Mark scheme - Unit G589 - A2 Judaism - June
... Orthodox and Progressive scholars have attempted to address philosophical issues, such as the meaning of the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. Whether or not the teachings of Progressive Judaism on life after death are more convincing to modern Jews than the teachings of Orthodox Judaism is ...
... Orthodox and Progressive scholars have attempted to address philosophical issues, such as the meaning of the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead. Whether or not the teachings of Progressive Judaism on life after death are more convincing to modern Jews than the teachings of Orthodox Judaism is ...
Continuity and Change in Rabbinic Judaism
... rules, which do not appear in the Bible, are scrupulously observed. The solution to this ostensible paradox is found in the interpretive process that began the moment the Hebrew Bible was considered a normative text, and which reached its apex during the rabbinic period ca. 70–600 c.e. The Hebrew Bi ...
... rules, which do not appear in the Bible, are scrupulously observed. The solution to this ostensible paradox is found in the interpretive process that began the moment the Hebrew Bible was considered a normative text, and which reached its apex during the rabbinic period ca. 70–600 c.e. The Hebrew Bi ...
RLST 124I: Varieties of Ancient Judaism
... to topics; divided into six orders, each containing a number of tractates (63 total), each of which is divided into chapters, each of which is divided into paragraphs (mishnayot), which give rulings and opinions on matters of halakah patriarch: a hereditary title among aristocratic descendants of Hi ...
... to topics; divided into six orders, each containing a number of tractates (63 total), each of which is divided into chapters, each of which is divided into paragraphs (mishnayot), which give rulings and opinions on matters of halakah patriarch: a hereditary title among aristocratic descendants of Hi ...
Before Sinai: Reclaiming Jewish Values
... If this point is correct, though, why should we not reshape our moral thinking in light of the Akeida—or, for that matter, Amalek?8 Moreover, even without confronting contradictions to halakha, nature and instinct do not always read like an open book. Countering those who celebrate a Talmudic passa ...
... If this point is correct, though, why should we not reshape our moral thinking in light of the Akeida—or, for that matter, Amalek?8 Moreover, even without confronting contradictions to halakha, nature and instinct do not always read like an open book. Countering those who celebrate a Talmudic passa ...
The Debate over Mixed Seating in the American Synagogue
... Jews and non-Jews on both sides of the Atlantic came to view the debate over the synagogue seating of women as a debate over the synagogue status of women, and they followed it with interest. The status of women in the synagogue, and in Judaism in general, attracted considerable attention in early A ...
... Jews and non-Jews on both sides of the Atlantic came to view the debate over the synagogue seating of women as a debate over the synagogue status of women, and they followed it with interest. The status of women in the synagogue, and in Judaism in general, attracted considerable attention in early A ...
Jewish Marriage rite of passage
... • Forming a square, the fathers of the couple stand on the groom’s left and the mothers on the bride’s ...
... • Forming a square, the fathers of the couple stand on the groom’s left and the mothers on the bride’s ...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Karaites, Karaite Judaism
... to various Messianics approaching parts of Scripture like the Pauline Epistles, and readers failing to do some worthwhile studies in the Pauline materials because no investigation into ancient setting or context is believed to be that important. Much more disturbing and insidious, tho ...
... to various Messianics approaching parts of Scripture like the Pauline Epistles, and readers failing to do some worthwhile studies in the Pauline materials because no investigation into ancient setting or context is believed to be that important. Much more disturbing and insidious, tho ...
Building our Judaism
... Convening at the call of Kaufmann Kohler of New York, Reform rabbis from around the United States met from November 16 through November 19, 1885 with Isaac Mayer Wise presiding. The meeting was declared the continuation of the Philadelphia Conference of 1869, which was the continuation of the German ...
... Convening at the call of Kaufmann Kohler of New York, Reform rabbis from around the United States met from November 16 through November 19, 1885 with Isaac Mayer Wise presiding. The meeting was declared the continuation of the Philadelphia Conference of 1869, which was the continuation of the German ...
Unity of Faiths - Judaism
... a number of European nations. Although many Jews in modern times have moved to either Israel or the United States, there are still Jewish communities scattered in more than one hundred countries around the world. Approximately half a million Jews live in Asia. Many Jews consider Judaism a culture. A ...
