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The authors argue that while rabbinic literature presents a number of prescriptions related to qualities and activities that make for good old age, the respect and reverence that the elderly should be awarded, and harmonious intergenerational relationship, it also includes multiple anecdotes and narratives that portray aging in much more nuanced and poignant ways. These anecdotes and narratives relate, alongside fantasies about blissful or unnoticeable aging, a host of fears associated with old age: from the loss of physical capability and beauty to the loss of memory and mental acuity, and from marginalization in the community to being experienced as a burden by one''s children. Each chapter of the book focuses on a different aspect of aging in the rabbinic world: bodily appearance and sexuality, family relations, intellectual and cognitive prowess, honor and shame, and social roles and identity. 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Parents and Children Case Study #1: Who Chooses Where to Go to College?\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #2: Caring for a Parent with Dementia\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #3: Distancing from an Abusive Parent\u003cbr\u003e Text Study #1: Children’s Twin Obligations to Parents—Honor and ReverenceText 1a—Exod. 20:12\u003cbr\u003e Text 1b—Deut. 5:16\u003cbr\u003e Text 2—Lev. 19:3\u003cbr\u003e Text 3—\u003ci\u003eMekhilta, Massekhta de-BaHodesh\u003c\/i\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e Text 4a—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin \u003c\/i\u003e30b\u003cbr\u003e Text 4b—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 30b (continued)\u003cbr\u003e Text 5—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 30b–31aText Study #2: The Mitzvot Children Owe to ParentsText 6—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 31b\u003cbr\u003e Text 7a—Shulḥan Arukh, \u003ci\u003eYoreh De’ah\u003c\/i\u003e 240:21\u003cbr\u003e Text 7b—Rashi on Lev. 19:3\u003cbr\u003e Text 7c—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Rebellion 6:11\u003cbr\u003e Text 8a—Shulḥan Arukh, \u003ci\u003eYoreh De’ah\u003c\/i\u003e 240:4–5\u003cbr\u003e Text 8b—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Rebellion 6:12\u003cbr\u003e Text 8c—Golinkin, “Institutionalizing Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease”\u003cbr\u003e Text 9a—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 31a–b\u003cbr\u003e Text 9b—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Rebellion 6:9\u003cbr\u003e Text 9c—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Rebellion 6:10\u003cbr\u003e Text 9d—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Rebellion 6:11 (continued)\u003cbr\u003e Text 10a—Midrash \u003ci\u003eTanhuma Eikev\u003c\/i\u003e 3\u003cbr\u003e Text 10b—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin \u003c\/i\u003e31b\u003cbr\u003e Text 11a—Dorff, \u003ci\u003eLove Your Neighbor as Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 11b—Diamant, \u003ci\u003eChoosing a Jewish Life\u003c\/i\u003eText Study #3: Parents’ Responsibilities to ChildrenText 12a—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 29a\u003cbr\u003e Text 12b—Nevins, “Between Parents and Children”\u003cbr\u003e Text 13—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 29a–bText Study #4: Problems in the Parent-Child RelationshipText 14—Shulḥan Arukh, \u003ci\u003eYoreh De’ah\u003c\/i\u003e 240:18\u003cbr\u003e Text 15—Dratch, “Honoring Abusive Parents”\u003cbr\u003e Text 16a—Jacob, “Responsibility of Children to Their Parents”\u003cbr\u003e Text 16b—Nevins, “Between Parents and Children”Conclusion 2. Honesty Case Study #1: Cheating on an Exam\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #2: Potential Plagiarism\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #3: Withholding Part of the Truth from a Prospective Employer\u003cbr\u003e Text Study #1: Truth Telling and Its LimitsText 1a—Exod. 20:13\u003cbr\u003e Text 1b—Exod. 23:7\u003cbr\u003e Text 1c—Lev. 19:11\u003cbr\u003e Text 1d—Mecklenburg, \u003ci\u003eHaKetav VeHaKabbalah\u003c\/i\u003e on Exod. 23:7Text 2—\u003ci\u003eKetubot\u003c\/i\u003e 16b–17a\u003cbr\u003e