HISTORY 3ZZ3 Lecture Notes - Patrilineality, Isaac Mayer Wise, Jewish Principles Of Faith
12 Mar 2014
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1840s creation of coherent policies and movement of reform judaism in germany. 1861- 65 american civil war period of prosperity. 1881- 1924 peak of jewish immigration to america. Judaism as a private, volitional religion . Focus on aesthetics, decorum. Prophetic judaism: focus on social justice. Rabbi isaac mayer wise (1819- 1900): orthodox reformer . Strove for unity and the creation of american judaism . Columbus platform more hebrew , traditional melodies . 1960s (1967, 1973) 1970s. 1999 return to tradition and obligations (mitzvot) adaptation increase emphasis on informality, warmth. + increasing focus on inner spirituality. Reform judaism in israel. Gay and lesbian marriages.
