When Judaism is introduced to a person as a religion of taboos, permanent damage is inflicted upon its very structure. One of the greatest tasks of Jewish educators today is to daringly turn the tide and show our people that Judaism is foremost the art of enjoying God's world. Thoughts to Ponder is a collection of short, and often unusual, observations about the complexities of human existence and religious meaning. Rabbi Cardozo masterfully weaves together the intriguing perspectives of renowned Western and religious thinkers spanning the ages. Each "Thought" contains stimulating and eye-opening concepts that will plant seeds of curiosity in the minds of readers.