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Major Philosophers of Jewish Prayer in the Twentieth Century
addresses the troubling questions posed by the modern Jewish
worshiper, including such obstacles to prayer as the inability to
concentrate on the words and meanings of formal liturgy, the
paucity of emotional involvement, the lack of theological
conviction, the anthropomorphic and particularly the masculine
emphasis of prayer nomenclature, and other matters. In assessing
these difficultites, Cohen brings to the reader the writings on
prayer of some seminal 20th century Jewish theologians. These
include Herman Cohen, Franz Rosenzweig, Avraham Yitzhak, Hoakohen
Kook, Mordecai M. Kaplan, R. Arele, Aaron Rote, Elie Munk, Abraham
J. Heschel, Jakob J. Petuchowski, Eugene B. Borowitz, and Lawrence
A. Hoffman.
"Judaism in a Post-Halakhic Age" tackles the following questions:
1. What is Halakhah and what role has it played in the creative
survival of the Jewish people for two millennia? 2. Why is Halakhah
no longer capable of functioning as it has until now? 3. What sort
of polity and religious culture can be recommended to replace the
Halakhic tradition in an era of freedom, democracy, scientific
research and religious pluralism? The author, however, out of his
great respect for the Halakhic culture, asks what it can still
contribute to Jewish civilization and the advance of a united
humanity.
This book addresses the troubling questions confronting the modern
Jewish worshiper by bringing to the reader the insights of such
twentieth-century Jewish theologians as Herman Cohen, Franz
Rosenzweig, Avraham Y. Kook, Mordecai M. Kaplan, R. Arele, Aaron
Rote, Elie Munk, Abraham J. Heschel, Jakob J. Petuchowski, Eugene
B. Borowitz, and Lawrence A. Hoffman, as well as a variety of
feminist theologians. By discussing these theologians, the author
discusses a variety of obstacles to prayer: the inability to
concentrate on the words and meaning of formal liturgies, the
paucity of emotional involvement and lack of theological conviction
among worshipers, and the anthropomorphic and, particularly, the
masculine emphasis of prayer nomenclature. The result is a book of
great interest not just for Jewish worshipers but for anyone
interested in the meaning of prayer and the modern approaches to
it.
Guides for an Age of Confusion compares and contrasts the views of
the two great Jewish philosophers Avraham Y. Kook and Mordecai M.
Kaplan. Although these two thinkers stand at opposite ends of the
spectrum of Jewish thought, they are united in their love for the
Jewish people and in their belief in the need for Jewish unity.
Following an introduction to both men, the author, a disciple of
Kaplan's, explores their views regarding some of the most important
issues confronting the Jewish people today. These include
traditions such as Israel's chosenness; the status of the Halakhah,
traditional Jewish law, in today's society; prayer and its
revitalization; repentance (Teshuvah) leading to the return to God;
and the role of Eretz Yisrael in the life of the Jewish people.
Other topics covered are the idea of and the search for God, the
position of women in Jewish society, and philosophies of education,
along with an exploration of esthetics in Jewish life and the
challenges of democracy. Each chapter provides an overview of the
subject and then discusses the divergent views of the two thinkers,
as well as their areas of agreement. Finally, the book endeavors to
portray the future of Jewish life as envisaged through the eyes of
these two great men. In the author's view, a dialogue must be
established between the followers of both Kook and Kaplan. Only in
this way can Jewish solidarity be maintained and the Jewish future
secured. This book is an effort to open that dialogue.
"Democratizing Judaism" is a two-part examination of the
Reconstructionist philosophy of Mordecai M. Kaplan. Part I is
largely devoted to a defense of Kaplan against several serious
critics. It also provides new insight into Kaplan's theology
through reference to as-yet unknown passages in his Diaries. Part
II provides a critical analysis of the contemporary
Reconstructionist movement and explores how a Kaplan disciple
treats problems of democracy in Israel and issues of ethical
theological concern.
Guides for an Age of Confusion compares and contrasts the views of
the two great Jewish philosophers Avraham Y. Kook and Mordecai M.
Kaplan. Although these two thinkers stand at opposite ends of the
spectrum of Jewish thought, they are united in their love for the
Jewish people and in their belief in the need for Jewish unity.
Following an introduction to both men, the author, a disciple of
Kaplan's, explores their views regarding some of the most important
issues confronting the Jewish people today. These include
traditions such as Israel's chosenness; the status of the Halakhah,
traditional Jewish law, in today's society; prayer and its
revitalization; repentance (Teshuvah) leading to the return to God;
and the role of Eretz Yisrael in the life of the Jewish people.
Other topics covered are the idea of and the search for God, the
position of women in Jewish society, and philosophies of education,
along with an exploration of esthetics in Jewish life and the
challenges of democracy. Each chapter provides an overview of the
subject and then discusses the divergent views of the two thinkers,
as well as their areas of agreement. Finally, the book endeavors to
portray the future of Jewish life as envisaged through the eyes of
these two great men. In the author's view, a dialogue must be
established between the followers of both Kook and Kaplan. Only in
this way can Jewish solidarity be maintained and the Jewish future
secured. This book is an effort to open that dialogue.
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