Who By Fire, Who By Water
The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Year—what it means, who wrote it, why we say it.
Over forty contributors who span three continents and all major Jewish denominations examine Un''taneh Tokef’s theology, authorship, and poetry through a set of lively commentaries. Men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and poets trace the history of Un’taneh Tokef and connect the prayer to its bi...
The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Year—what it means, who wrote it, why we say it.
Over forty contributors who span three continents and all major Jewish denominations examine Un''taneh Tokef’s theology, authorship, and poetry through a set of lively commentaries. Men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and poets trace the history of Un’taneh Tokef and connect the prayer to its bi...
