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What was the name of the government Headquarters in Jerusalem?
The Kenesset
Can you name some of the Jewish synagogues in Alabama?
There is a very active Jewish population in Alabama. In Birmingham alone there are four, Temple Emanuel, Temple Bethel, Kenesset Israel, and Chabad of Birmingham. There are also active congregation in Montgomery and Mobile.
How would you evaluate Ezra signinfiance work?
Ezra (active 5th century B.C.) was a Hebrew priest, scribe, religious leader, and reformer who vitally influenced Judaism. The Talmud ascribes a far more important role to Ezra than that recorded in the scriptural book bearing his name. The Talmud asserts that Ezra would have been worthy of having the Torah given through him to Israel had not Moses preceded him. It also attributes to him many ancient laws, perhaps to give them prestige and authority. It states that he introduced the use of the square Hebrew script. Ezra also is said to have determined the precise text of the Pentateuch. Tradition regards him, moreover, as the founder of the Kenesset Hagdolah, the Great Assembly, which exercised supreme religious authority until the end of the 4th century B.C
Is Israel only for Jewish people?
Answer 1It's not. Historically, though, the Jews were the only ones who accepted it.Answer 2Religious Jews see the Torah as a Mission Statement for the difficult assignment that has been given uniquely to the Jewish People. It is not that the Torah is off-limits to Non-Jews, just that it is not necessary for non-Jews to learn Torah the way that Jews must. A very similar example would be about the Fellowship of the Ring. These were people specifically selected for a certain mission that was difficult and fraught with danger. This did not mean that people outside of the Fellowship could not be made aware of the mission or help participate in it, but it was not their burden to complete.This is also why Judaism opposes proselytization; Jews feel that they cannot impose the burden of being a Jew on someone who does not wish to take on the task by nature of their personality and perseverance.
Who is Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal?
Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal is an Adult Jewish Educator in the New York Metropolitan area. She is presently teaching at:United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, MetNY Region, UJA Keruv grant coordinatorFlorence Melton Adult Mini-school, WestchesterFlorence Melton Adult Mini-school, Long IslandLocal chavurotRabbinical Assembly Hillel Institute of Jewish StudiesShe has previously served as the Rabbi of Congregation B'nai Israel in Freeport, Long Island, New York. She has also served as a visiting Rabbi for the High Holidays (Yamim Nora'im) 5767 at Temple Israel, Vestal, New York and will serve as the visiting rabbi in 5768 at Congregation Agudat Achim in Schenectady, NY. She will be the visiting Rabbi for the High Holidays (Yamim Nora'im) 5769 at Congregation Kenesset Israel Synagogue in Pittsfield, MA.Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal was ordained by the Rabbinical School of the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS). A native of West Hartford, Connecticut, Rabbi Rosenthal attended college at the University of Pennsylvania, where she completed a major in psychology.While at JTS, Rabbi Rosenthal concentrated her studies on the subject of Jewish philosophy. She is particularly interested in theology and the issue of faith in the post-Holocaust age. Rabbi Rosenthal is also passionate about the study of the Bible and rabbinic commentaries on the Bible.Her goal as a Rabbi is to make Jewish knowledge and tradition accessible and exciting to modern Jews - and to all who seek to understand it.See related links below for her website:
What is Israel's legislature called?
Israel is a Parliamentary Democracy. Legislative branch:unicameral Knesset (120 seats; political parties are elected by popular vote and assigned seats for members on a proportional basis; members serve four-year terms)elections: last held on 10 February 2009 (next scheduled election to be held in 2013)
What are the three main uses for a synagogue?
Synagogues are where Jews hold services of public worship, three times a day, every day of the year. They are also used as places of Torah-study, and sometimes for social functions.More about the prayer-services:Anyone may lead the prayers, but on Sabbath and festivals this is traditionally done by a specially trained chazan. In addition to worship, synagogues may be used for the occasional communal function, and have always been used for teaching Torah.In the front stands the holy ark, which is a tall, heavy, fancy cabinet with a curtain in front and double doors and in which the Torah-scrolls are stored.The Torah-scroll is placed upon a low, heavy cabinet called a bima, when it is to be read from.Many synagogues have an "eternal lamp". This is alluded to in Exodus 27:20 and represents God's unceasing presence.In Europe, the earliest known synagogues date back around one thousand years. For example, Rashi's house of study and public prayer (11th century CE) still stands in Troyes, France.In Israel, the remains of tens of synagogues are known to date back around 2,000 years; most of these can be seen in the upper Galilee region.The earliest use of synagogues goes back for over 3,000 years. Jews always worshiped in synagogues, even when the Holy Temple stood. Even within the Temple premises, there were several synagogues. During the Second Temple era, ancient Greek authors attest to the large synagogues that stood in all the countries where Jews lived. The Dioploston in Alexandria, for example, was famous for its size (Talmud, Tosefta Sukkah 4:6). In First Temple times also, synagogues served the same function (of daily prayer and study) that they do today (Talmud, Megillah 26b and Berakhot 31a).According to our tradition, we can pray privately when necessary, but communal prayer has a much stronger effect (Talmud, Berakhot 7b-8a). It also strengthens the spiritual level and the bonds within the community.While praying, Jews either sit, or stand, depending on the prayer. There is also some bowing forward (in the Amidah and Aleinu), but Jews today do not kneel except once a year on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement).In between the prayers, Kaddish is said; and the Torah is read on many occasions (over two hundred times a year).While formal prayer services are held in the synagogue three times each day throughout the year, many other blessings (such as those over meals) are said in the home.More information:The Jewish prayer-book has a structured order. Prayers are ancient, and often are sung or chanted. Some prayers are said in unison (such as Shir Hakavod), and some are not. Some prayers are said more than once per day (such as the Shema), some once a day (such as Yotzer Ohr), and others are said only on Sabbath, festivals or certain occasions. Some prayers are said aloud (such as Kaddish), some are sung (such as Lekha Dodi) and some are to be whispered (the Amidah). Most of the services are in Hebrew, but a couple of prayers are in Aramaic (such as Brikh Shemei).Prayer services are part of halakha (Jewish law) and tradition (Talmud, Berakhot 26a); and the Torah records several prayers of our forefathers.Prayer is an important form of communicating with God, and maintaining a relationship with Him; and it is also good for the health of the soul, to which Torah, prayer and religious observances are a form of nourishment. Judaism sees it as centrally important to thank God, to recognize that He is the source of prosperity, and to be close to Him.See also:What is the Jewish prayerbook?How were synagogues and the rabbis related?What is the purpose of Jewish swaying during prayer?
What do you call a Jewish temple?
There is only one 'Temple' in Judaism, and that is the one in Jerusalem (currently destroyed, but, according to tradition, to be rebuilt when Messiah comes.) Any other Jewish house of worship should be called a synagogue, a shul (Yiddish word) or a Beit Knesset (Hebrew phrase meaning 'meeting house.')
