From Torah im Derekh Eretz to Torah U-Madda
... those whose lifestyle and religious hashkafa (worldview) most closely mimic Hirsch’s ideology—Modern Orthodox Jews. While American Modern Orthodox thinkers continue to draw on Hirsch as a source of inspiration and legitimacy for their vision of openness toward secular culture, historical circumstanc ...
... those whose lifestyle and religious hashkafa (worldview) most closely mimic Hirsch’s ideology—Modern Orthodox Jews. While American Modern Orthodox thinkers continue to draw on Hirsch as a source of inspiration and legitimacy for their vision of openness toward secular culture, historical circumstanc ...
A Symbol and Tool of Hybridity: The Organ and
... The Kingdom of Westphalia and the Jewish Consistory fell with Napoleon's defeat and the Treaty of Paris, and Jacobson subsequently relocated to Berlin. Upon his move to the Prussian capital, Jacobson initiated similar reforms to those made in Cassel. Because he did not have a system of synagogues un ...
... The Kingdom of Westphalia and the Jewish Consistory fell with Napoleon's defeat and the Treaty of Paris, and Jacobson subsequently relocated to Berlin. Upon his move to the Prussian capital, Jacobson initiated similar reforms to those made in Cassel. Because he did not have a system of synagogues un ...
Misinterpreting Rabbi Judah Ha-Levi
... The question is answered by maintaining that the golden calf was not worshipped as a god, but was an instrument used to focus the mind when worshiping God. The sin of Israel consisted in utilizing the golden calf as an object in religious ritual.22 The worship of the calves in Dan and Bet El is expl ...
... The question is answered by maintaining that the golden calf was not worshipped as a god, but was an instrument used to focus the mind when worshiping God. The sin of Israel consisted in utilizing the golden calf as an object in religious ritual.22 The worship of the calves in Dan and Bet El is expl ...
Haredi Construction of Rabbinic Authority: A Case Study
... influential Orthodox rabbinical body in the United States,” Liebman writes of this generally Modern Orthodox organization: RCA’s claim to leadership in the general Jewish community and its belief that it ought really to exercise this leadership rest almost entirely on the fact that Rabbi [Joseph B.] ...
... influential Orthodox rabbinical body in the United States,” Liebman writes of this generally Modern Orthodox organization: RCA’s claim to leadership in the general Jewish community and its belief that it ought really to exercise this leadership rest almost entirely on the fact that Rabbi [Joseph B.] ...
The Debate over Mixed Seating in the American Synagogue
... who had returned to settle in Hamburg following his father's death, because the sum was conditional on "men and women sitting together" in the new edifice. To Dr. Jacob Sanderling, then rabbi of the temple, that idea was shocking. "In the Hamburg Temple," he reports, "men and women remained separate ...
... who had returned to settle in Hamburg following his father's death, because the sum was conditional on "men and women sitting together" in the new edifice. To Dr. Jacob Sanderling, then rabbi of the temple, that idea was shocking. "In the Hamburg Temple," he reports, "men and women remained separate ...
part ii - Parsha Pages
... At age 40 he spent three years in Berlin where he wanted to focus on writing his sefer in solitude. When he was discovered and many people started to come to ask him shailos he realized he would not be able to accomplish what he had set out to do in Berlin under these circumstances. He therefore pre ...
... At age 40 he spent three years in Berlin where he wanted to focus on writing his sefer in solitude. When he was discovered and many people started to come to ask him shailos he realized he would not be able to accomplish what he had set out to do in Berlin under these circumstances. He therefore pre ...
The New Reform Judaism - DigitalCommons@University of
... is to do so, and how, at least in some instances, Reform Judaism has begun the process. It is interesting to note that at the installation of Rabbi Rick Jacobs as president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) in June 2012, the Shabbat mincha service included dance, meditation, and a visiting gospe ...
... is to do so, and how, at least in some instances, Reform Judaism has begun the process. It is interesting to note that at the installation of Rabbi Rick Jacobs as president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) in June 2012, the Shabbat mincha service included dance, meditation, and a visiting gospe ...
Reform Judaism: Unity Among Diversity
... congregation had Reform, Conservative, and even a few Orthodox within the walls of this sanctuary. Kol Ami has traditional Shabbat service as well as a Reform version in which I attended both. The major difference between the two services is the amount of English vs. Hebrew during the service. Refor ...
