Covenantal Imperatives: Essays by Walter S. Wurzburger on Jewish Law, Thought, and Community - Hardcover

Shalom Carmy; Eliezer L. Jacobs

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9655240002 ISBN 13: 9789655240009

Publisher: Urim Publications, 2008

Synopsis

A collection of essays selected from the nearly six decades of Rabbi Walter Wurzburger's illustrious career, this volume combines the author's mastery of Halakha with a deep understanding of Jewish philosophy. By adopting religious cohesion as the cornerstone of his ideas, Rabbi Wurzburger builds a case for the meeting point of ethics and traditional Judaism, delving deeply into the thoughts of some of the greatest Jewish thinkers, especially those of his teacher, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. Covering topics ranging from cooperation with non-Orthodox branches of Judaism to the Sabbath and his concept of modern Orthodoxy, Rabbi Wurzburger's essays are a true representation of the work of an original thinker and leader in the American Jewish community.

About this title

About the Author:

Walter S. Wurzburger was a professor of philosophy at Yeshiva University for 35 years and held rabbinic posts in Boston and Toronto prior to leading Congregation Shaaray Tefila in Lawrence, New York, remaining rabbi emeritus until his death. Eliezer L. Jacobs is a public relations consultant. He lives in New York City. Shalom Carmy is an assistant professor of Jewish philosophy and Bible at Yeshiva University. He is the editor of Tradition: A Journal of Orthodox Jewish Thought and of the series Me-Otzar ho-Rav: Selected Writings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

Review:

"This book deserves your attention as apt reading this coming Rosh Hashanah, and for all year round."  —Jewish Star

"This first-class collection succeeds in presenting the thought of a major modern Orthodox Jewish thinker."  —Association of Jewish Libraries Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Urim Publications
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 9655240002
• ISBN 13: 9789655240009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 325