Jews are called “the people of the book” for a reason. Over thousands of years, despite endless persecution, adversity and exile, we have remained a people, linked to one another and our history by our sacred texts, ideologies and teachings. The words in these texts—interpreted anew with each generation—are what binds us together, nourish our Jewish identity, and inspire provocative, mind-expanding (occasionally maddening) discussions in our communities and at our dinner tables.
As it is said: ask two Jews, you’ll get three opinions.
In their new book, Jews and Words, Amos Oz and Fania Oz-Salzberger, a father-daughter
team, examine the powerful connection between the Jewish people and their textual heritage. With wit,
brilliance and grace, Oz and Oz-Salzberger explore the rich Jewish tradition of disputation, debate and
dialogue. "We are trying to seduce people to this wonderful heritage,” Oz confessed in an NPR radio interview,
adding, “you don’t have to be religious and you don’t even have to be Jewish in order to be attracted to this
legacy.”
This Chanukah, join the conversation and further enrich the legacy by sharing Jews and
Words with your family and friends.
For a donation of $90 or more, APN will send you a copy of Amos and Fania’s book. $78 of your donation will be tax deductible. Please be sure to put “Jews and Words” in the comment field.
On behalf of APN we wish you and your loved ones a brightly illuminated and spiritually illuminating Chanukah.