This article examines deafness in Jewish antiquity as expressed in the Mishnah, the foundation document of rabbinic Judaism. Ancient Greek and Roman attitudes towards disability and deafness are surveyed in order to establish the context within which the Mishnah was formulated, and to assess whether...
The three main beliefs at the center of Judaism areMonotheism, Identity, and covenant (an agreement between God and his people). The most important teachings of Judaism is that there is one God, who wants people to do what is just and compassionate. When did rabbinic Judaism begin? Rabbinic...
As a rabbi, I’ve come to apply this to the practice of Judaism, particularly to the observance of Jewish holidays. Taken by themselves, any one of our holidays might feel ridiculous, or at least heavy-handed. For instance, the High Holy Days might make us feel like Judaism is a massiv...
As courageous as it may be to speak out against some of Judaism’s most time-honored traditions, it is in the later sections of the book, where Sztokman probes the intersection between Orthodoxy’s attitudes toward woman and the patriarchal dynamic of her own family, that bring on her most...
“An ancient rabbinic commentary imagines the angels asking, ‘When does Rosh Hashanah begin?’ The answer, they learned, is not found on the calendar, but in our deeds; when we recognize the humanity in every human being and act accordingly. Our world calls out to u...
What is the Gemara? The Torah and the Talmud: In the religion of Judaism, the Torah is one of the most significant holy texts. Consisting of five primary texts, this is the basis of the Jewish faith. However, it's not the only sacred text in Judaism. Rabbinic Judaism also draws heavil...
Classical Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism Among the world's religions, Christianity and Judaism are the most symmetrical: They have a common foundation, tell a single story, originate in the Hebrew... C Christianity - 《Baker Academic》 被引量: 5发表: 2004年 Jewish and Christian Liturgy and ...
What is the Torah? What is Pesach in Judaism? What are the four divisions of the Old Testament? What are the branches of theology? What is the religion of Israel? What is a synagogue used for? What series of events led to the rise of Rabbinic Judaism? What was the main focus of Rab...
Infertility in Jewish couples, biblical and rabbinic law However, Progressive and Conservative rabbis place more emphasis on the social attributes of parents and frequently approve of gamete donation. The Jewish status of children resulting from surrogacy or adoption can be settled by religious ... Hi...
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