Revelation and Tradition as Religious Categories in
... between theory and practice, has been totally displaced. When everything practical is incorporated into theory, when everything transmitted orally is put into writing and nothing left over for life, true theory along with genuine practice in life are lost. In the ancient world, however, where men st ...
... between theory and practice, has been totally displaced. When everything practical is incorporated into theory, when everything transmitted orally is put into writing and nothing left over for life, true theory along with genuine practice in life are lost. In the ancient world, however, where men st ...
A Practical and Spiritual Guide to the Mikveh by Rabbi Miriam
... 25e) Editor (with Rabbi Mikhael Kovsan), Megillat Hashoah, The Rabbinical Assembly and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, 2005, 72 pp. (Hebrew-Russian edition) 25f) Editor (with Ya’akov Maoz), Shelo Yigamer L’olam including Megillat Hashoah, The Israel Community Center Associatio ...
... 25e) Editor (with Rabbi Mikhael Kovsan), Megillat Hashoah, The Rabbinical Assembly and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, 2005, 72 pp. (Hebrew-Russian edition) 25f) Editor (with Ya’akov Maoz), Shelo Yigamer L’olam including Megillat Hashoah, The Israel Community Center Associatio ...
Kosher Foods
... Theological rationale for the dietary laws Consideration of the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in the year 587 BC and the following exile in Babylon (up to 539 BC) as a divine judgement led to reflection on above all three crucial basic biblical commandments. The observance of the Seventh Day a ...
... Theological rationale for the dietary laws Consideration of the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in the year 587 BC and the following exile in Babylon (up to 539 BC) as a divine judgement led to reflection on above all three crucial basic biblical commandments. The observance of the Seventh Day a ...
Jewish Movements of the Second Temple
... erratically throughout the era, and perhaps afterwards. The Apocrypha provide an example of books that were evidently included in some people's Bibles, but not in others. Some have suggested that certain writings from the Dead Sea Scrolls were accepted by the Essenes as "scripture." Did the differen ...
... erratically throughout the era, and perhaps afterwards. The Apocrypha provide an example of books that were evidently included in some people's Bibles, but not in others. Some have suggested that certain writings from the Dead Sea Scrolls were accepted by the Essenes as "scripture." Did the differen ...
Reasons and Seasons to Celebrate
... Time for serious reflection, as well as big family meals Explore: Dipping pieces of round challah and apples into honey, hoping for a sweet year ...
... Time for serious reflection, as well as big family meals Explore: Dipping pieces of round challah and apples into honey, hoping for a sweet year ...
Torah - Women`s League for Conservative Judaism
... many projects. You are hereby installed as Ways and Means Vice President. Mazal Tov. You may be seated. The mappah – the Torah binder – was originally called a “wimple” in Germany, where it was believed to have originated. Since many of the traditional arts were not accessible to Jews, there develo ...
... many projects. You are hereby installed as Ways and Means Vice President. Mazal Tov. You may be seated. The mappah – the Torah binder – was originally called a “wimple” in Germany, where it was believed to have originated. Since many of the traditional arts were not accessible to Jews, there develo ...
Islamic and Jewish dietary laws compared
... Theoretically, in the unlikely event that a minor or insane Jew slaughters an animal, the Shechita would be considered valid after-the-fact if the proper technique was used [Maimonides 2:12 and commentaries ad loc]. The strictness of Dhabi•a's requirement regarding an "adult, sane" slaughterer is un ...
... Theoretically, in the unlikely event that a minor or insane Jew slaughters an animal, the Shechita would be considered valid after-the-fact if the proper technique was used [Maimonides 2:12 and commentaries ad loc]. The strictness of Dhabi•a's requirement regarding an "adult, sane" slaughterer is un ...
RESUME Prof. David Golinkin 12 Leib Yaffe Street, Apt. 5 Jerusalem
... 46) Senior editor, Midrash Hadash Al Hatorah, edited by Gila Vachman, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, 2013, 71 + 297 pp. 47) Senior Editor, Midrash Esther Rabbah, edited by Joseph Tabori and Arnon Atzmon, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, forthcoming in 2014 48) Academic Editor, (including Introducti ...
... 46) Senior editor, Midrash Hadash Al Hatorah, edited by Gila Vachman, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, 2013, 71 + 297 pp. 47) Senior Editor, Midrash Esther Rabbah, edited by Joseph Tabori and Arnon Atzmon, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, forthcoming in 2014 48) Academic Editor, (including Introducti ...
