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National Jewish Book Award winner An internationally recognized scholar and theologian shares a Jewish mysticism for our times in this"humane, accessible " book ( Publishers Weekly , Starred Review) “Green challenges traditional notions of God, Israel, and Torah, offering a radically new understanding and stimulating the reader to join him in a journey of discovery.”—Daniel Matt, Graduate Theological Union Judaism, one of the world’s great spiritual traditions, is not addressed to Jews alone. In this masterful book, winner of the 2020 National Jewish Book Award in the Con­tem­po­rary Jew­ish Life and Practice category, Arthur Green calls out to seekers of all sorts, offering a universal response to the eternal human questions of who we are, why we exist, where we are going, and how to live. Drawing on over half a century as a Jewish seeker and teacher, he shows us a Judaism that cultivates the life of the spirit, that inspires an inward journey leading precisely toward self-transcendence, to an awareness of the universal Self in whose presence we exist. As a neo-hasidic seeker, he is both devotional and boldly questioning in his understanding of God and tradition. Engaging with the mystical sources, he translates the insights of the Hasidic masters into a new religious language accessible to all those eager to build an inner life and a human society that treasures the divine spark in each person and throughout Creation.

In this landmark book,Gol Kalev demonstrates how Zionism has turned into the organizing principle of Judaism.It has become the primary conduit through which both Jews and non-Jews relate to Judaism - in both the positive and negative. Through an in-depth analysis of long-term shifts in Israel and in North American Jewry, as well as assessment of global trendsthat impact Judaism, Kalev shows that the anchor of the Jewish nation-religion has shifted from its religious element(Judaism 2.0) to its nationalelement -Zionism(Judaism 3.0).This is occurring withoutany compromise to the religious aspects of Judaism. Whether in support or criticism, Zionism has become the one aspect of Judaism that evokesemotions, anger, passion and engagement. Tying Theodor Herzl's original vision of Zionism to today's realities, Kalev shows thatJudaism 3.0 is not only the most accurate reflection of the contemporary state of Judaism,but alsothe optimal architecture to address key issues of our times, such as intermarriage, Diaspora-Israel relationship, Tikun Olam and peace. Kalev then shows how Judaism 3.0 is alsothe relevant framework tocounter emerging threats to Judaism. First and foremost, the existential threat of Israel-bashing, which has replaced anti-Semitism as the primary currency of age-old opposition to Judaism.

Normon Solomon's succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of those with the Jewish faith, Solomon explores how the Jewish religion has developed in the 2,000 years since the days of the Bible. This Very Short Introduction starts by outlining the basics of practical Judaism - its festivals, prayers, customs, and various sects - and goes on to consider how Judaism has responded to, and dealt with, a number of key issues and debates, including the impact of the Holocaust and the establishment of the State of Israel. In this new edition, Solomon considers issues of contemporary Judaism in the twenty first century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Youll find everything you need to know about being Jewish in this indispensable, revised and updated guide to the religious traditions, everyday practices, philosophical beliefs, and historical foundations of Judaism.What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What should I be teaching my children about being Jewish? With the first edition of Essential Judaism, George Robinson offered the world the accessible compendium that he sought when he rediscovered his Jewish identity as an adult. In his ambitious and all-inclusive (New York Times Book Review) guide, Robinson illuminates the Jewish life cycle at every stage and lays out many fascinating aspects of the religionthe Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, the evolution of Hasidism, and much morewhile keeping a firm focus on the different paths to living a good Jewish life in todays world. Now, a decade and a half later, Robinson has updated this valuable introductory text with information on topics including denominational shifts, same-sex marriage, the intermarriage debate, transgender Jews, the growth of anti-Semitism, and the changing role of women in worship, along with many other hotly debated topics in the contemporary Jewish world and beyond. The perfect gift for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or anyone thinking about conversionthis is the ultimate companion for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism, the kind of book its readers will revisit over and over for years to come.

In this magisterial history, David Nirenberg explores anti-Judaism from antiquity to the present, from the Ancient Egyptians who resented their Jewish neighbours to the ideas of Voltaire and Marx, thereby revealing it to be a mode of thought deeply embedded in the Western tradition. With intolerance and racism on the rise across the West, the central argument of David Nirenberg's groundbreaking study – that to imagine anti-Judaism to be confined to the margins of our society is to be dangerously complacent – is as urgent and as timely as it has ever been.

