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Nov 1, 2022 · In his Foreword, Dr. Daniel Rynhold, Dean and Professor of Jewish Philosophy at Yeshiva University, describes the book. “It is the attempt to argue for the rationality of the Jewish faith commitments using the tools of analytic philosophy…that makes out this book as a significant contribution to contemporary Jewish thought.”
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Simple: A Jew is anyone who was born of a Jewish mother, or has undergone conversion to Judaism according to halachah (Jewish law). That’s the way it’s been since Biblical times and it’s also firmly established in the Code of Jewish Law. And mysterious: You’ll never hear of an atheist Protestant or a Catholic Muslim, but a Jewish ...
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- What makes a person Jewish?A Jew is anyone who was born of a Jewish mother, or who has undergone conversion to Judaism according to halacha (Jewish law).
- Can you be half-Jewish?Unless they convert, the child of a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother is not Jewish, just like his/her father. Conversely, the child of a Jewis...
- Can you become Jewish?Yes. Anyone in the world can become Jewish through conversion under the auspices of a recognized Orthodox beth din (rabbinical court).
- What does becoming Jewish involve?Before converting, you need to learn a lot about Judaism and Jewish life. You will need to practice living as a Jew to make sure you’re a good fit—...
- Can you stop being Jewish?No. If you were born Jewish, or even if you converted, you are a Jew for life. This holds true regardless of how much you believe, practice, or acc...
- Are there different kinds of Jews?Fundamentally, all Jews are Jewish. While some Jews may be more engaged in their Judaism than others, all Jews are equally members of the tribe.
- Is there a difference between Jew, Hebrew, and Israelite?In today’s English terminology, Jew has become the most popular term, but historically Hebrew and Israelite all refer to the same people.
911 ratings40 reviews. The classic guide to the ageless heritage of Judaism. Embraced over many decades by hundreds of thousands of readers, To Be a Jew offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to daily life in the contemporary world. In simple and powerful language, Rabbi Hayim Halevy ...
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Feb 15, 2024 · By Gideon Lewis-Kraus. February 15, 2024. Illustration by Matt Chase. Although the prospect seems scarcely imaginable now, there was a time, not very long ago, when American Jews were free to have ...
Mar 7, 2024 · The first is the question at the core of Noah Feldman’s new book, To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People. The second was what I wanted to try to understand by ...
Aug 30, 2012 · Superbly written, Am I a Jew is part travelogue to particular Jewish homes, people and part memoir by a man struggling to define himself as a Jew. The book falters by focusing so much on extremes in Judaism. One rabbi was so odd and a caricature. I would've liked to have seen more reporting in mainstream Jewish temples. It would've added balance.
Sep 14, 2012 · A lot of Jewish people identify somewhere between orthodox and atheist. As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur approach many might come face-to-face with questions about faith and ...
