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Informationen zum Autor 87175819 Klappentext The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Year¿what it means, who wrote it, why we say it. Thought-provoking and inspiring discussions from a wide range of perspectives on all aspects of this prayer that defies easy understanding. Zusammenfassung The most controversial prayer of the Jewish New Year—what it means, who wrote it, why we say it. Over forty contributors who span three continents and all major Jewish denominations examine Un'taneh Tokef 's theology, authorship, and poetry through a set of lively commentaries. Men and women, scholars and rabbis, artists and poets trace the history of Un’taneh Tokef and connect the prayer to its biblical and rabbinic roots. They wrestle with the personal and community impact of its deeply moving imagery, probe its haunting message of human mortality, and reflect on its call for sanctity, transformation and renewal. Prayers of Awe : A multi-volume series designed to explore the High Holy Day liturgy and enrich the praying experience for everyone—whether experienced worshipers or guests who encounter Jewish prayer for the very first time. Contributors: Merri Lovinger Arian Rabbi Tony Bayfield, DD Rabbi Sharon Brous Dr. Marc Brettler Dr. Erica Brown Rabbi Ruth Durchslag, PsyD Rabbi Edward Feinstein Rabbi Elyse D. Frishman Rabbi Andrew Goldstein, PhD Dr. Joel M. Hoffman Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur Rabbi Elie Kaunfer Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar Dr. Reuven Kimelman Rabbi Lawrence Kushner Rabbi Noa Kushner Rabbi Daniel Landes Rabbi Ruth Langer, PhD Liz Lerman Rabbi Asher Lopatin Catherine Madsen Rabbi Jonathan Magonet, PhD Rabbi Dalia Marx, PhD Ruth Messinger Rabbi Charles H. Middleburgh, PhD Rabbi Rachel Nussbaum Rabbi Aaron Panken, PhD Rabbi Or N. Rose Rabbi Marc Saperstein, PhD Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater, DMin Rabbi Brent Chaim Spodek Rabbi David Stern Rabbi David A. Teutsch, PhD Rabbi Gordon Tucker, PhD Dr. Ellen M. Umansky Rabbi Avraham Weiss Rabbi Margaret Moers Wenig, DD Dr. Ron Wolfson Rabbi David J. Wolpe Rabbi Daniel G. Zemel Dr. Wendy Zierler Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments ix Prayers of Awe, Intuitions of Wonder 1 Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD Un'taneh Tokef as Poetry and Legend 13 Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD The Legend of Rabbi Amnon 26 Translated by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman, PhD Un'taneh Tokef : Translation 29 Dr. Joel M. Hoffman Un'taneh Tokef : Behind the Translation 33 Dr. Joel M. Hoffman PART I THE MORAL CHALLENGE OF UN'TANEH TOKEF: CAN THE PRAYER EVEN BE SALVAGED? 1. The Exodus and the Elephant 51 Rabbi Tony Bayfield, DD 2. Awe-full Thoughts on Words a Melody Cannot Save 55 Rabbi Andrew Goldstein, PhD 3. Is Un'...
