File - TLCC Studies of Religion 2015
... which includes the 13 Principles of Faith, and the Guide for the Perplexed along with his leadership of the Jewish community has had a significant impact during his day and beyond. During his time, Maimonides was able to consolidate Jewish communities in the face of the dual threats of persecution f ...
... which includes the 13 Principles of Faith, and the Guide for the Perplexed along with his leadership of the Jewish community has had a significant impact during his day and beyond. During his time, Maimonides was able to consolidate Jewish communities in the face of the dual threats of persecution f ...
History as the Rise Of a Modern Jewish Identity
... evolution of the human spirit” (Meyer, 1971: 27). Geiger too sought to “characterize an era of the Jewish past as a particular manifestation of the Jewish spirit and to advance from bibliography to intellectual history” (27). This intellectualist, universalistic approach to understanding the Jewish ...
... evolution of the human spirit” (Meyer, 1971: 27). Geiger too sought to “characterize an era of the Jewish past as a particular manifestation of the Jewish spirit and to advance from bibliography to intellectual history” (27). This intellectualist, universalistic approach to understanding the Jewish ...
Haredi Construction of Rabbinic Authority: A Case Study
... America and joined his traditionalist Haredi colleagues in founding America’s Council of Torah Sages – a body of rabbinic elites that decides the policies for the Agudath Israel of America organization – in attempting to invigorate Orthodoxy in the United States.8 Soloveitchik later left the Agudah ...
... America and joined his traditionalist Haredi colleagues in founding America’s Council of Torah Sages – a body of rabbinic elites that decides the policies for the Agudath Israel of America organization – in attempting to invigorate Orthodoxy in the United States.8 Soloveitchik later left the Agudah ...
Optimism and the Song of Songs
... yadayim (ritually defiles hands). This would prevent people from keeping their teruma in the scrolls, as defiled teruma must be destroyed. There was then a question regarding whether or not some of the Ketuvim, such as Kohelet and Shir Ha-shirim, were included in this edict. Thus, in this context, c ...
... yadayim (ritually defiles hands). This would prevent people from keeping their teruma in the scrolls, as defiled teruma must be destroyed. There was then a question regarding whether or not some of the Ketuvim, such as Kohelet and Shir Ha-shirim, were included in this edict. Thus, in this context, c ...
Professional Learning Paper about Judaism
... The purpose of this professional learning paper This professional learning paper aims to support Career-long Professional Learning (CLPL) in Religious and Moral Education specifically in relation to teaching about Judaism. This paper has been produced collaboratively by Education Scotland and the Sc ...
... The purpose of this professional learning paper This professional learning paper aims to support Career-long Professional Learning (CLPL) in Religious and Moral Education specifically in relation to teaching about Judaism. This paper has been produced collaboratively by Education Scotland and the Sc ...
The Worship Revolution
... their members to join in song because they know that Jews feel welcomed, accepted, and empowered when they sing. Ritual music touches people in a way that words cannot. Music converts the ordinary into the miraculous, and individuals into a community of prayer. Music enables overly intellectual Jews ...
... their members to join in song because they know that Jews feel welcomed, accepted, and empowered when they sing. Ritual music touches people in a way that words cannot. Music converts the ordinary into the miraculous, and individuals into a community of prayer. Music enables overly intellectual Jews ...
Notes - Beit Shalom Messianic Synagogue
... or Traditional we are specifically referring to non-Messianic Judaism. We are going to discuss several key things about Rabbinic Judaism, all of which culminate in the traditional Jewish world not accepting Yeshua as Messiah today. We are going to forego the history between Sinai and the destruction ...
... or Traditional we are specifically referring to non-Messianic Judaism. We are going to discuss several key things about Rabbinic Judaism, all of which culminate in the traditional Jewish world not accepting Yeshua as Messiah today. We are going to forego the history between Sinai and the destruction ...
Jewish Marriage 1
... The men, including the • ushers, arrive first. This is known as the groom’s Tish – the time when the groom, ushers and male family members gather for song and prayers before the ceremony. ...
... The men, including the • ushers, arrive first. This is known as the groom’s Tish – the time when the groom, ushers and male family members gather for song and prayers before the ceremony. ...
social_issues32.inte.. - Rabbi Shmuel`s Thoughts on Torah
... In fact (according to most authorities) the prohibition is rabbinic. The prohibition of intermarriage is discussed by R. Moses of Coucy (Semag) who in the year 1236 left his home in France and traveled to preach to the Jews of Spain. When Semag arrived in Spain he saw that many of the Jews there we ...
... In fact (according to most authorities) the prohibition is rabbinic. The prohibition of intermarriage is discussed by R. Moses of Coucy (Semag) who in the year 1236 left his home in France and traveled to preach to the Jews of Spain. When Semag arrived in Spain he saw that many of the Jews there we ...
Introduction to Judaism
... This course will present a survey of developments in Jewish practice, belief and institutions from the close of the biblical era to the present day. Students will be introduced to the distinctive features associated with Judaism in various eras, and the major works of Jewish religious literature. At ...
... This course will present a survey of developments in Jewish practice, belief and institutions from the close of the biblical era to the present day. Students will be introduced to the distinctive features associated with Judaism in various eras, and the major works of Jewish religious literature. At ...
European Union for Progressive Judaism
... would never be elected the next President of the United States. Oh, how wrong I was! But the people have spoken and we must all remember that, thankfully, all the countries within the European Union as well as Israel and the United States are democracies. I am reminded of the statement made by Winst ...
... would never be elected the next President of the United States. Oh, how wrong I was! But the people have spoken and we must all remember that, thankfully, all the countries within the European Union as well as Israel and the United States are democracies. I am reminded of the statement made by Winst ...
