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Books From The URJ PRESS Confront As the horrifying images of swastikas on synagogues, arsons, shooting rampages, and sociopathic fringe groups fill the news media, Jewish parents and educators face an awesome responsibility: How can they teach youngsters to live their Jewish values, to value life, and to be proud of their heritage in such a violent world? Fortunately, they can turn to resources from the URJ PRESS for help. "Our books on anti-Semitism, cults, teen suicide, social justice issues, and interfaith dialogue are written for adults and young people alike by experts in these fields," said Kenneth Gesser, publisher of the URJ PRESS. "They provide an excellent way to teach the contemporary Jewish perspective on these terrible events, and offer guidance on positive actions we can take to solve these problems. As the parent of two young children, I know it's so difficult to broach these subjects. How can you even start? These books will definitely help adults to use these tragedies as learning opportunities for their children." Here are just a few of the relevant books available from URJ PRESS: Jewish Dimensions of Social Justice: Tough Moral Choices of Our Time, by Albert Vorspan and Rabbi David Saperstein-A book for adults and young adults that includes sections on handgun control legislation, safeguarding our civil liberties, dealing with Skinheads and militias, responding to anti-Semitism, and teen suicide. Where We Stand: Jewish Consciousness on Campus, edited by Rabbi Allan L. Smith- Written for college students, this compendium of essays by leading Jewish thinkers tackles topics such as cults, anti-Semitism on campus, and the separation of church and state. When Living Hurts, by Sol Gordon-For young people to assist their troubled friends and for teenagers in crisis who needs to find hope. Rooftop Secrets, And Other Stories of Anti-Semitism, by Lawrence Bush-Written from a child's viewpoint of different eras in Jewish history from the Inquisition in 1492 to the present, these stories are accompanied by modern commentaries that explain the nature of anti-Semitism. Out of the Whirlwind: A Reader of Holocaust Literature, a newly revised and expanded edition by Albert H. Friedlander-For adults and teens who want to know more about the history of Holocaust, this book is a classic. A Jewish Response to Cults, edited by Rabbi Gary Bretton-Granatoor-Primarily for high school students, the book, which offers Jewish ideals and values that challenge cults and why people join these fringe groups, can be adapted for any age group. Books that help build bridges include What Crucified Jesus? by Ellis Rivkin and Shalom/Salaam: A Resource for Jewish-Muslim Dialogue, by Rabbi Bretton-Granatoor and Andrea L. Weiss.?? The entire catalog for the URJ PRESS can be viewed on line at http://www.URJPress.com; items can be ordered through the Web site or toll free at 1-888-489-UAHC. The URJ PRESS is part of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, the central body of Reform Judaism in North America, uniting 1.5 million Reform Jews in more than 880 synagogues. UAHC services include camps, music publishing, and educational programs. ### (8/99)
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