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| rabbi motty katz: Jews of Brooklyn Ilana Abramovitch, Seán Galvin, 2002 Over 40 historians, folklorists, and ordinary Brooklyn Jews present a vivid, living record of this astonishing cultural heritage. 150 illustrations. Map. |
| rabbi motty katz: Becoming Eve Abby Stein, 2019-11-12 The powerful coming-of-age story of an ultra-Orthodox child who was born to become a rabbinic leader and instead became a woman Abby Stein was raised in a Hasidic Jewish community in Brooklyn, isolated in a culture that lives according to the laws and practices of eighteenth-century Eastern Europe, speaking only Yiddish and Hebrew and shunning modern life. Stein was born as the first son in a dynastic rabbinical family, poised to become a leader of the next generation of Hasidic Jews. But Abby felt certain at a young age that she was a girl. She suppressed her desire for a new body while looking for answers wherever she could find them, from forbidden religious texts to smuggled secular examinations of faith. Finally, she orchestrated a personal exodus from ultra-Orthodox manhood to mainstream femininity-a radical choice that forced her to leave her home, her family, her way of life. Powerful in the truths it reveals about biology, culture, faith, and identity, Becoming Eve poses the enduring question: How far will you go to become the person you were meant to be? |
| rabbi motty katz: WorldPerfect Ken Spiro, 2020-08-30 In pursuit of an answer to the question of what would constitute a perfect world, author Ken Spiro questioned more than 1,500 people of various backgrounds and religions. His findings revealed six core elements: Respect for human life; peace and harmony; justice and equality; education; family; and social responsibility. He then set off on a journey to find out why these were such common goals across cultural, economic, social and racial lines, and in the process, traced the history of the development of world religions, values and ethics. As a rabbi, he paid particular attention to how Judaism impacted, and was influenced by, the course of these developments. The result is a highly readable and well-documented book about the origins of values and virtues in Western civilization as influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Christians, Muslims and, most significantly, the Jews. The history of religion, presented in Spiro’s highly readable style, is a fascinating and timely subject, especially in today’s volatile religious climate. Spiro divides his book into five engaging parts: Where the Quality of Mercy Was Not Strained: The World of Greece and Rome Against the Grain: The Jewish View A Father to Many Nations: Abraham and the Implications of Monotheism With Sword and Fire: The Rise of Christianity and Islam The New Promised Land: Impact of Judaism on Liberal Democracies Readers of all faiths will find that the elements of a perfect world can only be achieved by a common understanding of our mutual backgrounds and that our diverse religions are all merely branches growing from one single tree. |
| rabbi motty katz: Rav Pam Shimon Finkelman, 2003 |
| rabbi motty katz: Once Upon a Potty , 2007 Explains in simple text and illustrations why and how a little girl uses a potty. |
| rabbi motty katz: Keeping America Strong Ronald Reagan, 1986 |
| rabbi motty katz: The Arab in Israeli Drama and Theatre Dan Urian, 2013-09-13 What is Israeli theatre? Is it only a Hebrew theatre staged in Israel? Are performances by Arab Israelis working in an Arabic theatre framework not part of the repertoire of Israeli theatre? Do they perhaps belong to the Palestinian theatre? What are the borders of Palestinian theatre? Are not theatrical works created in East Jerusalem by Arab Israeli playwrights and actors, and staged on occasion before Jewish Israeli audiences, part of a dialogue between Palestinian and Israeli cultures? Does theatre only include works staged under that title? These and other similarly absorbing questions arise in Dan Urian's wide-ranging and detailed study of the image of the Arab in Israeli drama and theatre. By the use of extensive examples to show how theatre, politics and personal perceptions intertwine, the author presents us with a model which can be used as a basis for the further discussion and study of similar social and artistic phenomena in other cultures in relation to their theatre and drama. |
| rabbi motty katz: Telepopulism Yoram Peri, 2004 This is the first account of Benjamin Netanyahu’s political communication strategy during his term as prime minister. It presents the dramatic cultural and political changes that occurred in Israel in the 1990s with the creation of media-centered democracy. The author shows how Netanyahu used these to construct his political project—Telepopulism. |
