Description
Book SynopsisReprint with new Preface. This study examines Reconstructionism's interpretation and adaptation of the traditional Jewish liturgy and creation of new prayer texts to convey and express its changing ideology.
Trade ReviewAs a general statement of the direction of Reconstructionist liturgy as
compared with other movements within Judaism, this book could serve as
an overview. It raises interesting questions of translation and presentation
of materials. There is also an interesting segment on the comparison of
Reconstructionism with Aleph, the Alliance for Jewish Renewal. Caplan
raises good observations of commonality as well as social merging that
occur between these two schools of thought. [...] the final section on Jewish Renewal is a nice projection into future possibilities between Renewal and Reconstructionism.
Rachael Turkienicz
-- Rachael Turkienicz * University of Toronto Quarterly, Volume 74, Number 1, Winter 2004/2005 *
