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The editor hopes that these papers, on themes of interest to Morton Smith, will contribute to the critical discussion of some problems of concern to him. Since Smith is one of the great scholarly masters of this generation, it is through scholarship, and...

The editor hopes that these papers, on themes of interest to Morton Smith, will contribute to the critical discussion of some problems of concern to him. Since Smith is one of the great scholarly masters of this generation, it is through scholarship, and...

The editor hopes that these papers, on themes of interest to Morton Smith, will contribute to the critical discussion of some problems of concern to him. Since Smith is one of the great scholarly masters of this generation, it is through scholarship, and...

The editor hopes that these papers, on themes of interest to Morton Smith, will contribute to the critical discussion of some problems of concern to him. Since Smith is one of the great scholarly masters of this generation, it is through scholarship, and...

An eminent scholar of the history of Judaism, Jacob Neusner shows in this work how Judaism changed from a philosophy to a religion between 200 and 400 C.E. 'The Transformation of Judaism' is a work both revolutionary in its method and unprecedented in...

The authors address the issue of God in this world which, in the classical documents of formative Judaism, encompasses the diverse ways in which we meet God in the here and now. The counterpart in Christianity is meeting God in the incarnation of Jesus...

This brief history of Judaism not only seeks to tell the story of Judaism (or of Judaisms) but to define it in such a way as to make it possible for the reader to grasp and make sense of Judaism, all at once, on its own terms.Professor Neusner...

Jacob Neusner, the preeminent Judaic scholar who is himself a Jew and a Zionist, here explores the issue he believes to be at the very heart of American Judaism: how two events remote from the experience of most American Jews have become the twin pillars...

Histoire De La Premiere Croisade est un livre �����crit par Joseph Michaud en 1885. Le livre traite de la premi�����re croisade qui a eu lieu au 11�����me si�����cle. Michaud explore les raisons pour lesquelles la croisade a �����t����� entreprise, les...

People tend to think that hakaras hatov is merely a nice middah to have and nothing more. Yet we're obligated-all day, every day-to acknowledge and be grateful to Hashem for the endless good He gives us. Gratitude is not just something we...

This is the first book ever written strictly on the subject of the lesser-known Jewish law found in the Torah (Bible), concerning eating only "yashan" (literally, "old grain"), also spelled "yoshon". In our modern times of...

The Messianic Peshitta Haggadah for Pesakh is a truly unique Haggadah. It gives users a perspective on Pesakh that is as close as possible to the first-century Seder that Yeshua conducted with his Talmidim, especially the third cup, the "Cup of...

Is Jewish education simply an ancient and archaic type of socialization into "customs and ceremonies" or a sophisticated practice, based on rich cultural conceptions of the educated individual, the decent society and the relationship of knowledge and...

These projects were formatted for 30 minutes of child participation with some prep by the teacher and some by the child, depending on the age of the child. But they can certainly be done at home. I did projects in 3 temples. They all needed me to keep...

Puzzled by a passage in the Old Testament implying that the Ark of theCovenant-the most sacred item in monotheistic Judaism-was not onlytouched by forbidden human hands but that some of its contents had beenremoved, academician Gene Jinsiong Cho set out...

How to find peace and harmony in an unsettled world. You. Me. The person down the street or halfway around the globe. In this inspiring collection of stories, blessings, poetry, divine teachings, and meditation exercises, Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg...

Ancient Jewish Teachings Applied to a Modern WorldDrawing from his vast knowledge of Torah, Kabbalah, Talmud, and other ancient writings, Rabbi Yehonatan Eybeshitz continues to teach us about the inner and outer world-more than 250 years after his...

Jewish Studies Athens. BUT BE CAREFUL THAT I DON?T ?SOMEHOW? DECEIVE YOU UNINTENTIONALLY (!!! ???) BY PROFFERRING AN ILLEGITIMATE ACCOUNTING OF THE CHILD/TOKOU. [Republic 507a]...

Dieses Gebetbuch enthält traditionelle jüdische Gebete und Andachten für den Gottesdienst und zu Hause. Es war ein wichtiger Bestandteil der Reformbewegung im Judentum und wurde von der Genossenschaft für Reform im Judenthum im 19. Jahrhundert...

