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Of learning and libraries : the seminary library at one hundred
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Herman Dicker
The Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America houses the largest and most comprehensive collection of Judaica and Hebraica in the Western Hemisphere; since its establishment one hundred years ago, seekers of knowledge throughtout the world have availed themselves of its vast resources. It was not through mere chance, hoever, that this ...
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The Everyday Torah: Weekly Reflections and Inspirations
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Bradley Shavit Artson, Irving Greenberg, PH.D. (Foreword by)
This is an inspiring new collection from the author, who Rabbi Harold Kushner calls "one of the most insightful and articulate rabbis of his generation." Following the success of his previous book, "The Bedside Torah", Rabbi Artson once again casts a contemporary light on the ancient text of the Torah. This time, he enlightens you with a deeper ...
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The Seminary at 100: Reflections on the Jewish Theological Seminary and the Consrvative Movement
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Nina Beth Cardin (Editor), David Wolf Silverman (Editor)
Over fifty scholars, rabbis and lay leaders offer their insights and reflections on the Jewish Theological Seminary: its contributions and character, its mystique and its mission.
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Conservative Judaism: The New Century
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Dr. Neil Gillman
A dynamic account of the creation and evolution of the Conservative movement over the last 100 years. The concerns, changes, and achievements of Conservative belief and practice since the turn of the century, and how the movement is confronting today's most challenging issues, including: The role of women in the synagogue Homosexuality Patrilineal ...
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A Jewish philosophy and pattern of life
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Simon Greenberg
Drawing on the vast resources of the biblical-rabbinic tradition and of general philosophic and religious thought, this comprehensive discussions could prove helpful in formulating a personal philosophy and pattern of life constructively integrating one's Jewish, American, and human heritages. (Judiasm)
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Greek in Jewish Palestine ; Hellenism in Jewish Palestine
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Saul Lieberman
In these two books, now reprinted in one volume, a master Talmudist and scholar of the Greco-Roman world, the late Professor Saul Lieberman, elucidates words, texts, customs and practices in either rabbinic or classical literature, often by reference to passages in the other. (Judaism)
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The Conservative Movement in Judaism
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Daniel J Elazar, Rela Mintz Geffen
Viewing the Conservative Movement at a turning point, this book analyzes the problems facing the largest religious movement in the American Jewish community and outlines a plan of action for the future. Elazar and Geffen suggest: clarifying ideology, mission, and purpose, finding the right balance between traditionalists and advocates of change, ...
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The Prayer Book: Weekday, Sabbath and Festival
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Ben Zion Bokser (Translator)
The authoritative and beloved Bokser Siddur. Containing: the traditional worship service for weekdays, Sabbath, and festivals; the traditional blessings, including candlelighting; family rituals and personal prayers.
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The Ordination of Women as Rabbis: Studies and Responsa
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Simon Greenberg
The decision of the Jewish Theological Seminar to ordain women for the rabbinate constituted a watershed in American Jewish history. This volume will be of interest not only to a student of the place of women in Jewish law, but to any student of Halakhah, for uinderlying the opinions on the admission of women to the Rabbinical School is the ...
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Jewish history and Jewish destiny
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Gerson D Cohen, Dr. Neil Gillman (Foreword by)
This anthology of addresses and essays by former Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Cohen is written in a popular style and is intended for a wide audience. The pieces offer an overview of his thoughts on such topics as the centrality of religion to Judaism, eschatology, Jewish history in its cultural context, Jewish scholarship, and Zionism. ...
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Practical Dreamer: Israel Friedlander and the Shaping of American Judaism
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Baila Round Shargel, Ismar Schorsch (Introduction by)
This book, the first full-scale biography of Israel Friedlander, sheds new light on the life and times of this scholar-turned activist. It follows him through the six major turning points of his brief life: his choice of Semetics as the focus of his scholaraly study, his joining the newly reorganized Jewish Theological Seminary, and his triumphs ...
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The Unfolding Tradition: Jewish Law After Sinai
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Elliot N Dorff, Rabbi
This volume analyzes the biblical and rabbinic roots of Jewish law, as interpreted by leading rabbis of the Conservative movement and beyond. This long-awaited work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots, development and interpretation of Jewish law in general, and for those who wish to know how Conservative Judaism ...
