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Evolving Halakhah: A Progressive Approach to Traditional Jewish Law,Used
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An essential reference work for any thinking student of religion.Innovative and provocative,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.To Jews who sometimes see no choices but those of fundamentalist rigidity on the one hand, or total rejection of tradition on the other, Zemer argues instead for awareness of the inherent flexibility of the halakhic system. Halakhah, he argues, has had many voices, and has changed to meet every generation's needs. Equipped with this view, liberal Jews can reclaim their tradition from a conservative rabbinic establishment that all too oftenespecially in Israelhas seen the voice of strictness as more authentic than the voice of lovingkindness.The product of Zemers thirtyfive years of work in the Israel Movement of Progressive Judaism, Evolving Halakhah includes chapters on matters ranging from personal status, especially marriage and conversion, through the "political" Halakhah of a response to the intifada. It shows that the traditional framework for understanding the Torahs commandments can be the living heart of Jewish life for all Jewsincluding Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative and Modern Orthodox.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Evolving Halakhah'? A: The book focuses on interpreting traditional Jewish law, Halakhah, as an evolving and moral structure that adapts to the changing realities of each generation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Evolving Halakhah'? A: 'Evolving Halakhah' is authored by Moshe Zemer, who has extensive experience in the Israel Movement of Progressive Judaism.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include ethical deeds, the discovery of holiness in the Commandments, a critical approach to tradition, and the responsibility of the entire Community of Israel.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Evolving Halakhah' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Evolving Halakhah'? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: When was 'Evolving Halakhah' published? A: 'Evolving Halakhah' was published on April 1, 2003.
- Q: Is 'Evolving Halakhah' suitable for all Jewish denominations? A: Yes, the book seeks to provide a framework for understanding the Torah’s commandments that can resonate with Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, and Modern Orthodox Jews.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Evolving Halakhah' is listed as a new book.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues in Judaism? A: Yes, it includes discussions on personal status issues like marriage and conversion, as well as responses to modern events such as the intifada.
- Q: Can this book serve as a reference for students of religion? A: Absolutely, 'Evolving Halakhah' is described as an essential reference work for any thinking student of religion.