Text 3a—\u003ci\u003eYevamot\u003c\/i\u003e 65b\u003cbr\u003e Text 3b—\u003ci\u003eBava Metzia\u003c\/i\u003e 23b–24a\u003cbr\u003e Text 3c—\u003ci\u003eMishnah Nedarim\u003c\/i\u003e 3:4Text Study #2: Whistleblowing and RebukeText 4—\u003ci\u003eTosefta Bava Kama\u003c\/i\u003e 7:3\u003cbr\u003e Text 5a—Leff, “Whistleblowing”\u003cbr\u003e Text 5b—Lev. 19:17\u003cbr\u003e Text 5c—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Personal Qualities 6:7\u003cbr\u003e Text 5d—Lev. 19:14\u003cbr\u003e Text 5e—\u003ci\u003eSifra Kedoshim\u003c\/i\u003e 2:14\u003cbr\u003e Text 6—Shulḥan Arukh, \u003ci\u003eHoshen Mishpat\u003c\/i\u003e 388:9Text 7—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Robbery and Lost Objects 11:3Text Study #3: Crediting Others for Use of Their Intellectual PropertyText 8—\u003ci\u003eTanhuma Bemidbar\u003c\/i\u003e 22\u003cbr\u003e Text 9a—\u003ci\u003eGittin\u003c\/i\u003e 10b\u003cbr\u003e Text 9b—\u003ci\u003eBerakhot\u003c\/i\u003e 5b\u003cbr\u003e Text 9c—\u003ci\u003eTosefta Bava Kama\u003c\/i\u003e 7:3\u003cbr\u003e Text 10a—Deut. 19:14\u003cbr\u003e Text 10b—\u003ci\u003eBava Batra\u003c\/i\u003e 21b\u003cbr\u003e Text 11a—Shulḥan Arukh, \u003ci\u003eHoshen Mishpat\u003c\/i\u003e 203:1\u003cbr\u003e Text 11b—Arukh HaShulḥan, \u003ci\u003eHoshen Mishpat\u003c\/i\u003e 212:3Text 11c—CCAR Responsum, “Copyright and the Internet”Conclusion 3. Social Media Case Study #1: Social Media Insults\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #2: Online Privacy\u003cbr\u003e Text Study #1: Permitted and Forbidden SpeechText 1a—Lev. 19:16\u003cbr\u003e Text 1b—Rashi on Lev. 19:16\u003cbr\u003e Text 2—\u003ci\u003eArakhin\u003c\/i\u003e 15b\u003cbr\u003e Text 3a—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Personal Qualities 7:2\u003cbr\u003e Text 3b—\u003ci\u003eHafetz Hayyim\u003c\/i\u003e 1:8\u003cbr\u003e Text 3c—\u003ci\u003eHafetz Hayyim\u003c\/i\u003e 3:3\u003cbr\u003e Text 4—\u003ci\u003eYoma\u003c\/i\u003e 4b\u003cbr\u003e Text 5—\u003ci\u003eHafetz Hayyim\u003c\/i\u003e 10:1\u003cbr\u003e Text 6—Student, “A Torah Guide for the Digital Age”Text Study #2: PrivacyText 7—\u003ci\u003eMishnah Bava Batra\u003c\/i\u003e 3:7; \u003ci\u003eBava Batra\u003c\/i\u003e 60a\u003cbr\u003e Text 8a—Kurshan, Comments on \u003ci\u003eBava Batra\u003c\/i\u003e 2a–b\u003cbr\u003e Text 8b—Dorff, \u003ci\u003eLove Your Neighbor and Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 8c—Samlan, “The Ten Commandments of Social Media”Conclusion 4. Sex and Intimacy Case Study #1: Four Ideas about Jewish Sexual Ethics\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #2: LGBTQ Orientations\u003cbr\u003e Text Study #1: The Two InclinationsText 1a—Gen. 1:31\u003cbr\u003e Text 1b—Ramban, \u003ci\u003eIggeret HaKodesh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 2—\u003ci\u003eGenesis Rabbah\u003c\/i\u003e 9:7Text Study #2: Sex within MarriageText 3—\u003ci\u003eMishnah Ketubot\u003c\/i\u003e 5:6; \u003ci\u003eKetubot\u003c\/i\u003e 62b\u003cbr\u003e Text 4—\u003ci\u003eNedarim\u003c\/i\u003e 20a–b\u003cbr\u003e Text 5a—\u003ci\u003eEiruvin\u003c\/i\u003e 100b\u003cbr\u003e Text 5b—Shulḥan Arukh, \u003ci\u003eEven HaEzer\u003c\/i\u003e 25:2Text Study #3: The Power of Sexual DesireText 6—\u003ci\u003eKiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 81a\u003cbr\u003e Text 7a—\u003ci\u003eMishnah Kiddushin\u003c\/i\u003e 1:1\u003cbr\u003e Text 7b—\u003ci\u003eYevamot\u003c\/i\u003e 61b\u003cbr\u003e Text 7c—\u003ci\u003eGittin\u003c\/i\u003e 81b\u003cbr\u003e Text 7d—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Marriage 1:4Text Study #4: Sexual ValuesText 8a—\u003ci\u003eBirkat Eirusin\u003c\/i\u003e, Betrothal Blessing from the Wedding Ceremony\u003cbr\u003e Text 8b—Blessing Six of the Wedding Ceremony\u003cbr\u003e Text 9a—Novak Winer, \u003ci\u003eSacred Choices\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 9b—Salkowitz, “Reform Jewish Sexual Values”\u003cbr\u003e Text 10—Plaskow, \u003ci\u003eStanding Again at Sinai\u003c\/i\u003eText Study #5: LGBTQ SexualityText 11a—Lev. 18:22\u003cbr\u003e Text 11b—Lev. 20:13\u003cbr\u003e Text 12—\u003ci\u003eSanhedrin\u003c\/i\u003e 54a–b\u003cbr\u003e Text 13a—Shulḥan Arukh, \u003ci\u003eEven HaEzer\u003c\/i\u003e 