Download or read book Studies in the Weekly Sidra 3rd Series written by Nehama Leibowitz and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Studies in the Weekly Sidra written by Nehama Leibowitz and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Studies in the Weekly Sidra written by Nehama Leibowitz and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hineini in Our Lives written by Dr. Norman J. Cohen and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-10-06 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One simple, powerful word—hineini—contains the key to deepening your relationship with God and with others. Hineini (Here I am!). This single spoken word appears only fourteen times in the Bible–each time in a memorable and meaningful story: Abraham offering Isaac as a sacrifice to God, Jacob deceiving his father for Esau’s birthright, Moses answering the call that comes from the Burning Bush. Scholar and popular teacher Norman Cohen explores each of these powerful stories and shows what each can reveal about you as parent, spouse, sibling, lover, and friend. By probing these dynamic biblical relationships, Cohen challenges you to think about the ways you relate to the people in your life and God. And, to add other fascinating perspectives to the conversation, eleven insightful authors and teachers share personal reflections that exemplify each of the hineini passages.
Download or read book The Third Pillar written by Geoffrey Hartman and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-05-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why should we be excluded from the history and literature of Judaism because the world of our fathers and mothers became a secularized one, Geoffrey Hartman asks, or because religious literacy, whatever our faith or community affiliation, has gone into relative decline? And why, he asks, do those who have no trouble finding pleasure and intellectual profit in the Greek and Roman classics or in the literary and artistic productions of two millennia of Western Christianity not easily find equal resonance and reward in the major texts in the Jewish tradition? For if Christianity and the classical inheritance stand as two pillars of Western civilization, surely the third pillar is the Jewish tradition. In The Third Pillar Hartman, one of the most influential scholars and teachers of English and comparative literature of recent decades, has brought together some of the most important and eloquent essays he has written since the 1980s on the major texts of the Jewish tradition. In three groupings, on Bible, Midrash, and education, Hartman clarifies the relevance of contemporary literary criticism to canonical texts in the tradition, while demonstrating what has been—and what still remains to be—learned from the Midrash to enrich the interpretation of commentary and art, sacred or secular. "The map of the discipline [of Jewish studies] is still being drawn," Hartman writes. "Barely known areas tempt the explorer, and major reinterpretations remain possible. This third pillar of our civilization . . . is only now being fully excavated: we have discovered something but not everything about its structure and upholding function."
Download or read book Eight Decades written by W. Gunther Plaut and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: W. Gunther Plaut is one of Reform Judaism's most acclaimed twentieth century rabbis and scholars. He is a gifted writer and intellectual whose ideas garner devotees throughout the world. Eight Decades: The Selected Writings of W. Gunther Plaut is a selection of his previously published articles and essays. They include discussions on history, biblical topics, literature and linguistics, theological questions, moral and social issues, perspectives on Reform Judaism, legal issues, and Israel. First published in magazines as diverse as Maclean's, Atlantic, Commentary, Reconstructionist, Ontario Medical Review, Hebrew Union College Annual, and many others, each essay carries a unique message that is still relevant today. Eight Decades is a fitting companion to One Voice: The Selected Sermons of W. Gunther Plaut, published in 2007 on the occasion of his ninety-fifth birthday.
