Law and Hermeneutics in Rabbinic Jurisprudence
... the priests, the sons of Aaron, who are consecrated to burn incense. Go out of the sanctuary ....' " n39 Biblical prophecy is a direct consequence of the idea that the ...
... the priests, the sons of Aaron, who are consecrated to burn incense. Go out of the sanctuary ....' " n39 Biblical prophecy is a direct consequence of the idea that the ...
Defining Judaism: Accounting for “Religions” in
... This survey is, of course, far too brief and schematic, but it nevertheless highlights the fact that all of the understandings of “Judaism” surveyed above are first-order definitions, created by communities for their own definitional purposes. When early Christians used the term “Judaism,” they did ...
... This survey is, of course, far too brief and schematic, but it nevertheless highlights the fact that all of the understandings of “Judaism” surveyed above are first-order definitions, created by communities for their own definitional purposes. When early Christians used the term “Judaism,” they did ...
Imperialism And Jewish Society, 200 BCE To 640
... In chapter four, Schwartz examines how the rabbis, as socially marginal figures, who preserved and altered "the core ideology of Judaism," coped with life as residents of the Greco-Roman cities of this period. (129) While the rabbis generally rejected the Hellenistic iconography and mores ...
... In chapter four, Schwartz examines how the rabbis, as socially marginal figures, who preserved and altered "the core ideology of Judaism," coped with life as residents of the Greco-Roman cities of this period. (129) While the rabbis generally rejected the Hellenistic iconography and mores ...
One who greets his teacher . . . causes the Shekhinah to
... Englishmen arriving in Arabia experienced cultural misunderstandings it would be natural to find that the very same misunderstandings commonly occurred during the exchanges and migrations between the Land of Israel and Babylonia. It is well established that the milieu and cultural settings of the tw ...
... Englishmen arriving in Arabia experienced cultural misunderstandings it would be natural to find that the very same misunderstandings commonly occurred during the exchanges and migrations between the Land of Israel and Babylonia. It is well established that the milieu and cultural settings of the tw ...
*TRADITION, JUDAISM, AND THE JEWISH RELIGIONƒ *IN
... Israel), synonymously with Torah (a euphemism for the Jewish d religion). They are less likely to refer to Judaism ©© but when they do, they mean Torah and ”masoret•. In other words, all the terms are basically identical although they do evoke somewhat different images. But Tradition, we must recall ...
... Israel), synonymously with Torah (a euphemism for the Jewish d religion). They are less likely to refer to Judaism ©© but when they do, they mean Torah and ”masoret•. In other words, all the terms are basically identical although they do evoke somewhat different images. But Tradition, we must recall ...
Autumn 2003
... of the Kehila studied diligently with supervision four times a week via telephone conferences with helpful rabbinical tutors, such as Rabbi Yerachmiel Baruch Landy from New Jersey. As Marshall put it, "Rabbi Landy was instrumental in putting everything together for our conversion. His instruction an ...
... of the Kehila studied diligently with supervision four times a week via telephone conferences with helpful rabbinical tutors, such as Rabbi Yerachmiel Baruch Landy from New Jersey. As Marshall put it, "Rabbi Landy was instrumental in putting everything together for our conversion. His instruction an ...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Karaites, Karaite Judaism
... “[T]he theological movement in Judaism dating from Babylonia in the 8th century C.E. Karaites claimed to be restoring an original form of Judaism from the Second Temple period, and were opposed by the rabbis of their time...Karaite calendars, festivals, dietary restrictio ...
... “[T]he theological movement in Judaism dating from Babylonia in the 8th century C.E. Karaites claimed to be restoring an original form of Judaism from the Second Temple period, and were opposed by the rabbis of their time...Karaite calendars, festivals, dietary restrictio ...
torah_sermons36.serm..
... worships idols.” And in fact, why single out the Canaanites? Indeed, there were many other tribes at the time that also should have been excluded from marrying Isaac because they prayed to idols. And finally, what did Abraham hope to accomplish by sending for a bride from his homeland? After all, Ab ...
... worships idols.” And in fact, why single out the Canaanites? Indeed, there were many other tribes at the time that also should have been excluded from marrying Isaac because they prayed to idols. And finally, what did Abraham hope to accomplish by sending for a bride from his homeland? After all, Ab ...
