An exploration ofhalachic issuespertaining toAmerican Jewry,the synagogue,and beyond Does JudaismPromote Patriotism? Should CongregationsReduce The LengthOf Their Prayers? Does The TorahBelieve In AbsoluteGender Norms?Anchored in traditional sources, this book addressescontemporary issues facing Jewish society. Distillingboth the halachic and philosophical considerations.Rabbi Moshe Kurtz challenges readers' assumptionsand provides the critical observer with a Torah prismfor approaching today's important questions."Clear, cogent, and compelling...a real contribution to the world ofTorah scholarship."Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, Yeshiva University"The learned individual will appreciate the wide range of sources. Thenovice will develop an appreciation for the halachic process and allthe considerations that go into arriving at a final p'sak."Rabbi Ezra Schwartz, RIETS"Rabbi Kurtz presents thoughtful approaches to topics that are inneed of addressing, Contemporary Jews... will be enriched by themany important lessons imparted in this first-class sefer."Rabbi Chaim Jachter, Congregation Shaarei Orah table{border-collapse:collapse}td{background-color:#efefef;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px}th{font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px} Sku: F-8448 Author: Rabbi Moshe Kurtz Isbn 13: 9781957579955 Isbn 10: 1957579951 Pages: 217 Size: 6.3" x 9.3" Binding: Hardcover Date: 9/11/2023 Imprint: Feldheim Publishers