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IN THE BEGINNING
 Dear Reader:The Search for God Ways to begin the never-ending quest for God by Eric H. Yoffie Announcement: |
JEWISH LIFE Judaica: |
 SUMMER '11 COVER STORY Reforming Judaism A behind-the-scenes look at the changes that propelled the Reform Movement forward in response to the changing needs of the Jewish people—and the challenges ahead. See the 6 articles below and contribute to the important conversation about the future of North American Judaism. Post your views on the Think Tank page. Introduction Seminary of Unimaginable Ironies Rabbinic Road Out of a Wilderness |
FEATURE STORIES  Step Right Up & Meet the World’s Mightiest Human— A Jewish Strongman from Poland Who Some Say Inspired the Creation of Superman!!! by Mel Gordon Of all the speculative theories concerning the creation of Superman, one exceedingly likely influence has been virtually ignored—Zisha Breitbart, billed as the “Superman of the Ages,” who (among other feats) could sustain the weight of an automobile driven on a bridge-like ramp over his chest. Here is Breitbart’s story.  A Temple Divided Can Stil Stand Together a symposium with Shirley Gordon, Judi Ratner, Peter Rubinstein, David Wolfman Time-tested advice on handling three fictional congregational conflict scenarios, with an emphasis on how to include the entire congregation in the process. Includes “10 Ways To Cool Down Hot Meetings.”  LamedVav.net by Joseph Bulgatz Fiction: How an ancient Jewish legend of hidden saints became a cyberspace celebrity race. |
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NEWS & VIEWS
OF REFORM JEWS Feature Story: Courting New Members Successful strategies to recruit prospective congregants and to engage new ones in temple life. by Annette Powers  Chairman's Perspective: Reenvisioning Our Movement How Reform Judaism is changing to meet the times—& how you can help. by Peter Weidhorn  Debatable: Should Jews Support a Union's Right to Collective Bargaining? YES by Jonathan Biatch NO by Clifford E. Librach |
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Omitted Contents - Because of copyright infringement and other reasons, the following column which appears in the print version of Reform Judaism Summer 2011 is not available online: “Letters.” |
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