Second Conference of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Saturday, July 19th 1930 to Tuesday, July 22nd 1930.

Montefiore, C. G. [Intr.] / Lefkowitz, David; Baeck, Leo; Koigen, D.; Schulman, S.; Mattuck, I.; Dieneman, M.; Fleg, E.; et al.

Published by London, 1930

About this Item

RARE! Protocols, summary and reports of the second conference of the WUPJ, which discussed issues of Jewish life and Jewish thought in modern times. Some articles are in German. Sessions include: Saturday, July 19th - 1st session: `Progressive Judaism and some aspects of Modern Thought` (Chairman: Leo Baeck). a) `The Conception of God in the Light of Modern Thought` - David Koigen. b) `The Conception and Value of Prayer in the Light of Modern Thought` - Samuel Schulman. Sunday, July 20th - 2nd session: a) `The Conception of Personal Piety` - Israel I. Mattuck; b) `How to inculcate it` - Max Dienemann. Public Meeting Addresses: a) `The Mission of the Jews` - Edmund Fleg. b) `The Task of Liberal Judaism` - Felix A. Levy. c) `Jews in the Modern World` - Richard Willstätter. Monday, July 21th - Business Meeting: i) `Liturgy` - S.E.Starrels. ii) `Social Betterment` - Milford Stern. iii) `Youth Activities` - M.L.Perlzweig. `How Progressive Judaism can overcome Religious Indifference` - Joseph Norden, Leo M.Franklin, Martin Zielonka. Tuesday, July 22nd - Supplementary Meetings: `Women and Judaism` - Lily H.Montagu. I)`Youth Organizations` - Hugo Hoffmann, Hilde Lachmann-Mosse, Lawrence Kahn, Dennis H.Fay. II) `The Religious Philosophy of Youth` - Ferdinand Isserman, Betty Markus, Leslie Edgar. 210x140mm. 310 pages. Green paperback. Cover slightly worn and slightly stained. Small tear (5mm) and light bump marks on some pages outer edge (no damage to text). Pages yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This rare book is otherwise in good condition. The book is in : English German.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Second Conference of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Saturday, July 19th 1930 to Tuesday, July 22nd 1930.
• Publisher: London
• Publication Date: 1930
• Binding: Soft cover