This book provides a critical survey of Judaism, making it an excellent introduction for anyone interested in learning about the Jewish faith. Second Edition, Revised and Expanded (August 2022) - Translated from Hebrew The purpose of this book is to prove that the God of Israel did not bestow upon Moses the Oral Law (Oral Torah), but only the written Bible. The oral law refers to rabbinic laws and statutes which, in addition to the Pentateuch, God allegedly gave to Moses. The book is based on modern studies written by leading biblical scholars, historians and archeologists. We intend to demonstrate, in light of modern research, that although the people of Israel adhere to various traditions )a vast majority of which is derived from pagan sources, as later in the book(, we can hardly accept the claim that God gave Moses a veiled oral law on Mt. Sinai, one that only rabbis are authorized and capable of interpreting. In this book, we will list all of the popular arguments disseminated by the rabbis in their publications, lectures and sermons; we will scrutinize them and reveal the logical flaws behind them. We will present arguments of our own, seeking to prove that the oral law given at Mt. Sinai cannot exist - not in biblical terms, not in historical terms and not in logical terms. In addition, we will expose the sources and intentions of the Oral Law (Oral Torah). Nowadays, the rabbinical law is based entirely on the perception that, in addition to the written Bible, God gave the people of Israel another "oral" law. Therefore, dispelling the existence of such a law means dispelling the most important foundations of the rabbinical law. In practice, there is no "greater threat to rabbinical Judaism than the denial of the oral law as handed down to Moshe at Sinai." We wish to clarify three points in advance. First, this book will introduce you to quite a few surprising issues and perhaps some that may seem provocative. However, we wish to assure you that everything will be backed with academic research. We refer to hundreds of studies conducted by Israeli scholars, quoting over two hundred different sources. The book takes an academic-research perspective (thus it contains over 1200 quotes and footnotes) and it presents logical biblical and historical arguments, all based on works created by the best Jewish minds and specifically by Israeli scholars. However, we tried to simplify the content as much as possible in order to enable convenient reading for non-academics. Second, we wish to clarify that we highly regard the Jewish people's (of which we are a part) dedication to God for 2000 years and its desire to uphold the Written Law rules. In addition, we recognize that upholding the traditions helped retain our distinct existence in the diaspora; however, we are saddened that most of the traditions based on what is known as "oral law" have actually led to the creation of a different Judaism, completely foreign to the Hebrew Bible. Third, this...

This incisive history upends the complacency that confines anti-Judaism to the ideological extremes in the Western tradition. With deep learning and elegance, David Nirenberg shows how foundational anti-Judaism is to the history of the West. Questions of how we are Jewish and, more critically, how and why we are not have been churning within the Western imagination throughout its history. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans; Christians and Muslims of every period; even the secularists of modernity have used Judaism in constructing their visions of the world. The thrust of this tradition construes Judaism as an opposition, a danger often from within, to be criticized, attacked, and eliminated. The intersections of these ideas with the world of power-the Roman destruction of the Second Temple, the Spanish Inquisition, the German Holocaust-are well known. The ways of thought underlying these tragedies can be found at the very foundation of Western history.

How can we define "Judaism," and what are the common threads uniting ancient rabbis, Maimonides, the authors of the Zohar, and modern secular Jews in Israel? Michael L. Satlow offers a fresh perspective on Judaism that recognizes both its similarities and its immense diversity. Presenting snapshots of Judaism from around the globe and throughout history, Satlow explores the links between vastly different communities and their Jewish traditions. He studies the geonim, rabbinical scholars who lived in Iraq from the ninth to twelfth centuries; the intellectual flourishing of Jews in medieval Spain; how the Hasidim of nineteenth-century Eastern Europe confronted modernity; and the post-World War II development of distinct American and Israeli Jewish identities. Satlow pays close attention to how communities define themselves, their relationship to biblical and rabbinic texts, and their ritual practices. His fascinating portraits reveal the amazingly creative ways Jews have adapted over time to social and political challenges and continue to remain a "Jewish family."

