Rabbi Louis Jacobs

Reform rabbi fought for movement's recognition as part of Jewish tradition.

Many rabbis of the same name served as Nasi or Prince.

Belief that the Bible, as interpreted by rabbinic tradition, is infallible.

Story, whether factual or not, finds similarities in Babylonian myth.

God's relationship as a parent is to Israel, not to Man.

Curing with supernatural powers is viewed with skepticism in Judaism.

Emphasis placed on human free will and what is true to an individual.

Few facts are known about this teacher of Rabbi Akiba.

Accounts of intense encounters with God rare in Judaism.

This Hasidic thinker believed man should constantly be aware of God.