The Birth of Conservative Judaism: Solomon Schechter's Disciples and the Creation of an American Religious Movement

by Michael R. Cohen

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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 preferring to focus on similarities that could unite American Jewry under a broad message. Michael R. Cohen demonstrates how Schechter, unable to implement...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0231156359

ISBN13:9780231156356

Release Date:May 2012

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:232 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.8" x 9.1"

Age Range:22 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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Religion Religion & Spirituality

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