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The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Ethics and Morality
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Jonathan K. Crane
Häftad, 2016
968 kr
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For thousands of years the Jewish tradition has been a source of moral guidance, for Jews and non-Jews alike. As the essays in this volume show, the theologians and practitioners of Judaism have a long history of wrestling with moral questions, responding to them in an open, argumentative mode that …
Oxford Handbook of Jewish Ethics and Morality
Av Jonathan K. Crane, Elliot N. Dorff
E-bok, 2012
660 kr
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For thousands of years the Jewish tradition has been a source of moral guidance, for Jews and non-Jews alike. As the essays in this volume show, the theologians and practitioners of Judaism have a long history of wrestling with moral questions, responding to them in an open, argumentative mode that …
The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Ethics and Morality
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Jonathan K. Crane
Inbunden, 2013
3269 kr
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For thousands of years the Jewish tradition has been a source of moral guidance, for Jews and non-Jews alike. As the essays in this volume show, the theologians and practitioners of Judaism have a long history of wrestling with moral questions, responding to them in an open, argumentative mode that …
Matters of Life and Death
A Jewish Approach to Modern Medical Ethics
Häftad, 2003
331 kr
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The International Society for Science and Religion has selected "Matters of Life and Death" as an element of the ISSR Library. The mission of the ISSR Library is "to provide a comprehensive resource for scholars, students, and interested lay readers in the area of science and the human spirit". The …
To Do the Right and the Good
A Jewish Approach to Modern Social Ethics
Häftad, 2004
331 kr
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A National Jewish Book Award Winner Rabbi Dorff focuses on the social aspects of the Jewish tradition, while tackling such timely topics as poverty, war, intrafaith and interfaith relations, and forgiveness. In addition, he discusses Jewish social ethics as they both relate to and contrast with …
Love Your Neighbor and Yourself
A Jewish Approach to Modern Personal Ethics
Häftad, 2006
275 kr
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A leading ethicist suggests ways to take the moral high road in one's personal life. In this topically relevant book on modern ethical issues, Dorff focuses on personal ethics, Judaism's distinctive way of understanding human nature, our role in life, and what we should strive to be, both as …
For the Love of God and People
A Philosophy of Jewish Law
Inbunden, 2007
401 kr
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Every generation of Jews in every denomination of Judaism finds itself facing complex legal questions. The status of same-sex unions and the plight of the agunah (a woman who cannot obtain a divorce), are just two of a myriad of thorny questions Jewish legal experts grapple with today. These are …
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
Body
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Louis E. Newman
Häftad, 2008
216 kr
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This JPS ethics series deals with some of the most critical moral issues of our time.What are our obligations and rights to our own bodies? What does Judaism say about tattoos? Piercings? About our obligations to exercise and eat properly? What about smoking? Alcohol? Recreational drugs? Who owns …
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
Money
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Louis E. Newman
Häftad, 2008
218 kr
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This JPS ethics series deals with some of the most critical moral issues of our time. Is it OK to be wealthy? How do we know when we have too much? Enough? Is wealth relative? Are those born into wealth entitled to accumulate more money than those born in poorer circumstances? What are we obligated …
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
Power
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Louis E. Newman
Häftad, 2009
218 kr
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This JPS ethics series deals with some of the most critical moral issues of our time. How do we use power once we've gained it? Is it completely for our individual benefit, or do we use it to help our neighborhoods, or society at-large? What kinds of decisions must CEOs and business owners make …
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
Sex and Intimacy
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Danya Ruttenberg
Häftad, 2010
218 kr
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In the newest addition to the Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices series, co-editors Elliot Dorff and Danya Ruttenberg have brought together a diverse group of Jews to comment on how Judaism affects their views and actions regarding sex. Contributors range from adult movie actor Ron Jeremy, to renowned …
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
War and National Security
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Danya Ruttenberg
Häftad, 2010
218 kr
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Is it morally acceptable to use surveillance and profiling to protect national security? Should war only be used in self-defense? Is torture in times of war morally acceptable? Contributors include scholar Noam Chomsky, Lt. Col. Seth Milstein, and political philosopher Michael Walzer. Each volume …
