why advocacy is central to reform judaism
... The opponents of the Center offered a number of arguments. They said that it would be arrogant for any institution to presume to speak for us all – we Reform Jews are famously unable to agree on the time of day. The rabbis don't agree with the laypeople, the Midwesterners don't agree with the Easter ...
... The opponents of the Center offered a number of arguments. They said that it would be arrogant for any institution to presume to speak for us all – we Reform Jews are famously unable to agree on the time of day. The rabbis don't agree with the laypeople, the Midwesterners don't agree with the Easter ...
An Inclusive and Empathetic Halakhic Approach to Feminism and
... equality, and infinite value of each person; to the extent that a mitzvah is not practiced or interpreted in a fashion that affirms the infinite value of each person, the position affirming tzelem Elokim as the greatest principle of Torah demands that the mitzvah be reinterpreted so that it does af ...
... equality, and infinite value of each person; to the extent that a mitzvah is not practiced or interpreted in a fashion that affirms the infinite value of each person, the position affirming tzelem Elokim as the greatest principle of Torah demands that the mitzvah be reinterpreted so that it does af ...
Reform Judaism - The Humane Society of the United States
... Factory farming often violates Jewish moral principles, especially the principles of tsa’ar ba’alei chayim, bal tashchit, and tikkun olam. Reform Jews should strive to purchase meat that has been raised in the most humane manner possible. “While Judaism forbids tsa’ar ba’alei chayim, inflicting unn ...
... Factory farming often violates Jewish moral principles, especially the principles of tsa’ar ba’alei chayim, bal tashchit, and tikkun olam. Reform Jews should strive to purchase meat that has been raised in the most humane manner possible. “While Judaism forbids tsa’ar ba’alei chayim, inflicting unn ...
Judaism
... – Messiah is a literal figure who’s coming is prayed for – Believe in an ultimate return of all Jews to land of Israel (although not necessarily fans of modern state of Israel) ...
... – Messiah is a literal figure who’s coming is prayed for – Believe in an ultimate return of all Jews to land of Israel (although not necessarily fans of modern state of Israel) ...
Sinai Edition, Revised - Chicago Sinai Congregation
... open society of the United States. It taught that Judaism had always developed new responses to the challenges of each generation, and had historically engaged in a creative encounter and synthesis with ...
... open society of the United States. It taught that Judaism had always developed new responses to the challenges of each generation, and had historically engaged in a creative encounter and synthesis with ...
JUDAISM
... Death and Burial • Ideal death includes the recitation of the Shma and confession of faults • The corpse is cleaned and wrapped in plain white shroud and often men have their prayer shawls placed on them • Burial in the ground is traditionally the only way (Antiquity it was in two stages. Burial for ...
... Death and Burial • Ideal death includes the recitation of the Shma and confession of faults • The corpse is cleaned and wrapped in plain white shroud and often men have their prayer shawls placed on them • Burial in the ground is traditionally the only way (Antiquity it was in two stages. Burial for ...
JC Relations - Jewish
... way to the Roman camp, where he was welcomed. The Rabbi then has an interview with Vespasian (sic), the commander of the siege. During the interview Rabbi ben Zakkai gives Vespasian a prophecy, very similar to the story told by Josephus, that he would soon become emperor (sic). He was taken into the ...
... way to the Roman camp, where he was welcomed. The Rabbi then has an interview with Vespasian (sic), the commander of the siege. During the interview Rabbi ben Zakkai gives Vespasian a prophecy, very similar to the story told by Josephus, that he would soon become emperor (sic). He was taken into the ...
Rabbi Burton L
... men like Amos and Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. These Hebrew Prophets spoke for God – and their words could therefore be ammended to the Torah which had preceded them. In this way, tThey at least, along with the later poets & sages, met many of the gradual changes which occured during the fir ...
... men like Amos and Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. These Hebrew Prophets spoke for God – and their words could therefore be ammended to the Torah which had preceded them. In this way, tThey at least, along with the later poets & sages, met many of the gradual changes which occured during the fir ...
Judaism Part five of the World Religions Series
... was stored (the Ark contained the commandments and many other laws sent by God). ...
... was stored (the Ark contained the commandments and many other laws sent by God). ...
