Download or read book Understanding Tzniut written by J. H. Henkin and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his innovative and magisterial lead essay, Rabbi Yehuda Henkin analyzes the pervasive yet little-understood area of women's modesty. In Understanding Tzniut, Rabbi Henkin also examines the issues of handshaking, aliyot to the Torah, and dancing with a sefer Torah, as well as general topics such as questions of rabbinical misjudgment during the Holocaust and the relationship to Israel's government in the wake of the expulsion from Gush Katif. To all topics, Rabbi Henkin brings halachic stature, scholarship and erudition.
Download or read book Outside Inside written by Gila Manolson and published by Targum Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a refreshing, straightforward style, the author of The Magic Touch addresses the subject of tzniut, modesty, providing insight and inspiration for all.
Download or read book Sefer Oz e hadar Levushah written by E. Falk and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tznius -- modesty -- is an integral facet of Jewish life. In a world where modesty is recognized more by its absence than by its presence, there has never been a greater need for a definitive work on this vital quality. But what precisely are the laws of modesty, what are its parameters, where are its applications? In this long-awaited work, the laws and ideology of modesty are tackled in an exhaustive and comprehensive manner. All the laws of Tznius, whether in dress or behavior, speech and social interaction, are collated and explained in the clear and lucid manner that is characteristic of the author. -- Back cover.
Download or read book New Interpretations on the Parsha written by J. H. Henkin and published by KTAV Publishing House, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What guided Abraham in war and peace? What did Isaac really think about his two sons? How did the debacle of the Spies unfold? In New Interpretations on the Parsha, on the weekly Torah readings and on the holidays, an outstanding scholar answers these and many other questions. Combining erudition with sociological and psychological insight and written in a clear and straightforward style, this is a book of rare originality, intelligence and religious force.
Download or read book Tradition and Equality in Jewish Marriage written by Melanie Malka Landau and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often when people have become alienated from their religious backgrounds, they access their traditions through lifecycle events such as marriage. At times, modern values such as gender equality may be at odds with some of the traditions; many of which have always been in a state of flux in relationship to changing social, economic and political realities. Traditional Jewish marriage is based on the man acquiring the woman, which has symbolic and actual ramifications. Grounded in the traditional texts yet accessible, this book shows how the marriage is an acquisition and contextualises the gender hierarchy of marriage within the rabbinic exclusion of women from Torah study, the highest cultural practice and women's exemption from positive commandments. Melanie Landau offers two alternative models of partnership that partially or fully bypass the non-reciprocity of traditional Jewish marriage and that have their basis in the ancient rabbinic texts.
Download or read book The Tzniyus Book written by Rabbi Jack Abramowitz and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tzniyus Book presents not only explanations for, but also the Biblical and Talmudic sources of traditional practices of dress and comportment among observant Jews. If a person has an idea what's what, but may not be sure why, The Tzniyus Book lays it out in a down-to-earth, contemporary fashion.
Download or read book Equality Lost written by J. H. Henkin and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates how to interpret Halacha in regard to women in the age of feminism, the conversion to Judaism of children in non-observant homes, and the killing of captured terrorists.
Download or read book The Jgirl s Guide written by Penina Villenchik Adelman and published by Jewish Lights Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The JGirls Guide is an inspirational, interactive book designed to help pre-teen Jewish girls address the spiritual, educational, and psychological issues surrounding coming of age in today's society. Topics include: - Ideals of beauty- Friendship- Sexuality- Dealing with parents- Attitudes toward eating- Coping with stress and indentity
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Jewish Cultures written by Nadia Valman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook to Contemporary Jewish Cultures explores the diversity of Jewish cultures and ways of investigating them, presenting the different methodologies, arguments and challenges within the discipline. Divided into themed sections, this book considers in turn: How the individual terms "Jewish" and "culture" are defined, looking at perspectives from Anthropology, Music, Literary Studies, Sociology, Religious Studies, History, Art History, and Film, Television, and New Media Studies. How Jewish cultures are theorized, looking at key themes regarding power, textuality, religion/secularity, memory, bodies, space and place, and networks. Case studies in contemporary Jewish cultures. With essays by leading scholars in Jewish culture, this book offers a clear overview of the field and offers exciting new directions for the future.
