GETTING OUR GROOVE BACK
DECEMBER 2006
In this provocative book, Scott Shay takes on the major obstacles facing American Jewry. He examines the current state and future prospects of American Jewry and finds a Jewish community that is dangerously adrift and on an overall downward trajectory, due to a community-wide lack of shared purpose, focus, and mutual concern. To counter this downward spiral, the author presents a platform of ten practical and achievable mini-manifestos that can reinvigorate American Jewry as a whole. Casting away conventional wisdom and political correctness, this book carefully brings to bear extensive research as it deals with the most controversial and essential issues facing American Jews.
PRAISE FOR GETTING OUR GROOVE BACK
Shulamit Reinharz
Founding Director, Hadassah-Brandeis Institute; Founding Director, Women's Studies Research Center
"Scott Shay believes unabashedly that Judaism’s fundamental purpose is to impact humanity positively."
John Ruskay
Executve Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of UJA-Jewish Federation of New York
"A must read for all who seek to strengthen Jewish life."
Dr. Jonathan Woocher
CEO, JESNA; Director, Lippman Kanfer Institute
"GETTING OUR GROOVE BACK is a book that every Jewish leader ought to read."