24:1\u003cbr\u003e Text 13b—\u003ci\u003eBayyit Ḥadash\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eEven HaEzer\u003c\/i\u003e 24:1\u003cbr\u003e Text 14a—\u003ci\u003eNedarim\u003c\/i\u003e 51a with Rashi’s commentary\u003cbr\u003e Text 14b—\u003ci\u003eTorah Temimah\u003c\/i\u003e on Lev. 18:22\u003cbr\u003e Text 14c—Havrelock, “Acharei Mot: Boundaries of Rituals: The Sanctuary and the Body”\u003cbr\u003e Text 15—\u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Intercourse 21:8Text 16—\u003ci\u003eBerakhot\u003c\/i\u003e 19b\u003cbr\u003e Text 17—Dorff, Nevins, and Reisner, “Homosexuality, Human Dignity and Halakhah”\u003cbr\u003e Text 18—Reconstructionist Commission on Homosexuality, “Homosexuality and Judaism”\u003cbr\u003e Text 19—Litman, “‘Bisexual’ Identity: A Guide for the Perplexed”Conclusion 5. Medical Ethics at the Beginning of Life Case Study #1: Who Counts as a Parent?\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #2: Choosing Single Parenthood\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #3: Surrogate Motherhood\u003cbr\u003e Case Study #4: Parenthood through Cloning\u003cbr\u003e Text Study #1: The Mitzvah of ProcreationText 1—Gen. 1:27–28\u003cbr\u003e Text 2—\u003ci\u003eYevamot\u003c\/i\u003e 63b\u003cbr\u003e Text 3—\u003ci\u003eMishnah Yevamot\u003c\/i\u003e 6:6\u003cbr\u003e Text 4—Dorff, \u003ci\u003eMatters of Life and Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 5a—Jacob, “Jewish Marriage without Children”\u003cbr\u003e Text 5b—Panitz, “Must a Jew Have Children? A Conservative Answer”Text Study #2: Assisted Reproductive TechnologiesText 6—\u003ci\u003eHagigah\u003c\/i\u003e 14b–15a\u003cbr\u003e Text 7—Mishneh LaMelekh on \u003ci\u003eMishneh Torah\u003c\/i\u003e, Laws of Matrimony 15:4\u003cbr\u003e Text 8a—Ramban on Lev. 18:20\u003cbr\u003e Text 8b—Waldenberg, \u003ci\u003eResponsa Tzitz Eliezer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 9—Broyde, “The Establishment of Paternity in Jewish and American Law”\u003cbr\u003e Text 10—Grossman, “Choosing Parenthood”Text Study #3: Surrogate MotherhoodText 11a—Gen. 16:1–4,15\u003cbr\u003e Text 11b—Gen. 30:1–6\u003cbr\u003e Text 11c—Spitz, “On the Use of Birth Surrogates”\u003cbr\u003e Text 12a—Gellman, “The Ethics of Surrogate Motherhood”\u003cbr\u003e Text 12b—Freundel, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Orthodox Judaism’s Response to Modernity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 12c—Jakobovits, \u003ci\u003eJewish Medical Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 13a—Jacob, “Surrogate Mother”\u003cbr\u003e Text 13b—Spitz, “On the Use of Birth Surrogates”\u003cbr\u003e Text 13c—Loike and Tendler, “Gestational Surrogacy”\u003cbr\u003e Text 13d—State of Israel Ministry of Health, “Surrogacy in Israel”Text Study #4: Parenthood through CloningText 14—\u003ci\u003eSanhedrin\u003c\/i\u003e 65b\u003cbr\u003e Text 15a—Menachem HaMeiri on \u003ci\u003eSanhedrin\u003c\/i\u003e 67b\u003cbr\u003e Text 15b—Ashkenazi,\u003ci\u003e Responsa Hakham Tzvi\u003c\/i\u003e 93\u003cbr\u003e Text 16—\u003ci\u003eMishnah Sanhedrin\u003c\/i\u003e 4:5\u003cbr\u003e Text 17—Waldenberg, \u003ci\u003eResponsa Tzitz Eliezer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Text 18—Grazi and Wolowesky, \u003ci\u003eOvercoming Infertility\u003c\/i\u003eConclusion 6. 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Kwall believes in the preservation of the religious and cultural traditions of Judaism and at the same time strives to make Judaism accessible, opening doorways into Jewish practice and exploration in an empowering way.   -- Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion\u003cbr\u003eRemix Judaism does a fantastic job of drawing on Jewish text and real-life anecdotes to help people who really want to build Jewish community see multiple ways to do it. Roberta's love of Jewish tradition, of creativity and Jewish peoplehood, shines through the chapters of this book. Whether one considers oneself observant or secular, atheist or believer, Remix Judaism ultimately helps the reader envision a colorful and diverse Jewish future that transcends denominations and mines the gold at the heart of Jewish tradition. -- Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, Mishkan