Download or read book Unlocking Judaism A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Faith written by Piotr Willet and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Unlocking Judaism: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Faith" is a richly detailed exploration of one of the world's oldest and most influential religions. From its ancient origins to its modern-day manifestations, this book delves deep into the complexities of Jewish history, beliefs, rituals, and culture. With ten chapters encompassing everything from the foundational principles of monotheism and covenant to the diverse sects and movements within Judaism, readers will gain a nuanced understanding of this multifaceted faith. Each chapter is meticulously crafted, offering insight into sacred texts, interpretations, rituals, and the vibrant tapestry of Jewish life. Whether you're a scholar seeking in-depth knowledge or a curious reader eager to learn more, "Unlocking Judaism" is an indispensable resource that illuminates the rich heritage and enduring relevance of Judaism in the world today.
Download or read book Sometimes You Are What You Wear written by Eliyahu Safran and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-06-28 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rabbi Safran’s compelling book about the need to incorporate the traditional view of modesty if we are to save our children from the superficiality, the decadence and the damaging influences of our modern, “progressive” society, opens with a simple question, “What can an Orthodox rabbi tell me about my children or my life?“ In his book, Rabbi Dr. Safran goes on to make clear that an Orthodox rabbi has quite a bit to say about the modern world, the power of spirituality, and the particularly powerful religious worldview of Judaism. Rabbi Safran presents the traditional view of modesty in the context of Judaism’s unique way of looking at the world. For Judaism, seeks an appropriate balance between the physical and the spiritual, denying neither and recognizing that the beauty of God’s creative wisdom inhabits both. Rabbi Safran presents the traditional Jewish view of modesty, tzniut, by first questioning the “benefit” that the modern world has bestowed upon us. Indeed, he takes the strong position that our modern world has sought to turn our children into “commodities” that serve to benefit a corporate bottom line, but not the best interests of our children. The superficiality of the modern world, with its emphasis on body image, has done a profound disservice to us and to our children. There are ever more young people turning to illicit sexual encounters, alcohol and drug abuse, and who suffer from psychological struggles like eating disorders. In this context, Rabbi Safran does not present tzniut as a “quick fix.” Far from it. He establishes the textual, spiritual and historical context for modesty and demonstrates with candor
Download or read book Defining Jewish Difference written by Beth A. Berkowitz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Berkowitz shows that interpretation of Leviticus 18:3 provides an essential backdrop for today's conversations about Jewish assimilation and minority identity.
Download or read book Further Perspectives on Jewish Law and Contemporary Issues written by Wayne Allen and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a dynamic tradition, Judaism has always relied on experts to interpret sacred texts for modern times. Responding to the questions posed to him from congregants, other rabbis, and Jews around the world, Rabbi Allen blends his special sensitivity with profound scholarship in addressing a wide range of religious issues. This book is a window into how an ancient tradition can still keep its relevance today.
Download or read book Meditations at Sixty written by Eliyahu Safran and published by KTAV Publishing House, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Return to Modesty written by Wendy Shalit and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with a new introduction, this fifteenth anniversary edition of A Return to Modesty reignites Wendy Shalit’s controversial claim that we have lost our respect for an essential virtue: modesty. When A Return to Modesty was first published in 1999, its argument launched a worldwide discussion about the possibility of innocence and romantic idealism. Wendy Shalit was the first to systematically critique the "hook-up" scene and outline the harms of making sexuality so public. Today, with social media increasingly blurring the line between public and private life, and with child exploitation on the rise, the concept of modesty is more relevant than ever. Updated with a new preface that addresses the unique problems facing society now, A Return to Modesty shows why "the lost virtue" of modesty is not a hang-up that we should set out to cure, but rather a wonderful instinct to be celebrated. A Return to Modesty is a deeply personal account as well as a fascinating intellectual exploration into everything from seventeenth-century manners to the 1948 tune "Baby, It’s Cold Outside." Beholden neither to social conservatives nor to feminists, Shalit reminds us that modesty is not prudery, but a natural instinct—and one that may be able to save us from ourselves.
Download or read book THE TZNIUS HANDBOOK written by E. Falk and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Abuse in the Jewish Community written by Michael J. Salamon and published by Urim Publications. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this guide, psychologist Michael Salamon offers definitions of abuse and describes signs that should indicate to parents, teachers, and school officials that abuse might be occurring. Basic information about available methods of treatment is provided and the unique cultural conditions in the Orthodox Jewish community that make prevention and treatment so difficult is discussed.
