We need religion, writes rabbi in her new book, but it’s not there to make our lives better

Rabbi Noa Kushner explores the role of religion in her upcoming book, 'Pretend You Believe,' which is scheduled for release on October 13. In the new publication, Kushner argues that people need religion, but contends that its primary purpose is not to make individual lives better.

Specifically, the author urges Jewish readers to shift their perspective away from transactional questions about what Judaism can do for them. Instead, she challenges them to focus on the meaning and significance of entering into a relationship with God.