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The Jews in the Center: Conservative Synagogues and Their Members
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Jack Wertheimer
This study of Conservative American Jews examines the largest movement of synagogue-affiliated Jews in the US, a group that outnumbers the combined membership of Reform and Orthodox congregations and a population that adheres to a centrist version of Judaism.
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The Halakhic Process: A Systematic Analysis
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Joel Roth
In his enlightening discussion of one of the most important topics in Jewish thought today, Prof. Roth presents and analyzes the primary Talmudic and rabbinic sources relating to the legal and extralegal factors that go into the process of halakhic decision-making. He leads the reader through the entire process, step by step. The concepts of ...
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From Szatmar to the New World: Max Wohlberg, American Cantor
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Charles Davidson
From Szatmar to the New World is the story of Max Wohlberg's odyssey from a yeshiva in Hungary to the pinnacle of the American cantorate. Wohlberg's influential career as a cantorn and educator is depicted against a background of social and cultural ferment. Readers are given a behind-the-scenes tour of rarely explored areas of American Jewish ...
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Is This Apple Kosher? or May I Have Watermelon with My Hotdog?
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Cheri Ellowitz Silver, Barry W Holtz (Editor), Nina Woldin (Illustrator)
Kashrut is a system of laws which tells what foods are 'fit' to eat. Kashrut divides food into three categories: Meat, dairy, and neutral (fruits and vegetables). Most of the laws of Kashrut are concerned with the animal foods and how they can be combined with other foods. This workboos, appropriate for students in grades 3-6, will help to teach ...
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Teach Yourself Judaism
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C M Hoffman, Jonathan Gorsky
Discover Judaism and its role in our world "Teach Yourself Judaism" is a comprehensive guide to the Jewish faith. Delving into the roots and development of Judaism and considering the practicalities of pursuing a Jewish way of life, this book will ensure you soon have a thorough understanding of the beliefs and practices of this major world ...
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Jews in the Center
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Jack Wertheimer (Editor)
This text offers a balance of quantitative sociology, demography and cultural anthropology. It provides a portrayal of the strengths and weaknesses of the conservative Jewish movement, set against the background of American middle-class religion at the end of the 20th century.
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Louis Finkelstein and the Conservative Movement: Conflict and Growth
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Michael B Greenbaum
The relationship of the Jewish Theological Seminary and its chancellor to the Conservative Movement has long been a subject of debate, if not a source of tension, among the national organizations of the movement as well as its rank and file. This is no less true today than it was eighty years ago. In order for one to understand the nature of JTS ...
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Deepening the Commitment: Zionism and the Conservative/Masorti Movement
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John S Ruskay (Editor), David Szonyi (Editor)
Papers from a conference of Conservative/Masorti Movement Leadership held September 7-8, 1988 at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
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Life and Death Responsibilities in Jewish Biomedical Ethics
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Aaron L Mackler (Editor), Gerald I Wolpe (Foreword by)
When may artificial technologies be used to help create human life? Can abortion be morally right? When should life-sustaining treatment be stopped? How extensive are my responsibilities to support the health care needs of others? Technological and social developments have placed these quesrtion at the center of society's concerns and in the ...
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Yom Tov Shel Rosh Hashanah 5659: A Chasidic Discourse by Rabbi Shalom Dovber Schneersohn of Chabad-Lubavitch
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Shalom Dov Baer Schneersohn, Yosef B Marcus (Translator), Moshe Miller (Translator)
The Jewish mystics and philosophers call man "medaber," the speaker. The capacity of speech is uniquely human, and we make much use of it, for better or worse. Yet we rarely consider its workings, how without any conscious premeditation, words flow effortlessly out of our mouths. Delivered on the second night of Rosh Hashanah 1898, Rabbi Shalom ...
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Transmission & Transformation: A Jewish Perspective on Moral Education
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Carol K Ingall
Transmission and Transformation: A Jewish Perspective on Moral Education is addressed to teachers, principals, and rabbis struggling to make sense of the competing claims of moral education authorities in both the Jewish and general education sectors. It contrasts traditional and contemporary Jewish moral education and sets Jewish moral education ...
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Marvin Leon
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Deep Calling Unto Deep: The Dynamics of Prayer in the Perspective of Chassidism
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Jacob Immanuel Schochet
Offers insights into the dynamics of prayer and repentance. Helps make the practice of these two fundamental principles of Judaism a more consciously vital experience.The other two volumes of this set are: *Mystical Tradition*Chassidic Dimension
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