The birth of conservative Judaism : Solomon Schechter's disciples and the creation of an American religious movement / Michael R. Cohen.
Solomon Schechter (1847?1915), the charismatic leader of New York's Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), came to America in 1902 intent on revitalizing traditional Judaism. While he advocated a return to traditional practices, Schechter articulated no clear position on divisive issues, instead pr...
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| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Solomon Schechter (1847?1915), the charismatic leader of New York's Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), came to America in 1902 intent on revitalizing traditional Judaism. While he advocated a return to traditional practices, Schechter articulated no clear position on divisive issues, instead preferring to focus on similarities that could unite American Jewry under a broad message. Michael R. Cohen demonstrates how Schechter, unable to implement his vision on his own, turned to his disciples, rabbinical students and alumni of JTS, to shape his movement. By midcentury, Conservative Judaism. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (ix, 210 pages, 10 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-199) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780231526777 0231526776 |