Text - Association of Jewish Libraries
... be an ordinary congregation, but one that furthered Kaplan’s ideology through adult education, Jewish cultural activities, participation in Zionist causes, and changes in liturgy. Using loose leaf binders to supplement the traditional prayer book, Kaplan removed prayers referring to the choseness of ...
... be an ordinary congregation, but one that furthered Kaplan’s ideology through adult education, Jewish cultural activities, participation in Zionist causes, and changes in liturgy. Using loose leaf binders to supplement the traditional prayer book, Kaplan removed prayers referring to the choseness of ...
Building our Judaism
... Scriptures and developed and spiritualized by the Jewish teachers, in accordance with the moral and philosophical progress of their respective ages. We maintain that Judaism preserved and defended midst continual struggles and trials and under enforced isolation, this God-idea as the central religio ...
... Scriptures and developed and spiritualized by the Jewish teachers, in accordance with the moral and philosophical progress of their respective ages. We maintain that Judaism preserved and defended midst continual struggles and trials and under enforced isolation, this God-idea as the central religio ...
The Unique Problem of Messianic Judaism
... This is, in fact, one of the few things that all four major denominations of Judaism do agree on. In this paper I use the case of the unambiguous Jewish rejection of contemporary Messianic Judaism as a platform for thinking about the construction of heresy and its study.ii What makes Messianic Judai ...
... This is, in fact, one of the few things that all four major denominations of Judaism do agree on. In this paper I use the case of the unambiguous Jewish rejection of contemporary Messianic Judaism as a platform for thinking about the construction of heresy and its study.ii What makes Messianic Judai ...
Unity of Faiths - Judaism
... Judaism is one of the world’s oldest religions. It began in the Bronze Age (approximately 2000 - 1500 B.C.). Despite Judaism’s’ diversity, all of its forms revere the Jewish Scriptures and believe in one God. Because of its emphasis on Scripture, Judaism is referred to as a “religion of the book”. J ...
... Judaism is one of the world’s oldest religions. It began in the Bronze Age (approximately 2000 - 1500 B.C.). Despite Judaism’s’ diversity, all of its forms revere the Jewish Scriptures and believe in one God. Because of its emphasis on Scripture, Judaism is referred to as a “religion of the book”. J ...
when does the day begin?
... The question as to when the day begins and ends is connected to the more encompassing question whether in ancient Israel the seasons and festivals followed the solar or the lunar calendar. According to the solar cycle, the day would commence at sunrise, whereas according to the lunar reckoning day b ...
... The question as to when the day begins and ends is connected to the more encompassing question whether in ancient Israel the seasons and festivals followed the solar or the lunar calendar. According to the solar cycle, the day would commence at sunrise, whereas according to the lunar reckoning day b ...
RLGN 3185
... scenes from the Torah demonstrate that in order to continue living in an ever-changing and rapidly-advancing society, one must be able to balance his or her roots with society’s new customs and dynamics. As a result, many groups such as the Jews used Greco-Roman art and astrology as the foundations ...
... scenes from the Torah demonstrate that in order to continue living in an ever-changing and rapidly-advancing society, one must be able to balance his or her roots with society’s new customs and dynamics. As a result, many groups such as the Jews used Greco-Roman art and astrology as the foundations ...
Intermarriage Officiation Policy Statement
... with me for discussion and counseling—in their view, I have closed the door on their relationship. At a time when couples are making decisions about the kind of household they want to create, the support, the input, and the counsel of the Jewish community is critical. By declining to officiate at in ...
... with me for discussion and counseling—in their view, I have closed the door on their relationship. At a time when couples are making decisions about the kind of household they want to create, the support, the input, and the counsel of the Jewish community is critical. By declining to officiate at in ...
LIBERAL JUDAISM and JEWISH IDENTITY
... that the child of a Jewish mother and a non‑Jewish father should be treated as Jewish even if raised as a non‑Jew and that in the converse case he or she should be treated as a non‑Jew even if raised as a Jew. Secondly, it allows a Jewish woman who marries a non‑Jew to believe that her children will ...
... that the child of a Jewish mother and a non‑Jewish father should be treated as Jewish even if raised as a non‑Jew and that in the converse case he or she should be treated as a non‑Jew even if raised as a Jew. Secondly, it allows a Jewish woman who marries a non‑Jew to believe that her children will ...
“My religion is American”1: A Midrash on
... contextualize Judaism in any way that is historically, culturally, or religiously meaningful. Decontextualized as such, Judaism becomes very superficial, empty almost, when it is conveyed. Often Judaism is viewed from the outside so that the focus is on the subjective experiences of the gentile rath ...
