Orthodox Jewish philosophy comprises the philosophical and theological teachings of Orthodox Judaism. Though Orthodox Judaism sees itself as the heir of traditional rabbinic Judaism, the present-day movement is thought to have first formed in the late 18th century, mainly in reaction to the Jewish emancipation and the growth of the Haskalah and Reform movements.[1][2][3] Orthodox Jewish philosophy concerns itself with interpreting traditional Jewish sources, reconciling the Jewish faith with the changes in the modern world and the movement's relationships with the State of Israel and other Jewish denominations.
Specific philosophies developed by Orthodox Jewish thinkers include:
Torah Judaism, an ideological concept used to legitimize Jewish movements within the framework of Orthodox Jewish values.[4]
Hasidism, focusing on the importance of prayer, joy and the attachment to Tzadikim and Rebbes
Musar (ethics), stressing the importance of the study of ethical texts
Religious Zionism, an ideology that insists on the integration between Zionism and observance of Jewish law
Torah im Derech Eretz, a school of thought advocating the combination of Jewish and secular education
Torah Umadda, similar to Torah im Derech Eretz, advocating a combination of Jewish and secular education
Da'as Torah, the position that the opinion rabbinic authorities are to be sought in various circumstances
Dirah Betachtonim, a midrashic concept popularized by Chabad thinkers, the making of a "dwelling place for God in the lower realms" is thought to be the purpose of creation
Orthodox Jewish philosophers (from late 18th century)edit
While the majority of Orthodox rabbinic figures wrote primarily on Talmud and Jewish law (Halacha), some are known for their philosophical and theological writings.
Modern Thought Judaismedit
Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808–1888), German rabbi, authored Horeb (1837), and Nineteen Letters (1836), considered a founder of Modern Orthodoxy and the Torah im Derech Eretz school of thought
Eliezer Berkovits (1908–1992), authored a number of works on Jewish theology including God, Man, and History (1959) and Man and God: Studies in Biblical Theology (1969)
Israel Eldad (1910 or 1922–1996), a Zionist teacher and writer associated with the Lehi movement
David Hartman (1931–2013), philosopher of contemporary Judaism, author of a number of works including A Living Covenant: The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism (1998) and A Heart of Many Rooms: Celebrating the Many Voices Within Judaism (1999)
Aharon Lichtenstein (b. 1933-2015), a noted Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva who has lectured and published on Jewish philosophy and Talmud
Daniel Rynhold, Associate Professor of Jewish Philosophy at Yeshiva University and the author of Two Models of Jewish Philosophy: Justifying One's Practices (2005)
Haredi Judaismedit
Elijah of Vilna (1720–1797), the Vilna Gaon, known primarily for his commentary on Talmud and Shulchan Aruch, the Vilna Gaon also authored a number of Kabbalistic works and is noted for his position on Tzimtzum
Chaim Volozhin (1749–1821), student of the Vilna Gaon, author of Nefesh Ha-Chaim dealing with Kabbalistic and general Jewish theological ideas
Israel Salanter (1810–1883), founder of the Musar movement, stressed the study of ethical literature as central to Jewish life
Eliyahu Dessler (1892 or 1830–1953), noted for his work Michtav me-Eliyahu
^Carvalho, Jean-Paul, and Mark Koyama. Development and religious polarization: The emergence of reform and ultra-Orthodox Judaism. Department of Economics, University of Oxford, 2011.
^Heilman, Samuel C. Cosmopolitans and Parochials: Modern Orthodox Jews in America. University of Chicago Press, 1989.
^Liebman, Charles S. The ambivalent American Jew: Politics, religion and family in American Jewish life. Jewish publication society of America, 1973.
^Schwab, Shimon. Selected speeches: a collection of addresses and essays on hashkafah, contemporary issues and Jewish history. CIS Publishing. 1991.
