Orthodox Jewish philosophy comprises the philosophical and theological teachings of Orthodox Judaism. Though Orthodox Judaism sees itself as the heir...
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Modern Orthodox Judaism (also Modern Orthodox or Modern Orthodoxy) is a movement within Orthodox Judaism that attempts to synthesize Jewish values and...
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Jewish philosophy (Hebrew: פילוסופיה יהודית) includes all philosophy carried out by Jews, or in relation to the religion of Judaism. Until modern Haskalah...
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Sinai and faithfully transmitted ever since. Orthodox Judaism, therefore, advocates a strict observance of Jewish law, or halakha, which is supposed to be...
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Haredi Judaism (redirect from Ultra-Orthodox Jewish)
is a branch of Orthodox Judaism that is characterized by its strict interpretation of religious sources and its accepted halakha (Jewish law) and traditions...
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The Orthodox Union (abbreviated OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network...
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This article covers the conversations between Islamic philosophy and Jewish philosophy, and mutual influence on each other in response to questions and...
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Torah Umadda (redirect from Centrist Orthodox)
worldview in Orthodox Judaism concerning the relationship between the secular world and Judaism, and in particular between secular knowledge and Jewish religious...
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and Neo-Hasidism (incorporating Neo-Kabbalah) in non-Orthodox Jewish denominations. Two non-Jewish syncretic traditions also popularized Judaic Kabbalah...
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Orthodox Jewish outreach, often referred to as Kiruv or Qiruv (Hebrew: קירוב "bringing close"), is the collective work or movement of Orthodox Judaism...
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since issued multiple opinions under its philosophy of pluralism; one opinion continues to follow the Orthodox position while another opinion substantially...
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Aaron Lopiansky (category American Orthodox rabbis)
Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky, also known as Rav Ahron, is an Orthodox Jewish scholar, author, and educator who currently serves as the Rosh HaYeshiva of the...
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Musaf (מוּסָף, "additional") are recited by Orthodox and Conservative congregations on Shabbat, major Jewish holidays (including Chol HaMoed), and Rosh...
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Litvaks (redirect from Lithuanian Jewish Orthodox)
The inter-war Republic of Lithuania was home to a large and influential Jewish community whose members either fled the country or were murdered when the...
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Benjamin Brown (scholar) (redirect from Benjamin Brown (jewish studies scholar))
Brown is known for his studies on Orthodox Judaism, especially the ultra-Orthodox community, from the theological, Jewish-legal and historical perspectives...
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Hashkafa (category Jewish philosophy)
for worldview and guiding philosophy, used almost exclusively within Orthodox Judaism. A hashkafa is a perspective that Orthodox Jews adopt that defines...
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currents of Judaism (Orthodox, Conservative and Reform) are named traditions, and divisions within them are called movements. The Jewish groups themselves...
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include: Bible Rabbinics Midrash Jewish history Jewish literature Jewish liturgy Jewish education Jewish philosophy Jewish women's studies Pastoral care...
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medieval Jewish philosophy is a matter of dispute among scholars. Medieval and early modern rabbis also created a pietistic tradition of Jewish ethics....
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Who is a Jew? (redirect from Theories of Jewish Identity)
dimensions. Orthodox Judaism and Conservative Judaism follow Jewish law (Halakha), deeming people to be Jewish if their mothers are Jewish or if they underwent...
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Yeshiva (category Jewish education)
Hesder, Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox yeshivot, Machshavah (Jewish philosophy generalized / applied as "Jewish thought"; also Hashkafa, "worldview")...
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Hebrew Bible (redirect from Jewish Scriptures)
is considered heresy by the Orthodox Jewish community. As such, much modern day Bible commentary written by non-Orthodox authors is considered forbidden...
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research and new philosophy led to the formation of various non-Orthodox denominations, as well as of Jewish secular movements. Orthodox Judaism continuously...
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Orthodox Jewish feminism (also known as Orthodox feminism amongst Jews) is a movement in Orthodox Judaism which seeks to further the cause of a more egalitarian...
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religiously conservative Orthodox Jewish authorities would accept an atheist born to a Jewish mother as fully Jewish. Jewish secularism, which describes...
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The Jewish Press is an American weekly newspaper based in Brooklyn, New York City. It serves the Modern Orthodox Jewish community. The Jewish Press was...
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Women in Judaism (redirect from Jewish education of women)
feminism. Many Modern Orthodox Jewish women and Modern Orthodox rabbis sought to provide more Jewish education for women. Modern Orthodox communities promote...
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Rabbi (redirect from Orthodox Rabbi)
rabbi. For example, only a minority of Orthodox Jewish communities accept the ordination of women rabbis. Non-Orthodox movements have chosen to do so for...
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Anarchism and religion (redirect from Orthodox Jewish anarchism)
understood, is closely related to anarchism. Zalkind's philosophy was not popular with British Orthodox Jewry and Zalkind was shunned by the community, with...
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Judaism (redirect from Jewish religion)
post-Enlightenment Jewish philosophers. Modern Jewish philosophy consists of both Orthodox and non-Orthodox oriented philosophy. Notable among Orthodox Jewish philosophers...
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