... congregation had Reform, Conservative, and even a few Orthodox within the walls of this sanctuary. Kol Ami has traditional Shabbat service as well as a Reform version in which I attended both. The major difference between the two services is the amount of English vs. Hebrew during the service. Refor ...
SECTION 4.2 Synagogue Origin, Development
... maintain a unique identity and a portable way of worship despite the destruction of the Temple. Synagogues in the sense of purpose-built spaces for worship, or rooms originally constructed for some other purpose but reserved for formal, communal prayer, however, existed long before the destruction o ...
... maintain a unique identity and a portable way of worship despite the destruction of the Temple. Synagogues in the sense of purpose-built spaces for worship, or rooms originally constructed for some other purpose but reserved for formal, communal prayer, however, existed long before the destruction o ...
Synagogue Food Policies: A Guide for Study and
... Does the passage prohibit observance of the dietary laws? This is a much-debated question. The first sentence does not seem to prohibit them, but the second sentence ends with the reference to “obstructing spiritual elevation.” Discuss. The Pittsburgh Platform goes on to say: “We recognize in Judais ...
... Does the passage prohibit observance of the dietary laws? This is a much-debated question. The first sentence does not seem to prohibit them, but the second sentence ends with the reference to “obstructing spiritual elevation.” Discuss. The Pittsburgh Platform goes on to say: “We recognize in Judais ...
Lader Reform Judaism
... societal principles and customs, “the Reform Movement is striking for its attempt to bring its norms and values into greater conformity with those of the larger society.”8 While Steinberg views this attempt to conform to societal norms as remarkable, the leaders of the movement felt that by integrat ...
... societal principles and customs, “the Reform Movement is striking for its attempt to bring its norms and values into greater conformity with those of the larger society.”8 While Steinberg views this attempt to conform to societal norms as remarkable, the leaders of the movement felt that by integrat ...
I Am a Reform Jew Because - Westchester Reform Temple
... Nonetheless, in his effort to balance the many facets of Judaism, he leaned towards its rational, spiritual humanism, and we are his heirs. Perhaps it is just coincidence, but once again people named Abraham (Geiger) and Israel (Jacobson) played essential roles in giving birth to a new religious co ...
... Nonetheless, in his effort to balance the many facets of Judaism, he leaned towards its rational, spiritual humanism, and we are his heirs. Perhaps it is just coincidence, but once again people named Abraham (Geiger) and Israel (Jacobson) played essential roles in giving birth to a new religious co ...
Reform Judaism - The Humane Society of the United States
... an everlasting covenant; belief that Torah is the work of inspired humans and that Torah’s moral codes are the foundation of Jewish life; and a commitment to Israel and the full equality of all Israel’s people. Number of Members in the United States and Canada: 2.2 million Governing Body: Reform Jud ...
... an everlasting covenant; belief that Torah is the work of inspired humans and that Torah’s moral codes are the foundation of Jewish life; and a commitment to Israel and the full equality of all Israel’s people. Number of Members in the United States and Canada: 2.2 million Governing Body: Reform Jud ...
European Union for Progressive Judaism
... the beyond. In addition, we held an open lecture with Prof Hanna Zaremska, History of the Jews from Abraham to King David, on Saturday November 19 at 3:30pm. On Friday November 18 we welcomed a special guest, Rabbi Harry Levin. Rabbi Levin was born in Brooklyn, lives in New Jersey and is also a psyc ...
... the beyond. In addition, we held an open lecture with Prof Hanna Zaremska, History of the Jews from Abraham to King David, on Saturday November 19 at 3:30pm. On Friday November 18 we welcomed a special guest, Rabbi Harry Levin. Rabbi Levin was born in Brooklyn, lives in New Jersey and is also a psyc ...
New Reform Perspectives on Jewish Dietary Laws
... mercy, and to walk humbly with God. These early Reform Rabbis feared that Jews who kept kosher would think that they had already done what God wants of them. Perhaps these kosher Jews would not feel the need to pursue the supreme Jewish imperative to strive for social justice. This point is much old ...
... mercy, and to walk humbly with God. These early Reform Rabbis feared that Jews who kept kosher would think that they had already done what God wants of them. Perhaps these kosher Jews would not feel the need to pursue the supreme Jewish imperative to strive for social justice. This point is much old ...
