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In his new book Above All, We Are Jews: A Biography of Rabbi Alexander Schindler (CCAR Press, January 2025), Michael A. Meyer, Ph.D. ’64, Adolph S. Ochs Professor of Jewish History Emeritus, chronicles the life of one of the most influential leaders of American Reform Judaism including strong advocacy for civil rights, gender equality, and a more inclusive Reform Movement.

Rabbi Schindler was also highly controversial, taking positions on subjects that are still relevant today, including patrilineal descent, outreach, and relations with the State of Israel. Drawing upon the new volume, this session will interpret key texts from his speeches and writings as well as probe his complex personality. 

Dr. Michael Meyer has been a member of Hebrew Union College’s faculty since 1964, has won three Jewish Book Awards and published more than two hundred articles and longer reviews. In 2023, Meyer received The Cross of Merit from the German government.

You can purchase this book at the CCAR Press website or HERE to support a local independent bookstore in the Berkshires.

This program is in collaboration with the HUC-JIR in the Berkshires' weekend of Jewish Ideas.  

Federation Knosh and Knowledge programs are held monthly and take place at Hevreh of Southern Berkshires.