Rabbi Yitzhak Dovid Golbart
... greatest potential and skill when it comes to using a hammer and saw, but I understand “Home Improvement” can be more profoundly a spiritual directive that is underscored in our Jewish Tradition. In Judaism the most important spiritual environment we have available today is our home. What goes on in ...
... greatest potential and skill when it comes to using a hammer and saw, but I understand “Home Improvement” can be more profoundly a spiritual directive that is underscored in our Jewish Tradition. In Judaism the most important spiritual environment we have available today is our home. What goes on in ...
Lecture notes
... The word berit, “covenant,” appears thirteen times in Genesis 17, the chapter in which God commands Abraham to be circumcised. Hence the conclusion that circumcision has the value of thirteen covenants. ...
... The word berit, “covenant,” appears thirteen times in Genesis 17, the chapter in which God commands Abraham to be circumcised. Hence the conclusion that circumcision has the value of thirteen covenants. ...
Jews and Judaism in the Graeco-Roman World
... (reminiscent of Sinai experience), when God pronounces Jesus his son, and announces that the disciples should listen to him. Moses and Elijah suddenly disappear. 9:1-8. Elijah’s presence fulfills the Jewish tradition that Elijah appears before messiah (Malachai 4:5-6). Jesus agrees with the doctrine ...
... (reminiscent of Sinai experience), when God pronounces Jesus his son, and announces that the disciples should listen to him. Moses and Elijah suddenly disappear. 9:1-8. Elijah’s presence fulfills the Jewish tradition that Elijah appears before messiah (Malachai 4:5-6). Jesus agrees with the doctrine ...
Introduction to the UMJC
... 1:HealingtheBreach JUST SOUTH OF THE TEMPLE MOUNT in Jerusalem, archaeologists have exposed layer upon layer of ruins, dating all the way back to the time of King Solomon. One of the most striking sites is an immense stairway leading up into the courts of the temple as it stood in the days of M ...
... 1:HealingtheBreach JUST SOUTH OF THE TEMPLE MOUNT in Jerusalem, archaeologists have exposed layer upon layer of ruins, dating all the way back to the time of King Solomon. One of the most striking sites is an immense stairway leading up into the courts of the temple as it stood in the days of M ...
Milton Steinberg, American Rabbi—Thoughts on his Centenary
... of Kaplan’s theology. I have often challenged Kaplan on that point. His response is that metaphysics is ‘‘personal’’ religion as opposed to the tradition-sanctioned group expression. I have never been able to see the value or validity of the distinction he makes.14 The problem was that, in my view, ...
... of Kaplan’s theology. I have often challenged Kaplan on that point. His response is that metaphysics is ‘‘personal’’ religion as opposed to the tradition-sanctioned group expression. I have never been able to see the value or validity of the distinction he makes.14 The problem was that, in my view, ...
Kabbalah - Aish Tamid of Los Angeles
... transmission, lineage, influence, and innovation vary and cannot be summarized in simple doctrinaire claims. The proper protocol for teaching this wisdom, as well as many of its concepts, are recorded in the Talmud, Tractate Hagigah, Ch.2. [edit]Origins: Terms Main articles: Ma'aseh Merkabah and Ber ...
... transmission, lineage, influence, and innovation vary and cannot be summarized in simple doctrinaire claims. The proper protocol for teaching this wisdom, as well as many of its concepts, are recorded in the Talmud, Tractate Hagigah, Ch.2. [edit]Origins: Terms Main articles: Ma'aseh Merkabah and Ber ...
A Short Introduction to the Paradoxical and
... Since later the two Basic Laws with quasi constitutional status failed to explicitely mention freedom of religion, the Israeli Supreme Court read freedom of religion into the term ’dignity’ which is protected by Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty [9]. Altough the exact content of freedom of religi ...
... Since later the two Basic Laws with quasi constitutional status failed to explicitely mention freedom of religion, the Israeli Supreme Court read freedom of religion into the term ’dignity’ which is protected by Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty [9]. Altough the exact content of freedom of religi ...
Chapter 3 - Somerset Academy
... • Jews spread their beliefs to the Greek world and regained control of Judah. • Religion shaped the Jewish way of life. • Under Roman rule, the Jews were divided and rebellious. In response, the Romans destroyed the temple and exiled the Jews. ...
... • Jews spread their beliefs to the Greek world and regained control of Judah. • Religion shaped the Jewish way of life. • Under Roman rule, the Jews were divided and rebellious. In response, the Romans destroyed the temple and exiled the Jews. ...
