Jewish Tradition and the Non-Traditional Jew

by Jacob J. Schacter (Editor)

Overview

Another addition to the 'Orthodox Forum Series', this book is a collection of papers from the Second Orthodox Forum in New York and provides compelling insight into the minds of highly respected scholars in the Orthodox Rabbinate. Two of the papers include a brief account of non-observance and the Rabbinic view throughout Jewish history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876684795
Publisher:	Aronson, Jason Inc.
Publication date:	02/15/2006
Series:	The Orthodox Forum Series
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	7.72(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

Dr. Jacob J. Schacter is Rabbi of The Jewish Center in New York City. He received rabbinic ordination from Mesivta Torah Vodaath and a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has written many articles on Jewish themes and is the editor of The Torah u-Madda Journal. He is also the author of a forthcoming study of Rabbi Jacob Emden. He currently lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters.