A Man’s Responsibility
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Beschreibung:
What is Jewish men's spirituality? In today’s world, is it necessary?
A provocative look at how a new generation of Jewish men can grow spiritually, and in doing so, strengthen the intangible bonds of family, love, duty, and truth which ultimately lead to God. It unearths the male stereotypes that exist in Judaism and color our expectations for what it means to be a Jewish man in today’s world. It examines Jewish sources that reveal the traditional life cycle of a man—from son to partner in marriage to father—and in doing so uncovers the ideals that define being a Jewish man. It also views Jewish men within the context of a sacred community and what that means for the sacred obligations of manhood.
What is Jewish men's spirituality? In today's world, is it necessary?
A provocative look at how a new generation of Jewish men can grow spiritually, and in doing so, strengthen the intangible bonds of family, love, duty and truth which ultimately lead to God. It unearths the male stereotypes that exist in Judaism and color our expectations for what it means to be a Jewish man in today’s world. It examines Jewish sources that reveal the traditional life cycle of a man—from son to partner in marriage to father—and in doing so uncovers the ideals that define being a Jewish man. It also views Jewish men within the context of a sacred community and what that means for the sacred obligations of manhood.
Preface vii
Acknowledgments xiii
1. Generations 1
2. Beyond Portnoy 11
3. Growing Up and Being a Son 31
4. Growing Up and Being a Partner in Marriage 57
5. Growing Up and Being a Father 91
6. A Man within a Sacred Community 123
7. The Mitzvot of Manhood 145
Notes 159
Suggestions for Further Reading 169