Focusing on the transformative perspective of Yom Kippur, the author challenges the traditional view of the holiday as solely a day of mourning. Instead, he highlights its significance as a celebration, referencing the Talmud's assertion that it is the happiest day of the Jewish year. The book delves into the joyous aspects of Yom Kippur and examines how this understanding can enrich the overall religious experience for individuals and communities alike.
The Lieberman Open Orthodox Haggadah (the Orlofsky Edition) addresses some of the burning issues of our times through the lens of the rituals and texts of the Seder night. As we recognize that in every generation we are to seek liberation and freedom, this Haggadah demonstrates an activism that stems from rather than being stymied by our ancient traditions. Open Orthodoxy is a stream of Orthodoxy that combines a strict adherence to Jewish law with an openness and flexibility on certain contemporary issues. With contributions from prominent and original thinkers and an introduction to the term Open Orthodoxy from Rabbi Avi Weiss, this Haggadah discusses some of these cutting-edge concerns such as women as clergy within Orthodoxy (i.e., the Maharat phenomenon), the agunah crisis, and the interaction between Jews and Gentiles.
This book is has as its central premise human and Torah-based Jewish values