Chicago\u003cbr\u003eLucidly and engagingly written, Roberta Rosenthal Kwall’s Remix Judaism is a must-read for Jews and other “willing listeners” seeking to deepen their connection to Judaism in ways other than through traditional Jewish legal observance. Emphasizing “tradition” rather than “law,” Kwall advocates a “remix” strategy of personal choice of rituals and traditions rooted in the normative Jewish legal tradition that are infused with personal meaning and practiced consistently. Blending personal narratives and a scholar’s perspective, Kwall illustrates “remixes” of Shabbat, Jewish food traditions, marriage, children’s education and b’nei mitzvah, grandparenting, mourning, and tikkun olam. Kwall’s emphasis on the importance of Jewish education, the joyful, thoughtful, and consistent appropriation of Jewish traditions, and the contemporary need to balance the normative Jewish legal tradition with a search for personal meaning makes Remix Judaism an indispensable starting-point for all those seeking a rich, meaningful Jewish life outside the scope of traditional Jewish legal observance. -- Alyssa M. Gray, professor of codes and responsa literature, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion\u003cbr\u003eRemix Judaism is a critically important work. In a world where young people face unprecedented alienation and breakdown of meaning, Jewish living has so much to offer.  But with so many young Jews distant from their heritage, it must be presented in ways that resonate and meet them where they are.  Professor Kwall understands these opportunities and challenges and her book serves as a guide on how to access and make meaningful our sacred resources of wisdom, culture and spirituality.  -- Ari Hart, Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob Synagogue\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most beautiful and compelling truths about Judaism is that it evolves and keeps pace with modernity. Roberta Rosenthal Kwall’s book is a timely contribution to this generation’s search. This book captures the wonder of Jewish traditions and makes them assessable to all who are searching. -- Karyn D. Kedar, author of The Bridge to Forgiveness, Stories and Prayers for Finding God and Restoring Wholeness\u003cbr\u003eRoberta Kwall’s informative and passionate new book melds some of the most meaningful Jewish customs and traditions with modern societal values and sensitivities. Her book provides enjoyable ways to preserve Jewish culture, in such areas as Shabbat and holidays, life cycle events, the roles of parents and grandparents, tikkun olam and much more. So many of the things we do on a day to day basis present opportunities to infuse them with Judaism, thus making them more meaningful and enjoyable. This book is a great guide to accomplishing that.  -- Mark Trencher, president, Nishma Research\u003cbr\u003eKwall lovingly interweaves her personal Jewish journey with the unique stories of fellow travelers. The result: a more expansive and inclusive understanding of Jewish culture. Whether you agree or disagree with Remix Judaism’s premise, you’ll be inspired by Kwall’s use of Jewish culture as a springboard for intergenerational discussion. -- Hayim Herring, organizational futurist, coach and author of Connecting Generations: Bridging the Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial Divide\u003cbr\u003eRemix Judaism is a thought-provoking book filled with justification, stories, and ways to lead an assimilated lifestyle while being intentional about your Judaism.  It encourages an individualistic approach to what Judaism means to you as an individual, couple, or family at any stage in your life and how to pass your tradition and culture on to those around you.  As a millennial Jewish summer camp professional who works with the next generation of the Jewish people, I believe Kwall's remix Judaism is the direction my campers should embody as they begin their own journeys to discovering their Jewish identities.       -- Gabrielle Gordon, assistant director, Camp Young Judaea Midwest\u003cbr\u003eRoberta Rosenthal Kwall's work reveals a deep examination of the unfolding nature of the Jewish Tradition in modernity, especially here in America.  