"Why Faith Matters"

Rabbi Wolpe takes readers on a journey of faith. He breaks down the origins and nature of religion.

Wolpe makes the case for faith and shows how it relates to history and science.

He defends religion in this country refuting the atheists and fanatics, emphasizing religion as faith, love and understanding.

Wolpe's story also includes his own battle with cancer and his personal struggle with faith.

David J. Wolpe is the rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles and a teacher of modern Jewish religious thought at UCLA.

He lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife and daughter.

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