Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices: Money

Struggling with questions of Jewish identity, values, or theology? Not sure how to reconcile Jewish history with its modern practice? Wondering what Judaism has to say to contemporary Jews about the meaning of life? An exploration of these issues and more can be found in these first two volumes of a six-part Jewish ethical series.Each book provides readers with an understanding of the Jewish perspectives on identity, values, spirituality, theology, history, and tradition as they relate to a host of important and often controversial topics: money, power, body issues, war and national security, life in the Internet age, and more.The books present hypothetical cases - some fictional, others based on real life experiences - followed by thought-provoking questions for the reader. Also included are selections from Jewish sources presenting teachings relevant to each case, along with summaries of how Jewish tradition has handled such issues over time. Finally, a group of diverse contributors of differing ages, backgrounds, and Jewish perspectives offers responses to the volume's themes and source materials, focusing especially on personal analysis and reflection. At the end of each volume, the editors present their own reflections, offering balance and counterpoint to the contributors' viewpoints."Volume 2: Money" discusses issues ranging from debt and poverty to comparable worth, living wages and labor issues, philanthropy and tzedakah, taxes, property, childcare and the working family, and much more, from a range of perspectives on how these issues are addressed in Jewish tradition and through modern Jewish interpretations.