{"product_id":"9781441195142","title":"Open Minded Torah: Of Irony, Fundamentalism and Love","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpen Minded Torah \u003c\/i\u003eelicits unheard voices from the Jewish past for a twenty-first century Judaism at a time when fundamentalists and fanatics often dominate conversations about religion. Kolbrener's brilliant and unorthodox essays are a must-read for anyone who wants to pursue a life of faith, based on commitment yet sensitive to the complexities and demands of the modern world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn essays as likely to turn to baseball, the NASDAQ and Denzel Washington as to Shakespeare, quantum physics and psychoanalysis, Kolbrener provides powerful - and often surprising - insights into how open mindedness allows for authentic Jewish engagement in an age otherwise defined by fundamentalism or unbelief. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOpen Minded Torah \u003c\/i\u003epresents - on topics ranging from parenting a son with Down syndrome to Biblical criticism to Talmudic interpretation of dreams - a perspective on Judaism which emphasizes skepticism, pluralism and the need to embrace difference. Through a personal synthesis of Western and Jewish learning, popular culture and philosophy, Kolbrener offers a compelling new vision where being open minded allows for a non-dogmatic and committed Judaism. Informed by Kolbrener's considerable erudition, but always accessible, the essays of \u003ci\u003eOpen Minded Torah \u003c\/i\u003eare critical for those wanting to pursue a non-coercive, tolerant and creative Jewish life. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor every person, it is said, there is a corresponding letter in the Torah: this innovative collection shows Kolbrener writing his letter, and providing the inspiration for others to write their own.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154303926512,"sku":"9781441195142","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441195142_p0.jpg?v=1763798337","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441195142","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}