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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Judaism & Science in History
Jewish tradition and scientific reasoning provide two different and sometimes contradictory sources of truth, and Jewish thinkers throughout the ages have struggled to address these contradictions.
Cincinnati
Adath Israel Congregation A Conservative synagogue located in Cincinnati
Modern Halachic Texts
In the wake of emancipation, various strategies emerged to stem and possibly reverse the tide of modernism.
Sephardic Halachic Texts of the Middle Ages
As Jewish communities grew throughout the Muslim world, they developed their own rabbinical schools and scholars.
The Geonic Period
During this time Babylonia was the spiritual and political center of Diaspora Jewry, and Jewish communities looked to the Geonim for authoritative teachings on halachic matters.
Tacoma
Temple Beth El A Reform synagogue located in Tacoma
Walla Walla
Congregation Beth Israel A Reform synagogue located in Walla Walla
Amarillo
Temple Bnai Israel A Reform synagogue located in Amarillo
Corpus Christi
Congregation Beth Israel A Reform synagogue located in Corpus Christi