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Kerry M. Olitzky

Playlist Judaism

2013

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Chapter 1 Playlist Judaism S. 7-20

„… 7Chapter Playlist JudaismNapster, an Internet- based music fi le- sharing system that even-tually …” „… their success and in their duration. 10 Playlist JudaismTh ese alternatives to the practices of …” „… individuals can freely create their own Playlist Judaism.Sixth and I Historic SynagogueSixth and I Historic …”

Chapter 9 Big Tent Judaism S. 117-124

„… 117Chapter Big Tent JudaismBig Tent Judaism is a concept developed by the Jewish Outreach …” „… gathers for a service project. Th ese are the functions of 122 Playlist JudaismNashuva— to come together …” „… current synagogue options are needed.124 Playlist JudaismRefl ection and Discussion Questions for …”

Chapter 3 The Marketplace of Ideas S. 37-50

„… 42 Playlist JudaismSukkot fall harvest festival. While the Home Depot’s assistance in building a …” „… Playlist JudaismShabbat, or fellowship hour, following services— synagogues are now trying to use those …” „… of Jewish thought those who aren’t Jewish and who have no interest in converting to Judaism.Rabbi …”

Chapter 7 Why Be Jewish? S. 95-106

„… Genesis) is 98 Playlist Judaismindeed “struggling with the Divine.” Nothing of Judaism or Jewish belief …” „… kind of Jewish experi-ence” and a “passion for social justice.”5104 Playlist JudaismIkar provides …” „… community’s profes-sionals and volunteer leaders this way: “Most importantly, we need to convey that Judaism …”

Chapter 2 Turning the Synagogue Inside Out S. 21-36

„… call Public Space Judaism.We talk about the Jewish community— the synagogue community— as if we are …” „… . Th at too is a barrier for entry.Public Space JudaismPublic Space Judaism is designed to address …” „… would be most effective planning and implementing such events?36 Playlist JudaismPublic Space Judaism …”

Preface S. i-xviii

„… Megatrends: Charting the Course of the American Jewish Community Playlist JudaismPlaylist Judaismmaking …” „… Praise for Playlist Judaism“A thoughtful examination of the historic, social, cultural, and …” „… communal landscape of the 21st century.”— Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president, Union for Reform Judaism“Synagogues …”

Chapter 4 Intermarriage as an Opportunity, Not a Problem S. 51-68

„… Judaism).For most of my childhood and adult life— and certainly for the years I was in rabbinical school— the …” „… was not limited to the more traditionally observant. 52 Playlist JudaismIt included liberal families …” „… more important than the various ritual acts emphasized by the various religious streams of Judaism.Why …”

Chapter 8 Leading the Jewish Community into the Future S. 107-116

„… Marcus gave his students was the directive to bring closer to Judaism as many people as possible. I am …” „… charge to me, I have to bring people close to Judaism in whatever way possible. But I will do it by …” „… allowing Judaism to communicate on its own, rather than manipulating it to do so.Other Jewish leaders are …”

Introduction S. 1-6

„… on immigration, the 4 Playlist JudaismJewish people were no longer enriched by the Jewish cultures …” „… those of particular religious denominations other than Judaism, of course. In addition, the Jewish …” „… a North American Judaism and evolve on its own, becoming thoroughly American in the process …”

Chapter 5 Don't Forget the Boomers S. 69-82

„… psychosocial changes.74 Playlist JudaismImpact of Boomer Behavior on the SynagogueUnanticipated boomer …” „… boomers in such a curricular approach, few are actually designed for that purpose.76 Playlist JudaismHow …” „… Playlist JudaismTen Things We Know about Boomers and the Jewish Community 1. Boomers are the largest …”

Notes S. 125-126

„… Playlist JudaismChapter 7: Why Be Jewish? 1. Eliyahu Stern, “We Must Have Answers for ‘Why Be Jewish …” „… /168454/ikar-looks-to-build-without-losing-magic/.Chapter 9: Big Tent Judaism 1. Naomi Levy, interview …”

Chapter 6 The Dream of Israel S. 83-94

„… cultural Judaism, a legitimate expression of Judaism, to be sure. Civil Judaism is practiced in the public …” „… Playlist Judaismin religious school and Jewish day school curricula and features prominently in synagogue …” „… the walls of Jewish 86 Playlist Judaismcommunal institutions, something that many had previously been …”

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Lawrence J. Epstein - Converts to Judaism

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Converts to Judaism

2015

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8 Lessons from the History of Conversion to Judaism S. 161-190

