Shai Held

Shai Held is an expert in Jewish theology and a co-founder of Mechon Hadar, a Manhattan-based institute of Jewish learning committed to egalitarianism and the independent minyan movement. His work focuses on personal prayer and action, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Abraham Joshua Heschel. Held has written a book on Heschel's theology titled 'Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Call of Transcendence.' He also frequently contributes to The New York Times as an opinion writer.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/16/books/review/abraham-joshua-heschel-by-shai-held.html

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