... a number of European nations. Although many Jews in modern times have moved to either Israel or the United States, there are still Jewish communities scattered in more than one hundred countries around the world. Approximately half a million Jews live in Asia. Many Jews consider Judaism a culture. A ...
Ten Principles of Spiritual Judaism Commentary
... association with a system of beliefs. And that is why it is generally understood that Judaism is not a creedal religion. Even the word ‘emet’ – meaning ‘truth’ – has more of a connection with holding true, meeting the test, and being shown to be true. In Judaism, faith is coupled with hope. The Talm ...
... association with a system of beliefs. And that is why it is generally understood that Judaism is not a creedal religion. Even the word ‘emet’ – meaning ‘truth’ – has more of a connection with holding true, meeting the test, and being shown to be true. In Judaism, faith is coupled with hope. The Talm ...
sample - Digital Summer
... upon Judaism or its history, theology, and social expressions. They only build upon the consensus of contemporary learning. The organization and selection of the topics deserves note. It goes without saying that we are able to cover only the more important topics, doctrines, movements, and problems. ...
... upon Judaism or its history, theology, and social expressions. They only build upon the consensus of contemporary learning. The organization and selection of the topics deserves note. It goes without saying that we are able to cover only the more important topics, doctrines, movements, and problems. ...
A Practical and Spiritual Guide to the Mikveh by Rabbi Miriam
... 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 Association and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, 2007, 46 pp.; s ...
... 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 Association and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, 2007, 46 pp.; s ...
RESUME Prof. David Golinkin 12 Leib Yaffe Street, Apt. 5 Jerusalem
... 11) Editor, Responsa of the Law Committee of the Rabbinical Assembly of Israel, Vol. 5 (5752-5754), The Masorti Movement, Jerusalem, 1994, 190 + lii pp. (in Hebrew) 12) Editor, The Responsa of Professor Louis Ginzberg, The Jewish Theological Seminary, New York and Jerusalem, 1996, 352 pp. in English ...
... 11) Editor, Responsa of the Law Committee of the Rabbinical Assembly of Israel, Vol. 5 (5752-5754), The Masorti Movement, Jerusalem, 1994, 190 + lii pp. (in Hebrew) 12) Editor, The Responsa of Professor Louis Ginzberg, The Jewish Theological Seminary, New York and Jerusalem, 1996, 352 pp. in English ...
RESUME Prof. David Golinkin 12 Leib Yaffe Street, Apt. 5 Jerusalem
... 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 Association and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, 2007, 46 pp.; s ...
... 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 Association and the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, Jerusalem, 2007, 46 pp.; s ...
Jewish POV: Messianic Judaism Among those in the Messianic
... damnation.” There will be a judgment when Jesus returns and those who are the believers will be saved and ushered into heaven and the non-believers will be damned. What makes this any different than Christianity? The place of Jesus in Messianic Judaism is usually clearly defined. Contrary to Judaism ...
... damnation.” There will be a judgment when Jesus returns and those who are the believers will be saved and ushered into heaven and the non-believers will be damned. What makes this any different than Christianity? The place of Jesus in Messianic Judaism is usually clearly defined. Contrary to Judaism ...
Defining Judaism: Accounting for “Religions” in
... own definitional purposes. When early Christians used the term “Judaism,” they did so to help define themselves—“Judaism,” as they understood it, was necessary for them to tell the story of Christianity. These Christian definitions of Judaism ultimately had an impact on Jewish selfunderstandings, an ...
... own definitional purposes. When early Christians used the term “Judaism,” they did so to help define themselves—“Judaism,” as they understood it, was necessary for them to tell the story of Christianity. These Christian definitions of Judaism ultimately had an impact on Jewish selfunderstandings, an ...
Chapter 2 Chassidim: History, Customs, beliefs, and Organization
... The Oral Law or Talmud, recorded in Jerusalem and Babylon in the early centuries after the fall of the Temple, consists of Mishna, or a portion of law in Hebrew, and gemorah, or the rabbinic explanations and discussion of the law in Aramaic. Talmud is divided into six general categories specifying p ...
