God Was Not in the Fire

In this elegant and accessible guide for the modern Jew, Rabbi Daniel Gordis shows how Judaism is still a vital route toward spiritual renewal and fulfillment. Stressing the experiential nature of Judaism, Gordis takes the reader through the rituals of the tradition, emphasizing their continuing significance in the world today. According to Gordis, Judaism' engagement with life's most important questions makes it a compelling, meaningful, and enriching part of our lives. Gordis illustrates how, by developing a relationship with God through Judaism, we can achieve the heightened sense of self-essential for finding connectedness, continuity, and, ultimately, transcendence and spirituality. SC, 254 pages.