Kwall's analysis proves relevant for people in all stages of life.  Her unique background allows for her the ability to craft explanations that make this a great resource for those who are new to the Jewish Tradition and for those who have been contemplating contemporary challenges for quite some time.  I recommend reading it for all interested in understanding how to live according to Halacha (Jewish Law) today.  -- Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz Lebovitz, Adat Shalom, Los Angeles, California\u003cbr\u003eIn Remix Judaism: Preserving Tradition in a Diverse World, Roberta Kwall draws nimbly and intelligently from the wellsprings of Jewish tradition and practice so as to allow American Jews to forge a Judaism that is both meaningful and authentic. Kwall is a keen observer of the contemporary Jewish scene, and she offers a clear program for modern Jewish life that has the capacity to address and motivate individuals and community. Her creative and rooted vision of Judaism is both exciting and inspiring. Remix Judaism will deservedly garner a wide readership! -- Rabbi David Ellenson, Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion\u003cbr\u003eRoberta Kwall grapples with the challenges and opportunities of an open and diverse society to offer pathways for engagement and deepened connection to Judaism for cultural and secular Jews. -- Deborah Waxman, president, Reconstructing Judaism\u003cbr\u003eRoberta Kwall provides a new way to be Jewish in America! The book's “remixed” approach to contemporary Judaism means developing practical paths that are based in historical traditions.  For anyone interested in the vibrancy of the Jewish community and religion, this book provides critical grounds for thought—and action. -- Naomi Cahn, George Washington University Law School\u003cbr\u003eIn her insightful book professor Roberta Kwall offers a challenge to the world wide Jewish community and especially the liberal community in North America. Citing example after example she offers a path for all those who want to make their Judaism meaningful. Steeped in modern Jewish sociology, survey studies, personal interviews, and stories from the field, Kwall demonstrates that a Jewish tradition which is open to personal meaning, flexibility, and innovation can make a difference even in the lives of those who may not feel impelled by its legal structure.  Kwall has produced a book which will challenge Jewish clergy, educators and thought leaders even as it challenges those who want to find their path in Judaism through their own practice.  It is a book worth reading and thinking about and for that we should be thankful for the insights of the author and the passion with which they are expressed. -- Vernon Kurtz, Rabbi Emeritus North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, past president American Zionist Movement, past president international Rabbinical Assembly\u003cbr\u003eEveryone knows that Jewish life in America is changing, but can American Jews take control of that change? In Remix Judaism, Roberta Kwall lays out a way to think about Jewish identity and practice that embraces all Jews, and encourages American Jews to \"remix\" their tradition with care, thought, and an eye towards sustainable transmission for future generations. Packed with religious insights, recent studies, and concrete suggestions, Kwall has produced a book for anybody interested in the future of Judaism in America. -- Shira Telushkin, author of “Thou Shalt” Jewish advice column, Tablet Magazine\u003cbr\u003eProfessor Kwall, one of the prominent scholars of modern American Jewry, wrote Remix Judaism as a follow-up to The Myth of the Cultural Jew. Her new book touches the lives of so many of us who live in a non-Orthodox world yet strive to maintain a strong connection to our Judaism.  With over 34 years in a pulpit, I have dealt with congregants of all ages and backgrounds who have been dealing with the issues identified by Kwall.  