Building bridges among Abraham's children : a celebration of Michael Berenbaum /

"Building Bridges Among Abraham's Children honors the extraordinary career of Professor Michael Berenbaum, a luminary in Holocaust studies, museum design, filmmaking, and interfaith dialogue. With contributions from renowned scholars and close friends, the short and highly readable essays...

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Other Authors:	Gaffney, Edward McGlynn, Jr., 1941- (Editor), Littell, Marcia Sachs (Editor), Bazyler, Michael J. (Editor), Herbst, Jeffrey (writer of foreword.)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Boston : Academic Studies Press, 2025.
Subjects:	Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) > Historiography. Berenbaum, Michael, > 1945- > Influence. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) > Influence. Holocaust scholars. Talmud > Criticism, interpretation, etc. Midrash > History and criticism. Bible > Criticism, interpretation, etc. Judaism > 21st century. Jewish religious education. Jewish ethics. Judaism > Relations > Christianity. Christianity and other religions > Relations > Judaism. Judaism > Relations > Islam. Islam > Relations > Judaism. Holocauste, 1939-1945 > Historiographie. Talmud > Critique, interprétation, etc. Midrash > Histoire et critique. Éducation religieuse juive. Morale juive. Judaïsme > Relations > Christianisme. Judaïsme > Relations > Islam. Islam > Relations > Judaïsme. Jewish ethics Jewish religious education Judaism 2000-2099 Festschriften Festschriften.

Table of Contents:

Expressing Deep Thanks: Personal Tributes from Old Friends
Searching for Meaning in Ancient Texts: Biblical, Talmudic, and Midrashic Narratives and Theology
Rebuilding a Culture after a Catastrophe: Rabbinic Thought and Action
Promoting Growth in Understanding: Jewish Commitment to Education
Reconnecting Abrahamic Collegiality and Building Beautiful Bridges: Interreligious Encounters
Remembering for Our Future: The Shoah
Schmoozing with the Mishpacha: Letters from Michael's Family and an Afterword.