In 'If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st Century,' Elliott Abrams provides a critical examination of the threats encroaching upon American Jewish life, from the rise of anti-Semitic attacks to the hostile environment fostered by pro-Hamas factions in elite educational institutions. Abrams makes a compelling case for a return to core values and traditions as the bulwark against the erosion of Jewish identity, arguing for vigilance and resilience in preserving the cultural and religious tenets that have sustained the Jewish people through centuries of trial.
Preserving Tradition in the Face of Adversity: The Survival of American Jewry
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Elliott Abrams’s book If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st Century focuses on the great challenges facing American Jewry. Those challenges are not the acute ones—pro-Hamas protesters that make the already overpriced elite four-year colleg…
Elliott Abrams's latest work, 'If You Will It: Rebuilding Jewish Peoplehood for the 21st Century,' dives into the multifaceted challenges faced by American Jews, extending beyond the campus protests to include the pressing issues of social justice, inclusion, and the struggle against systemic racism within and outside the community. Abrams advocates for a comprehensive approach to foster unity and resilience among Jewish individuals, emphasizing the importance of solidarity with other marginalized groups to confront prejudice and discrimination in all its forms.