January 01, 1970
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Orthodox Jewish philosophy comprises the philosophical and theological teachings of Orthodox Judaism Though Orthodox Judaism sees itself as the heir of traditional rabbinic Judaism the present day movement is thought to have first formed in the late 18th century mainly in reaction to the Jewish emancipation and the growth of the Haskalah and Reform movements 1 2 3 Orthodox Jewish philosophy concerns itself with interpreting traditional Jewish sources reconciling the Jewish faith with the changes in the modern world and the movement s relationships with the State of Israel and other Jewish denominations Contents 1 Philosophies 2 Orthodox Jewish philosophers from late 18th century 2 1 Modern Thought Judaism 2 2 Haredi Judaism 2 3 Hasidic Judaism 2 4 Sephardic Judaism 3 See also 4 ReferencesPhilosophies editSpecific philosophies developed by Orthodox Jewish thinkers include Torah Judaism an ideological concept used to legitimize Jewish movements within the framework of Orthodox Jewish values 4 Hasidism focusing on the importance of prayer joy and the attachment to Tzadikim and Rebbes Musar ethics stressing the importance of the study of ethical texts Religious Zionism an ideology that insists on the integration between Zionism and observance of Jewish law Torah im Derech Eretz a school of thought advocating the combination of Jewish and secular education Torah Umadda similar to Torah im Derech Eretz advocating a combination of Jewish and secular education Da as Torah the position that the opinion rabbinic authorities are to be sought in various circumstances Dirah Betachtonim a midrashic concept popularized by Chabad thinkers the making of a dwelling place for God in the lower realms is thought to be the purpose of creationOrthodox Jewish philosophers from late 18th century editWhile the majority of Orthodox rabbinic figures wrote primarily on Talmud and Jewish law Halacha some are known for their philosophical and theological writings Modern Thought Judaism edit Samson Raphael Hirsch 1808 1888 German rabbi authored Horeb 1837 and Nineteen Letters 1836 considered a founder of Modern Orthodoxy and the Torah im Derech Eretz school of thought Abraham Isaac Kook 1865 1935 former Chief Rabbi if Israel and an important thinker in Religious Zionism Franz Rosenzweig 1886 1929 a theologian and philosopher noted for his work The Star of Redemption 1921 Joseph Soloveitchik 1903 1993 a seminal figure in Modern Orthodox Judaism who helped popularize the Torah Umadda philosophy authored The Lonely Man of Faith 1965 and Halakhic Man 1983 Yeshayahu Leibowitz 1903 1994 a religious philosopher in Israel Eliezer Berkovits 1908 1992 authored a number of works on Jewish theology including God Man and History 1959 and Man and God Studies in Biblical Theology 1969 Israel Eldad 1910 or 1922 1996 a Zionist teacher and writer associated with the Lehi movement David Hartman 1931 2013 philosopher of contemporary Judaism author of a number of works including A Living Covenant The Innovative Spirit in Traditional Judaism 1998 and A Heart of Many Rooms Celebrating the Many Voices Within Judaism 1999 Aharon Lichtenstein b 1933 2015 a noted Orthodox rabbi and rosh yeshiva who has lectured and published on Jewish philosophy and Talmud Daniel Rynhold Associate Professor of Jewish Philosophy at Yeshiva University and the author of Two Models of Jewish Philosophy Justifying One s Practices 2005 Haredi Judaism edit Elijah of Vilna 1720 1797 the Vilna Gaon known primarily for his commentary on Talmud and Shulchan Aruch the Vilna Gaon also authored a number of Kabbalistic works and is noted for his position on Tzimtzum Chaim Volozhin 1749 1821 student of the Vilna Gaon author of Nefesh Ha Chaim dealing with Kabbalistic and general Jewish theological ideas Israel Salanter 1810 1883 founder of the Musar movement stressed the study of ethical literature as central to Jewish life Eliyahu Dessler 1892 or 1830 1953 noted for his work Michtav me Eliyahu Hasidic Judaism edit Yisroel Baal Shem Tov Dovber of Mezritch the Maggid of Mezritch The Rebbes of Chabad most notably Shneur Zalman of Liadi Menachem Mendel Schneerson Nachman of Breslov Elimelech of Lizhensk Menachem Mendel of Kotzk Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter the Sfas Emes second Rebbe of Ger Joel Teitelbaum Rebbe of Satmar anti Zionist thinker Sephardic Judaism edit Yosef Hayyim the Ben Ish Chai Elijah Benamozegh Jose FaurSee also editOrthodox Judaism Jewish philosophyReferences edit Carvalho Jean Paul and Mark Koyama Development and religious polarization The emergence of reform and ultra Orthodox Judaism Department of Economics University of Oxford 2011 Heilman Samuel C Cosmopolitans and Parochials Modern Orthodox Jews in America University of Chicago Press 1989 Liebman Charles S The ambivalent American Jew Politics religion and family in American Jewish life Jewish publication society of America 1973 Schwab Shimon Selected speeches a collection of addresses and essays on hashkafah contemporary issues and Jewish history CIS Publishing 1991 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Orthodox Jewish philosophy amp oldid 1122604650, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
