Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies: Master's Theses
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The Role of Philosophy and Kabbalah in the Works of Rashba
(Yeshiva University, 1986-01)Rashba, in the course of his discussions of the theological problems entailed in the phrases ‘olam ke— minhago noheg and em mazzal le—yisrael, was consistently sensitive to philosophic problems, and took pains to ... -
The Motifs in the Works of Moshe Shamir
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The development of the customs accepted by the two yeshivot in Babylonia in the gaonic period and their integration into halachik literature. A master’s project submitted to the faculty of the Bernard Revel Graduate School, Yeshiva University in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Masters of Arts as of August 1977 by Rabbi Elisha Citroen. Sponsor, Rabbi Elazar Hurvitz.
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School. Yeshiva University., 1977-08)Some scholars have already dealt with the different customs between these two schools, such as Assaf’s list of differences. However, in this study we examine the opposite, where the heads and elders of the two Yeshivot ... -
Jewish women in the writings of Sholom Aleichem
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School. Yeshiva University., 1968-01)Jewish Pale could be written solely on the basis of the stories and sketches of Sholom Aleichem and "it would be as reliable a scientific document as any factual study; more so, indeed for we should get, in addition to ... -
A historical study and analysis of the laws of the State of Pennsylvania affecting Jewish observance.
(1954-06)A historical study and analysis of the laws of the State of Pennsylvania affecting Jewish observance. -
The Responsa of R. Solomon Zvi Schick: Moderate in a Sea of Extremes.
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School. Yeshiva University, 1989)The methodology used in examining the text will be to highlight those responsa which address contemporary issues, thus shedding light on Rashban's overall stance. In order to accurately define where he stood in relation ... -
Pat 'akum in Medieval France and Germany.
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, 1979-06)This paper traces the development of the laws of pat ‘akum, the rabbinic prohibition on Gentile bread, in medieval Ashkenaz from the beginning of the eleventh century through the end of the Tosafist period. Compliance ... -
The influences of Rabbi Joseph Bekhor Shor and Radak on Ramban's commentary on the Torah.
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School. Yeshiva University, 1992-01)The purpose of this Master's thesis is to investigate the relationship between the Pentateuchal commentary of Rabbi Moses ben Nahman (Ramban) and the extant commentaries of his predecessors. In particular, this study seeks ... -
The Problem of Machine-Made Matzot as Reflected in the Responsa of the 19th Century.
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School. Yeshiva University, 1967) -
Ḥ̣akam Ẓebi as Chief Rabbi of the Ashkenazic ḳehillah of Amsterdam (1710-1714) / by Judith Bleich.
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School. Yeshiva University, 1965., 1965-06)His term of office as rabbi of the Ashkenazic congregation marks a crucial period in the life history of Ḥakam Ẓebi. Our purpose ... is to chart the course of Ḥakam Ẓebi's ministry in Amsterdam, to assess his accomplishments ... -
The American Rabbinic Career of Rabbi Gavriel Zev Margolis.
(New York, NY: Bernard Revel Graduate School. Yeshiva University, 1992-07)
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