Jewish Sages of Today

"Sages inspire us, elevate us, and motivate us to imagine and realize lives of intent and purpose...My aim, with Jewish Sages of Today, is to introduce the world to accomplished Jewish activists, thinkers, teachers, and the like, and to provide insight into their lives. What drew these individuals to the particular work they do? What keeps them engaged, year after year? It is my hope that the examples of these remarkable people will inspire others, encourage innovative thinking, and spur the development of new ideas."
—Aryeh Rubin, editor of Jewish Sages of Today, interviewed in The Miami Herald

"If we know what others are doing, perhaps we'll find more ways to be Jewish together."
Washington Jewish Week

 "How wonderful to share the stories of these inspiring and diverse Jewish thinkers and leaders with readers around the world."
 —Rabbi Leon Morris, executive director, Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning

"This is an outstanding book."
—Shalom Freedman, American-Israeli writer, Jerusalem

 "What a great idea...Keep up the excellent work."
—Rabbi Joshua Elkin, executive director, Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education

"A truly impressive cast of characters."
—Gary Retelny, managing director, MSCI Inc.

 "Thank you so very much for the Jewish Sages book—it's spectacular!"
—Ena Heller, executive director, Museum of Biblical Art

"This incredible collection of visionaries from all areas of Jewish life is a treasure to be shared with all generations."
—Jeanne Epstein, Florida regional director, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

"This well-done volume will help me in my work and my teaching."
—Cindy Chazan, vice president, Alumni and Community Development, The Wexner Foundation

"This is a must-read for all those involved in Jewish leadership and education. The book is a wonderful combination of the inspirational and visionary stories of the true Jewish heroes of this era."
—Gal Golod, Farmington Hills, Michigan

"A heartfelt congratulations on an excellent piece of work. I am certain that the volume and its soon to be released curriculum will be of tremendous value to the field."
—Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick, president/CEO, Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), Miami

 "Jewish Sages of Today was waiting for me on my desk when I returned from a pilgrimage to Auschwitz. Nothing could have been a more powerful contradiction to the devastating grief I felt than to be inspired by a cadre of deeply rooted, courageous and out-of-the-box Jews, who have made it their life's mission to keep Judaism's flame burning mightily in the world."
—Hedy Schleifer, MA, LMHC, Miami Beach

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