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An New Israeli Siddur

Andy Sacks writes about the new Israeli siddur (Hebrew, translated) put out by the Masorti movement:

But it is one new Siddur that is creating a stir here in Israel. The Masorti Movement has just, together with Yediot Books, published V’Ani Tefilati: Siddur Yisraeli. One thousand radio spots are being broadcast to draw the attention of [...]

Deuteronomy As The Intellectual Foundation of Conservative Judaism

An old posting of mine to an email list followed by an article no longer online (but that I had saved) that discusses the reinvention of Judaism by the Deuteronomist [...]

The Ideal Conservative Jew? Is Jewish Law Part Of It?

The ideal Conservative Jew:

1. Supports a Conservative synagogue by participating in its activities.

2. Studies as a Conservative Jew a minimum of one hour per week.

3. Employs learned Jewish values to guide behavior even when it conflicts with personal feelings or inclinations.

4. Increases personal Jewish living out of commitment and as a result of thought, by [...]

Responsa: The Real Question Is, Why Can’t Women Wear Tefillin?

May Women Wear Tefillin?
David Golinkin

A recent discussion of our question concludes as follows:

In conclusion, women are not permitted under any circumstances to wear tefillin. In view of the fact that the Rema, the authoritative codifier of law for Ashkenazic Jewry and virtually all other authorities, forbid the wearing of tefillin by [...]