... The Oral Law or Talmud, recorded in Jerusalem and Babylon in the early centuries after the fall of the Temple, consists of Mishna, or a portion of law in Hebrew, and gemorah, or the rabbinic explanations and discussion of the law in Aramaic. Talmud is divided into six general categories specifying p ...
torah_sermons229.ser.. - Rabbi Shmuel`s Thoughts on Torah
... The only way he can live in this world is by secluding himself in a cave; he literally is an island all alone. Isn’t this what Elijah the prophet means when he stands at the entrance to the cave and says: “Who will tell bar Yochai that no one is trying to kill him?” Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai literall ...
... The only way he can live in this world is by secluding himself in a cave; he literally is an island all alone. Isn’t this what Elijah the prophet means when he stands at the entrance to the cave and says: “Who will tell bar Yochai that no one is trying to kill him?” Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai literall ...
Shavuot - Bnei Akiva UK
... Shavuot is known as the time when we received the Torah but this cannot be found in the Torah In contrast to Pesach and Succot Shavuot is not given a specific date Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cordoza explains this is to teach that the Torah and giving of the Torah is not meant to be ‘remembered and relived’ ...
... Shavuot is known as the time when we received the Torah but this cannot be found in the Torah In contrast to Pesach and Succot Shavuot is not given a specific date Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cordoza explains this is to teach that the Torah and giving of the Torah is not meant to be ‘remembered and relived’ ...
Rena Lee
... In arguing that Judaism actually embraces the vegetarian principles, Richard H. Schwartz concludes that by becoming a vegetarian one becomes a better Jew as well. If it sounds a bit like a sort of syllogism, bear in mind that, after all, Schwartz is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. This is the thi ...
... In arguing that Judaism actually embraces the vegetarian principles, Richard H. Schwartz concludes that by becoming a vegetarian one becomes a better Jew as well. If it sounds a bit like a sort of syllogism, bear in mind that, after all, Schwartz is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. This is the thi ...
in the talmud and the midrash
... cal trauma. A classic example of this concern is the talmudic story of the great righteous Sage Honi the Circle-Drawer who slept for seventy years. When he awoke and identified himself, no one would believe him. When he came to the house of study and told the rabbinic scholars who he was, they did n ...
... cal trauma. A classic example of this concern is the talmudic story of the great righteous Sage Honi the Circle-Drawer who slept for seventy years. When he awoke and identified himself, no one would believe him. When he came to the house of study and told the rabbinic scholars who he was, they did n ...
Conservative Judaism - The Humane Society of the United States
... Although Conservative Judaism has focused most extensively on the need to minimize animal suffering during slaughter, the Hekhsher Tzedek Commission acknowledges that cruelty can, and frequently does, occur during the raising of animals. After careful deliberation, the Commission decided to incorpor ...
... Although Conservative Judaism has focused most extensively on the need to minimize animal suffering during slaughter, the Hekhsher Tzedek Commission acknowledges that cruelty can, and frequently does, occur during the raising of animals. After careful deliberation, the Commission decided to incorpor ...
SECTION 4.2 Synagogue Origin, Development
... 3. What does the Star of David represent? 4. Where is the Bimah located in the synagogue? 5. What is the Ark? Describe in detail. 6. What is in the Torah scolls? 7. How are the scrolls written? 8. What happens if the scribe makes a mistake? 9. Why are the Tablets of the Commandments located above th ...
... 3. What does the Star of David represent? 4. Where is the Bimah located in the synagogue? 5. What is the Ark? Describe in detail. 6. What is in the Torah scolls? 7. How are the scrolls written? 8. What happens if the scribe makes a mistake? 9. Why are the Tablets of the Commandments located above th ...
part ii - Parsha Pages
... Komarna where he taught little children, and eventually became a well known Posek. 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 accompl ...
... Komarna where he taught little children, and eventually became a well known Posek. 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 accompl ...
Text - Association of Jewish Libraries
... III. The Society for the Advancement of Judaism In 1922 Kaplan founded a new synagogue, the Society for the Advancement of Judaism, known as the SAJ, and affiliated with the Conservative movement. As the name implies this was not to be an ordinary congregation, but one that furthered Kaplan’s ideol ...
... III. The Society for the Advancement of Judaism In 1922 Kaplan founded a new synagogue, the Society for the Advancement of Judaism, known as the SAJ, and affiliated with the Conservative movement. As the name implies this was not to be an ordinary congregation, but one that furthered Kaplan’s ideol ...