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
Social Justice
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Danya Ruttenberg
Häftad, 2010
218 kr
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How do we expand health care coverage to more Americans? Are hate crimes legislation and affirmative action fair? What sacrifices must we make to protect the environment? Is the death penalty morally acceptable? Contributors include Jill Jacobs, of Jewish Funds for Justice; Arthur Waskow, director …
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices, 6-volume Set
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Louis E. Newman
2010
1456 kr
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This set includes all six volumes in the Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices series, for less than the cost of buying each book separately!Included in the set are these volumes : Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices: Body; Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices: Money; Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices: Power; Jewish …
Jews and Genes
The Genetic Future in Contemporary Jewish Thought
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Laurie Zoloth
Häftad, 2015
515 kr
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Well aware of Jews having once been the victims of Nazi eugenics policies, many Jews today have an ambivalent attitude toward new genetics and are understandably wary of genetic forms of identity and intervention. At the same time, the Jewish tradition is strongly committed to medical research …
Modern Conservative Judaism
Evolving Thought and Practice
Häftad, 2018
444 kr
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A major Conservative movement leader of our time, Elliot N. Dorff provides a personal, behind-the-scenes guide to the evolution of Conservative Jewish thought and practice over the last half century. His candid observations concerning the movement’s ongoing tension between constancy and change shed …
Ethics at the Center
Jewish Theory and Practice for Living a Moral Life
Inbunden, 2024
514 kr
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Ethics at the Center culls the best of Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff’s pioneering thinking in Jewish ethics over nearly five decades. Dorff shows that our response to moral issues depends ultimately on our conceptions of the nature of human beings and God; how Jewish law, theology, prayer, history, and …
Conservative Judaism
Our Ancestors to Our Descendants
Häftad, 2007
232 kr
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An authoritative sourcebook on the origins and philosophy of the Conservative Movement. This updated edition addresses recent developments and continues to function as a guide for those who want to understand "the meaningfulness, the intelligence, and the spirituality of Judaism."
Knowing God
Jewish Journeys to the Unknowable
Inbunden, 1992
1345 kr
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Contemporary Jews often find meaning in Judaism's family and communal orientation, its beautiful rituals, its enriching culture, its sense of ethnic rootedness, and its moral values. For the classical Jewish tradition, however, all of these features of Judaism depend on a belief in God. Since many …
Living Tree
The Roots and Growth of Jewish Law
Av Elliot N. Dorff, Arthur Rossett
Häftad, 1987
536 kr
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This book examines biblical and rabbinic law as a coherent, continuing legal tradition. It explains the relationship between religion and law and the interaction between law and morality. Abundant selections from primary Jewish sources, many newly translated, enable the reader to address the …
Knowing God
Jewish Journeys to the Unknowable
E-bok, 1996
686 kr
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Contemporary Jews often find meaning in Judaism''s family and communal orientation, its beautiful rituals, its enriching culture, its sense of ethnic rootedness, and its moral values. For the classical Jewish tradition, however, all of these features of Judaism depend on a belief in God. Since many …
Knowing God
Jewish Journeys to the Unknowable
Häftad, 1996
627 kr
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Contemporary Jews often find meaning in Judaism's family and communal orientation, its beautiful rituals, its enriching culture, its sense of ethnic rootedness, and its moral values. For the classical Jewish tradition, however, all of these features of Judaism depend on a belief in God. Since many …
Jewish Approach to Repairing the World (Tikkun Olam)
A Brief Introduction for Christians
Inbunden, 2008
270 kr
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With clear explanations of Jewish terms, practices and history, explores ideas touched by the tradition of tikkun olam. Also addresses parallels in the Christian tradition, helping you better understand how the fundamentals of Judaism inform Christianity.
Way Into Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)
Inbunden, 2005
270 kr
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An accessible introduction to the Jewish concept of our responsibility to care for others and repair the world. Shows the way into an essential aspect of Judaism and allows you to interact directly with the sacred texts of the Jewish tradition.
Mitzvah Means Commnadment
Häftad, 1989
119 kr
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A look into the question of "Why perform mitzvot?" This book traces the various views, from the Biblical to the philosophical. The book also includes a section on the Conservative Movement's viewpoints.
