Wrestling with the Angel: Toward a Jewish Understanding of the Nazi Assault on the Name

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Exploring the intersection of philosophy and anti-Semitism, this book argues that the Nazis' attack on God, referred to as the Name in Jewish tradition, also targeted Jewish identity itself. It delves into the philosophical roots of anti-Semitism that contributed to the Holocaust, illustrating how this hatred was expressed as an assault on both God and the Jewish people. Additionally, the author discusses the implications for Jewish identity in the post-Holocaust era and suggests ways for the Jewish community to respond to this historical trauma.