Her diverse sources are masterfully woven into the fabric of her narrative. There is no question in my mind that this work will be a guiding light to so many of us. If I could, I would make Remix Judaism required reading for all non-Orthodox Jews. -- Rabbi Chuck Diamond, Former Rabbi of the Tree of Life – Or L’Simcha, Pittsburgh, PA\u003cbr\u003eIn Remix Judaism, Kwall makes the case that Judaism is an aspirational tradition where diversity and disagreement can simultaneously be a tremendous challenge and our greatest strength. Kwall’s writings always challenge my thinking through her combination of meticulous research, well-crafted arguments, copious references to traditional and modern Jewish sources, and fidelity to Jewish tradition. For a person who cares about the future of Judaism, this book presents a tremendous opportunity to take a journey with Kwall and think deeply about what it means to care about Judaism in this generation and generations to come. -- Joshua Rabin, senior director of synagogue leadership, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ)\u003cbr\u003eRemix Judaism is a sourcebook of great Jewish ideas and a guidebook for living Jewishly in the 21st century. Robertal Kwall manages to be both descriptive and perscriptive, charting a path for how Jewish living can thrive in contemporary society. 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The book serves as a help­ful teach­ing tool because of its short­ened expla­na­tions of mys­ti­cal texts, and ear­ly mod­ern trends—like the birth of Reform Judaism—that edu­ca­tors may find use­ful. As a whole, it’s a help­ful intro­duc­tion, not only to Jew­ish thought, but to Jew­ish his­to­ry and literature.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Rab­bi Marc Katz, Jewish Book Council\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“One of the most impressive aspects of the book is the breadth of the authors’ knowledge, which, of course, matches the wide scope of the topic they are writing about. They draw from a vast range of sources—from classical texts to contemporary academic research—to provide a comprehensive overview of the Jewish intellectual tradition. At the same time, they write with precision, clarity and passion; thus, making the material accessible to readers of all levels of expertise. …[T]his book is an outstanding contribution to the field of Jewish studies, and a must-read for anyone interested in the Jewish intellectual tradition at large. Its insightful and engaging exploration of the ways in which Jewish thought has shaped Western civilization is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers for years to come.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Rabbi Reuven Chaim Klein, \u003ci\u003eThe Jewish Link\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart One. Libraries of the Jewish People\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1. Golden Libraries in the \"Golden Age,\" Tenth–Twelfth Centuries: The Library of R. 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Based on a rich array of sources, written with warmth and insight, this is an exhilarating study of how an ancient religious scruple became a modern American empire. -- Laura Shapiro, author of \u003ci\u003ePerfection Salad: Women and Cooking at the Turn of the Century\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet in the context of Jewish ascendancy into the middle class, \u003ci\u003eKosher U.S.A.\u003c\/i\u003e traces the way in which changes in modes of production and the lure of consumption battered, challenged, and sustained an ancient Jewish practice. Horowitz tells a very readable story about the convergence of technology, science, religion, animal-rights activism, and ordinary Jewish consumers. 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Halfway through Horowitz's book, I get nostalgic. * Globe and Mail *\u003cbr\u003eThe ever-changing and expanding kosher world makes this book quite timely and significant, as it traces the overlap interaction of religion and science. -- Roberta Scher * The Jewish Georgian *\u003cbr\u003eFascinating. * Western States Jewish History *\u003cbr\u003eAs good food often does, Horowitz’s book leaves the reader deeply satisfied—but hoping for a few more morsels. * American Historical Review *\u003cbr\u003eThe history of the kosher food industry is thus quite skillfully told by Horowitz. * American Jewish History *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKosher USA\u003c\/i\u003e provides wonderful insights into American Jewish culture and the impact of modern, mechanized food production on the community’s ability to adapt centuries of tradition to fast-paced modernity. 