Download or read book The Weekly Sidra written by N. Steinberg and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Further Studies of the Narratives in the Book of Genesis written by Dr. Martin Sicker and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in the Book of Genesis have been studied intensely for more than two millennia, providing a virtual mountain of commentary on every aspect of the narratives contained therein. Viewed from a traditional perspective, the stories related in Genesis are essentially graphic philosophical and theological narratives designed to convey profound ideas and insights that would otherwise be found only in tomes designed for students of philosophy and theology. A close substantive examination of these narratives, as presented in the Masoretic text, but often lost in translation where the subtleties of the Hebrew wording are glossed over, will reveal a treasure trove of insights into the fundamental issues of religious belief, the divine-human relationship, free will and determinism, the complex nature of humankind, and theodicy. The present work contains six ‘deep dive’ studies of selected narratives in the book of Genesis that continue to address questions of theological significance in addition to the relationship of man to the Creator, as well as to his fellow man. The first study in this collection focuses on The First Verse of the book of Genesis and explores the vast implications of its seven Hebrew terms, as considered by commentators for two millennia. The second, The Garden of Eden, deals with the moral implications of the relationship between man and God. The third, The Covenant, deals with the reasons why Abraham was chosen to be the progenitor of the civilization ultimately destined to change the course of human history. The fourth, Jacob’s Dream, explores the symbolisms and implications of this tale of interaction between man and the celestial world. The fifth, The Joseph Saga, probes the question of man’s free will and divine providential intervention in human affairs. The sixth, Jacob’s Final Days, examines in depth the Patriarch Jacob’s reflections on the legacy he leaves behind as he departs the scene. It is the hope and expectation of the author of these studies that the reader will come away from them with even more questions about the biblical texts than they had before. As will be seen there has always been little consensus over the centuries about the meanings of these essentially ‘right brain’ texts, primarily because they are constructed and written in a manner that tends to challenge ‘left brain’ analysis. Nonetheless, their study remains intellectually important because the topics they deal with are of great pertinence to contemporary society.
Download or read book Tales of Nehama written by Leah Abramowitz and published by Gefen Publishing House Ltd. This book was released on 2003 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who was Nehama Leibowitz? This question is thoroughly and lovingly explored in Tales of Nehama, by Lea Abramowitz. The result is a fascinating, in-depth exploration of a leading bible scholar, and renowned and revered teacher. Through hundreds of anecdotes and memories, told by Leibowitzs students, colleagues and friends, Tales of Nehama outlines Leibowitzs profound personal impact on thousands of people, and on Jewish learning and biblical criticism. Nehama Leibowitz had requested only one word to be inscribed on her tombstone: teacher. This comprehensive volume details her personal qualities that contributed to her outstanding success as an educator -- her devotion to people and acts of kindness, her modesty, her tolerance and openness to all, and her sense of humour. But Tales of Nehama goes further, to explore Leibowitzs teaching methods, in which actualisation and entertaining played a major role. From an intimate analysis of her character and beliefs -- her stand on feminism and Zionism, her views on Hareidim, the secular world, and on education -- to the central chapter, which recounts dozens of Tales of Nehama, concise, true stories that serve to outline the tremendous impact and inner workings of this great scholar, the book also comprises comprehensive sections exploring many aspects of her intellectual endeavours. These include her studies of the weekly Torah portions; an appraisal of her teaching methods; a review of her pedagogical approach; her commentaries on certain Psalms; her essay entitled "Active Learning in the Teaching of History"; an exchange of letters between Nehama Leibowitz and Professor Hugo Bergman, portraying a fascinating dialogue between two very brilliant and committed Jewish scholars; and a section exploring published articles that recognise Leibowitzs unique contribution to Jewish thought and study. The book not only answers the question Who was Nehama Leibowitz? but it also creates a vivid portrayal of a genius whose impact on Judaism was unparalleled, and will reverberate for generations to come.
Download or read book Tradition written by and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journal of Orthodox Jewish thought.
Download or read book The Weekly Sidra Midrashim and Commentaries on the Weekly Torah Reading written by N. Steinberg and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Studies in the Weekly Parashah written by Moshe Sokolow and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains studies on the weekly Torah portion (parashah/sidrah) evoking the memorable and influential style of Nehama Leibowitz. Using lesser-known published works by Nehama and notes of her private lessons, Moshe Sokolow elucidates the text and its classic commentaries in a manner that engages readers, making them active participants in Torah study.
Download or read book My Weekly Sidrah written by Melanie Berman and published by Torah Aura Productions. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Weekly Sidrah introduces a full cycle of parashat ha-shavua to students in first through second grade. Each parashah includes a introduction, a series of exercises and a quote of the week. The black and white book invites student creativity.
