In New Book, Professor Gross Blurs Distinction Between Jewish Culture, Religion

CHRISTIAN CENTURY -- Rachel B. Gross, who teaches Ameri­can Jewish studies at San Francisco State University, wants to make clear that there are ways of being Jewish “beyond the synagogue” and that these ways are just as Jewish as practicing Judaism is. With a smart analysis of contemporary culture, sociology, urban studies and religion, she makes her point clearly and well, with cogent examples.