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Harry Kassel's Meat\u003cbr\u003e8. \u003ci\u003eShechita\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eConclusion: Kosher Ethics\/Ethical Kosher?\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue: Remembering, Discovering, Thanking\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400261607767,"sku":"9780231158336","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231158336.jpg?v=1730470214"},{"product_id":"on-the-word-of-a-jew-religion-reliability-and-the-dynamics-of-trust-9780253037404","title":"On the Word of a Jew  Religion Reliability and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is scrupulously documented allowing the reader to follow up with further information on any given aspect of this topic. Highly recommended for all adult and secondary school Judaica collections\u003c\/p\u003e * AJL Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when questions of Jewish \"(dis)loyalty\" are once again appearing in the headlines, this timely volume offers directions to begin untangling the historial roots and trajectories of the dynamics of trust\u003c\/p\u003e -- Noam Sienna * Church History *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: On the Word of a Jew, or Trusting Jewish History \/ Nina Caputo and Mitchell B. Hart \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection One: To Swear an Oath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e1. Oaths, Vows, and Trust in the Bible \/ Robert S. Kawashima \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2. \"And in most of their business transactions they rely on this\": Some Reflections on Jews and Oaths in the Commercial Arena in Medieval Europe \/ Ephraim Shoham-Steiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e3. The Oath of a Jew in the Thirteenth Century English Legal Context \/ Joshua Curk \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e4. What is an Infidel?: Jewish Oaths and Jewish History in the Making of English Trust and Tolerance \/ Mitchell B. 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Trusting Adolphe Crémieux: Jews and Republicans in Nineteenth-Century France \/ Lisa Leff \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection Two: The Business of Trust \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e6. \"A kind of republic and neutral nation:\" Commerce, Credit, and Conspiracy in Early Modern Europe \/ Joshua Teplitsky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e7. Jewish Peddlers and Non-Jewish Customers in the New World: Between Profit and Trust \/ Hasia Diner \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e8. Belonging and Trustworthiness: Jewish Businessmen in the Public Rhetoric around the \"Trustworthy Businessman\" in Post-World War I Germany \/ Stefanie Fischer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection Three: Intimacy of Trust \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e9. The Voice of a Jew? Petrus Alfonsi's \u003ci\u003eDialogi contra judaeos \u003c\/i\u003eand the Question of True Conversion \/ Nina Caputo \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e10. A Return to Credibility? The Rehabilitation of Repentant Apostates in Medieval Ashkenaz \/ Rachel Furst \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e11. The Jewish Physician as Respondent, Confidant, and Proxy: The Case of Marcus Herz and Immanuel Kant \/ Robert Leventhal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection Four: The Politics of Trust \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e12. Perspectives from the Periphery: The East India Company's Jewish Sepoys, Anglo-Jewry, and the Image of \"the Jew\" \/ Mitch Numark \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e13. Between Honor and Authenticity: Zionism as Theodor Herzl's Life-Project \/ Derek Jonathan Penslar \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e14. The Most Trusted Jew in America: Jon Stewart's Earnestness \/ Shaina Hammerman \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400581587287,"sku":"9780253037404","price":26.