Reform Judaism: Unity Among Diversity
... movements. These ranges from Modern Orthodoxy, which teaches that Jews should embrace Western culture while adhering to Jewish law, to Charedi Judaism, which teaches Jewish life, should focus on Jewish culture. Orthodox is close to the traditional expression of modern expression of Judaism. Orthodox ...
... movements. These ranges from Modern Orthodoxy, which teaches that Jews should embrace Western culture while adhering to Jewish law, to Charedi Judaism, which teaches Jewish life, should focus on Jewish culture. Orthodox is close to the traditional expression of modern expression of Judaism. Orthodox ...
What Do Jews Believe?
... the necessity of believing each one of these has been disputed at one time or another, and the liberal movements of Judaism dispute many of these principles. Unlike many other religions, Judaism does not focus much on abstract cosmological concepts. Although Jews have certainly considered the nature ...
... the necessity of believing each one of these has been disputed at one time or another, and the liberal movements of Judaism dispute many of these principles. Unlike many other religions, Judaism does not focus much on abstract cosmological concepts. Although Jews have certainly considered the nature ...
Beliefs, Values and Practices: Judaism
... and dates back nearly 4,000 years to the Middle East. Jews believe they are G-d's chosen people and in return for the covenant made with Jews, they keep G-d’s laws and aim to bring holiness into every aspect of life. Judaism, whether orthodox or reform, is a religion of great tradition and places gr ...
... and dates back nearly 4,000 years to the Middle East. Jews believe they are G-d's chosen people and in return for the covenant made with Jews, they keep G-d’s laws and aim to bring holiness into every aspect of life. Judaism, whether orthodox or reform, is a religion of great tradition and places gr ...
Volume 6. Weimar Germany, 1918/19–1933 Emil Fackenheim on
... grammar as he taught it. (Hebrew grammar is as exact a subject as Latin and Greek, and his experience cured me of the notion often leveled at after-hours Jewish schools—that they are not “real” school.) But one cannot learn much Hebrew in one hour a week. And the fact that the Halle community import ...
... grammar as he taught it. (Hebrew grammar is as exact a subject as Latin and Greek, and his experience cured me of the notion often leveled at after-hours Jewish schools—that they are not “real” school.) But one cannot learn much Hebrew in one hour a week. And the fact that the Halle community import ...
Guru Granth Sahib
... suffixes ian and -itas) is a monotheistic[2] religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament. Christianity is the world's largest religion,[3][4] with approximately 2.2 billion adherents, known as Christians.[5][6][7][8] Most Christians believe that Jesus i ...
... suffixes ian and -itas) is a monotheistic[2] religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament. Christianity is the world's largest religion,[3][4] with approximately 2.2 billion adherents, known as Christians.[5][6][7][8] Most Christians believe that Jesus i ...
Tigris and Euphrates rivers, fertile crescent, Sumer, ziggurat
... the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die. But I will establish my covenant with you; and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you. And of every living thing, of all flesh, ...
... the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life; everything that is on the earth shall die. But I will establish my covenant with you; and you shall come into the ark, you, your sons, your wife, and your sons' wives with you. And of every living thing, of all flesh, ...
Judaism Multimodal Useful Information and
... to understand it more fully.[8] This threefold method of engaging with the biblical text is relevant to all who seek to enter into the Dialogue between the Divine and humanity that has found expression in the Sacred Scriptures of so many religious traditions. The first step involves “hearing” the te ...
... to understand it more fully.[8] This threefold method of engaging with the biblical text is relevant to all who seek to enter into the Dialogue between the Divine and humanity that has found expression in the Sacred Scriptures of so many religious traditions. The first step involves “hearing” the te ...
here - Association for the Philosophy of Judaism
... for he thought and time invested in those. The two responses raise several important issues. I will not be able to respond to all points now (since I wish to keep my response not very long), but I will do my best to respond to each point over the course of the week (and if I fail to address any poin ...
... for he thought and time invested in those. The two responses raise several important issues. I will not be able to respond to all points now (since I wish to keep my response not very long), but I will do my best to respond to each point over the course of the week (and if I fail to address any poin ...
Required texts (available at the USC bookstore – please bring the
... Assignment #2 due Nov 1: Linguistic manifestations of Judaism The Jewish Cultural Tapestry 49-67. In class: Babel story (bring Tanakh), discussion of Jewish English Nov 3: Reconstructionist Judaism Kaplan, Mordecai M. 1934. “Judaism as a Civilization.” In Judaism as a Civilization: Toward a Reconstr ...
