Dana Evan Kaplan 
Contemporary Debates in American Reform Judaism [EPUB ebook] 
Conflicting Visions

This is a ground breaking collection of essays that takes a hard look at the Reform Movement today. Opening essays look at the problem of building a religous community, the competition in the ’spiritual marketplace, ‚ and why people join or do not join a Reform synagogue. Other contributors look at a host of controversial issues including Patrilineal Descent, Outreach, Intermarriage, gender issues, gay and lesbian participation, and others.