„… 8LESSONS FROM THE HISTORY OFCONVERSION TO JUDAISMIn a way, the history of conversion to Judaism is …” „… study of the history ofconversion to Judaism.This is a conclusion from a Pew study conducted in 2007 …” „… identity.There are also communal reasons for conversion to Judaism.Many who convert admire the way Judaism …”

References S. 195-200

„… experiencedrabbi. http://judaismbychoice.com.Judaism 101. A very popular site with a lot of information about …” „… REFERENCESThere are many excellent books and articles on conversion toJudaism not included in this …” „… Covenant:Converts to Judaism Talk about Why & How. Woodstock, VT: JewishLights, 1996.Bomzer, Herbert W. The Chosen …”

6 The Golden Land S. 107-150

„… , dilut-ing it, and therefore simultaneously weaken Judaism.The opponents of conversion focused on several …” „… faith, but also to actively encourage those who are seeking aspiritual home to find it in Judaism.”This …” „… of actively seeking convertsto Judaism.All these statements, structured as guidelines to help the …”

5 Leaving the Ghetto S. 81-106

„… and tried to get them to convert to Judaism.Recaptured, he took to writing. He made his ink from …” „… to convince anyone to convert to Judaism.This promise had repercussions. British Jews throughout the …” „… interest in Judaism.Gordon’s legal troubles, though, were not yet over. In June1787, he was tried and …”

2 Over Land and Sea S. 29-44

„… andpoverty, slaves, and other Jews wandered around the empires ofthe day spreading Judaism.In this debate …” „… Judaism.These works include the great historian Josephus’s Contra Apio-nem (Against Apion), in which the author …” „… spread of Judaism tothe spread of God in permeating the universe. Since Judaismviewed God as omnipresent …”

Introduction: Welcoming the Stranger S. 1-16

„… family begged him to renounce Judaism,but Potocki would not do so. He suffered a long imprisonmentuntil …” „… for Israel she had begun her secret conversion to Judaism.Few conversion stories have such extended …” „… reasons. Judaism’sworldview, its sense of ethics, and its values are seen as worthembracing. Some people …”

3 A Fence around the Torah S. 45-62

„… punishableby death for Jews to seek converts or people to embrace Judaism.For example, converts were persecuted …” „… evidently was more dangerous to convert to Chris-tianity than it was to convert to Judaism.There were …” „… Christian wom-en, were attracted to Judaism.There is an irony to Chrysostom’s complaints. He doesn’t seethe …”

4 The Time of Religious Struggle S. 63-80

„… Gentiles converting to Judaism.Understandably, many conversions that did occur took place inareas attached …” „… to Judaism in the Mid-dle Ages, the embrace of Judaism by the Khazars. But the activeencouragement of …” „… Ju-daism. The effect of Islam’s swift surge in history had anothereffect as well. Potential converts to …”

7 The Call of Zion S. 151-160

„… identity, ironically or not, have focused on the issuesinvolving conversion to Judaism.Various Israeli laws …” „… wishes to convert to Judaism,the Chief Rabbinate (the two chief rabbis, one Ashkenazic andone Sephardic …” „… there are chief rabbis andreligious courts and because Orthodox Judaism dominates thereligious landscape …”

Preface S. 2-xvi

„… early in 1975 that firstintroduced me to the subject of conversion to Judaism.ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xvThere is …” „… CONVERTS TO JUDAISMCONVERTS TO JUDAISMStories from Biblical Times to TodayLawrence J. EpsteinROWMAN …” „… Jeffrey)Converts to Judaism : stories from biblical times to today / Lawrence J. Ep-stein.pages cmIncludes …”

Glossary S. 191-194

„… abundance of nerve and dis-playing it.Conservative Judaism. One of the branches of Judaism.Conservative …” „… convert to Judaism.Kaddish. A prayer associated with mourning.Kashrut. The laws associated with keeping …” „… Judaism.Rabbi. A trained Jewish interpreter of Jewish law, texts, andcustoms.Reform Judaism. A Jewish movement …”

1 Your People Shall Be My People S. 17-28

„… legal act making aGentile person into someone Jewish. There was also no Judaism,if “Judaism” is …” „… people, is the first convertto Judaism. Almost all the words in that sentence, though, need tobe …” „… understood in the modern sense of the word as areligion. Indeed “Judaism” is only a term used in modernity …”

Index S. 201-202

„… Gerecht, Ash, 129Baker, Carroll, 138 Giyur (Conversion to Judaism), 5Ben Zakkai, Johnanan, 45 Gordis …” „… Carmel, Abraham, 140Caro, Joseph, 77–79 Jeremiah, 25Conservative Judaism, 122–123, 135 Jethro, 19 …” „… Judaism and Christianity, the differences,48–49Da Silva, Francisco Maldonado, 84Davis, Sammy, Jr., 141–142 …”

