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Definitely. The sheer number of individuals who attend regularly scheduled classes in Talmud is almost certainly greater today than ever before, in all of history since the Talmud was compiled.
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What do rabbis believe in?
judaism. The Rabbis were and are the transmitters of the Oral Law, which is part of the Torah. It is also known as the Talmud (and commentaries). Rabbis are called upon to teach and explain Torah, and to determine halakhah (Torah law). For a list of the most basic Jewish beliefs, see the attached Related Link.
What was the Jewish Talmud?
It IS (still is, not was) (basically) the rule book of Judaism as written by Rabbis, pertaining to laws, ethics, customs, and history.
How is a rabbi trained?
First, not all rabbis teach. Of those who do, some teach general religion, others specific areas of halacha (Jewish law), others teach Talmud, some teach Kabbalah, and some teach completely secular subjects such as English, Physics, Math, History, etc.
Who are the teachers who teach this history and the jewish religion to their people?
Rabbis.
What has the author Menachem Fisch written?
Menachem Fisch has written: 'Rational rabbis' -- subject(s): Criticism, interpretation, Judaism and science, Talmud, Talmud Torah (Judaism)
How were synagogues and the rabbis related?
Synagogues are the Jewish houses of prayer; and Rabbis are the leaders of the Jewish communities. Most synagogues were and are guided by one or more Rabbis. The Rabbis (Torah-sages) spelled out the importance of praying in synagogue (public prayer) as part of living according to Judaism (Talmud, Berakhot 7b-8a). In addition, many synagogues have also functioned as places of Torah-learning, which is led by Rabbis who teach Torah to scholars and members of the laity. See also the Related Links.Link: More about Jewish prayerLink: History of synagogue-prayer
Do Jews follow the Talmud, or the Torah, or both?
Both, but that's an oversimplification. Here's an example: The Torah says, don't work on the Sabbath. But what is work? When exactly does the Sabbath begin and end? For questions like this, the Talmud is useful. The Talmud records the different opinions of a wide variety of rabbis from the time of the Pharisees to about the year 400. When different rabbis disagreed, the Talmud doesn't always say whose opinion wins, so for that, it's useful to look at later commentaries. The arguments about some issues continue to this day: Is it work to turn on or off an electric light on the Sabbath? For that, you need to ask modern rabbis, but their answers (even the from the Reform movement) refer back to the Talmud.
Are rabbis still in existence?
Yes, there are many.
How do you use the Talmud today?
The Talmud is taught and learned as part of the Torah ("Torah" in its wider definition), since God commands us to learn Torah (Deuteronomy ch.11). It details the laws, attitudes and beliefs of the Torah.
Where did the Rabbis flee to during the destruction of the second temple of Jerusalem?
Those who were able to flee went to the town of Yavneh (Talmud, Gittin 56b).
Were rabbis the first Jewish leaders?
AnswerNo. Long before the first rabbis, Jewish priests officiated at the Temple. With the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE, the role and purpose of the priests vanished, leaving the rabbis ('teachers') as the remaining religious leaders of Judaism.
What is the role of the Talmud in Judaism?
The Talmud has served for over 1000 years as the central text used in training Rabbis, and as the primary document for understanding traditional Jewish law and for understanding the traditional Jewish understanding of the Torah. The Talmud records dissenting opinions and does not always record which opinion was accepted, for this, later law codes and commentaries are necessary.
