“Dog” Jews and “Cat” Jews: Contemporary Judaism, the Synagogue, and Jewish Innovation

“Dog” Jews and “Cat” Jews: Contemporary Judaism, the Synagogue, and Jewish Innovation

You have probably heard the old adage that there are dog people and cat people. Is this true? I don’t know! However, there very well might be dog Jews and cat Jews!

Contemporary Judaism is very dog like and extraverted. Moreover, synagogues are very dog places! But what about Jewish introverts? Is there a place for Jewish introverts, those who love or live with them, and others who just want to slow down and take a breath? Continue reading ““Dog” Jews and “Cat” Jews: Contemporary Judaism, the Synagogue, and Jewish Innovation”