Jewish fathers
Book Description
In a world where fatherhood faces unprecedented challenges, Jewish Fathers offers an intimate exploration of men who carry forward ancient wisdom while navigating modern realities. Through compelling photographs and candid interviews, Lloyd Wolf presents a diverse tapestry of contemporary American Jewish fathers, each embodying the timeless ideal of the mensch—a person of integrity, kindness, and moral strength.
This groundbreaking collection brings together voices from across the spectrum of Jewish American life, from secular to strictly Orthodox, featuring new fathers and seasoned grandfathers, celebrated figures and everyday heroes. These men open their hearts about the complexities of modern fatherhood: juggling demanding careers with family devotion, addressing questions of faith and tradition in an assimilated culture, and raising children in an ever-changing world.
The stories within these pages address real challenges that resonate beyond any single community—single parenting, divorce, children with special needs, interfaith marriage, and the delicate balance between honoring heritage and embracing change. Each father's journey reveals how ancient values can guide contemporary choices, offering wisdom for anyone seeking to understand the profound responsibility and joy of raising the next generation.
Through honest reflection and moving testimony, this collection celebrates the enduring power of fatherhood rooted in tradition yet responsive to today's realities.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 143 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Interviews
- ✓ Explore Biography
- ✓ Explore Jewish men
- ✓ Explore Jews, united states
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Fathers
- ✓ Explore Pictorial works
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects of Fatherhood