RESUME Prof. David Golinkin 12 Leib Yaffe Street, Apt. 5 Jerusalem
... 46) Senior editor, Midrash Hadash Al Hatorah, edited by Gila Vachman, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, 2013, 71 + 297 pp. 47) Senior Editor, Midrash Esther Rabbah, edited by Joseph Tabori and Arnon Atzmon, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, forthcoming in 2014 48) Academic Editor, (including Introducti ...
... 46) Senior editor, Midrash Hadash Al Hatorah, edited by Gila Vachman, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, 2013, 71 + 297 pp. 47) Senior Editor, Midrash Esther Rabbah, edited by Joseph Tabori and Arnon Atzmon, Schechter Institute, Jerusalem, forthcoming in 2014 48) Academic Editor, (including Introducti ...
YESHIVAT HAR ETZION
... in a special container, protected and adorned, in the front of the synagogue. When it is taken out, everyone stands. The sanctity of tefillin is basically of the same sort. This means that tefillin too must be treated with reverence. What is more, because they are worn, there are special requirement ...
... in a special container, protected and adorned, in the front of the synagogue. When it is taken out, everyone stands. The sanctity of tefillin is basically of the same sort. This means that tefillin too must be treated with reverence. What is more, because they are worn, there are special requirement ...
The Origins of the Matrilineal Principle in Rabbinic Law
... little or no legalstandingin the matter.5The foreignwomanwho marriedan Israelitehusbandwas supposedto leave her gods in her father'shouse, but even if she did not, it neveroccurredto anyone to arguethat her children werenot Israelites.Sincethe idea of conversionto Judaismdid not yet exist (see below ...
... little or no legalstandingin the matter.5The foreignwomanwho marriedan Israelitehusbandwas supposedto leave her gods in her father'shouse, but even if she did not, it neveroccurredto anyone to arguethat her children werenot Israelites.Sincethe idea of conversionto Judaismdid not yet exist (see below ...
Text - Association of Jewish Libraries
... which were for the first time being offered to a wider audience beyond his own congregation. Remarkably, despite this, Kaplan remained at JTS and continued to hope that the Conservative movement would eventually adopt his ideology. VII. Beginnings of the Reconstructionist Movement It fell to Ira Eis ...
... which were for the first time being offered to a wider audience beyond his own congregation. Remarkably, despite this, Kaplan remained at JTS and continued to hope that the Conservative movement would eventually adopt his ideology. VII. Beginnings of the Reconstructionist Movement It fell to Ira Eis ...
part ii - Parsha Pages
... the most dominating figures of halachic Judaism since the Shulchan Aruch. Born in Brisk (Brest-Litovsk), he was the author of countless works in all areas of Rabbinic literature, including Aderet Eliyahu on the Torah, a commentary on the Mishna, and commentaries on both the Babylonian and Palestinia ...
... the most dominating figures of halachic Judaism since the Shulchan Aruch. Born in Brisk (Brest-Litovsk), he was the author of countless works in all areas of Rabbinic literature, including Aderet Eliyahu on the Torah, a commentary on the Mishna, and commentaries on both the Babylonian and Palestinia ...
File - Alan Karam
... "No. Alcoholic beverages let us savor the moment, especially wine when reciting rituals like Kiddush during Shabbat prayers." There can be anything from wine, beers, and or whiskey the Jewish people can happily drink while savoring the moment with other fellows at the table. How difficult is it to b ...
... "No. Alcoholic beverages let us savor the moment, especially wine when reciting rituals like Kiddush during Shabbat prayers." There can be anything from wine, beers, and or whiskey the Jewish people can happily drink while savoring the moment with other fellows at the table. How difficult is it to b ...
Strengthening Our Belief in Hashem and His Beautiful Torah – Part
... passed this information to their descendants year after year at their Seders. This is unlike the miracles claimed by other religions that are described as having occurred before a very limited number of people. In addition, it is important to emphasize that we are the only religion to believe in a ...
... passed this information to their descendants year after year at their Seders. This is unlike the miracles claimed by other religions that are described as having occurred before a very limited number of people. In addition, it is important to emphasize that we are the only religion to believe in a ...
Beginning with Torah Basics
... Introducing God, the Torah’s Author Even though the Torah is mainly about God, it’s also important to remember that the Torah’s author is God. Although the first line of the Torah says, “In the beginning of God’s creation of heaven and earth . . .,” it’s God who is speaking. God chose Moses to recei ...
... Introducing God, the Torah’s Author Even though the Torah is mainly about God, it’s also important to remember that the Torah’s author is God. Although the first line of the Torah says, “In the beginning of God’s creation of heaven and earth . . .,” it’s God who is speaking. God chose Moses to recei ...