In Jews, Judaism, and Success , Robert Eisen attempts to solve a long-standing mystery that has fascinated many: How did Jews become such a remarkably successful minority in the modern Western world? Eisen argues that Jews achieved such success because they were unusually well-prepared for it by their religion – in particular, Rabbinic Judaism, or the Judaism of the rabbis. Rooted in the Talmud, this form of Judaism instilled in Jews key values that paved the way for success in modern Western society: autonomy, freedom of thought, worldliness, and education. The book carefully analyses the evolution of these four values over the past two thousand years in order to demonstrate that they had a longer and richer history in Jewish culture than in Western culture. The book thus disputes the common assumption that Rabbinic Judaism was always an obstacle to Jews becoming modernized. It demonstrates that while modern Jews rejected aspects of Rabbinic Judaism, they also retained some of its values, and these values in particular led to Jewish success. Written for a broad range of readers, Jews, Judaism, and Success provides unique insights on the meaning of success and how it is achieved in the modern world.

A magisterial history, ranging from antiquity to the present, that reveals anti-Judaism to be a mode of thought deeply embedded in the Western tradition. There is a widespread tendency to regard anti-Judaism whether expressed in a casual remark or implemented through pogrom or extermination campaign as somehow exceptional: an unfortunate indicator of personal prejudice or the shocking outcome of an extremist ideology married to power. But, as David Nirenberg argues in this ground-breaking study, to confine anit-Judaism to the margins of our culture is to be dangerously complacent. Anti-Judaism is not an irrational closet in the vast edifice of Western thought, but rather one of the basic tools with which that edifice was constructed.

You’ll find everything you need to know about being Jewish in this indispensable, revised and updated guide to the religious traditions, everyday practices, philosophical beliefs, and historical foundations of Judaism. What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What should I be teaching my children about being Jewish? With the first edition of Essential Judaism, George Robinson offered the world the accessible compendium that he sought when he rediscovered his Jewish identity as an adult. In his “ambitious and all-inclusive” ( New York Times Book Review ) guide, Robinson illuminates the Jewish life cycle at every stage and lays out many fascinating aspects of the religion—the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism, the evolution of Hasidism, and much more—while keeping a firm focus on the different paths to living a good Jewish life in today’s world. Now, a decade and a half later, Robinson has updated this valuable introductory text with information on topics including denominational shifts, same-sex marriage, the intermarriage debate, transgender Jews, the growth of anti-Semitism, and the changing role of women in worship, along with many other hotly debated topics in the contemporary Jewish world and beyond. The perfect gift for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or anyone thinking about conversion—this is the ultimate companion for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism, the kind of book its readers will revisit over and over for years to come.

Introducing Judaism is the ideal starting point for students beginning their studies of this fascinating religion. Eliezer Segal takes a historical approach, focusing on religious aspects of Judaism, and introducing themes as they emerge from authentic Jewish documents. Students will gain an understanding of how Judaism is lived by its adherents and the historical and geographical diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. The book has a clear and accessible structure. Part One presents the historical context of Judaism, from the Biblical era, through the Medieval period and on to modern Judaism. Part Two surveys the distinctive values and beliefs of Judaism, including attitudes to God, Covenant, Israel, exile and homeland, the Torah, and its commandments, while Part Three presents Jewish Practices and Institutions, engaging with topics such as daily life, worship, temple and synagogue, law, ethics and education, the afterlife, and resurrection. Throughout the book, Eliezer Segal stresses the diversity of interpretations that have been generated by historical circumstances, differing theological and ideological outlooks, and the spiritual creativity of the religious community. Attention is paid to various models of piety, mysticism, scholasticism and folk religion, including the impact of Judaism on the daily life of believers and the experiences of Jewish women. Illustrated throughout, Introducing Judaism includes text boxes, a glossary, and a list of further reading to aid students’ understanding and revision, providing a thorough overview of one of the first recorded monotheistic faiths and one of the oldest religions still practiced today. The accompanying website for this book can be found at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415440097 .