| rabbi motty katz: Camp Mah Tovu #4 Yael Mermelstein, 2021-11-02 At Jewish summer camp, Lila struggles to make friends until she meets a mysterious horse in the nearby woods who helps her develop confidence in this fourth story in the American Horse Tales series. Lila is a young girl attending Jewish summer camp. She doesn't initially connect with the other campers and finds herself alone in the forest, where she encounters Lonny, a beautiful brown horse with white spots on his face. In Lonny, Lila finds a friend who will listen to her problems as she develops the confidence she needs to befriend the other campers. Camp Mah Tovu is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses. |
| rabbi motty katz: Conversations with Yourself Zelig Pliskin, 2007 |
| rabbi motty katz: Crash Course in Jewish History Ken Spiro, 2010 The miracle and meaning of Jewish history. |
| rabbi motty katz: The World of the Yeshiva William B. Helmreich, 2000 In the advance yeshiva, adult males spend long periods of time-sometimes their entire lives-studying and interpreting traditional writings on Jewish law and theology, all but totally cut off from the mainstream of American life, and indeed, the lives of most American Jews. Why is this East European incarnation of an ancient Jewish tradition flourishing in present-day America? What does its successful transplantaion tell us about Orthodox Jewish life? |
| rabbi motty katz: Tallis Ends and Other Tales Don Channen, 1996-10 Seven rhyming lessons from the Mishnah all in cartoon format. This is an innovative approach to begin the study of the Mishnah, especially designed for children. It is a window to the world of Mishnah, which stimulates the minds of young readers. This series has been used to inspire children of all levels. Using cartoon format, it teaches lessons from the Mishnah in a fun and entertaining way The book is based on Seder Nezikin. |
| rabbi motty katz: The Lulav and Esrog Handbook Hadar Yehudah Margolin, 2003 Selecting Arba Minim, the Four Species, can be a satisfying privilege or frustrating task. The difference between confidence and confusion lies in how well prepared you are to judge between kosher and posul, and if you can discern a true mehudar. This handbook will teach you how to make these important decisions. The laws are presented clearly and succinctly, and sources are cited. Color photographs and simple diagrams illustrate the material. Supplemental chapters expand on the laws pertaining to the Arba Minim and provide enlightening Divrei Torah about Sukkos. |
| rabbi motty katz: Simon Jewish Music Series Level 3 Student Marcy Rubin, Avremi Gourarie, 2021-06 |
| rabbi motty katz: Super-agent Gizmo A. Dweck, 2021 A new boy joins Super-Agent Gizmo's class and intends to befriend him. Who is Morty Small - and can he be trusted? It's Gizmo's most dangerous mission yet, and it has serious consequences. Watch Gizmo and Inspector race against time after a mysterious super-virus is planted in the CIA. Can they stop TemperVirus and cure Admiral Jones and Professor Egghead in time? Join another hair-raising adventure and watch as Gizmo and Morty learn the power of achdus. Wash your hands. Mask up. Let's start the achdus spread.--Amazon.com |
| rabbi motty katz: The Pleasant Way Avrohom Pam, Sholom Smith, 2001 Torah thoughts based on and adapted from the teaching of Rabbi Abraham Pam. |
| rabbi motty katz: The Universal Garden of Emuna Shalom Arush, 2015 The world is full of questions: what's the purpose of a life full of pain and suffering? Where is the world going to? What's in store for humanity? With so many outlooks and philosophies of life, who is right? What's the path to happiness? Is it attainable? Will life ever be good? And many, many more questions.... Join the millions of people who have discovered one amazing answer to all their questions. In his classic work, The Garden of Emuna, Shalom Arush not only provides the answers, but also gives the reader practical tools to unlock the vast potential of each individual. This book opens up a window to a new and enchanting world, a garden of emuna, which is a paradise on earth. -- |
