Description: This volume consists of seven sections, the first of which is devoted to an extensive presentation of the endowments of man. Drawing on the vast resources of the biblical-rabbinic tradition and of general philosophic and religious thought, it continues with comprehensive discussions which should prove helpful in formulating a personal philosophy and pattern of life constructively integrating one's Jewish, American, and human heritages. It deals with such questions as "Is life good?", "What does it mean to be an American?", "What are the options available to Jews?", "How does one experience the Jewish heritage intellecutally and emotionally?", "What theological and general concepts and what ethical values pervade the Jewish heritage?", "How are they concretized in the life of the individual and the community?", and "what are the problems that confront the Jewish heritage?"
Description: The Minyanaires is about a dedicated group of Jewish individuals who for various reasons feel drawn to the synagogue on a daily basis. Through their attendance, they provide the daily minyan or quorum required for the recitation of the Mourner's Kaddish, a Holy prayer affirming the glory of God. The author interviews 19 members of the Beth El Congregation morning minyan as well as 5 members of its clergy regarding their motivations and beliefs. Questions about God, Prayer, the Soul, Pre-destiny, Miracles and much more are asked. The answers received are intuitive, interesting and in some cases surprising. The author describes his own spiritual revelation as a result of attending and participating in the Kaddish minyan. A very moving and uplifting book which spans all religious denominations.
Description: This book explores the theological premises of the documents upon which the Rabbinic canon was built and asks whether these premises cohere in a tight theological system? The Implicit Norms of Rabbinic Judaism examines these documents and their premise and reveals that orthodoxy and heresy constituted native categories of the Rabbinic system of thought inherent.
Description: I hope to present the spectrum of meaning contained in the word patriotism. It is deep and broad. I believe that love of country is the foundation of peace in the world, and only when one loves his own country is he capable of loving another's. For me, patriotism began in the family, and it also ends in the family. A nation is a large family. A child needs to learn how to love his family, and then love of his nation will follow. I was lucky. I had parents who loved. Dr. David Yeagley
Description: Papers from a conference of Conservative/Masorti Movement Leadership held September 7-8, 1988 at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