Download or read book Jewish Translation History written by Robert Singerman and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classified bibliographic resource for tracing the history of Jewish translation activity from the Middle Ages to the present day, providing the researcher with over a thousand entries devoted solely to the Jewish role in the east-to-west transmission of Greek and Arab learning and science into Latin or Hebrew. Other major sections extend the coverage to modern times, taking special note of the absorption of European literature into the Jewish cultural orbit via Hebrew, Yiddish, or Judezmo translations, for instance, or the translation and reception of Jewish literature written in Jewish languages into other languages such as Arabic, English, French, German, or Russian. This polyglot bibliography, the first of its kind, contains over 2,600 entries, is enhanced by a vast number of additional bibliographic notes leading to reviews and related resources, and is accompanied by both an author and a subject index.
Download or read book Sefer Berayshis written by Torah Dose and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was Mosheh our Teacher who originally instituted the public Reading of the Law so thatthe Jewish People shall "know that which they shall do" to comply with the commandmentsof G-d. This public Reading of the Torah, known as "the Five Books of Moses," is a centralpart of the Sabbath and Festival morning Synagogue service down to this day.The present book, one of a series of five, comprises a Report and Explanation of each weeklyportion of the Torah Reading and its Haftorah. (The Haftorah is the weekly Reading fromthe Books of the Prophets which immediately follows the public Torah Reading.)Culled from numerous classical Commentaries and presented in a coherent style,with pertinent stories, essays and articles appended to many of the weekly Readings,this book is a treasure trove of true Torah knowledge that brings to life and practicethe great teachings of Judaism, to be a guide for living in today's world.The Questions before each Week's Sidra and Haftorah are intended to encourage debate anddiscussion around the Sabbath and Festival table, all in the spirit of the Reading itself,which is to generate interest and knowledge and understanding of the Torah.The author, a Torah teacher for more than fifty years, has woven a rich tapestry of Torahthought and ideas that will appeal to novice and scholar alike.
Download or read book Sefer Shemos written by Torah Dose and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was Mosheh our Teacher who originally instituted the public Reading of the Law so thatthe Jewish People shall "know that which they shall do" to comply with the commandmentsof G-d. This public Reading of the Torah, known as "the Five Books of Moses," is a centralpart of the Sabbath and Festival morning Synagogue service down to this day.The present book, one of a series of five, comprises a Report and Explanation of each weeklyportion of the Torah Reading and its Haftorah. (The Haftorah is the weekly Reading fromthe Books of the Prophets which immediately follows the public Torah Reading.)Culled from numerous classical Commentaries and presented in a coherent style,with pertinent stories, essays and articles appended to many of the weekly Readings,this book is a treasure trove of true Torah knowledge that brings to life and practicethe great teachings of Judaism, to be a guide for living in today's world.The Questions before each Week's Sidra and Haftorah are intended to encourage debate anddiscussion around the Sabbath and Festival table, all in the spirit of the Reading itself,which is to generate interest and knowledge and understanding of the Torah.The author, a Torah teacher for more than fifty years, has woven a rich tapestry of Torahthought and ideas that will appeal to novice and scholar alike.
Download or read book 20th Century Jewish Religious Thought written by Arthur A. Cohen and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JPS is proud to reissue Cohen and Mendes-Flohr’s classic work, perhaps the most important, comprehensive anthology available on 20th century Jewish thought. This outstanding volume presents 140 concise yet authoritative essays by renowned Jewish figures Eugene Borowitz, Emil Fackenheim, Blu Greenberg, Susannah Heschel, Jacob Neusner, Gershom Scholem, Adin Steinsaltz, and many others. They define and reflect upon such central ideas as charity, chosen people, death, family, love, myth, suffering, Torah, tradition and more. With entries from Aesthetics to Zionism, this book provides striking insights into both the Jewish experience and the Judeo-Christian tradition.