| rabbi motty katz: Trans New York Peter Bussian, 2020-06-02 A visually stunning, award-winning photography book of transgender New Yorkers, complete with thought-provoking and revealing interviews that honor the transgender community and the courage it takes to find oneself and defy societal norms. A growing portion of the LGBTQ+ community identifies as transgender; they are family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues, and yet they are all-too-often stigmatized and misunderstood. This visual tour de force presents exquisite portraits of more than fifty New Yorkers who identify as trans, genderqueer, or gender nonbinary, and interviews with them in which they reveal who they are and what their transitions were like and combat common misconceptions and stereotypes. The vibrant, honest photographs were taken on the streets of New York or in iconic places like Grand Central Station, and together the photos and interviews provoke questions on gender identity, the gender spectrum, and gender expectations. In total, this is an unparalleled articulation of the expressions of sexuality, gender, and self that New York, in all of its beauty, honesty, and compassion, welcomes, as well as a celebration of the power of finding oneself and a compelling call for respect and acceptance. In addition to enlightening text from more than fifty members of New York’s trans community and the author, award-winning documentary photographer Peter Bussian, there are inspiring longer essays and an extraordinary foreword by the celebrated trans activist Abby Chava Stein. Trans New York is the winner of a prestigious International Photography Award (IPA) for its superb images. |
| rabbi motty katz: A Daughter of Two Mothers Miriam Cohen, 2007 Written by best-selling author Miriam Cohen, A Daughter of Two Mothers is the incredible, true account of a handicapped widow's forced separation from her infant daughter, the years of longing and searching, the legal battle, and the subsequent destruction brought by the Nazis. Open this book and you will step into the world of a generation gone, of pre- and post-war Hungarian Jewry, as young Leichu moves between two communities and their divergent lifestyles. This is a gripping story of separation and reunion, of pure faith and acceptance of G-d's will, and of triumph over despair. |
| rabbi motty katz: Baderech Rabbi Judah Mischel, 2021-09-07 Embark on a path of teshuvah… בדרך, a path toward greater self-actualization, joy, and faith is one that brings us closer to the source of light within, our neshamah, our soul. With every step of this journey, we uncover more and more of who we are and what we can be. בדרך, on this path, we discover the great treasures that lie within: our abilities, potential, strengths, and essential holiness. בדרך, with Reb Zusha of Anipoli… The beloved tzaddik Reb Zusha was an embodiment of unassuming righteousness, sincerity, and down-to-earth holiness, who revealed a derech of teshuvah — a systematic path of “return.” Rooted in positivity, Reb Zusha’s real-world advice empowers us to advance personally and spiritually. This road map is not merely instruction in “how to do teshuvah” but heartfelt and valuable guidance for living consciously in the Presence of Hashem in every area of our lives. Replete with powerful stories and illuminating, practical wisdom of the tzaddikim, Baderech is a vital companion for spiritual “travelers” at every stage, yearning to uncover their own path toward teshuvah. |
| rabbi motty katz: חמשה חומשי תורה , 2000 |
| rabbi motty katz: Shlomie! Shimon Finkelman, 2013 |
| rabbi motty katz: The Jews of Britain, 1656 to 2000 Todd M. Endelman, 2002-03-01 In Todd Endelman's spare and elegant narrative, the history of British Jewry in the modern period is characterized by a curious mixture of prominence and inconspicuousness. British Jews have been central to the unfolding of key political events of the modern period, especially the establishment of the State of Israel, but inconspicuous in shaping the character and outlook of modern Jewry. Their story, less dramatic perhaps than that of other Jewish communities, is no less deserving of this comprehensive and finely balanced analytical account. Even though Jews were never completely absent from Britain after the expulsion of 1290, it was not until the mid- seventeenth century that a permanent community took root. Endelman devotes chapters to the resettlement; to the integration and acculturation that took place, more intensively than in other European states, during the eighteenth century; to the remarkable economic transformation of Anglo-Jewry between 1800 and 1870; to the tide of immigration from Eastern Europe between 1870 and 1914 and the emergence of unprecedented hostility to Jews; to the effects of World War I and the turbulent events up to and including the Holocaust; and to the contradictory currents propelling Jewish life in Britain from 1948 to the end of the twentieth century. We discover not only the many ways in which the Anglo-Jewish experience was unique but also what it had in common with those of other Western Jewish communities. |