This was Viscount Leon DePoncin's first book in his trilogy on the Catholic Church, Judaism, and Freemasonry. Written in 1929 the book lays out the connections between Judaism and Freemasonry and their efforts to undermine the Catholic Church and Christendom and replace it with a worldwide New World Order. DePoncins thoroughly documents his assertions and conclusions in clear language. It is a book for both Catholics and other Christians, as well as for secularists interested in the somewhat hidden history of the behind the scenes efforts to reimagine the Catholic Church into the quagmire it is today under Francis. This work has been enlarged with the inclusion of a series of articles from Civilta Cattolica on the "Jewish Question". The book is followed by Judaism and the Vatican, and Freemasonry and the Vatican.

A panoramic history of Judaism from its origins to the presentJudaism is by some distance the oldest of the three Abrahamic religions. Despite the extraordinarily diverse forms it has taken, the Jewish people have believed themselves bound to God by the same covenant for more than three thousand years. This book explains how Judaism came to be and how it has developed from one age to the next, as well as the ways in which its varieties have related to each other.A History of Judaism ranges from Judaism's inception amidst polytheistic societies in the second and fi rst millennia, through the Jerusalem Temple cult in the centuries preceding its destruction, to the rabbis, mystics and messiahs of medieval and early modern times and, finally, the many expressions of the modern and contemporary Jewish worlds. Throughout, Martin Goodman shows how Judaism has been made and remade over the millennia by individuals as well as communities, and shaped by the cultures and philosophies in which Jews have been immersed. It becomes a truly global story, spanning not only the Middle East, Europe and North Africa, but also China, India and America, andone that untangles the threads of doctrinal and philosophical debate running through Judaism's history. Goodman demonstrates that its numerous strains have often adopted incompatible practices and ideas - about the authority of ancestral traditions, the meaning of scripture, the nature of God, the afterlife and the End of Days - but that disagreement has almost always been tolerated without schism.There have been many histories of the Jewish people but remarkably few attempts to describe the history and evolution of Judaism itself. This panoramic book, the fi rst of its kind in almost seventy years, does glorious justice to the inexhaustible variety of one the world's great religions.

Judaism is not only a religion. It is also a political project based on one main idea: the disappearance of borders, the unification of the earth and the establishment of a world of "peace". For religious Jews, this aspiration for a pacified, unified and globalized world is confused with the feverish hope for the arrival of a Messiah that they have been awaiting for three thousand years. He will come to restore the "kingdom of David". For non-believing Jews, this messianism has taken the form of secularized political activism in favor of all the utopias of globalism. That is why so many Jews engaged in the communist adventure throughout the twentieth century with such special enthusiasm and unbridled enthusiasm. But even before the fall of the Soviet system, there were many who had understood that liberal democracy was far more effective in erasing borders and dissolving national identities. It is a matter of working tirelessly for the establishment of the global Empire, which must also be the Empire of Peace. This is the "mission" of the Jewish people. For centuries, this hope has nourished and shaped the spirit of Jews around the world, isolated among other peoples and strongly encouraging that isolation as if there were a future revenge to take on the rest of humanity. This spirit of revenge is manifested in numerous texts of cosmopolitan literature. It is one of the characteristic features of Judaism. The study of the religious, philosophical, literary and cinematographic production allows effectively to reveal and expose the predominant ideas of Judaism in general, particularly the Jewish intellectual personality. We observe then a surprising homogeneity of thought of Jews in the four corners of the world, whether believers or atheists. They all seem to have been trained in the same school, speaking and expressing themselves in different languages only to spread the same ideas, the same emotions, the same paradoxes, the same messianic hope, the same faith in the final victory.

A classic for more than 20 years, this thought-provoking volume explores the role of Jewish women in the synagogue, in the family, and in the secular world. Greenberg offers ways to change present Jewish practices so that they more readily reflect feminine equality.

A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, multi-authored guide to contemporary Jewish life and thought, focusing on social, cultural and historical aspects of Judaism alongside theological issues. This volume includes 38 newly-commissioned essays, including contributions from leading specialists in their fields. This book covers the major areas of thought in contemporary Jewish Studies, including considerations of religious differences, sociological, philosophical, and gender issues, geographical diversity, inter-faith relations, and the impact of the Shoah (the Holocaust) and the modern state of Israel.