Central to both biblical narrative and rabbinic commentary, circumcision has remained a defining rite of Jewish identity, a symbol so powerful that challenges to it have always been considered taboo. Lawrence Hoffman seeks to find out why circumcision holds such an important place in the Jewish psyche. He traces the symbolism of circumcision through Jewish history, examining its evolution as a symbol of the covenant in the post-exilic period of the Bible and its subsequent meaning in the formative era of Mishnah and Talmud. In the rabbinic system, Hoffman argues, circumcision was neither...
Central to both biblical narrative and rabbinic commentary, circumcision has remained a defining rite of Jewish identity, a symbol so powerful that ch...
This text examines the recent revolution in Jewish and Christian liturgies. The essays reflect the particular role of North America in the worldwide experiment in liturgical renewal, and re-evaluate the challenges posed to Jews and Christians alike as they aspire to reshape, yet retain, the liturgical traditions they have inherited.
This text examines the recent revolution in Jewish and Christian liturgies. The essays reflect the particular role of North America in the worldwide e...
Representing an introduction to the study of prayer, this volume of essays traces both Christian and Jewish prayer traditions up to the turn of the 20th century.
Representing an introduction to the study of prayer, this volume of essays traces both Christian and Jewish prayer traditions up to the turn of the 20...
This work explores the models of human life implicit in Judaism and Christianity by analysing the evolution and current condition of their life-cycle liturgies. The essays examine the history and shape of each life-cycle rite and discuss the theological message that each rite represents.
This work explores the models of human life implicit in Judaism and Christianity by analysing the evolution and current condition of their life-cycle ...
"In these companion volumes of essays, Jewish and Christian liturgical scholars examine, from historical, theological, and aesthetic perspectives, the practices and intricate interrelationships of Passover and Easter. Several essays lament the antisemitism that has infected the Easter liturgy, and one-Israel Yuval's 'Easter and Passover as Early Jewish-Christian Dialogue'-pushes beyond the oft-told tale of Jewish-Christian enmity to explore ways the development of worship patterns of the two faiths have influenced one another. Both volumes are required purchases for libraries supporting...
"In these companion volumes of essays, Jewish and Christian liturgical scholars examine, from historical, theological, and aesthetic perspectives, the...
Passover and Easter constitute for Jews and Christians respectively two of the most important religious festivals of the year. This volume concentrates on the contexts in which they occur - the periods of preparation for the feasts and their connection to Shavuot and Pentecost.
Passover and Easter constitute for Jews and Christians respectively two of the most important religious festivals of the year. This volume concentrate...
Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman is widely recognized as a leader in bringing spiritual innovation into modern Jewish life and worship. Now, drawing on a lifetime of study, he explores the Jewish way of being in the world-the Jewish relationship to God and to questions of human purpose that lie just below the surface of biblical and rabbinic literature.
Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman is widely recognized as a leader in bringing spiritual innovation into modern Jewish life and worship. Now, drawing on a lif...
How can my congregation transform itself? How can we re-dedicate ourselves to learning?
Improving spiritual connection in our communities takes work Combining expert advice and experience garnered from congregations throughout North America, Becoming a Congregation of Learners shows us how transformative change is possible. A complete resource full of ideas, information and support, this is a guide for those of us involved in, or interested in, energizing our spiritual communities.
Isa Aron, director of Hebrew Union College's Experiment in...
How can my congregation transform itself? How can we re-dedicate ourselves to learning?
"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they endeavored to express the meaning of their lives and their relationship to God. The prayer book is the essence of the Jewish soul."
This stunning work, an empowering entryway to the spiritual revival of our times, enables all of us to claim our connection to the heritage of the traditional Jewish prayer book. It helps rejuvenate Jewish worship in today's world, and makes its power accessible to all.
Vol. 8--Kabbalat Shabbat...
"The prayer book is our Jewish diary of the centuries, a collection of prayers composed by generations of those who came before us, as they ende...
An accessible introduction to the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer.
The Way Into Jewish Prayer helps us to explore the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer. It opens the door to 3,000 years of Jewish prayer, making available all you need to feel at home in the Jewish way of communicating with God.
An accessible introduction to the reasons for and the ways of Jewish prayer.
The Way Into Jewish Prayer helps us to explore th...