Illustrates how some Jews have created a new, hybrid form of Judaism, merging American values and behaviors with those from historical Jewish traditions.

Here are more than 100 of the best Jewish jokes you'll ever hear, interspersed with perceptive and persuasive insight into what they can tell us about how Jews see themselves, their families, and their friends, and what they think about money, sex, and...

Was kann man sagen, wenn es einem die Sprache verschlägt, wenn man selbst oder ein Mitmensch mit den Herausforderungen des Lebens konfrontiert wird, die ein traditionelles Gebetbuch nicht abdeckt - zum Beispiel während einer Chemotherapie,...

The true story of a casually Jewish family's struggle to cope with divisiveness caused when one son becomes an Orthodox Jew. Also an excellent reference source for people who want an easy and humorous way to learn about Judaism.

Most people have heard of Kristallnacht, Night of the Broken Glass in Hitlers Germany.Very few have heard of the Farhud in Baghdad, Iraq.The authors memoir begins in a world that no longer exists

Découvrez la richesse juridique, sociale et culturelle du monde juif à travers la législation civile du Thalmud, présentée ici en français. Israel Michel Rabbinowicz nous livre une étude détaillée des lois et des coutumes qui régissent la vie civile des...

Named a 2007 National Jewish Book Award Runner-Up in the category of Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice.JPS's new holiday books take us through the joys, spirit, and meaning of the seasons. Blending the old and the new, they ground us in the origins...

This classic work presents all of the fundamental laws and traditions pertaining to Jewish death and mourning. A best-seller since its initial publication, Rabbi Lamms book is divided into the following chapters:-From the Moment of Death to the Funeral...

Following the question-and-answer format made popular in his best-selling Jewish Books of Why, Rabbi Kolatch here explores, explains, and analyzes the reasons behind the multitude of laws, observances, customs, and traditions relating to death and...

The phenomenal rise of Yiddish language and culture is one of the most interesting and colorful sagas of modern Jewish history. In this significant book, Dr. Goldsmith relates the growth of Yiddish to the explosion of Jewish literature, the surge of...

Since October 7th, Israeli women of faith have reached out to God from the depths of their experiences. In both English and Hebrew side-by-side, Az Nashir - We Will Sing Again: Women's Prayers for Our Time of Need is an anthology of the artistic...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich Didaktik - Theologie, Religionspädagogik, Note: 1,3, Universität Potsdam (LER - Lebensgestaltung, Ethik, Religion; philosophische Fakultät), Veranstaltung: Modularbeit, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Es hat...

This book explores the complex relationship between religion, politics, terrorism, Israel, and the U.S.-Israel alliance. The recent Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 sparked a discussion about the interaction between the Islamic world and the West,...

Embark on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of Jewish heritage!Are you curious about the ancient customs and rituals that have sustained Jewish culture for generations?Have you ever wondered how Judaism's symbols and sacred objects carry...

This current fifth publication of our 'Studying Rambam Series', is called 'Studying Rambam. A Companion Volume to the Mishneh Torah. Tables and Outlines. Volume 1.'It lists out all the Tables and Outlines found in Comprehensive Summary, in alphabetic...

N'ilah, "the closing of the gates" is, in many ways, the most anticipated worship service in the entire Jewish calendar. Coming at the end of the 24-hour fast that characterizes Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement), it symbolizes the days of old when the...

Many of our human existential struggles stem from the sense of disconnection and loneliness that comes from a fragmented view of reality. Through the practice of mindfulness and the teachings of Torah, Rabbi Jeff Roth helps us liberate ourselves from...

Passover Haggadah: A New English Translation and Instructions for the Seder, New Revised Edition It includes the full text and translation, plus instructions, notes and an introduction. Convenient and ideal for groups.

A must-have for any synagogue or Jewish household, the Union Hymnal for Jewish Worship is a comprehensive collection of prayers, hymns, and liturgical texts that reflects the rich and diverse traditions of Jewish worship.This work has been selected by...