The papers offered in this book are a compassionate and intellectual composite of the struggle of the soul, specifically the Jewish soul in modern times. The writers in this book are diverse and offer the reader the orthodox, conservative and reformed perspectives. The writers are Rabbis, doctors, lawyers, scientists, journalists, actors, artists and even ordinary people. The contributors come from various national and cultural backgrounds, including America, Europe and Israel. These articles allow for a great understand of Jews and Jewish thought while objectively creating more understanding and tolerance of the way each Jew copes with the strains of continuing Jewish heritage in a modern world while maintaining individuality.