Progressive Judaism, Zionism and the State of Israel

This essential volume addresses the unprecedented intensity surrounding debates on Israel, Zionism, Diaspora, and Peoplehood. It offers a necessary space for holding multiple truths simultaneously: grief for Israeli lives lost since October 7th, anguish for the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, fear of rising antisemitism, and deep concern regarding the moral and political direction of Israel.

As the first publication of The Movement for Progressive Judaism, this book celebrates the multivocality of clergy and lay leaders navigating an increasingly binary world. The 40 essays gathered within reflect the breadth and depth of Progressive Jewish thought, refusing to resolve complexity by silencing difference.

Key Features & Content

• Features 40 essays reflecting the breadth and depth of Progressive Jewish thought.
• Content ranges from scholarly pieces rooted in Jewish texts and traditions to reflections emerging from lived Jewish experience, pastoral encounters, activism, teaching, prayer, and community leadership.
• Celebrates the multivocality of clergy and lay leaders within The Movement for Progressive Judaism.
• Addresses complex contemporary issues concerning Israel, Zionism, Diaspora, and Peoplehood.

Specifications

• Author: Dr Ed Kessler
• Editors: Charley Baginsky, Josh Levy
• Binding: Paperback
• Print Length: 393 pages
• Language: English
• Publication Date: March 24, 2026
• Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm (15.24 x 22.86 cm)
• Item Weight: 580 g
• ISBN 13: 979-8253536209
• Publisher: Independently published

Category Insights

Ranked highly in relevant categories, including #2 in Jewish Life and #3 in Religious History of Judaism, this book is positioned as a significant contribution to contemporary Jewish discourse.

Explore the nuanced perspectives of Progressive Judaism on the most pressing issues facing the Jewish world today in this vital collection of essays.