Reading Reform Responsa

DOWNLOAD

Download Reading Reform Responsa PDF/ePub or read online books in Mobi eBooks. Click Download or Read Online button to get Reading Reform Responsa book now. This website allows unlimited access to, at the time of writing, more than 1.5 million titles, including hundreds of thousands of titles in various foreign languages. If the content not found or just blank you must refresh this page

Reading Reform Responsa

DOWNLOAD
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

Reading Jewish Religious Texts

DOWNLOAD
Author : Eliezer Segal
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-02-07

Reading Jewish Religious Texts written by Eliezer Segal and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-07 with Religion categories.

Reading Jewish Religious Texts introduces students to a range of significant post-biblical Jewish writing. It covers diverse genres such as prayer and liturgical poetry, biblical interpretation, religious law, philosophy, mysticism and works of ethical instruction. Each text is newly translated into English and accompanied by a detailed explanation to help clarify the concepts and arguments. The commentary also situates the work within its broader historical and ideological context, giving readers an enhanced appreciation of its place in the Jewish religious experience. This volume includes a comprehensive timeline, glossary and bibliography.

Ccar Journal The Reform Jewish Quarterly Fall 2024

DOWNLOAD
Author : Edwin Goldberg
language : en
Publisher: CCAR Press
Release Date : 2024-12-30

Ccar Journal The Reform Jewish Quarterly Fall 2024 written by Edwin Goldberg and has been published by CCAR Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-30 with Religion categories.

This special issue of the CCAR Journal honors Rabbi David Ellenson, z"l. The essays focus on Rabbi Ellenson's scholarly and practical work, including on halachah, liturgy, Zionism, feminism, modern Jewish thought, and his impact on our lived Judaism. General articles, book reviews, and poetry are also included.

Studies In The Meaning Of Judaism Jps Scholar Of Distinction Series

DOWNLOAD
Author : Eugene B. Borowitz
language : en
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Release Date : 2010-01-01

Studies In The Meaning Of Judaism Jps Scholar Of Distinction Series written by Eugene B. Borowitz and has been published by Jewish Publication Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Religion categories.

Noted educator, author, and speaker Eugene Borowitz delivers the fruits of his scholarship with grace in this new addition to the JPS Scholar of Distinction series. Gathered in this single volume are 33 essays covering the themes of modern Jewish theology, education, the history of Reform Judaism in America, Jewish law, ethics, and religious dialogue. This collection will appeal to a wide audience, including rabbis; scholars; and readers of religion, modern Jewish thought, and liturgy.

Feminist Perspectives On Law And Literature

DOWNLOAD
Author : Laura Schmitz-Justen
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2025-04-21

Feminist Perspectives On Law And Literature written by Laura Schmitz-Justen and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-21 with Literary Criticism categories.

The interdisciplinary study of law and literature can help us better understand intersectionality, and vice versa: intersectional feminist perspectives are extremely valuable in the study of law and literature. Of course, neither feminist nor intersectional approaches are new in and of themselves: for decades, literary scholarship has studied the impact of particular constellations of gender, race, and class when it comes to representations of women in literary texts and has succeeded in shaking monolithic and stereotypical notions of womanhood. However, research at the intersection of law, literature and feminism has so far been limited and insular. Bringing together more than twenty international researchers from related disciplines, this volume is the first to bring questions of intersectional feminism to the forefront of law and literature scholarship. From reproductive and (trans-)gender justice in law and literature to feminist practices that intervene in judicial discourse, this volume brings into focus a wide range of cultural and legal phenomena in which gender and the law intersect in literary texts. The volume’s commitment to intersectionality fittingly extents to its very make up: the contributors were selected to represent a diverse range of positions in terms of their gender, career stage and nationality.

Reader S Guide To Judaism

DOWNLOAD
Author : Michael Terry
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-12-02

Reader S Guide To Judaism written by Michael Terry and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-02 with Reference categories.

The Reader's Guide to Judaism is a survey of English-language translations of the most important primary texts in the Jewish tradition. The field is assessed in some 470 essays discussing individuals (Martin Buber, Gluckel of Hameln), literature (Genesis, Ladino Literature), thought and beliefs (Holiness, Bioethics), practice (Dietary Laws, Passover), history (Venice, Baghdadi Jews of India), and arts and material culture (Synagogue Architecture, Costume). The emphasis is on Judaism, rather than on Jewish studies more broadly.

Celebration And Renewal

DOWNLOAD
Author : Rela M. Geffen
language : en
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Release Date : 1993

Celebration And Renewal written by Rela M. Geffen and has been published by Jewish Publication Society this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Religion categories.

Explains such life-cycle events as birth, marriage, midlife, sickness, religious conversion, and mourning as viewed, experienced, and treated from a Jewish perspective.

The Routledge Handbook Of Muslim Jewish Relations

DOWNLOAD
Author : Josef Meri
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-06-23

The Routledge Handbook Of Muslim Jewish Relations written by Josef Meri and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-23 with Religion categories.

The Routledge Handbook of Muslim-Jewish Relations invites readers to deepen their understanding of the historical, social, cultural, and political themes that impact modern-day perceptions of interfaith dialogue. The volume is designed to illuminate positive encounters between Muslims and Jews, as well as points of conflict, within a historical framework. Among other goals, the volume seeks to correct common misperceptions about the history of Muslim-Jewish relations by complicating familiar political narratives to include dynamics such as the cross-influence of literary and intellectual traditions. Reflecting unique and original collaborations between internationally-renowned contributors, the book is intended to spark further collaborative and constructive conversation and scholarship in the academy and beyond.

You Be The Judge

DOWNLOAD
Author : Joel Lurie Grishaver
language : en
Publisher: Torah Aura Productions
Release Date : 2000

You Be The Judge written by Joel Lurie Grishaver and has been published by Torah Aura Productions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Delve into the intriguing world of Jewish jurisprudence as you encounter a myriad of ethical dilemmas. Each case presents a unique challenge, inviting you to step into the shoes of a judge and grapple with the intricacies of Jewish law. Consider the perspectives of all parties involved, weigh the evidence carefully, and strive to uncover the "right solution" guided by the principles of justice, compassion, and fairness.

Encyclopedia Of Judaism

DOWNLOAD
Author : Sara E. Karesh
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2005

Encyclopedia Of Judaism written by Sara E. Karesh and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

An illustrated A to Z reference containing over 800 entries providing information on the theology, people, historical events, institutions and movements related to the religion of Judaism.