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 ...
JEWISH RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
... Orthodox Judaism represented a very traditional and strict approach to the Jewish religion. Orthodox Judaism teaches that God gave the Torah to Moses on Mt. Sinai. As such, revelation is immutable and binding for all time. Moses received both the Written and Oral Law from God. For Orthodox Judaism, ...
... Orthodox Judaism represented a very traditional and strict approach to the Jewish religion. Orthodox Judaism teaches that God gave the Torah to Moses on Mt. Sinai. As such, revelation is immutable and binding for all time. Moses received both the Written and Oral Law from God. For Orthodox Judaism, ...
The Greco-roman World
... Diversity in Jewish Literature The Writings of Rabbinic Judaism Jewish Mysticism Jewish Apocalyptic Texts ...
... Diversity in Jewish Literature The Writings of Rabbinic Judaism Jewish Mysticism Jewish Apocalyptic Texts ...
Re-Enchanted Judaism - LCJE – North America
... The Jewish Renewal Movement is one of several streams contributing to Re-Enchanted Judaism. I will explore three streams that contribute to the phenomenon: (a) the resurgence of interest in Kabbalah, (b) the popular interest in Eastern religion, and (c) the emergence of neopagan Judaism and earth re ...
... The Jewish Renewal Movement is one of several streams contributing to Re-Enchanted Judaism. I will explore three streams that contribute to the phenomenon: (a) the resurgence of interest in Kabbalah, (b) the popular interest in Eastern religion, and (c) the emergence of neopagan Judaism and earth re ...
Guide for Jewish Burial and Mourning
... your family Rabbi before finalizing any burial plans is very important. Aside from aiding you with adhering to Conservative Jewish law, your Rabbi has experience with bereaved families and can discuss with you final wishes of the departed, and other special situations that you may have to consider i ...
... your family Rabbi before finalizing any burial plans is very important. Aside from aiding you with adhering to Conservative Jewish law, your Rabbi has experience with bereaved families and can discuss with you final wishes of the departed, and other special situations that you may have to consider i ...
IBJ Readings
... Rabbi Sharon Brous & Rabbi Aaron Alexander, “Shabbat and the Possibility of Transformation” (HIGHLY) Recommended Heschel, The Sabbath (HIGHLY) Recommended Zion, A Day Apart : Shabbat at Home (available very inexpensively used from Amazon.) ...
... Rabbi Sharon Brous & Rabbi Aaron Alexander, “Shabbat and the Possibility of Transformation” (HIGHLY) Recommended Heschel, The Sabbath (HIGHLY) Recommended Zion, A Day Apart : Shabbat at Home (available very inexpensively used from Amazon.) ...
DA Carson, Peter T. O`Brien, and Mark A. Seifrid, eds
... with this study that advertises itself as a "a fresh appraisal of Paul and second temple Judaism." A number of the authors actually agree that covenantal nomism accurately represents the literature they investigate. Others nuance Sanders in various ways, but do not substantially call into question h ...
... with this study that advertises itself as a "a fresh appraisal of Paul and second temple Judaism." A number of the authors actually agree that covenantal nomism accurately represents the literature they investigate. Others nuance Sanders in various ways, but do not substantially call into question h ...
The Origins of Judaism
... story says, Moses received from God the Ten Commandments which became Jewish laws for living. • For the second time, God promised to protect these people in return for their obedience to his laws. ...
... story says, Moses received from God the Ten Commandments which became Jewish laws for living. • For the second time, God promised to protect these people in return for their obedience to his laws. ...
1 Crisis and Perspectives in Secular Judaism Bernardo Sorj How is
... What unifies democratic secular individuals (modernity has known nondemocratic forms of secularism, like fascism and communism) is a worldview that dissociates religious from political power, based on values that respect freedom of individual conscience, tolerance, and the diversity of beliefs. Bein ...
... What unifies democratic secular individuals (modernity has known nondemocratic forms of secularism, like fascism and communism) is a worldview that dissociates religious from political power, based on values that respect freedom of individual conscience, tolerance, and the diversity of beliefs. Bein ...
Judaism Unit 1
... ●● many Rabbis teach that God created sex for having children. Orthodox Jews allow women to use contraception after a couple has had two children because: ●● the Torah, Talmud and the rabbis teach that the health of the mother should come first ●● contraceptives for women do not kill the male seed ● ...
... ●● many Rabbis teach that God created sex for having children. Orthodox Jews allow women to use contraception after a couple has had two children because: ●● the Torah, Talmud and the rabbis teach that the health of the mother should come first ●● contraceptives for women do not kill the male seed ● ...
The New Reform Judaism - DigitalCommons@University of
... in their lives. These chapters remind us of how difficult it is to reach these young people through established institutions, how important it 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 Jaco ...
... in their lives. These chapters remind us of how difficult it is to reach these young people through established institutions, how important it 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 Jaco ...
Introduction to Judaism
... • How are boundaries determined? Who is inside/outside of the community? • Who establishes norms in the community? • Who has authority to enforce norms? • How is authority challenged? ...
... • How are boundaries determined? Who is inside/outside of the community? • Who establishes norms in the community? • Who has authority to enforce norms? • How is authority challenged? ...
Introduction – Rabbinic Judaism
... than particular books; for Jews, “Torah” often also means the full scope of Jewish learning, law, practice, and tradition. This conception of Torah derives from the rabbis of late antiquity, who developed the belief that the written Torah was accompanied from its earliest transmission by an equally ...
... than particular books; for Jews, “Torah” often also means the full scope of Jewish learning, law, practice, and tradition. This conception of Torah derives from the rabbis of late antiquity, who developed the belief that the written Torah was accompanied from its earliest transmission by an equally ...