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Contemporary Reform Responsa

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Author : Solomon Bennett Freehof
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974

Contemporary Reform Responsa written by Solomon Bennett Freehof and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Jewish law categories.

Contemporary Reform Responsa

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Author : Solomon Freehof
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010

Contemporary Reform Responsa written by Solomon Freehof and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.

Contemporary American Reform Responsa

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Author : Walter Jacob
language : en
Publisher: CCAR Press
Release Date : 1987

Contemporary American Reform Responsa written by Walter Jacob and has been published by CCAR Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Religion categories.

More than 200 responsa offering practical guidance in all areas of life.

Reform Responsa For The Twenty First Century

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Author : Mark Washofsky
language : en
Publisher: CCAR Press
Release Date : 2019-09-04

Reform Responsa For The Twenty First Century written by Mark Washofsky and has been published by CCAR Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-04 with Religion categories.

Reform Responsa for the Twenty-First Century: Sh'eilot Ut'shuvot is the latest in an ongoing series of Reform Responsa. Drawing from the breadth of traditional and modern Jewish texts, law, and ideology, this two volumes set addresses over seventy contemporary topics, including conversion of adopted children, fertility treatments, patrilineal descent, issues of synagogue management, social justice activism, interfaith marriage and rituals of death and mourning. Published by CCAR Press, a division of the Central Conference of American Rabbis

Modern Reform Responsa

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Author : Solomon Bennett Freehof
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971

Modern Reform Responsa written by Solomon Bennett Freehof and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Jewish law categories.

Reading Reform Responsa

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Author : Mark Washofsky
language : en
Publisher: CCAR Press
Release Date : 2024-03-04

Reading Reform Responsa written by Mark Washofsky and has been published by CCAR Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-04 with Religion categories.

The responsa literature, in which rabbis answer questions about halachah (Jewish law), is a vast treasury reaching back nearly fifteen centuries; Reform rabbis have been writing responsa since the 1800s. In Reading Reform Responsa, Rabbi Mark Washofsky, PhD, presents a deep dive into this literature, boldly arguing that Reform Judaism is indeed a movement fundamentally based on halachah. By inviting and guiding readers to understand Reform responsa with a critical eye, he shows that our movement has always been informed by Jewish law as well as Reform history. A teacher and mentor of generations of students at Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion, Rabbi Washofsky gives us a peek inside his classroom, making Reform responsa—and their history, framing, and context—engaging and accessible for all. Dr. Washofsky masterfully demonstrates the centrality of responsa for the continued vitality of Reform as an authentic stream of contemporary Judaism. Addressing himself to the everyday Jew-in-the-pew, he explains what halachah is, what responsa are, and what makes "Reform responsa" distinctive. ... More importantly, he draws on his expertise as a scholar both of our tradition and of legal and literary theory to teach the non-specialist reader to become a critical reader of responsa. —From the foreword by Rabbi Joan S. Friedman, PhD, Chair, CCAR Responsa Committee Rabbi Washofsky gifts us with a series of informed and sensitive discussions of how Reform Jews should think about and act on specific moral and ritual issues. In doing so, he graphically demonstrates that Reform Judaism's emphasis on personal autonomy is complemented by its insistence that Jewish tradition must play a role in individuals' choices if these decisions are to be not just one's own opinion, but also a recognizably Jewish one. —Rabbi Elliot Dorff, PhD, Past Chair, Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, Rabbinical Assembly Rabbi Mark Washofsky offers us a fascinating entry into and analysis of the Reform Movement's engagement with Jewish law, practice, and values. Where responsa analyze the issues and concerns implicit in a question of immediate practicality posed to a Jewish legal authority, Washofsky analyzes the body of over 1,300 Reform responsa promulgated since the early nineteenth century, pointing out the intellectual and ethical approaches employed, as well as the traditional, philosophical, and scientific resources marshalled to arrive at a persuasive answer. A wonderful read in its own right, this book provides an insider's look at modern liberal Jewish religious thought in action. —Rabbi Amy Scheinerman, author of The Talmud of Relationships Drawing on his deep mastery of classical halachic literature, Reform religious culture, and modern secular legal theory, Mark Washofsky offers insightful and compelling analyses of some of the Reform Movement's most important responsa. Washofsky's special ability to combine rigorous scholarship with his characteristic dry humor, engaging storytelling, and accessible writing style makes Reading Reform Responsa an essential study companion for anyone---clergy, academics, and laypeople alike---who is interested in learning or teaching Reform Judaism's rich tradition of halachic discourse. By inviting the reader to be not just an observer but also a participant in the reasoning and argumentation of responsa, Washofsky teaches us what it means to think halachically in a uniquely Reform way. —Rabbi A. Brian Stoller, Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, NY Those curious about the tradition of responsa in the Reform tradition, or merely about the intersection of Jewish law and modern life, will find much here of interest. A substantial but accessible guide to reading and applying Reform responsa. —Kirkus Reviews