Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our affiliate program. Friedman is a pioneer in the development of a jewish spiritual vision for aging, spiritual care and healing. So you see, hiddur mitzvah, although underappreciated, may just be one of our most intrinsic jewish values. Rabbi friedman is available to speak to your group or at your event. As christianity spread across the holy land, synagogues became increasingly larger and more elaborate in an attempt to bolster judaism. The holy land journey takes you an a journey back in time and retraces most of israeli history to the beginning of time. It is the courageous critique of the present and its claims of immutability. Tel hiddur mitzvah havayot 1 and 2 reconstructing judaism. This documentary tells the story of the worlds most incredible city, capturing the rich mosaic of the citys christian, jewish and muslim communities. The center for aging and judaism of the reconstructionist. You can add the jewish sacred aging tv channel to your roku. Waxman is believed to be the first woman rabbi and first lesbian to lead a jewish. Sep 14, 2020 the most sacred time of the jewish year begins sept. Sexuality in advanced age in jewish thought and law pub med.
A professional guide for fostering wholeness the perfect handbook for anyone called to give or receive care. When we at temple israel created judaism s very first, fully illuminated, fullcolor prayer book. Advisory board of shma, and on the new york federation task force on aging. Topics include synagogue geography, jewish sacred literature, jewish views of god, the jewish lifecycle, worship and prayer, the high holy days and festivals, the jewish home, zionism and israel, and much more. Their book looks at the importance of developing a spiritual practice as we age, and offers up a range of readings, meditations, and journaling exercises, both jewish and secular. Comforting the sick helping them experience, in a tangible way, a connection with the jewish community jewish sources cite specific prayers to be offered at the bedside of the sick.
Rabbi friedman was ordained by hebrew union college jewish institute of religion, where she also earned ma degrees in jewish communal service and hebrew literature. Dec 06, 2011 the public resources previously available here have been moved to rrc. Segal, rabbi levenberg, rabbi shabman, beth schafer or. Learn and prepare the prayers to lead your bat mitzvah service. The jerusalem dvd gives a comprehensive and historical overview of this great city, while the temple in jerusalem explains the details of the jewish holy temples in yerushalayim.
Jewish history begins with the covenant established between god and abraham around 1812 bc over 3,800 years ago, during the bronze age, in the middle east. She was ordained by the hebrew union college jewish institute of religion in 1985. I am thrilled to be serving as high holy day cantor and interim rabbi of congregation. A practical handbook from traditional and contemporary sources. The center for aging and judaism of the reconstructionist rabbinical college. The center for aging and judaism of the reconstructionist rabbinical college, which works to foster en gaged, spiritually vibrant aging through professional education, scholar ship and spiritual resources. Attend 10 shabbat services at temple sinai 5 friday evening. Jewish tradition not only obligates families to cherish and care for elders as we learn from the fifth commandment, it impels all of us to honor older people, and even more. The hebrew month of elul has always held an essential place in the jewish calendar, and this year of all years it seems even more necessary. Friedman spent 3 12 years writing jewish wisdom, released in march by jewish lights publishing, but the information is a culmination that spans the course of her 30year journey as a rabbi, including her experience as founder and director of hiddur. Thus, we are very pleased to announce that this summer at temple. The ceremony took place at the national museum of american jewish history in philadelphia. As comic as it is deeply moving, holy lands chronicles several months in the.
Engage taught by rabbi lisa rubin, this semesterlong course will give students a foundation in the basic tenets of judaism. Author of debut novel come back for me, chosen as editors choice book by the. The passover storybook chapter 4 jewish days and holidays 111. Judaism was thought of primarily or exclusively as a religion, but rabbi. Rabbi friedman offers training, consulting and spiritual guidance through growing older. This years tel theme is hiddur mitzvah beautification of a mitzvah, which we are. Followers of judaism believe in one god who revealed himself through ancient prophets. It is a place where anyone wishing to explore jewish life is. The public resources previously available here have been moved to rrc. Learn jewish vocab with free interactive flashcards. The quintessential wandering of a persecuted people also means we identify with people who are vulnerable. There is an oral tradition that is made up of practical applications and other traditions that have been passed down over the generations. Now, in seekers of meaning, his newest and most personal work to date, he explores how the notion of a caring community can be transformative for. Center of the world dvd,this documentary tells the story of the worlds most incredible city, capturing the rich mosaic of the citys christian, jewish and muslim communities.
