Ann Spangler and Lois Tverberg have given readers all over the world a new perspective of the story of Jesus. In their novel, Sitting at the feet of Rabbi Jesus we learn more in depth about the Jewishness of Jesus’ life and how Israel was during his day. They help us see Jesus’ story through first century Jewish eyes. The story unfolds and becomes clearer when looking at it in this perspective and we better understand His purpose here on earth.…
Rabbi Abraham Isaac Hacohen Kook, also known as Rav Kook, has made contributions to the development and expression of the Jewish religion that were of absolute importance. He was born on September 8, 1865, in Griva, Latvia and died on September 1, 1935 in Jerusalem. In his time, he was the first Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi, founder of Religious Zionism and a renowned Torah scholar. Rav Kook was responsible for the term “Religious Zionism”, a divine scheme that established the state of Israel on strict Halakick grounds. He has envisaged Eretz Israel, the land promised to God’s people, as the “foundation upon which rests the throne of God in this world.” He saw it as a model state, existing on ethically pure conduct and policies, to serve as a “light for all nations.” He also developed the philosophies which formed the basis of Modern Orthodox Judaism. This enables Orthodox Jews to live a religious life in the secular world through the integration of traditional observance and values with tose of the secular world. This was done in 1924, when he set up the Mercaz Harev Kook Yeshiva in Jerusalem as a vessel for the implementation and promotion of both Religious Zionism and Modern Orthodoxy; it was also to train future rabbis. His writings were largely unpublished before his death, but they have since been distributed and studied. His contributions were so profound thus making him known as one of the most influential rabbis of the 20th century.…
“The noise inside the synagogue ceased so abruptly that I felt its absence as one would a sudden lack of air…it simply stopped, cut off, as if a door had slammed shut on a playroom filled with children. The silence that followed had a strange quality to it: expectation, eagerness, love, awe” (124-125). The Chosen by Chaim Potok tells a story about a boy named Reuven, who befriends another boy called Danny and his father. Despite their different religions, both Reuven and Danny have many adventures together and learn about each other’s religion. Danny’s father, Reb Saunders, lives his life as a Hasidic Rabbi portraying traditional, Orthodox Judaism. He cares for his congregation sometimes more than his family. Oftentimes, Reb Saunders also devotes himself to the Jewish community who respect him and look to him as their leader. Throughout the book, Reb Saunders demonstrates determination, passionate, and responsible character traits.…
An ancient community of forgotten Jews lived in a hidden corner of the world, the mountains between Kurdistan and northern Iraq. This community went forgotten, unnoticed for close to three thousand years. Different from other Jewish people, this community held on to the ancient language of Aramaic, and lived to be some of the only people whom still spoke, and understood the language. The community consisted of religious, mostly illiterate people, many of whom held on to simple jobs such as fabric dying. To these people, Yona Sabar was born.…
Abraham Lincoln / a photo-illustrated biography by T. M. Usel ; historical consultant : Steve Potts.…
In Night, the relationship between Eliezer and his father is, at first, not strong. This is shown when Eliezer rebels against his fathers wishes of not studying Kabbalah and seeks guidance for this subject from the town hobo, Moishe the Beadle: “And Moishe the Beadle, the poorest of the poor of Sighet, spoke to me for hours on end about the Kabbalah’s revelations and its mysteries.” (Section 1, Paragraph 5, Page 5). Eliezer’s father is a highly respected and very intelligent man and his opinion on public and private matters is often sought after in their community, Eliezer however, describes his father as “a rather unsentimental man” and “more involved with the welfare of others than with that of his own kin.” (Section 1, Paragraph2, Page 4). This makes the relationship between Eliezer and his father interesting because even though their relationship is weak, his father still play a big part in telling Eliezer what he can and cannot do and the role of his life in the family – “my place was in the house of study, or so they said” (Section 1, Paragraph 3, Page 4)…
Sarah and Abraham were unable to conceive a child together so Sarah had her Egyptian maidservant Hagar to have a child with her husband Abraham. After Sarah and Abraham had their son Isaac, she orders Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away into the wilderness. Hagar was important as long as Sarah could get what she needed from her, which was a son. As soon as Sarah and Abraham had their son together she did not need Hagar around anymore.…
The relationship between a father and a son is a long and complicated one. Many trials can break the bond amongst predecessor and descendant, however, only a genuine, unsettling evil can bring the two together more closely than ever before. Three techniques are easily identified in the excerpt: the motif of identity loss, resonance to the readers and imagery. From this small section of the memoir important understandings are easily identifiable, such as the way Shlomo and Elie’s relationship intensifies and completely reverses, from a father and child, to equals, and finally Elie taking full care of his father by the end of his journey.…
3. What kind of man is David’s father? In what ways is Joseph Strorm similar to and different form his father?…
David Malter and Reb Saunders approached raising a child, by their Jewish faith, and the world in general from two very different perspectives. Despite the profound differences, both men tried very hard to do what they thought was right for their sons.…
Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin in Hardin County, Kentucky to Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Thomas was a strong and determined pioneer who found a moderate level of prosperity and was well respected in the community. The couple had two other children: Abraham's older sister Sarah and younger brother Thomas, who died in infancy. Due to a land dispute, the Lincolns were forced to move from Kentucky to Perry County, Indiana in 1817, where the family "squatted" on public land to scrap out a living in a crude shelter, hunting game and farming a small plot. Thomas was eventually able to buy the land.…
Child prodigies are very influential and have progressively left a positive impact on history. Many of the most well-known child prodigies whom have grown to become very influential include Wolfgang Mozart and Pablo Picasso. One modern child prodigy is Tanishq Abraham (Chuck).…
One way to synthesize the many components of each religion within a family of religions is to consider them all comparatively. This allows you to see the evolution of each religion and formalize how they are simlilar and how the differences distinguish each religion and its particular belief system. This Application gives you the opportunity to compare the religions of Abraham, which will also help you write the Final Project due in Week 5.…
Baba’s primary guilt is that he sleeps with Ali’s wife, Sanaubar and she bares a son, Hassan. This guilt prompts Baba to build an orphanage and to strive to do what is right when he can.…
In the beginning of the novel one encounters a self-centered young boy, who lives a notably privileged life. He has a great friend, his father is wealthy, and he belongs to the upper social class in Afghanistan. However, a troubled relationship with his father deprives him of the affection he longs for, which he blames on himself. He believes Baba wishes he was more like him, and that Baba holds him responsible for killing his mother, who died during his birth. For example, when Baba tells Rahim Khan that, “If I hadn’t seen the doctor pull him out of wife with my own eyes, I’d never believe he’s my son” (Hosseini 25). As a result Amir behaves jealously toward anyone receiving Baba’s affection, especially Hassan. This causes Amir to resent bringing Hassan around Baba, even if it’s just for a short time. This is evident when Amir states, “He asked me to fetch Hassan too, but I lied and told him Hassan had the runs. I wanted Baba all to myself” (Hosseini 14). Although they are best friends, Amir feels that Hassan is beneath him because he is his Hazara servant. For instance, after the rape of Hassan Amir tries to justify his actions by stating that, “He was just a hazara, wasn’t he?” (Hosseini 82). At the same time, Amir never learns to defend himself or anyone else because Hassan always did it for him.…