... contextualize Judaism in any way that is historically, culturally, or religiously meaningful. Decontextualized as such, Judaism becomes very superficial, empty almost, when it is conveyed. Often Judaism is viewed from the outside so that the focus is on the subjective experiences of the gentile rath ...
Lesson Three - Judaism - Educate Together online courses
... about ISIS, the Arab–Israeli conflict, the Gaza Strip, recent attacks on Israelis, razing of homes in Gaza, etc. The disputed territory, officially called Israel but still known as Palestine in the Muslim world, became an independent country in 1948. After World War II, many European Jews who had s ...
... about ISIS, the Arab–Israeli conflict, the Gaza Strip, recent attacks on Israelis, razing of homes in Gaza, etc. The disputed territory, officially called Israel but still known as Palestine in the Muslim world, became an independent country in 1948. After World War II, many European Jews who had s ...
amrel hist7-2
... maintain validity of Jewish law (Halakah = “path” – process of interpretation) Mitzvah = biblical or rabbinic injunctions (613 traditional total) in Torah and also large number in Talmud (oral laws) Orthodox Jews hold these are God-given laws which regulate life Conservative Jews hold Halakah ...
... maintain validity of Jewish law (Halakah = “path” – process of interpretation) Mitzvah = biblical or rabbinic injunctions (613 traditional total) in Torah and also large number in Talmud (oral laws) Orthodox Jews hold these are God-given laws which regulate life Conservative Jews hold Halakah ...
Kol Yisra`el The Voice of Temple Israel Friday, December 23 ~ 7:00 pm
... perhaps a treasure hunt for gelt. Think outside the box and just make it fun. Chanukah does not have to focus on gifts, but more on time together. It is a great idea to sit around the table talking or playing a game until the candles burn down, taking a break from the normal eat and run. You can do ...
... perhaps a treasure hunt for gelt. Think outside the box and just make it fun. Chanukah does not have to focus on gifts, but more on time together. It is a great idea to sit around the table talking or playing a game until the candles burn down, taking a break from the normal eat and run. You can do ...
The Debate over Mixed Seating in the American Synagogue
... Ideological defenses of mixed seating, when they came, concentrated not on family worship, an American innovation, but rather on an older, European, and more widely contended Jewish issue of the day: women's status in the synagogue. Rabbis versed in the polemics of Reform Judaism in Germany felt mor ...
... Ideological defenses of mixed seating, when they came, concentrated not on family worship, an American innovation, but rather on an older, European, and more widely contended Jewish issue of the day: women's status in the synagogue. Rabbis versed in the polemics of Reform Judaism in Germany felt mor ...
Notes
... Hebrew would become a living language again. This was not a “given” in 1934. 2. Secondly, he was proposing that Hebrew and not Yiddish be taught. 3. Thirdly, he was proposing that Hebrew be taught as a language rather than the teaching-by-rote of trtaditional texts. This was true in both Europe and ...
... Hebrew would become a living language again. This was not a “given” in 1934. 2. Secondly, he was proposing that Hebrew and not Yiddish be taught. 3. Thirdly, he was proposing that Hebrew be taught as a language rather than the teaching-by-rote of trtaditional texts. This was true in both Europe and ...
A Synopsis of Mark Kinzer`s Post-Missionary
... been that of Christendom. Adherents to the ecclesiology of Christendom concern themselves with who is saved or not saved or, more correctly, who is inside and outside the church. The classical expression of Christendom’s soteriology and ecclesiology has been the conviction that there is no salvation ...
... been that of Christendom. Adherents to the ecclesiology of Christendom concern themselves with who is saved or not saved or, more correctly, who is inside and outside the church. The classical expression of Christendom’s soteriology and ecclesiology has been the conviction that there is no salvation ...
The Greco-roman World
... If any man has uttered the Venerable Name even though frivolously, or as a result of shock, or for any other reason whatever, while reading the Book or praying, he shall be dismissed and shall return to the Council of the Community no more. If he has spoken in anger against one of the Priests…, he s ...
... If any man has uttered the Venerable Name even though frivolously, or as a result of shock, or for any other reason whatever, while reading the Book or praying, he shall be dismissed and shall return to the Council of the Community no more. If he has spoken in anger against one of the Priests…, he s ...