| rabbi motty katz: A Simple Twist of Faith Leah Schiermeyer, 2012-04 In a SIMPLE TWIST OF FAITH, Leah Schiermeyer recounts her intense journey from Christianity to observant Judaism with honesty, emotion, and humor. Her story will warm your heart, and more importantly, give the reader a glimpse into the mighty acts of the Al-mighty. Thus said the Lord of Hosts, Master of Legions: In those days it will happen that ten men, of all the different languages of the nations will take hold, they will take hold of the corner of the garment of a Jewish man, saying, 'Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you!' Zechariah 8:23 |
| rabbi motty katz: Kosher Investigator Dovid Zaklikowski, 2017-11-10 Even as a young child, Berel Levy was determined and fearless in the pursuit of his goals. From the home of his uncle, ¿the Malach,¿ to the Lubavitch yeshivah in Otwock, Poland, he followed his dream of studying Torah, despite his parents¿ disapproval and the looming clouds of World War II. In the halls of Torah Umesorah and the clandestine Jewish schools of the Soviet Union, he bolstered Jewish education and observance in the face of political opposition and an oppressive Communist regime. Perhaps most remarkably, as the head of the Organized Kashrus Laboratories, he forever changed the world of kosher supervision. Rabbi Levy¿s life story is told for the first time in these pages. |
| rabbi motty katz: The Last Seder Jennifer Maisel, 2002 The Price family gathers together for one last Passover together, where the seder rituals allow them to find a way to say goodbye to their father and husband Marvin, who has been lost to Alzheimer's, and move on with their lives. |
| rabbi motty katz: Likkutei Dibburim Joseph Isaac Schneersohn, 1987 Likkutei Dibburim, a cherished treasure-chest of the Chabad Chasidic heritage, is a record of talks delivered by the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe in Latvia, Poland, and the United States during the years 1929 to 1950. It is a unique work - by turns expository, philosophical, narrative and nostalgic. The talks embrace an overwhelming range of subjects, from the Rebbe's memories of childhood and family to his eloquent and sometimes impassioned passages of exhortation. They include glimpses of faces and sounds that conjure up the mystique of a vanished shtetl world, delicately-drawn vignettes, fascinating chronicles of the early history of the Chasidic movement, and creative and instructive expositions of Chasidic concepts. One theme links all of these subjects like a thread of gold: the intense spiritual and personal bond with all his fellow Jews, that is of the essence of the very concept of Rebbe. |
| rabbi motty katz: Torah and Wisdom , 1992 |
| rabbi motty katz: Encyclopaedia Judaica Cecil Roth, 1972 |
| rabbi motty katz: Encyclopaedia Judaica [Anonymus AC00310194], 1971 |
| rabbi motty katz: Lower East Side Memories Hasia R. Diner, 2000 Displaying the author's own fondness for Manhattan's Lower East Side and its place in the Jewish experience, this work of historical scholarship is an insightful account of one of America's most famous neighborhoods and its power to shape identity. 29 halftones. |
| rabbi motty katz: Torah Lights Shlomo Riskin, 2009 For Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, Torah is at once the oldest and the most contemporary document directing human lives. In this highly acclaimed, five-volume series of weekly biblical commentary, Rabbi Riskin helps each reader extract deeply personal, contemporary lessons from the traditional biblical accounts. As Rabbi Riskin writes in the introduction to Torah Lights, The struggle with Torah reflects the struggle with life itself. The ability of the Torah to speak to every generation and every individual at the same time is the greatest testimony to its divinity. Published in cooperation with Ohr Torah Stone Colleges & Graduate Programs. |
| rabbi motty katz: תרי"ג מצוות השלם , 2006 |
| rabbi motty katz: Aneni Special Prayers for Special Occasions , 2001 This personal prayer companion, with facing Hebrew text and English translation, contains prayers for one's children, spouse, health and livelihood, as well as prayers to be said at the graves of tzaddikim. Its convenient, compact size and elegant design make it the perfect gift for every occasion. Features space for personalizing on both the front and back cover, and a ribbon bookmark to save your place. |
| rabbi motty katz: Index to Jewish Periodicals , 1994 An author and subject index to selected and American Anglo-Jewish journals of general and scholarly interests. |
| rabbi motty katz: Rabbi of Israel for Kids Netanʼel Epshṭain, 2013 |
