meth@csd2.UUCP (Asher Meth) (02/11/86)
Sidestepping the question for the moment, I'd like to suggest a small pamphlet I've been reading, "Sabbath, The Day of Eternity", by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, published by NCSY/UOJC. He discusses the meaning of our day of rest, what we rest from, and why. I have found it to be quite fascinating. It might lead you further in this topic. Some other works by Rabbi Kaplan include : Handbook of Jewish Thought, a book; Waters of Eden, a pamphlet on "mikveh" (a ritualarium); Jerusalem, Eye of the Universe, a pamphlet; The Living Torah, a translation of the Torah, based on the commentaries, with pictures and maps for illustration. Asher Meth ....... meth@nyu-csd2.arpa ....... allegra!cmcl2!csd2!meth
meth@csd2.UUCP (Asher Meth) (02/14/86)
I forgot to translate the publisher's name of Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's books ( NCSY/UOJC ). UOJC = Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations. They are very well known for their famous Kashrut symbol (certifying that some product is kosher, and is under their supervision), the O-U. NCSY = National Council of Synagogue Youth. This is an arm of the O-U involved in outreach. They run programs promoting a heightenening of religious awareness and observance. Participants in these programs are generally teenagers, high-school students. To contact them, one can write to their national ofice in New York City. I'll have to look up the address. The books by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan should be available in Hebrew book stores; perhaps even in your own city. If you don't see them, ask for them. Asher Meth ....... meth@nyu-csd2.arpa ....... allegra!cmcl2!csd2!meth
meth@csd2.UUCP (Asher Meth) (02/19/86)
Oops ! I made a slight error in my previous posting. I correct here, including the address. NCSY = National Conference of Synagogue Youth ^^^^^^^^^^ of the UOJC = Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America Their address : NCSY/UOJC 45 West 36-th Street New York, NY 10018 Asher Meth ....... meth@nyu-csd2.arpa ....... allegra!cmcl2!csd2!meth