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In Judaism Straight Up, <\/em>Moshe Koppel explores the central differences between traditional societies \u2013 including traditional Judaism \u2013 and contemporary cosmopolitan ones. He explains everything you always wanted to know about the subtleties of Jewish morality, tradition, and belief, and how these have unfolded to beat cosmopolitanism at its own game: advancing cooperation, fairness, and freedom. Written with incisiveness and droll wit \u2013 and a scientific sensibility that draws on economics, game theory, and other disciplines \u2013 Judaism Straight Up\u00ad<\/em> reveals the secret of Jewish traditionalism\u2019s endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cKoppel makes an excellent case for the novel proposition that Torah living fits universal and western values far better than much that is associated with modern, secular, “liberal,” politically correct lifestyles.  Witty and erudite, thoroughly steeped in the sources — both Jewish and general — it is a very enjoyable, edifying, altogether great read.  Go for it!\u2019 \u2013 Prof. Robert J. Aumann, Nobel Prize in Economics 2005<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Moshe Koppel’s book is provocative, fascinating, and brilliant. His reasoned and passionate defense of religious life is direly needed in an increasingly fragmented society.” \u2013 Ben Shapiro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is an accessible yet rigorous defense of a Judaism that is humane and authentic.\u201d \u2013 Rabbi David Wolpe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further details: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judaism Straight Up \u2013 Koren Publishers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judaism Straight Up: Why Real Religion Endures – Kindle edition by Koppel, Moshe. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In Judaism Straight Up, Moshe Koppel explores the central differences between traditional societies \u2013 including traditional Judaism \u2013 and contemporary cosmopolitan ones. He explains everything you always wanted to know about the subtleties of Jewish morality, tradition, and belief, and how these have unfolded to beat cosmopolitanism at its own game: advancing cooperation, fairness, and freedom. 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