Presents through the writings of some of the leading figures of movement, the unique approach of Conservative Judaism which combines commitment to halakhah and the recognition of the need for change. Contains essays by such prominent thinkers as Lousi Finkelstein, Louis Ginzburg, Robert Gordis, Max Kadushin, Abraham J. Heschel, and Mordecai Kaplan. Includes an Index.

(Key Words: Religion, Women, Conservative Judaism, Torah, Louis Finkelstein, Sabbath, Louis Ginzberg, Reform Judaism, Robert Gordis, Orthodox Judaism, Max Kadushin, Orthodox Judaism, Abrahan J. Heschel, Maimonides, Mordecai Kaplan, Israel, Halachah, God, Dietary Laws, Rabbi Akiba, Seymour Siegel, Elliot Gertel).