| rabbi motty katz: Nathan M. Katz Papers Nathan M. Katz, B'nai B'rith. Anti-defamation League, B'nai B'rith. Pittsburgh Lodge no. 44, Civic Unity Council (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Duquesne University, Jewish Community Relations Council of Pittsburgh, Rosenberg's Jewelry Store (South Fork, Pa.), United Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, 1922 The Nathan M. Katz papers consist of newspaper clippings, correspondence, speeches, programs and other sundry items documenting his legal career and his participation in the activities of fraternal and civic organizations, especially in the Jewish community. |
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A rabbi (/ ˈ r æ b aɪ / ⓘ; Hebrew: רַבִּי, romanized: rabbī) is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism. [1] [2] One becomes a rabbi by being ordained by another rabbi—known as …
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The word rabbi means “my master” in Hebrew. A rabbi is a religious leader of Jewish people. Some rabbis lead congregations (synagogues), others are teachers, and yet others lead …
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Aug 25, 2024 · A rabbi is an important leader and mentor, and someone to look to for guidance and advice. According to the Talmud, 1 every person—even a great leader—needs a rabbi to …
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In the Jewish community, a rabbi is viewed not only as a spiritual leader but as a counselor, a role model and an educator. Education of the young is, in fact, the principle role of a rabbi. The …
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A rabbi is simply a teacher, a person sufficiently educated in halakhah (Jewish law) and tradition to instruct the community and to answer questions and resolve disputes regarding halakhah. …
Jewish Concepts: Rabbi - Jewish Virtual Library
The word rabbi originates from the Hebrew meaning "teacher." The term has evolved over Jewish history to include many roles and meanings. Today it usually refers to those who have …
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Jun 11, 2018 · In current English, the word rabbi designates the spiritual leader of a Jewish community, Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform. The office of rabbi reached its present …
RABBI - JewishEncyclopedia.com
Hebrew term used as a title for those who are distinguished for learning, who are the authoritative teachers of the Law, and who are the appointed spiritual heads of the community.
Rabbi - Wikipedia
A rabbi (/ ˈ r æ b aɪ / ⓘ; Hebrew: רַבִּי, romanized: rabbī) is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism. [1] [2] One becomes a rabbi by being ordained by another rabbi—known as …
What Is a Rabbi? - A Brief History of Rabbinic Ordination (Semicha)
The word rabbi means “my master” in Hebrew. A rabbi is a religious leader of Jewish people. Some rabbis lead congregations (synagogues), others are teachers, and yet others lead informally. …
What Does It Mean to Be a Rabbi? - My Jewish Learning
What Does It Mean to Be a Rabbi? The traditional rabbinate harks back to ancient practice, but is an evolving institution. By My Jewish Learning
Rabbi | Definition, History, & Functions | Britannica
4 days ago · Rabbi, in Judaism, a person qualified by academic studies of the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud to act as spiritual leader and religious teacher of a Jewish community or congregation. …
What Is A Rabbi? | Aish
Aug 25, 2024 · A rabbi is an important leader and mentor, and someone to look to for guidance and advice. According to the Talmud, 1 every person—even a great leader—needs a rabbi to talk to, …
The Role of the Rabbi in Judaism - Learn Religions
In the Jewish community, a rabbi is viewed not only as a spiritual leader but as a counselor, a role model and an educator. Education of the young is, in fact, the principle role of a rabbi. The rabbi …
Rabbis, Priests, and Other Religious Functionaries - JewFAQ
A rabbi is simply a teacher, a person sufficiently educated in halakhah (Jewish law) and tradition to instruct the community and to answer questions and resolve disputes regarding halakhah. When …
Jewish Concepts: Rabbi - Jewish Virtual Library
The word rabbi originates from the Hebrew meaning "teacher." The term has evolved over Jewish history to include many roles and meanings. Today it usually refers to those who have received …
Rabbi - Encyclopedia.com
Jun 11, 2018 · In current English, the word rabbi designates the spiritual leader of a Jewish community, Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform. The office of rabbi reached its present …
RABBI - JewishEncyclopedia.com
Hebrew term used as a title for those who are distinguished for learning, who are the authoritative teachers of the Law, and who are the appointed spiritual heads of the community.
