{"title":"Sarah Hurwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover insightful works by Sarah Hurwitz, blending modern life with Jewish thought. Perfect for readers seeking thoughtful reflections and spiritual growth. 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What she found transformed her life, and she wondered- How could there be such a gap between the richness of what Judaism offers and the way so many Jews like her understand and experience it?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Sarah Hurwitz is on a mission to close this gap by sharing the profound insights she discovered on everything from Jewish holidays, ethics, and prayer to Jewish conceptions of God, death, and social justice. In this entertaining and accessible book, she shows us why Judaism matters and how its message is more relevant than ever, and she inspires Jews to do the learning, questioning, and debating required to make this religion their own.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"Searching for meaning in the ancient scripture and traditions of Judaism, Sarah Hurwitz takes us along on an enriching journey of discovery. 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