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Juif converti au judaïsme

By Hubert Hannoun

Book Description

In this deeply personal memoir, Hubert Hannoun traces his remarkable spiritual journey from childhood in Algeria to a mature understanding of Jewish faith and identity. Growing up in a loving but financially struggling Jewish family, young Hannoun was immersed in a world rich with religious traditions, captivating music, and the warmth of family bonds. His academic excellence pointed toward a future as a rabbi, a path that seemed natural within his devout household.

However, the harsh realities of racism, followed by the devastating impact of World War II, the Vichy regime, and Nazi persecution, shattered this predetermined course. Faced with humanity's capacity for cruelty, Hannoun abandoned his rabbinical studies and redirected his calling toward healing physical suffering and alleviating human misery.

This transformation becomes the heart of his story—a movement away from institutional religious training toward a more humanistic and inclusive approach to Judaism. Hannoun chronicles how personal trials and historical trauma led him to embrace a form of Jewish practice that emphasizes compassion, openness, and human dignity above rigid doctrine.

Through his candid reflections, readers witness how one man's encounter with adversity ultimately deepened rather than diminished his spiritual commitment. His journey offers insight into how faith can evolve and mature when tested by life's most challenging circumstances, resulting in a Judaism that is both authentic and profoundly human.