Rabbi Louis Jacobs Articles By Rabbi Louis Jacobs
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Literature of and on Hasidism
The Hasidim wrote and told stories about their leaders.
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Panentheism and Judaism
Jews have flirted with the doctrine that all creation is embraced in God.
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Synagogue Architecture Requirements
Jewish law may make no requirements or restrictions about architectural form, but one prominent 18th century rabbi issued a warning about copying the styles of the rich and famous.
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Writing a Will
The Rabbis interpret a will as an elaborate gift, making it permissible within Jewish law.
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Beards, Sidelocks (Pe'ot), and Shaving
All agree that there is no ban on shaving with an electric razor, but for many, beards have become a powerful symbol of Jewish manhood.
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Rabbi Akiba
Early sage laid the foundation for Rabbinic Judaism.
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Moshe Feinstein
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Karet
What does it mean to be 'cut off' from the Jewish people?
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Yom Kippur Katan
A fast day associated with the new moon.
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Martyrdom
Judaism has a complex relationship with the ideal of martyrdom.
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Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs (1920-2006) was a Masorti rabbi, the first leader of Masorti Judaism (also known as Conservative Judaism) in the United Kingdom, and a leading writer and thinker on Judaism.
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