It is ironic that Shavuot is such a little-known holiday
... Those who study all night then say the morning prayers at the earliest permitted time – thus expressing the enthusiasm of the Jewish people to receive the Torah. Most synagogues and yeshivot will organize special classes and lectures throughout the night of Shavuot. At synagogue services on Shavuot ...
... Those who study all night then say the morning prayers at the earliest permitted time – thus expressing the enthusiasm of the Jewish people to receive the Torah. Most synagogues and yeshivot will organize special classes and lectures throughout the night of Shavuot. At synagogue services on Shavuot ...
Judaism 101: A Brief Introduction to Judaism
... Judaism is a monotheistic religion, with its main inspiration being based on or found in the Tanakh which has been explored in later texts, such as the Talmud. Judaism is considered to be the expression of the covenantal relationship God established with B’nei Yisrael. Judaism is not a homogenous re ...
... Judaism is a monotheistic religion, with its main inspiration being based on or found in the Tanakh which has been explored in later texts, such as the Talmud. Judaism is considered to be the expression of the covenantal relationship God established with B’nei Yisrael. Judaism is not a homogenous re ...
Hellenism in Jewish Babylonia - Near Eastern Studies, UC Berkeley.
... in part to the story of the alleged School of the Persians at Edessa as the origin for the School of Nisibis.25 The new institution and the new form of study as well as the new text all hang together on this theory. The hypothesization of the crucial role of the late redactors, these anonymous “Stam ...
... in part to the story of the alleged School of the Persians at Edessa as the origin for the School of Nisibis.25 The new institution and the new form of study as well as the new text all hang together on this theory. The hypothesization of the crucial role of the late redactors, these anonymous “Stam ...
The shidduch
... After the match has been proposed, the prospective partners meet a number of times to gain a sense of whether they are right for one another. The number of dates prior to announcing an engagement may vary by community. In some, the dating continues several months. In stricter communities, the couple ...
... After the match has been proposed, the prospective partners meet a number of times to gain a sense of whether they are right for one another. The number of dates prior to announcing an engagement may vary by community. In some, the dating continues several months. In stricter communities, the couple ...
Great World Religions: Judaism
... will discuss this work in Lecture Three) lists the following exceptions: One who says that there is no resurrection of the dead prescribed in the Torah; one who says that the Torah is not from heaven (that is, not of divine origin), and an Epicurean (the rabbis adopted the name of the well-known Gre ...
... will discuss this work in Lecture Three) lists the following exceptions: One who says that there is no resurrection of the dead prescribed in the Torah; one who says that the Torah is not from heaven (that is, not of divine origin), and an Epicurean (the rabbis adopted the name of the well-known Gre ...
Judaism
... moral obligations and to prod them in the right direction. Tefillin provide Jews with a convention that directs their minds and hands to useful and creative endeavors. They are a most important, definitive symbol of Jewish identity; the Bible mandates that every Jewish male 13 and older wear tefill ...
... moral obligations and to prod them in the right direction. Tefillin provide Jews with a convention that directs their minds and hands to useful and creative endeavors. They are a most important, definitive symbol of Jewish identity; the Bible mandates that every Jewish male 13 and older wear tefill ...
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
... very doubtful whether even an adult and mature person who is subject to such ...
... very doubtful whether even an adult and mature person who is subject to such ...
Shavuos 2011 - Chabad-Lubavitch of Wisconsin
... The word “Torah” is popularly referred to as the 5 books written by a scribe on a parchment scroll. Originally transcribed by Moses as he heard it from G-d, it has been copied thousands of times in every generation in the exact same words and script. It is this Torah scroll that we read in the synag ...
... The word “Torah” is popularly referred to as the 5 books written by a scribe on a parchment scroll. Originally transcribed by Moses as he heard it from G-d, it has been copied thousands of times in every generation in the exact same words and script. It is this Torah scroll that we read in the synag ...
Karaite Judaism Brief History Karaite Judaism truly began with the
... Karaite Judaism is the original form of Judaism as it is shown throughout the Tanakh from the time of the Revelation beginning at Har Sinai. Karaites (in Hebrew – B’nei Miqra) means “Followers of the Miqra (Scriptures)” and are a sect of Judaism that believes only in the authority of the Tanakh. Do ...
... Karaite Judaism is the original form of Judaism as it is shown throughout the Tanakh from the time of the Revelation beginning at Har Sinai. Karaites (in Hebrew – B’nei Miqra) means “Followers of the Miqra (Scriptures)” and are a sect of Judaism that believes only in the authority of the Tanakh. Do ...