Ari Y. Kelman, Jon A. Levisohn
Beyond Jewish Identity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781644691298
- author:
- Ari Y. Kelman, Jon A. Levisohn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Academic Studies Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 300
- Genre:
- Education Social Organisations Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Beyond Jewish Identity: Rethinking Concepts and Imagining Alternatives by Jon A. Levisohn and Ari Y. Kelman The concept of "Jewish identity" is complex and multifaceted, encompassing both religious, cultural, and ethnic aspects. This volume challenges the oversimplification of this idea in Jewish communal contexts, offering new perspectives for other communities grappling with similar concepts. The notion that the purpose of Jewish education should be to strengthen Jewish identity has become a widely accepted assumption in American Jewish discourse. However, this approach raises important questions about what it means to "strengthen" Jewish identity and the costs associated with such an endeavor. This collection critically examines the relationship between Jewish education and identity, arguing that the reification of identity has hindered educational creativity. By exploring these issues, Beyond Jewish Identity provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between education, identity, and community.
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