Author

Publication

1999 - Jewish Lights Pub., Woodstock, Vt, Vermont

Language

English

Word Count

110,000 words, Guess

Page Count

440 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing542528
  • Goodreads2232169

Classifications

  • DDC296.1/8
  • LCCBM197 .Z4613 1999

Description

"Evolving Halakhah affirms the system of traditional Jewish law, halakhah, as a developing and moral structure, flexible enough to accommodate the changing realities of each generation. In this accessible analysis of halakhah, Moshe Zemer issues a clarion call to follow the ancient and modern principles of evolving halakhah, which demands ethical deeds, the discovery of holiness in the Commandments, a critical approach to the Tradition, and responsibility of the entire Community of Israel. These principles are viewed as the framework in which the other commandments are applied."--BOOK JACKET. "It shows that the traditional framework for understanding the Torah's commandments can be the living heart of Jewish life for all Jews - including Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, and Modern Orthodox."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Topics

Jewish lawReform JudaismOrthodox JudaismControversial literatureJewish law -- Reform Judaism.Orthodox Judaism -- Controversial literature.

Genres

  • Controversial literature.

Other Editions

  • Evolving halakhah: a progressive approach to traditional Jewish lawJewish Lights Pub.1999-01-01

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