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Ronald L. Eisenberg - 850 Intriguing Questions about Judaism

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850 Intriguing Questions about Judaism

2015

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12 Symbols of Jews and Judaism S. 279-286

„… Chapter TwelveSymbols of Jews and JudaismHave you ever wondered . . .1. Does the term “Jew” occur …” „… the Magen David have a long history as a religious symbol inJudaism?10. Does the word mezuzah refer to …” „… . 7:7–8). However, there is no concept of a relationshipSymbols of Jews and Judaism 281between chosenness …”

4 Theology S. 39-54

„… of Juda-ism.Like Christianity, does Judaism have a creed? (N)Although popular in Christianity, a …” „… Judaism.Judaism has never developed a single binding catechism, instead permitting aspectrum of different …” „… . Like Christianity, does Judaism have a creed?17. Do Jews believe in a Holy Spirit?18. Is there a Jewish …”

Preface S. i-xiv

„… 850 Intriguing Questions about Judaism850 Intriguing Questions about JudaismTrue, False, or In …” „… (hardback : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-1-4422-3947-0 (ebook) 1. Judaism—Miscellanea. I. Title. II. Title: Eight …” „… hundred fifty intriguing questions about Judaism.BM51.E37 2015296—dc232015006592TM The paper used in this …”

9 Life Cycle Events S. 215-262

„… , the first Jew?25. Does halachah discourage conversion to Judaism?26. When approached by persons who …” „… wish to convert to Judaism, aremost contemporary rabbis supportive?27. Is it permitted to convert in …” „… for conversion of a child to Judaism?30. If a woman converts while pregnant, does the child require …”

6 Ethical Living S. 61-100

„… the conversion ceremony of both male and femalenon-Jews to Judaism.Ethical Living 73Does a person have …” „… core social value in Judaism?3. Are there specific actions that are considered as gemilut chasadim?4 …” „… have to wash before entering the water of a mikveh?33. Does Judaism have a holistic view toward health …”

3 History S. 27-38

„… fell to the Romans in 70 C.E.?7. Did most of a Turkish tribe ever convert to Judaism?8. Was the …” „… Spanish Jews who were forciblyconverted to Christianity but continued to practice their Judaism insecret …” „… Judaism? (T)At some point during the eighth century, the royalty and nobility of theKhazars, a …”

13 Folkways S. 287-292

„… Chapter ThirteenFolkwaysHave you ever wondered . . .1. Does Judaism reject astrology?2. Are there …” „… traces of astrology in Judaism?3. Did Jews worship the sun?4. Were the sun and moon originally of equal …” „… created by humanhands?18. Can anyone create a golem?Does Judaism reject astrology? (N)287288 Chapter 13 …”

11 Plants and Animals S. 275-278

„… Chapter ElevenPlants and AnimalsHave you ever wondered . . .1. Does Judaism support ecology?2. Does …” „… any benefit from a pig?Does Judaism support ecology? (T)The Jewish attitude toward nature is based on …” „… , it is a positive commandment for human beings to show compas-sion and mercy to them. Judaism’s …”

5 Mitzvot S. 55-60

„… such an action as meaning that one was renouncing Judaism.The Talmud distinguishes between a Jew being …” „… of the mitzvot require a belief in God? (T)The fundamental essence of Judaism is a belief in God, who …” „… sanctity of human life is a supreme value in Judaism, based on thebiblical concept of humans being created …”

2 Literature S. 13-26

„… tradition. Thus, allof Judaism is Torah.Do customs have legal status, and are they binding on all Jews …” „… traditional Judaism. Moreover, by making categor-ical decisions without listing the Talmudic discussions on …” „… schools).Modern Jewish studies have been profoundly influenced by the “science ofJudaism” (Wissenschaft des …”

Glossary S. 293-302

„… JerusalemTemple. One of the most beloved and enduring symbols of Judaism,the menorah is the emblem of the State of …” „… and the Jewish people,which is a major foundation of the theology of Judaism. The classiccovenant …”

Bibliography S. 303-304

„… Ethics.Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1998.Dosick, Wayne. Living Judaism: The Complete Guide to Jewish …”

8 Synagogue and Prayer S. 155-214

„… ?75. Are tefillin put on the left arm?76. Are there a large number of blessings in Judaism?77. Do …” „… synagogue is considered by many Jews to be the most importantinstitution in Judaism. However, the word …” „… . Although today each denomination of Judaism confers a uniformsemichah, during the Talmudic era there were a …”

1 The Bible S. 1-12

„… people, is a major foundation of the theology of Judaism.The classic covenant between God and Israel took …”

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