"Controversial" Thought
Provoking" "Provocative." These are some of the words used to
describe Martin Stern's A Time to Speak. The author doesn't mince
words with those who seek to dilute the beauty that Judaism has to
offer. You may agree or disagree vehemently about any number of
topics he discusses, such as the terrible repercussions that have
occurred because of a lack of decorum in the synagogue; the correct
response to the missionary menace; how to avoid being overly pious
at other people's expense; or the importance and use of the major
Gemmatria systems. But one thing is certain: You won't be bored by
the insights of this eclectic defense of
Judaism.