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Reading Reform Responsa by Rabbi Mark Washofsky
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One Congregation/One Book Begins in December.
This year we will be reading Rabbi Mark Washofsky’s new book, Reading Reform Responsa.
In Reading Reform Responsa, Rabbi Washofsky presents a deep dive into this literature, boldly arguing that Reform Judaism is indeed a movement fundamentally based on halachah. By inviting and guiding readers to understand Reform responsa with a critical eye, he shows that our movement has always been informed by Jewish law, as well as Reform history. A teacher and mentor of generations of students at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Rabbi Washofsky gives us a peek inside his classroom, making Reform responsa engaging and accessible for all.
See below for the schedule of check-ins and a suggested reading schedule:
Check-in Dates: (Note new dates)
December 1 – Sunday at 10:30 AM (in person and on Zoom)
December 4 – Wednesday at 12:30 PM (via Zoom only)
January 5 – Sunday at 10:30 AM in The UJC Sanctuary (in person and on Zoom)
January 8 – Wednesday at 12:30 PM (via Zoom only)
February 9 – Sunday at 10:30 AM (in person and on Zoom)
February 12 – Wednesday at 12:30 PM (via Zoom only)
March 2 – Sunday at 10:30 AM (in person and on Zoom)
March 5 – Wednesday at 12:30 PM (via Zoom only)
April 9 – Wednesday at 12:30 PM (via Zoom only)
May 11 – Sunday at 10:30 AM (in person and on Zoom)
Please contact The UJC office for location and zoom link.
Suggested Reading Schedule
(Note the appendix pages contain the full text of the responsa discussed in the main chapters)
December – Introduction, Chapter 1 and Appendix 169-171
January – Chapters 2-3, Appendix 171-192
February – Chapters 4-5, Appendix 193-215
March – Chapters 6-7, Appendix 215-234
April – Chapters 8-9, Appendix 234-252
May – Chapter 10 and Conclusions, 252-264