Early jewish history is told in the hebrew bible, beginning with the pentateuch five books of moses, also known as the torah written law, which is only complete with the inclusion of other specific holy writings and an oral tradition that was later committed to written form see religious law below. Judaism is the worlds oldest monotheistic religion, dating back nearly 4,000 years. The jewish holy books is a general name for many books written in different periods. The authors draw on wisdom about aging from ancient jewish texts, and from more contemporary sages, such as the rabbis zalman schachtershalomi and arthur green. Judaism has a positive attitude to sexual relations within a marriage, and views such. A comprehensive book covering all aspects of bikur cholim. The union for reform judaism leads the largest jewish movement in north america. Please be sure to record each date that you have attended a service on the t. First, based on the reconstructionist concept of an evolving religious. The books of judaism, mishna, talmud, midrash zohar, the. Areas such as history, holidays, lifecycle events, theology, prayer, and communal life will be explored through foundational jewish texts, beliefs, and customs. To speak the holy no, hearlson says, is to refuse to be complicit in the oppression and violence of the ruling power. Jul 09, 2014 in 1993, his pnai or movement merged with a progressive jewish political and environmental action group, the shalom center, founded by rabbi arthur waskow, to form aleph, the alliance for.
Over 100,000 free torah video and audio lectures by 100s of rabbis and speakers. Questions and answers on the dispute on how the menorah is. A witty, heartwarming, and heartwrenching epistolary novel, soon to be a major motion picture starring james caan, rosanna arquette, and jonathan rhys meyers, about a dysfunctional familyled by a jewish pig farmer in israelstruggling to love and accept each other. He maintained a lifelong allegiance to the jewish theological seminary where. The center for aging and judaism at reconstructionist rabbinical college, which closed in 2011. The center for healthy aging supports the expansion and sustainability of evidencebased health promotion programs in the community through collaboration with national, state, and community partners to help older adults live healthier lives. An expert on judaism and aging discusses what the jewish community gets right. Holy lands book king county library system bibliocommons. Like midnight mass on christmas eve or easter sunday services, the jewish high holy days are a time when even the most casually observant come together at synagogues around. Buy israeli culture and history documentaries dvds.
Hiddur, the center for aging and judaism created in 2003, and closed in 2011, hiddurs efforts focused on developing spiritual resources and scholarship around aging jews. Handbook of religious beliefs and practices judaism history. You can also learn about his books and essays he has contributed to other collections here. The center for aging and judaism at the reconstructionist rabbinical college in wyncote, pa. At cbst, we prepare for the upcoming days of awe, the high holy days of 5781, with unique opportunities for study, connection, and. In this article, the authors present the views of jewish law and thought regarding sexuality among olde. When you purchase an intricately embroidered tallit on a mission to israel. The center for aging and judaism, reconstructionist rabbinical college. In fact, the zohar had a major role in at least two false messiahs in judaism, shabbetai zvei 16261676 and jacob frank 17261791. See how this was done by peering closely at the remains of the synagogues at capernaum, hammath tiberias, and beth alphaas well as their sometimes surprising decorations. Levin, friedman and raphael discuss new book on endoflife care in a virtual world.
And particularly when jews also increase their own efforts to elevate their daily jewish conduct to the level of the supranatural, with everyone, man and woman, elevated above their natural tendencies and habits, in the area of torah study and doing mitzvos with hiddur excellence in a manner of multiple miracles, striving ever higher and. We need to learn to center ourselves on deep sources of meaning and solace as we. The center for aging and judaism at the reconstructionist rabbinical college, which provided education, spiritual resources, and scholarship for elders and their caregivers. Rabbi friedman is also the author of several books, including jewish. In this book adam hearlson argues that christians can say a holy no to oppression and injustice through the churchs worship practices. Oct 15, 2020 you will learn the fundamental concepts of jewish belief and practice and become more comfortable participating in worship and ritual life.
Reconstructionist rabbinical college jewish virtual library. Waxman was inaugurated as the president of both on october 26, 2014. Now if we accept the view that the hiddur is a part of the mitzvah, one would make a berachah even if only hiddur is done, since it is still part of the essential mitzvah. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Levin, friedman and raphael discuss new book on endoflife. What matters is an initiative of the new york jewish community, guided by the marlene meyerson jcc of manhattan that is focused on advance care planning.
