How Does Jewish Law Work

Author : J. Simcha Cohen
Publisher : Jason Aronson
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0765760908

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How Does Jewish Law Work? by J. Simcha Cohen Pdf

Does Jewish law permit heart transplants? Do we have a responsibility to try to prevent or report a crime? Is it permissible to pray while barefoot? Can a Jewish man who has married a non-Jew be counted in a minyan? In How Does Jewish Law Work, Vol. 2, Rabbi J. Simcha Cohen continues his remarkable research by responding to more questions of contemporary interest or concern to modern Jews who are committed to a life consistent with traditional Jewish law. As in his previously published and highly praised books, Timely Jewish Ques-tions: Timeless Rabbinic Answers and How Does Jewish Law Work?, Rabbi Cohen does not merely provide quick answers to the questions he raises. On the contrary, he invites his readers to listen in on his logic, his research, and his insights as he illustrates the process of Jewish law as it has been applied to new questions throughout the centuries. According to Rabbi Cohen, Halachah, the distinctly unique Jewish legal system, crystallizes the guidelines of Judaism. It makes us into Jews and marks us as Jewish. As such, an understanding of the halachic process provides insight into the inner soul of Jewish life itself. In this book, Rabbi Cohen clearly presents each question and carefully details the process of finding its answer. Through explication of verses from the Torah, talmudic passages, and many other sources, the reader receives the answer to the question and is also given the necessary background information to see how a rabbi arrives at the halachic decision. There are many books that provide answers to questions of Jewish observance and thought. How Does Jewish Law Work, Vol. 2 differs from others in that it places the answers in their proper contexts. For the person seeking to understand Jewish law, this book offers the opportunity to learn why Jews do certain things as they do. For those already familiar with halachah, this book will serve as a springboard for deeper study. All readers will come away with a sense of the complex system that is

Author : Jacob Simcha Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Jewish law
ISBN : 0876681550

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How Does Jewish Law Work? by Jacob Simcha Cohen Pdf

Author : Jack Simcha Cohen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:174429696

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How Does Jewish Law Work? by Jack Simcha Cohen Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hebrew Union College Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1983-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780878201549

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The Traditional Jewish Law of Sale by Anonim Pdf

Rabbinic tradition is in large part a tradition of law and jurisprudence. This tradition of law comprehends fields as diverse as the law of evidence and the dietary regimen, as laws on credit and debt and the laws of ritual purity. It follows naturally that many, if not most, of the great works of rabbinical literature are law books, commentaries on the law, and collections of cases. The principal legal code, or restatement, still authoritative among traditional Jews, is the Shulhan Arukh, compiled by Joseph b. Ephraim Karo of Safed (1488-1575) and glossed by Moses Isserles of Cracow (1520-1572). This work, published in four volumes, provided the rabbinic jurist or magistrate, as well as the learned layman, with a concise review of the various areas of Jewish law that might come to his attention. One such area of traditional Jewish law was the laws of buying and selling and the laws of fraud in sales. This particular domain within traditional Jewish commercial law is surprisingly intelligible and fascinating for modern students of Jewish tradition. Buying and selling are just as much a part of the modern world as they were of past ages. Moreover, the student of legal history or comparative law will find that this rabbinical code on sales and fraud in sales provides, at a glance, a view of the strata of Jewish legal development from the ancient period to the sixteenth century. Among the matters treated in this code are the formation of the agreement to buy and sell, the concept of acquisition as it relates to various types of property, legal capacity, and the requirement of good faith. The chapters on fraud reflect the moral and ethical values of Jewish tradition which are always implicit, and often explicit, in the rules of Jewish civil, criminal, and commercial legal codes. The material is clearly of interest to modern students of business ethics. A synopsis of the law of sale prefaces the work. It underscores some of the main features of this area of the law and furnishes some terminology and analysis of the material. While this synopsis does note some points of contrast and comparison with Roman law and medieval church law, it is not intended as a detailed historical or comparative study. It serves principally to introduce the text itself and establish some useful lines of understanding and classification. The translation of the laws of sale and fraud presented here has been prepared with the utmost care and attention to the technical nuances of legal terminology in both modern and ancient law. Its apparatus of notes and references includes material on the history of the printing of this translated portion of the Jewish legal tradition.

Author : Heinrich Walter Guggenheimer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Talmud Yerushalmi
ISBN : 3110411652

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תלמוד ירושלמי by Heinrich Walter Guggenheimer Pdf

Author : Ronald L. Eisenberg
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
Page : 831 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780827610392

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Jewish Traditions by Ronald L. Eisenberg Pdf

In an encyclopedic reference for anyone who wants information about all things Jewish, Eisenberg distills an immense amount of material from classic and contemporary sources into a single volume.

Author : Roberta Rosenthal Kwall
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780190238094

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The Myth of the Cultural Jew by Roberta Rosenthal Kwall Pdf

A myth exists that Jews can embrace the cultural components of Judaism without appreciating the legal aspects of the Jewish tradition. This myth suggests that law and culture are independent of one another. In reality, however, much of Jewish culture has a basis in Jewish law. Similarly, Jewish law produces Jewish culture. A cultural analysis paradigm provides a useful way of understanding the Jewish tradition as the product of both legal precepts and cultural elements. This paradigm sees law and culture as inextricably intertwined and historically specific. This perspective also emphasizes the human element of law's composition and the role of existing power dynamics in shaping Jewish law. In light of this inevitable intersection between culture and law, The Myth of the Cultural Jew: Culture and Law in Jewish Tradition argues that Jewish culture is shallow unless it is grounded in Jewish law. Roberta Rosenthal Kwall develops and applies a cultural analysis paradigm to the Jewish tradition that departs from the understanding of Jewish law solely as the embodiment of Divine command. Her paradigm explains why both law and culture must matter to those interested in forging meaningful Jewish identity and transmitting the tradition.