The Worship Revolution
... sing, a simpler American nusach is only now being developed. Still, despite these challenges, I am convinced that music will be the foundation of our worship revolution. And this means that Jews in large numbers will return to our sanctuaries only when we offer them music that is vibrant, spiritual, ...
... sing, a simpler American nusach is only now being developed. Still, despite these challenges, I am convinced that music will be the foundation of our worship revolution. And this means that Jews in large numbers will return to our sanctuaries only when we offer them music that is vibrant, spiritual, ...
Optimism and the Song of Songs
... Why is there a question about the ritual status of Shir Hashirim, and what is Rabbi Akiva's argument that it surely defiles hands? One possibility is that the parable of Shir Ha-shirim could mistakenly be taken for a secular love song, and Rabbi Akiva is strongly contesting that interpretation. Inde ...
... Why is there a question about the ritual status of Shir Hashirim, and what is Rabbi Akiva's argument that it surely defiles hands? One possibility is that the parable of Shir Ha-shirim could mistakenly be taken for a secular love song, and Rabbi Akiva is strongly contesting that interpretation. Inde ...
why advocacy is central to reform judaism
... collective political action. When the debate was over and the smoke had cleared, supporters of the Center had beaten back the opponents by a vote of almost four to one. The Reform Movement by that vote set its course and made a statement about fundamental values from which it has not deviated in 42 ...
... collective political action. When the debate was over and the smoke had cleared, supporters of the Center had beaten back the opponents by a vote of almost four to one. The Reform Movement by that vote set its course and made a statement about fundamental values from which it has not deviated in 42 ...
IBJ Readings
... Miller Introduction to Judaism Program Course Readings Reading Assignments: Required: Harold Kushner, To Life! Raymond Scheindlin, A Short History of the Jewish People Linda Motzkin, Aleph Isn’t Tough: An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults for Hebrew reading class only Recommended: Irving “Yitz” Gree ...
... Miller Introduction to Judaism Program Course Readings Reading Assignments: Required: Harold Kushner, To Life! Raymond Scheindlin, A Short History of the Jewish People Linda Motzkin, Aleph Isn’t Tough: An Introduction to Hebrew for Adults for Hebrew reading class only Recommended: Irving “Yitz” Gree ...
Messianism and Hassidism
... There’s a Hasidic tale about a famous rabbi who was on his way to teach a village that was very interested in his ideas. This was going to be a very big event, and each Jew in the community made great preparations, pondering what question he or she might ask the wise man. The rabbi finally arrived a ...
... There’s a Hasidic tale about a famous rabbi who was on his way to teach a village that was very interested in his ideas. This was going to be a very big event, and each Jew in the community made great preparations, pondering what question he or she might ask the wise man. The rabbi finally arrived a ...
Guide for Jewish Burial and Mourning
... Customs also vary about the tombstone unveiling ceremony. In Israel, many people do it after Shloshim. Outside of Israel it is generally done during the 11th month after the burial. Rabbi would be the best person to contact about determining the appropriate time for a tombstone unveiling. The usual ...
... Customs also vary about the tombstone unveiling ceremony. In Israel, many people do it after Shloshim. Outside of Israel it is generally done during the 11th month after the burial. Rabbi would be the best person to contact about determining the appropriate time for a tombstone unveiling. The usual ...
guiderepr_studysec1_su08
... to those observed by Jews in other movements, that we are betraying Reform. It is the individual nature of the call, not that to which we are called, that marks our response a Reform Jewish one” (emphasis added; see full article at http://www.huc.edu/chronicle/66/images/ ReformJudaismLevy.pdf). Cons ...
... to those observed by Jews in other movements, that we are betraying Reform. It is the individual nature of the call, not that to which we are called, that marks our response a Reform Jewish one” (emphasis added; see full article at http://www.huc.edu/chronicle/66/images/ ReformJudaismLevy.pdf). Cons ...
GUIDE TO Reform Judaism30 stories
... me, Reform Judaism is that refuge, an extended community that placed its healing tallit about my broken spirit and gave me the gift of its acceptance—and not only the gift of community, but, too, the gifts of Torah, prayer, and a legacy of wisdom that’s thousands of years old. Being a Reform Jew giv ...
... me, Reform Judaism is that refuge, an extended community that placed its healing tallit about my broken spirit and gave me the gift of its acceptance—and not only the gift of community, but, too, the gifts of Torah, prayer, and a legacy of wisdom that’s thousands of years old. Being a Reform Jew giv ...