Journey Across Time
... • Jews spread their beliefs to the Greek world and regained control of Judah. • Religion shaped the Jewish way of life. • Under Roman rule, the Jews were divided and rebellious. In response, the Romans destroyed the temple and exiled the Jews. ...
... • Jews spread their beliefs to the Greek world and regained control of Judah. • Religion shaped the Jewish way of life. • Under Roman rule, the Jews were divided and rebellious. In response, the Romans destroyed the temple and exiled the Jews. ...
Gender and Jewish observance
... 5. Should All Barbies Wear Tefillin? Explain: The Rabbinical Assemby produced a Tshuva or Rabbinic response explaining that woman are not except from mitzvoth such as wearing Tallit and Tefillin. Many people applaud this step, others are still not comfortable embracing the idea of women and Tallit a ...
... 5. Should All Barbies Wear Tefillin? Explain: The Rabbinical Assemby produced a Tshuva or Rabbinic response explaining that woman are not except from mitzvoth such as wearing Tallit and Tefillin. Many people applaud this step, others are still not comfortable embracing the idea of women and Tallit a ...
Torah Table Talk - Oceanside Jewish Center
... The sect of the Sadducees (or Zadokites and other variants) - which may have originated as a Political Party - was founded in the 2nd century BC and ceased to exist sometime after the 1st century AD. Their rivals, the Pharisees, are said to have originated in the same time period, but have survived ...
... The sect of the Sadducees (or Zadokites and other variants) - which may have originated as a Political Party - was founded in the 2nd century BC and ceased to exist sometime after the 1st century AD. Their rivals, the Pharisees, are said to have originated in the same time period, but have survived ...
Soteriology and Judaism
... principles and replace them with man-made systems, albeit they seem reasonable, we may be at risk of having devised a way for salvation that puts in peril our eternal life. Although present day Judaism denies the need for individual and personal salvation, it acknowledges the need for forgiveness, a ...
... principles and replace them with man-made systems, albeit they seem reasonable, we may be at risk of having devised a way for salvation that puts in peril our eternal life. Although present day Judaism denies the need for individual and personal salvation, it acknowledges the need for forgiveness, a ...
1 JEWISH CIVILIZATION BETWEEN RISE
... There can be political and military rise together with cultural decline, or vice versa. There can be rise in one region of an empire and decline in another. c.) It is a frequent error of later generations to believe that periods of national or cultural thriving are also periods of personal happiness ...
... There can be political and military rise together with cultural decline, or vice versa. There can be rise in one region of an empire and decline in another. c.) It is a frequent error of later generations to believe that periods of national or cultural thriving are also periods of personal happiness ...
Gr10 LO2 AS4 Judaism Explained
... pray in private, but traditionally praying with a congregation is preferable. Many pray while swaying back and forth. This is a traditional aspect of Jewish prayer, which has mystical origins and significance. One interpretation is that during prayer, the soul is considered to be attempting to conne ...
... pray in private, but traditionally praying with a congregation is preferable. Many pray while swaying back and forth. This is a traditional aspect of Jewish prayer, which has mystical origins and significance. One interpretation is that during prayer, the soul is considered to be attempting to conne ...
RE-IMAGINED GOALS and BOLD PLANS TO REACH THEM
... leadership? Priority goals coordinate efforts, guide decision-making, and provide benchmarks for progress toward a worthy shared destination. Leaders of The Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore (RSNS) practice laser-like decision making to focus all parts of their congregational system on ...
... leadership? Priority goals coordinate efforts, guide decision-making, and provide benchmarks for progress toward a worthy shared destination. Leaders of The Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore (RSNS) practice laser-like decision making to focus all parts of their congregational system on ...
Jewish Movements of the Second Temple
... Pharisaic Judaism employed a lunar-solar calendar, whereas some other movements had purely solar calendars. What were the origins and implications of this dispute? The Biblical festivals were understood and observed in different ways by different Jewish groups. Focus on one or more of the festivals, ...
... Pharisaic Judaism employed a lunar-solar calendar, whereas some other movements had purely solar calendars. What were the origins and implications of this dispute? The Biblical festivals were understood and observed in different ways by different Jewish groups. Focus on one or more of the festivals, ...
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
... Chassidic community in America,15 and that in order not to be overshadowed by Conservative Judaism, Orthodoxy needed to integrate considerably with secular society. “If everything is treif—college is treif, education is treif, the whole world is treif, nothing is kosher—so the American Jew cannot li ...
