review: I had the opportunity to listen to Professor Eisen during a Scholar in Residence weekend at my synagogue. I'm not sure what's more engaging - hearing him speak or reading his book. GET THIS BOOK. It's not just for Jews - it will make you think about your place in the world regardless of your religious or cultural affilation.

Rating:
Summary: The Author is as Impressive as his Writings
Review: I had the opportunity to listen to Professor Eisen during a Scholar in Residence weekend at my synagogue. I'm not sure what's more engaging - hearing him speak or reading his book. GET THIS BOOK. It's not just for Jews - it will make you think about your place in the world regardless of your religious or cultural affilation.

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Summary: We are All Jews by Choices
Review: The Jew Within transforms the notion of identity in general from one of membership, an organic part of a primary social group,to one of partial, temporary choices which may not even be called "commitments." The quotes from interviews are judiciously chosen and the analysis excellent. A superb book for any one interested in modern identity, in Jewish identity and in Jewish education. Noam Zion, author of A Different Night, Family Participation Haggadah

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Summary: got insomnia?
Review: this is an interesting subject but it is way out-weighed by the turgid writing.