Books: Sounding a Call for Hope, Rebirth

During the high holy days, people of Jewish faith can reflect on the past year and experience spiritual rebirth. "Hope, Not Fear: A Path to Jewish Renaissance," authored by philanthropist Edgar M. Bronfman and writer Beth Zasloff, seems to hold the same message for Jewish organizations.

Jewish youths will reinvigorate nonprofits, says Bronfman, the founding chairman of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. In the preface to this new edition, released in paperback in October, Bronfman highlights how more than 300 Jewish philanthropic startups have sprouted since the book first came out in 2008 — proving that the Jewish community can adapt and renew despite challenges, including the recession.