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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Main Author: Cohen, Michael R. (Michael Ralph), 1978-
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Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, ©2012.
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505 0 |a Introduction -- Solomon Schechter and the charismatic bond -- The United Synagogue and the transition to postcharismatic authority -- A "heretic," a "maverick," and the challenge to inclusivity -- On the brink of irrelevance -- The platform of discipleship -- A task left unfinished -- Conclusion: deceptive retrospect and the history of Conservative Judaism -- Epilogue. 
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