second conference world union progressive (2 resultados)

Softcover. Condición: g. 8vo. 310 pp. Green wrappers. The World Union For Progressive Judaism is the international umbrella organization of the Reform, Liberal, Progressive and Reconstructionist movement. The World Union strengthens Jewish life in Israel and worldwide by establishing and supporting modern, pluralistic congregations and institutions, developing Jewish communal and youth leadership and advancing social justice. Some sunning on spine, crease to top right corner of front wrapper. Yellowing of pages with slight fraying on edges, but book is in good condition. Progressive Judaism is rooted in the Bible, especially the teachings of the Hebrew Prophets. It is founded on authentic manifestations of Jewish creativity, ancient and modern, particularly those that stress inwardness and desire to learn what God expects from us: justice and equality, democracy and peace, personal fulfillment and collective obligations.

RARE! Protocols, summary and reports of the second conference of the WUPJ, which discussed issues of Jewish life and Jewish thought in modern times. Some articles are in German. Sessions include: Saturday, July 19th - 1st session: `Progressive Judaism and some aspects of Modern Thought` (Chairman: Leo Baeck). a) `The Conception of God in the Light of Modern Thought` - David Koigen. b) `The Conception and Value of Prayer in the Light of Modern Thought` - Samuel Schulman. Sunday, July 20th - 2nd session: a) `The Conception of Personal Piety` - Israel I. Mattuck; b) `How to inculcate it` - Max Dienemann. Public Meeting Addresses: a) `The Mission of the Jews` - Edmund Fleg. b) `The Task of Liberal Judaism` - Felix A. Levy. c) `Jews in the Modern World` - Richard Willstätter. Monday, July 21th - Business Meeting: i) `Liturgy` - S.E.Starrels. ii) `Social Betterment` - Milford Stern. iii) `Youth Activities` - M.L.Perlzweig. `How Progressive Judaism can overcome Religious Indifference` - Joseph Norden, Leo M.Franklin, Martin Zielonka. Tuesday, July 22nd - Supplementary Meetings: `Women and Judaism` - Lily H.Montagu. I)`Youth Organizations` - Hugo Hoffmann, Hilde Lachmann-Mosse, Lawrence Kahn, Dennis H.Fay. II) `The Religious Philosophy of Youth` - Ferdinand Isserman, Betty Markus, Leslie Edgar. 210x140mm. 310 pages. Green paperback. Cover slightly worn and slightly stained. Small tear (5mm) and light bump marks on some pages outer edge (no damage to text). Pages yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This rare book is otherwise in good condition. The book is in : English German.