Israel and the Diaspora in Jewish Law

Israel and the Diaspora in Jewish Law
Author: Walter Jacob
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Total Pages: 213
Release: 1997-11-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1800738846

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.

Teshuvot for the Nineties

Teshuvot for the Nineties
Author: Central Conference of American Rabbis
Publisher: CCAR Press
Total Pages: 436
Release: 1997
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780881230710

With a blend of the old and new, traditional and modern Reform principles, Rabbis Plaut and Washofsky elucidate issues of the history and practice of Reform Jews. Topics range from synagogue matters to personal life; from guns on temple property to genome research; from private ordinations to apostasy. Topics also include the role of a humanistic congregation in the Reform Movement and the participation of Gentiles in Jewish worship. This is the latest volume in the vast collection of Reform Responsa from the CCAR.

A Genuine Search

A Genuine Search
Author: Ignaz Maybaum
Publisher:
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1979
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Berit Mila in the Reform Context

Berit Mila in the Reform Context
Author: Lewis M. Barth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1990
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This textbook for doctors and other licensed practitioners interested in becoming certified Reform mohalim and mohalot introduces the practical issues of conducting this time-honored ceremony.

Becoming American Jews

Becoming American Jews
Author: Meaghan Dwyer-Ryan
Publisher: UPNE
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 1584657901

A compelling history of Boston's Temple Israel and its role in American Reform Judaism