Rabbi Louis Jacobs Articles By Rabbi Louis Jacobs
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Karet
What does it mean to be 'cut off' from the Jewish people?
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Evil Eye in Judaism
There are a number of Jewish practices to ward off the harmful effects of the evil eye.
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Literature of and on Hasidism
The Hasidim wrote and told stories about their leaders.
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Halakhah: Sources and Development
From biblical law, through classic rabbinic debate and medieval law codes, and continuing in the modern period, Jewish law has undergone constant development.
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Volozhyn
Home of the famous Yeshivah that operated day and night.
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Vilna Gaon
Renowned scholar led non-Hasidic Jewish world into modernity.
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The Synagogue Sermon
The Rabbi's sermon has seen many changes throughout Jewish history.
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Hand Washing
Jewish custom now normally associated with meals started with Temple purity.
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The Witch of Endor
Debate about this biblical story raises key theological issues.
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Yom Kippur Katan
A fast day associated with the new moon.
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Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs (1920-2006) was a Masorti rabbi, the first leader of Masorti Judaism (also known as Conservative Judaism) in the United Kingdom, and a leading writer and thinker on Judaism.
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