Shoah and Torah

Shoah and Torah
Author: David Patterson
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-11
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781032103310

"Shoah and Torah systematically takes up the task of reading the Shoah through the lens of the Torah and the Torah through the lens of the Shoah. The investigation rests upon (1) the metaphysical standing that the Nazis ascribed to the Torah, (2) the obliteration of the Torah in the extermination of the Jews, (3) the significance of the Torah for an understanding of the Shoah, and (4) the significance of the Shoah in for an understanding of the Torah. The basis for the inquiry lies not the content of a certain belief but the categories of a certain mode of thought. Distinct from all other studies, this book is grounded in the categories of Jewish thought and Judaism-the categories of creation, revelation, and redemption-that the Nazis sought to obliterate in the Shoah. Thus the investigation is itself a response to the Nazi project of the extermination of the Jews and the millennial testimony of the Jews to the Torah"--

Shoah and Torah

Shoah and Torah
Author: David Patterson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2021-11-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000472027

Shoah and Torah systematically takes up the task of reading the Shoah through the lens of the Torah and the Torah through the lens of the Shoah.The investigation rests upon (1) the metaphysical standing that the Nazis ascribed to the Torah, (2) the obliteration of the Torah in the extermination of the Jews, (3) the significance of the Torah for an understanding of the Shoah, and (4) the significance of the Shoah for an understanding of the Torah.The basis for the inquiry lies not in the content of a certain belief but in the categories of a certain mode of thought. Distinct from all other studies, this book is grounded in the categories of Jewish thought and Judaism—the categories of creation, revelation, and redemption—that the Nazis sought to obliterate in the Shoah.Thus, the investigation is itself a response to the Nazi project of the extermination of the Jews and the millennial testimony of the Jews to the Torah.

With Fury Poured Out

With Fury Poured Out
Author: Bernard Maza
Publisher: SP Books
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1989
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780944007136

A masterful and thought-provoking retelling of the courage of Jewish faith caught in the horror of the Nazi Holocaust. A powerful explanation of the triumph of Jewish dignity over incredible, insurmountable odds. (The author is the brother of comedian Jackie Mason).

The Tattooed Torah

The Tattooed Torah
Author: Marvell Ginsburg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2022-01-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781646385515

Now more than ever, it is essential to continue teaching the lessons of the Holocaust to young children in an impactful and palatable way, so that such horrific events are never forgotten, nor repeated. The beloved children's book by Marvell Ginsburg, The Tattooed Torah, has been beautifully reimagined for a new generation and is a powerful resource for Holocaust education all over the world. Stunningly illustrated by Martin Lemelman, the book recounts the true story of the rescue and restoration of a small Torah from Brno, Czechoslovakia, and teaches the Holocaust not only as a period of destruction, but also as an opportunity for redemption. Whether teaching little ones about their heritage or giving children an introduction of the historical event through World War 2 books for kids, your family will treasure this beautifully-told story for years to come. This third edition of The Tattooed Torah is dedicated in loving memory of Marvell Ginsburg. Boys and girls will enjoy learning the rich history of the Jewish people The hardcover book and paper pages make it a timeless and classic storybook to enjoy reading over and over again Easy-to-read text with a vibrant and beautiful picture on each page A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book will go to support further educational resources to promote empathy and understanding among all people A great library addition if you're looking for Jewish books, Hanukkah gifts, historical books, or nonfiction Holocaust books

Breaking the Tablets

Breaking the Tablets
Author: David Weiss Halivni
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2007-08-31
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0742566145

How is it possible, after the Shoah, to declare one's faith in the God of Israel? Breaking the Tablets is David Weiss Halivni's eloquent and insightful response to this question. Halivni, Auschwitz survivor and one of the greatest Talmudic scholars of the past century, declares that at this time of God's near absence, Jews can still observe the words of the Torah and pray for God to come near again. Jews must continue to study the classic texts of rabbinic Judaism but now with greater humility, recognizing that even the greatest religious leaders and thinkers interpret these texts only as mere people, prone to human error. Breaking the Tablets is important reading for anyone who feels burdened by the question of how it is possible to believe in God and practice their religion.

Crisis and Covenant

Crisis and Covenant
Author: Jonathan Sacks
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1992
Genre: Covenants
ISBN: 9780719042034

Discusses various issues in contemporary Jewish theology. Ch. 2 (p. 25-53), "The Valley of the Shadow", is dedicated to the theological interpretation of the Holocaust. The Holocaust poses several problems to Jewish thought: Is God present in the post-Auschwitz world? Did the Holocaust renew the Covenant or did it survive intact? May the Holocaust be interpreted in terms of punishment, or is its meaning different, maybe inexplicable, in the extant categories of human ethics? May the Holocaust be regarded as a necessary transitional point on the way to the Jewish state? What lessons may be extracted from the Holocaust? Presents various solutions of modern-day Jewish theologians. Argues that the only lesson of the Holocaust is the reality of a common Jewish fate.

Torah from the Years of Wrath

Torah from the Years of Wrath
Author: Henry Abramson
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2018
Genre: History
ISBN: 138755932X

Discovered in the rubble of the Warsaw Ghetto, Rabbi Kalonymus Kalmish Shapira's wartime writings exemplify the faith of Hasidic Jewry under the unimaginable conditions of the Nazi occupation. Published in 1960 under the Hebrew title Aish Kodesh, the notes of Rabbi Shapira's weekly Sabbath sermons and annotations have been studied by pious Hasidim and secular academics alike, seeking his answers to the searing theological questions posed by the war. Why do the righteous suffer? Where was God during the Holocaust? Torah from the Years of Wrath provides a new and essential scholarly contribution by placing Rabbi Shapira's writings in their immediate historical context.

Wrestling with God: Jewish Theological Responses during and after the Holocaust

Wrestling with God: Jewish Theological Responses during and after the Holocaust
Author: Steven T. Katz
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2006-12-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 0199885206

This volume presents a wide-ranging selection of Jewish theological responses to the Holocaust. It will be the most complete anthology of its sort, bringing together for the first time: (1) a large sample of ultra-orthodox writings, translated from the Hebrew and Yiddish; (2) a substantial selection of essays by Israeli authors, also translated from the Hebrew; (3) a broad sampling of works written in English by American and European authors. These diverse selections represent virtually every significant theological position that has been articulated by a Jewish thinker in response to the Holocaust. Included are rarely studied responses that were written while the Holocaust was happening.

Shoah

Shoah
Author: Yoel Schwartz
Publisher: Mesorah Publications, Limited
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1990
Genre: History
ISBN:

The authors are Orthodox Torah scholar-teachers.