Author : François-Xavier Licari
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781108421973

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An Introduction to Jewish Law by François-Xavier Licari Pdf

This is the first book to present a systematic and synthetic introduction to Jewish law.

Author : Isaac Leeser
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019580798

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The Jews and the Mosaic Law by Isaac Leeser Pdf

Written by one of the foremost scholars of Jewish religion and culture in the 19th century, this book provides a detailed and authoritative account of the Jewish law as interpreted by Moses in the Old Testament. From the Ten Commandments to the dietary regulations, from the Sabbath to the jubilee year, Leeser offers a clear and insightful discussion of the key aspects of Jewish life and faith. Anyone interested in the history and theology of Judaism will find this book a valuable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Chaim N. Saiman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780691210858

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Halakhah by Chaim N. Saiman Pdf

How the rabbis of the Talmud transformed Jewish law into a way of thinking and talking about everything Typically translated as "Jewish law," halakhah is not an easy match for what is usually thought of as law. This is because the rabbinic legal system has rarely wielded the political power to enforce its rules, nor has it ever been the law of any state. Even more idiosyncratically, the talmudic rabbis claim the study of halakhah is a holy endeavor that brings a person closer to God—a claim no country makes of its law. Chaim Saiman traces how generations of rabbis have used concepts forged in talmudic disputation to do the work that other societies assign not only to philosophy, political theory, theology, and ethics but also to art, drama, and literature. Guiding readers across two millennia of richly illuminating perspectives, this panoramic book shows how halakhah is not just "law" but an entire way of thinking, being, and knowing.

Author : Steven Greenberg
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-02-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780299190934

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Wrestling with God and Men by Steven Greenberg Pdf

For millennia, two biblical verses have been understood to condemn sex between men as an act so abhorrent that it is punishable by death. Traditionally Orthodox Jews, believing the scripture to be the word of God, have rejected homosexuality in accordance with this interpretation. In 1999, Rabbi Steven Greenberg challenged this tradition when he became the first Orthodox rabbi ever to openly declare his homosexuality. Wrestling with God and Men is the product of Rabbi Greenberg’s ten-year struggle to reconcile his two warring identities. In this compelling and groundbreaking work, Greenberg challenges long held assumptions of scriptural interpretation and religious identity as he marks a path that is both responsible to human realities and deeply committed to God and Torah. Employing traditional rabbinic resources, Greenberg presents readers with surprising biblical interpretations of the creation story, the love of David and Jonathan, the destruction of Sodom, and the condemning verses of Leviticus. But Greenberg goes beyond the question of whether homosexuality is biblically acceptable to ask how such relationships can be sacred. In so doing, he draws on a wide array of nonscriptural texts to introduce readers to occasions of same-sex love in Talmudic narratives, medieval Jewish poetry and prose, and traditional Jewish case law literature. Ultimately, Greenberg argues that Orthodox communities must open up debate, dialogue, and discussion—precisely the foundation upon which Jewish law rests—to truly deal with the issue of homosexual love. This book will appeal not only to members of the Orthodox faith but to all religious people struggling to resolve their belief in the scriptures with a desire to make their communities more open and accepting to gay and lesbian members. 2005 Finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards, for Religion/Spirituality

Author : Rachel Biale
Publisher : Schocken
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307762016

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Women and Jewish Law by Rachel Biale Pdf

How has a legal tradition determined by men affected the lives of women? What are the traditional Jewish views of marriage, divorce, sexuality, contraception, abortion? Women and Jewish Law gives contemporary readers access to the central texts of the Jewish religious tradition on issues of special concern to women. Combining a historical overview with a thoughtful feminist critique, this pathbreaking study points the way for “informed change” in the status of women in Jewish life.

Author : George Horowitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 852 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258400871

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The Spirit of Jewish Law by George Horowitz Pdf

With A Special Note On Jewish Law And The State Of Israel.

Author : Dovid Ribiat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Prohibited work (Jewish law)
ISBN : UCBK:C070823312

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ספר ל״ט מלאכות by Dovid Ribiat Pdf

Author : Walter Jacob,Moshe Zemer
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1999-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781800735873

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Marriage and Its Obstacles in Jewish Law by Walter Jacob,Moshe Zemer Pdf

THE FREEHOF INSTITUTE OF PROGRESSIVE HALAKHAH The Freehof Institute of Progressive Halakhah is a creative research center devoted to studying and defining the progressive character of the halakhah in accordance with the principles and theology of Reform Judaism. It seeks to establish the ideological basis of Progressive halakhah, and its application to daily life. The Institute fosters serious studies, and helps scholars in various portions of the world to work together for a common cause. It provides an ongoing forum through symposia, and publications including the quarterly newsletter, HalakhaH, published under the editorship of Walter Jacob, in the United States. The foremost halakhic scholars in the Reform, Liberal, and Progressive rabbinate along with some Conservative and Orthodox colleagues as well as university professors serve on our Academic Council.