The Jewish community has lost some of the most sensitive spiritual souls of this generation. They are Jews who were looking for God and found spiritual homes outside of Judaism. Their journeys traversed the Jewish community but nothing there beckoned them. The creation of synagoguecommunities in which the voices of seekers can be heard and their questions can be asked will challenge many loyalist Jews. It will upset and enrage them. But it would also enrich them. from Chapter 18 In this fresh look at the spiritual possibilities of American Jewish life Rabbi Sidney Schwarz presents the framework for a new synagogue modelthe synagogue communityand its promise to transform our understanding of the synagogue and its potential for modern Judaism. Schwarz profiles four innovative synagoguesone from each of the major movements of Judaismthat have had extraordinary success with their approach to congregational life and presents practical ways to replicate their success. Includes a discussion guide for study groups and book clubs as well as a new afterword by the author describing developments in synagogue change projects since the book was first published. show more