Jewish With Feeling: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Practice

Disclaimer: I am not Jewish. I respect and admire Judaism, though, and if I could just bring myself not to be such an atheist, I would certainly convert to Judaism. This book will obviously speak mostly to Jews, but even a goyim can get something out it. Rebbe Schachter has a bright and enlightened view of worship that some have written off as "new-agey", but that is a mistake on their part. This is a solid Talmudic scholar trained in the Old World ways of yeshiva and hasidim and his background is unimpeachable. He brings his knowledge and experiences to a new way of viewing liturgy, ritual, and laws that is refreshing. I came away from the book with a profound new respect for such things as the Sabbath -- his teachings are so show more universal, even an atheist like me can learn something new. The joy he finds in his love and worship of the Divine is inspiring. The book is written in a simple style that is enjoyable and plesant -- it covers some heavy topics, but is an easy read. show less