Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS)

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    Gender relationships in marriage and out.
    (The Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press, 2007) Blau, Rivkah Teitz; Hirt, Robert S.
    The Orthodox Forum, initially convened by Dr. Norman Lamm, Chancellor of Yeshiva University, meets each year to consider major issues of concern to the Jewish community. Forum participants from throughout the world, including academicians in both Jewish and secular fields, rabbis, rashei yeshivah, Jewish educators, and Jewish communal professionals, gather in conference as a think tank to discuss and critique each other’s original papers, examining different aspects of a central theme. The purpose of the Forum is to create and disseminate a new and vibrant Torah literature addressing the critical issues facing Jewry today. [from Preface]
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    Israel as a Religious Reality.
    (Jason Aronson Inc., 1994) Waxman, Chaim
    The Orthodox Forum, convened by Dr. Norman Lamm, President of Yeshiva University, meets each year to consider major issues of concern to the Jewish community. Forum participants from throughout the world, including academicians in both Jewish and secular fields, rabbis, rashei yeshiva, Jewish educators, and Jewish communal professionals, gather in conference as a think tank to discuss and critique each other's original papers, examining different aspects of a central theme. The purpose of the Forum is to create and disseminate a new and vibrant Torah literature addressing the critical issues facing Jewry today.
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    Jewish Spirituality and Divine Law.
    (Ktav, 2003) Mintz, Adam; Schiffman, Lawrence; Hirt, Robert S.
    The primary purpose of the conference and this resulting volume has been to demonstrate through a spectrum of diverse views, that spirituality and Orthodox Judaism are actually not hostile to one another, but, to the contrary, complement and enrich one another. The issue is first approached from a historical perspective, in essays dealing with ancient Judaism, the medieval period and the contemporary period. The following essays then consider the interplay between spirituality and traditional Judaism in synagogue art and in prayer. Essays by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein and Dr. Chaim Waxman frame the discussion and present an overview of the wideranging philosophical and sociological implications of the topic. [from the Introduction]
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    The relationship of Orthodox Jews with believing Jews of other religious ideologies and non-believing Jews.
    (The Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press ; Ktav Publishing House, Inc., 2010) Mintz, Adam.; Hirst, Robert S.
    This volume offers a wide range of historical, theological, halakhic, educational, and communal perspectives on the challenges and considerations faced by those who endeavor to build bridges with believing and non-believing Jews in our community, while steadfastly maintaining their sacred commitments. -- While formal denominational relationships organizationally in Jewish life have declined, the interaction between Orthodox Jews and non-Orthodox Jews on personal and family levels and in the work place has never been greater. -- By and large, in North America, Jews of all movements live in the same communities, engage in professions and in the business world, and are members of the same extended families. Secular organizational stridency and religious organizational posturing are of little or no interest, particularly to the marginally affiliated. There is a growing interest among young Jews with limited formal Jewish education (Birthright Israel and Wexner Heritage Alumni represent notable examples) in learning more about their religion, Jewish values and practice. To them, synagogues and day schools are seen as more vital and inspiring institutions then defense and philanthropic entities. The respect for kashrut, Shabbat observance and Torah study at events sponsored by secular communal organizations have never been more in evidence. -- While there is no dramatic statistical increase in Orthodox affiliation, there is documented evidence that Orthodoxy today is a growing movement with a young, knowledgeable and observant constituency. A critical question for Orthodoxy today is whether it will see itself as a sectarian movement or one that eagerly embraces concerns facing the Jewish People as a whole. Will Orthodoxy seek to engage non-Orthodox Jews in the celebration of Jewish life? Will the Orthodox community sense the urgency and welcome participation with non-Orthodox Jews to address the serious decline and erosion of Jewish communities in the Diaspora? Will Orthodox synagogues and day schools be welcoming of others beyond their ranks and to do so as a genuine act of love rather than to increase their numbers, resources and influence? Mindful of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s zt”l, formulations, will the community committed to the Covenant of Faith find new ways to interact with other Jews with whom they share the Covenant of Fate? -- In secular groups in the State of Israel today, there is a renewed interest to embrace the study of classical Jewish texts and culture to strengthen their Jewish identity and not only their Israeli identity. One can see the voluntary introduction of Jewish content in secular schools and in the arts as well. Whether these efforts result in seeking greater substantive interaction between the secular and religious elements in the society remains a question. At the intergenerational Passover Seder table, all are welcome. Can warmth and joy of the family gathering be extended to other settings at other times of the year? Can a common language and shared spiritual experiences break down existing barriers and lead to the exploration of new strategies to strengthen our bonds as one people in the Diaspora and in the State of Israel? Now is the time to address these issues. [from the Series Editor's Preface]
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    Toward a Renewed Ethic of Jewish Philanthropy.
    (The Michael Scharf Publication Trust of Yeshiva University Press ; Ktav Publishing House, Inc., 2010) Prager, Yossi; Hirt, Robert S.
    This volume, the nineteenth in the Orthodox Forum Series, capably edited by Yossi Prager, Executive Director of The AVI CHAI Foundation in North America, invites us to rethink the way we go about allocating our philanthropic resources. Will we choose to lend support only to those entities that benefit Orthodox Jews and strengthen Orthodox Judaism? If so, what would Hillel say about sectarianism within the Jewish People? Proverbs 3:17 reminds us: “The Torah’s ways are pleasant, and all its pathways promote peace.” If the thrust of Orthodox Jewish philanthropy is primarily inner-directed, will respect for our Torah way of life be enhanced or diminished in the broader community? The sensitive philanthropist, regardless of his or her own personal or ideological commitments, will feel the pain and the need not only of other Jews, but of fellow human beings—all created in the image of God. The implication of this vision should guide the way we educate in our schools, synagogues, and institutions. It is our hope that the thought-provoking articles in this volume, authored by scholars in diverse disciplines, drawing upon both classical Jewish and contemporary sources, will provide the reader with new insights to inform the philanthropic choices we make individually and as a community. [from Series Editor's Preface]
Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. Yeshiva University.