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780253037404.jpg?v=1730471037"},{"product_id":"on-the-word-of-a-jew-9780253037398","title":"On the Word of a Jew","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is scrupulously documented allowing the reader to follow up with further information on any given aspect of this topic. Highly recommended for all adult and secondary school Judaica collections\u003c\/p\u003e * AJL Reviews *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a time when questions of Jewish \"(dis)loyalty\" are once again appearing in the headlines, this timely volume offers directions to begin untangling the historial roots and trajectories of the dynamics of trust\u003c\/p\u003e -- Noam Sienna * Church History *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: On the Word of a Jew, or Trusting Jewish History \/ Nina Caputo and Mitchell B. Hart \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection One: To Swear an Oath\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e1. Oaths, Vows, and Trust in the Bible \/ Robert S. Kawashima \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2. \"And in most of their business transactions they rely on this\": Some Reflections on Jews and Oaths in the Commercial Arena in Medieval Europe \/ Ephraim Shoham-Steiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e3. The Oath of a Jew in the Thirteenth Century English Legal Context \/ Joshua Curk \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e4. What is an Infidel?: Jewish Oaths and Jewish History in the Making of English Trust and Tolerance \/ Mitchell B. Hart \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e5. Trusting Adolphe Crémieux: Jews and Republicans in Nineteenth-Century France \/ Lisa Leff \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection Two: The Business of Trust \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e6. \"A kind of republic and neutral nation:\" Commerce, Credit, and Conspiracy in Early Modern Europe \/ Joshua Teplitsky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e7. Jewish Peddlers and Non-Jewish Customers in the New World: Between Profit and Trust \/ Hasia Diner \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e8. Belonging and Trustworthiness: Jewish Businessmen in the Public Rhetoric around the \"Trustworthy Businessman\" in Post-World War I Germany \/ Stefanie Fischer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection Three: Intimacy of Trust \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e9. The Voice of a Jew? Petrus Alfonsi's \u003ci\u003eDialogi contra judaeos \u003c\/i\u003eand the Question of True Conversion \/ Nina Caputo \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e10. A Return to Credibility? The Rehabilitation of Repentant Apostates in Medieval Ashkenaz \/ Rachel Furst \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e11. The Jewish Physician as Respondent, Confidant, and Proxy: The Case of Marcus Herz and Immanuel Kant \/ Robert Leventhal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSection Four: The Politics of Trust \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e12. 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Blood for Blood: The Frankist Scandal and the Subversiveness of Religious Awakening\u003cbr\u003e6. Intimate Life: Bodily Ailments, Quarrels, Crime, and Emigration\u003cbr\u003e7. \"We Are All Citizens of the World\": The Jewish Question in the Age of the Philosophes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: 1764–1780\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e8. \"The Great Change\": The Crisis in Poland, Awareness of Progress and Humanistic Sentiment\u003cbr\u003e9. \"They Made My Flesh and Blood Fair Prey\": Tolerance and Fissures in the Walls of Society\u003cbr\u003e10. 1772: A Year That Challenged the Old Order\u003cbr\u003e11. \"Let Every Man Do as He Pleases\": The Winds of Revolt\u003cbr\u003e12. Curing the \"Malady of My Nation\": Days of Individualism and Reform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: 1781–1800\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e13. \"Great Thoughts Bubble Up and Awaken\": The Tangle of the Years 1781–1782\u003cbr\u003e14. 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