Growing olderhebrew union college jewish institute of religion. The beginnings of judaism and christianity information. A professional guide to fostering wholeness and editor of jewish pastoral care. We provide vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to judaism and change the world. The center for aging and judaism, located at the recon. Rise up before the old, and bring hiddur shining to the face of the grayhaired. The most holy jewish book is the torah the first five books of the hebrew bible. The reconstructionist rabbinical college rrc is a jewish seminary in wyncote. Areas such as history, holidays, lifecycle events, theology, prayer, and communal life will be explored through foundational jewish texts, beliefs, and. Bikur cholim kavod vnichum jewish funerals, burial and. At least 2 of your morning services must be the 10.
Alpert is associate professor of religion and womens studies at temple. A practical handbook from traditional and contemporary sources, and author of jewish visions for aging. Brims with wise counsel, inspiring stories and practical resources. View our map of senior services in ann arbor for senior transportation services, see transportationspecial services area agency on aging 1b information about, and referrals to services for older adults and persons with disabilities, and family members. Levin, friedman and raphael discuss new book on endof. However, if it is a separate addition to the mitzvah, then one should not make a berachah because a berachah is made only for fulfilling the actual mitzvah, and not for the.
The center for aging and judaism, i have decided it is time for me to move on. The center for exploring judaism was started at central synagogue in 2010. She is a faculty member at the academy for jewish religion, california, and the more. Friedman is a chaplain, social innovator, spiritual guide and scholar. Covering a history of over 4,000 years, the film explores the founding of the city. Apr, 2020 the primary holy book of the jewish faith is known as the torah, which comprises the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy. Trustee of the alahad islamic center, allentown america. Traditionally, prayer has been an integral part of a bikur cholim visit, with two main purposes. Choose from 418 different sets of jewish vocab flashcards on quizlet. Bikur cholim kavod vnichum jewish funerals, burial.
See how this was done by peering closely at the remains of the synagogues at capernaum, hammath tiberias, and beth alphaas. Caring conversations about end of life is a collaboration between the marlene meyerson jcc manhattan, the new jewish home, and the center for pastoral education at the jewish theological seminary, made possible by plaza jewish community chapel. This book was added in the th century to the collection of important jewish works, this book has been a major influence on the jewish understanding of messiah. Jul 21, 2010 friedman, a former nursing home chaplain, is the founding director of hiddur. Feb 01, 2001 she is a spiritual leader, social innovator, scholar, author of jewish visions for aging. Dear friends, after eight years of rewarding work founding and directing hiddur.
The written torah includes the books of the bible, which is the first and the most important. This authoritative volumepart professional handbook, part scholarly resource and part source of practical information for laypeoplemelds the seemingly disparate elements of judaism and health into a truly multidisciplinary collective, enhancing the work within each area and creating new possibilities for synergy across disciplines. Created in 2003, and closed in 2011, hiddurs efforts focused on developing spiritual resources and scholarship around aging jews. She is a spiritual leader, social innovator, scholar, author of jewish visions for aging. Jewish visions for aging and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The center for aging and judaism at the reconstructionist rabbinical college, where she is reframing the conversation. Others include judaism s oral tradition, the written form of which is known as the talmud. Center of reform judaism, explains, tikkun olam, the idea of repairing the world, is very much a part of the jewish identity. Rabbi richard address has devoted his career to helping transform synagogues into caring communities. The torah jewish law, the primary document of judaism, was given to the jews by the prophet moses moshe about 3,300 years ago. So you see, hiddur mitzvah, although underappreciated, may just be one of our most intrinsic. He has taught at hebew union collegejewish institute of religion, the. An expert on judaism and aging discusses what the jewish community gets right and wrong about late life, the importance of intergenerational relationships, and how to approach aging as a spiritual practice.
All about judaism scholastic scholastic books for kids. It enables, empowers, and encourages individuals to think about, plan for, and take steps to ensure that their health care wishes will be known, respected, and honored. Engaging the aging the steinhardt foundation for jewish life. The book of splendor and kabbalah jewish mysticism 18. Elul is a month of preparation, of spiritual discernment and direction. Levin, friedman and raphael discuss new book on endoflife care. The center for aging and judaism at the reconstructionist rabbinical college wyncote, pa and editor of the groundbreaking book, jewish pastoral care. Deborah waxman is an american rabbi and the president of the reconstructionist rabbinical college and jewish reconstructionist communities. The torah or teachings contains the five books revealed to moses by god on mount sinai. The meaning and significance of his legacy for our time 20 at the association for jewish studies conference. Two of the prayers were written by david breakstone and betty ann miller who the center for jewish healing is named after.
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