Jewish

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] This is basically a Jewish bookclub. Those who are Jewish* and those wanting to be are welcome. (*not 'messianic')

[close] GoodReads Group for students part of Hillel at William & Mary.

[close] 1. What is the role that one’s name plays in shaping one’s identity? If you have a Hebrew name, does your Hebrew name also shape your identity? 2. The relationship between language and identity is a major theme in the book. Does language shape identity or vis-a-versa? 3. There is a fascinating tension between Yona and Ariel as they both struggle to find meaning in the transmission of tradition. Recall Abraham and Isaac in the Torah. Abraham heard God’s call directly, but Isaac had to hear the call through his father. This tension continues to trouble Jewish parents: How do we pass down our tradition and yet have it be relevant and meaningful for our children and grandchildren? With that, what aspects of Judaism do you feel are most important to pass down to your own children? Are there elements that you feel are best left behind? Do we have an obligation to perpetuate a legacy?