... Assignment #2 due Nov 1: Linguistic manifestations of Judaism The Jewish Cultural Tapestry 49-67. In class: Babel story (bring Tanakh), discussion of Jewish English Nov 3: Reconstructionist Judaism Kaplan, Mordecai M. 1934. “Judaism as a Civilization.” In Judaism as a Civilization: Toward a Reconstr ...
judaism - Yahuah Kingdom
... Judaism (from the Latin Iudaismus, derived from the Greek Ioudaïsmos, and ultimately from the Hebrew יהודה, Yahudah, "Judah"; in Hebrew: יהדו תYahedut, the distinctive characteristics of the Judean ethnos) is the religion, philosophy, and way of life of the Jewish people. Originating in the Heb ...
... Judaism (from the Latin Iudaismus, derived from the Greek Ioudaïsmos, and ultimately from the Hebrew יהודה, Yahudah, "Judah"; in Hebrew: יהדו תYahedut, the distinctive characteristics of the Judean ethnos) is the religion, philosophy, and way of life of the Jewish people. Originating in the Heb ...
Judaism 101: What Do Jews Believe?
... of these has been disputed at one time or another, and the liberal movements of Judaism dispute many of these principles. Unlike many other religions, Judaism does not focus much on abstract cosmological concepts. Although Jews have certainly considered the nature of G-d, man, the universe, life and ...
... of these has been disputed at one time or another, and the liberal movements of Judaism dispute many of these principles. Unlike many other religions, Judaism does not focus much on abstract cosmological concepts. Although Jews have certainly considered the nature of G-d, man, the universe, life and ...
Basic Judaism by Milton steinberg
... together" including: "a doctrine concerning God, the universe and man; a morality for the individual and society; a regimen of rite, custom, and ceremony; a body of law; a sacred literature; institutions.. ...
... together" including: "a doctrine concerning God, the universe and man; a morality for the individual and society; a regimen of rite, custom, and ceremony; a body of law; a sacred literature; institutions.. ...
Torah, the Rule of Life
... Torah, the Rule of Life The ethical and moral teachings of Judaism are grounded in the Torah, the Rule of Life. “The Rule of Life is called the Halachah (Halakhah), but it is not contained in any one book. It is more like a collective wisdom that has grown over the ages and continues to grow as new ...
... Torah, the Rule of Life The ethical and moral teachings of Judaism are grounded in the Torah, the Rule of Life. “The Rule of Life is called the Halachah (Halakhah), but it is not contained in any one book. It is more like a collective wisdom that has grown over the ages and continues to grow as new ...
Chapter 2 Judaism
... Pesach – Passover, an annual meal celebrating the Exodus Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year Mezuzah – the parchment of Sh’ma in the right doorpost Kosher – Hebrew for proper, refers to permitted dietary laws Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year Holy of Holies – The sanctuary insid ...
... Pesach – Passover, an annual meal celebrating the Exodus Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year Mezuzah – the parchment of Sh’ma in the right doorpost Kosher – Hebrew for proper, refers to permitted dietary laws Rosh Hashanah – Jewish New Year Holy of Holies – The sanctuary insid ...
(grandson of Rav Breuer) regarding Rabbi Joseph Elias
... If Rabbi Hirsch intended with the second edition of the Commentary to recant or clarify the views expressed in the essay, he would have so stated; he corrects or clarifies himself when necessary in the Commentary (e.g., Bamidbor 17:23). Rabbi Dr. Joseph Breuer’s introductory note to the essay states ...
... If Rabbi Hirsch intended with the second edition of the Commentary to recant or clarify the views expressed in the essay, he would have so stated; he corrects or clarifies himself when necessary in the Commentary (e.g., Bamidbor 17:23). Rabbi Dr. Joseph Breuer’s introductory note to the essay states ...
Judaism
... unusual, there are some Hassidim who combine their religious tradition with artistic representation to express their mystical view of life. “Basically, when you see a person dressed in black in the street, you not always can take for granted he was always like that. But, nevertheless, as an artist y ...
... unusual, there are some Hassidim who combine their religious tradition with artistic representation to express their mystical view of life. “Basically, when you see a person dressed in black in the street, you not always can take for granted he was always like that. But, nevertheless, as an artist y ...