Is Israel worth saving; and if so; how do we secure its future?The Jewish State must end; say its enemies; from intellectuals like Tony Judt to hate-filled demagogues like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Even average Israelis are wondering if they wouldn't be better off somewhere else and whether they ought to persevere. Daniel Gordis is confident his fellow Jews can renew their faith in the cause; and in Saving Israel; he outlines how.2009 National Jewish Book Award winnerAddresses the most pressing issues faced by Israel-and American Jews-today; without recycling the same old argumentsLays to rest some of the most pernicious myths about Israel; including: Jews could thrive without Israel; Israeli Arabs just want equality; and Palestinians just want their own state; peace will come; if Israel will just do the right things""Morally powerful . . . from a writer whose reflections are consistently as intellectually impressive as they are moving. . . . Gordis addresses the exigencies of our time with the urgency they overridingly demand; and with the depth of feeling they inspire.""-Cynthia OzickGordis has written many popular personal essays and memoirs in the past; but Saving Israel is a full-throated call to arms. Never has the case for defending-no; celebrating-the existence of Israel been so clear; so passionate; or so worthy of wholehearted support.
#72992 in Books Derrick Bell 1993-10-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .75 x 5.25l; .59 #File Name: 0465068146222 pagesFaces at the Bottom of the Well The Permanence of Racism
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. VictoriaBy Victoria S. AsburyGreat book! After the 2016 election; Bell's book reads like prophecy. One wonders; had we all read this book prior to the election; would any of us be shocked by the outcome? Probably not. Highly recommended!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Need to Reread the Space Traders....its a great read for reflections....By P.L.CI reread this short story to remember why D. Bell is one of our icons of the 'Struggle" and understanding why Ferguson Mo..is a focal point for us now.This story reminds me that we are worthy of much more than what we have experienced. We need in 2014 to bring our education; money and fortitude to another level. It's time to change the strategy of our lives in America. We have options.I speak of one particular story 'Space Traders'...its just a valuable read to remind one of why the "Black Experience' is just that; lessons of where we have been; how we came to be; how we are viewed and respected for our contributions and deciding where we are going.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. should be in your library.By LeRoi SimmonsIt is a great book set up in short stories written by a brilliant mind covering a multiplicity of Black people/issues. I love the way Derrick Bell teaches life's lessons from the African American world view.
