The God Upgrade - by Jamie S Korngold (Hardcover)

About the Book

A provocative look at how changing ideas of God have shaped every aspect of Judaism. With enthusiasm and humor, aligns our understanding of God with modern sensibilities for a meaningful Judaism that is fully compatible with twenty-first-century life.

Book Synopsis

A provocative look at how changing ideas of God have shaped every aspect of Judaism. With enthusiasm and humor, aligns our understanding of God with modern sensibilities for a meaningful Judaism that is fully compatible with twenty-first-century life.

Review Quotes

"Funny, honest and passionate ... a provocative, intriguing and always interesting exploration of Jewish theology that will grab you from the first page. God-wrestlers, this book is for you!"
-Dr. Ron Wolfson, copresident, Synagogue 3000; author, God's To-Do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth

"Clear, accessible ... will serve as a safe entry point into serious conversations about Jewish theology and spirituality for a new generation."
-Rabbi Daniel Freelander, senior vice president, Union for Reform Judaism

"Courageous! Grapples with religion with such honesty, wisdom and humor."
-Harold Grinspoon, founder, Harold Grinspoon Foundation

"Offers a way into Judaism that doesn't require adherence to a stale and rigid theology. [A] powerful and compelling articulation of Judaism."
-Rabbi Sharon Brous, founder, IKAR

"Offers terrific examples of how creative and innovative Jewish educators can link millennia-old traditions with the natural world to inspire young Jews to chart their own course through our rich heritage."
-Lynn Schusterman, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation

"Provides all of us-primarily parents and teachers-with a thoroughly accessible resource for introducing a younger generation into the riches of Jewish theology. Particularly unconventional and noteworthy is the author's use of nature as another revealed 'text, ' parallel to Torah and the synagogue, where God can be experienced."
-Rabbi Neil Gillman, PhD, emeritus professor of Jewish philosophy, The Jewish Theological Seminary; author, Doing Jewish Theology: God, Torah & Israel in Modern Judaism