Rabbinic - Lay Relations in Jewish Law (Progressive Halakhah, Band 2) - Softcover

9780929699042: Rabbinic - Lay Relations in Jewish Law (Progressive Halakhah, Band 2)

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ISBN 10: 0929699041 ISBN 13: 9780929699042

Verlag: Berghahn Books, 1998

THE FREEHOF INSTITUTE OF PROGRESSIVE HALAKHAH The Freehof Institute of Progressive Halakhah is a creative research center devoted to studying and defining the progressive character of the halakhah in accordance with the principles and theology of Reform Judaism. It seeks to establish the ideological basis of Progressive halakhah, and its application to daily life. The Institute fosters serious studies, and helps scholars in various portions of the world to work together for a common cause. It provides an ongoing forum through symposia, and publications including the quarterly newsletter, HalakhaH, published under the editorship of Walter Jacob, in the United States. The foremost halakhic scholars in the Reform, Liberal, and Progressive rabbinate along with some Conservative and Orthodox colleagues as well as university professors serve on our Academic Council. This collection on Essays is the product of the second colloquium held in Florida during June 1991.

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Walter Jacob was Senior Scholar of Rodef Shalom Congregation, Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania. He also served as President of the Freehof Institute of Progressive Halakhah. He is the author and editor of a number of titles including American Reform Responsa (1983), Liberal Judaism and Halakhah (1988) and Not by Birth Alone, Conversion to Judaism (1997).

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The Freehof Institute of Progressive Halakhah is a creative research center devoted to studying and defining the progressive character of the halakhah in accordance with the principles and theology of Reform Judaism. It will work to establish the ideological basis of Progressive halakhah, and its application to daily life. The Institute hopes to foster serious studies, and above all to help scholars in various portions of the world to work together for a common cause. It seeks to provide an ongoing forum through symposia, colloquia and publications. The foremost halakhic scholars in the Reform, Liberal, and Progressive rabbinate along with some Conservative and Orthodox colleagues as well as university professors serve on our Academic Council. This collection of essays is the product of the second colloquium held in Florida during June 1991. This book follows the volume Dynamic Jewish Law Progressive Halakhah - Essence and Application (1991); it is part of a series which will explore different areas and seek to lead us closer to our goals. The subjects are diverse and the approaches taken by the authors are equally so. We wish to encourage a wide ranging discussion as well as the exploration of contemporary and historic themes.

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Verlag: Berghahn Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 0929699041
ISBN 13: 9780929699042
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 142
Herausgeber: Jacob Walter, Zemer Moshe
Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verf�gbar
Verantwortliche Person: gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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