... Chassidic community in America,15 and that in order not to be overshadowed by Conservative Judaism, Orthodoxy needed to integrate considerably with secular society. “If everything is treif—college is treif, education is treif, the whole world is treif, nothing is kosher—so the American Jew cannot li ...
Babylonians
... Had a lot of extra time while in Babylon Jewish Rabbis could write down and bless their writings These essays became parts of the Torah and the Bible’s Old Testament ...
... Had a lot of extra time while in Babylon Jewish Rabbis could write down and bless their writings These essays became parts of the Torah and the Bible’s Old Testament ...
Avodah: Sacrifice, Prayer, and Worship
... It has been stated: Rabbi Jose son of Rabbi Hanina said: The T’fillah (the Amidah Prayer) was instituted by the Patriarchs. Rabbi Joshua son of Levi says: The Tefillah was instituted to replace the daily sacrifices. It has been taught in accordance with Rabbi Jose son of Hanina, and in accordance wi ...
... It has been stated: Rabbi Jose son of Rabbi Hanina said: The T’fillah (the Amidah Prayer) was instituted by the Patriarchs. Rabbi Joshua son of Levi says: The Tefillah was instituted to replace the daily sacrifices. It has been taught in accordance with Rabbi Jose son of Hanina, and in accordance wi ...
A RABBI LOOKS AT JESUS
... similarities to the Beatitudes could be cited as well.[20] Scholars frequently cite the famous "turn the other cheek" passage (Mt. 5:38-48) as an example of the radical newness of Yeshua's teachings. But even here ...it will not do to maintain that Jesus' spirit of forbearance, of gentleness, of goo ...
... similarities to the Beatitudes could be cited as well.[20] Scholars frequently cite the famous "turn the other cheek" passage (Mt. 5:38-48) as an example of the radical newness of Yeshua's teachings. But even here ...it will not do to maintain that Jesus' spirit of forbearance, of gentleness, of goo ...
Document
... It makes it easy to understand what the situation over there is actually about and what the Israelis are up against. It’s very political in nature (non religious) and leaves no room for misunderstanding the true motives of the players in the region. Believer or not this is a teaching no one should m ...
... It makes it easy to understand what the situation over there is actually about and what the Israelis are up against. It’s very political in nature (non religious) and leaves no room for misunderstanding the true motives of the players in the region. Believer or not this is a teaching no one should m ...
SPINOZA AND CONTEMPORARY JUDAISM Written by Daniel Spiro
... wickedness.” Stated simply, Spinoza had the courage of his convictions, they compelled him to preach a philosophy that was ahead of its time, and as a result, he became persona non grata with Jew and gentile alike, at least until our world began to catch up with his teachings. One principle that ...
... wickedness.” Stated simply, Spinoza had the courage of his convictions, they compelled him to preach a philosophy that was ahead of its time, and as a result, he became persona non grata with Jew and gentile alike, at least until our world began to catch up with his teachings. One principle that ...
Kosher Foods
... were not intended only to distinguish Israel in customs and way of life from its surroundings, but above all to serve as guarantees for Israel’s own existence. Observance of these commandments created the framework which gave later Judaism the possibility of satisfying its mandate as the chosen and ...
... were not intended only to distinguish Israel in customs and way of life from its surroundings, but above all to serve as guarantees for Israel’s own existence. Observance of these commandments created the framework which gave later Judaism the possibility of satisfying its mandate as the chosen and ...
Intermarriage – Its Positive Effect on Messianic Judaism
... couples (and their children) were suddenly transported to heaven, the Messianic movement would shrink to less than half its present size. Such is the numerical priority of intermarried couples in the Messianic Jewish community. They represent the core of the movement at the present time and their si ...
... couples (and their children) were suddenly transported to heaven, the Messianic movement would shrink to less than half its present size. Such is the numerical priority of intermarried couples in the Messianic Jewish community. They represent the core of the movement at the present time and their si ...
History of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation
... in 1840 in Baltimore were minimal at best. (The same was true throughout America during the 18th and 19th centuries.) The proper education of Jewish youth was Rav Rice’s first and major concern, and he set out to remedy the lack of Jewish education in Baltimore in what was then a bold and innovative ...
... in 1840 in Baltimore were minimal at best. (The same was true throughout America during the 18th and 19th centuries.) The proper education of Jewish youth was Rav Rice’s first and major concern, and he set out to remedy the lack of Jewish education in Baltimore in what was then a bold and innovative ...