Since the 1600s, Jewish philosophers have become more prominent and influential. From Spinoza to Derrida, Jewish thinkers and writers have addressed many aspects of life and metaphysics. This collection of essays from well-known modern-day Jewish scholars cover everything from the naturalization of Judaism in the Renaissance, the Holocaust, ethics and even messianism. The study of modern Jewish thought and philosophy cannot be dissected unless the groundwork has been laid, and these articles delve deep into the roots of both, examining them, the branches, and the fruit of this rich religious and philosophical tradition.