Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz gilt international als einer der führenden Rabbiner dieses Jahrhunderts. Am bekanntesten ist er für seine monumentale Übersetzung und seinen Kommentar zum Talmud, doch sein Werk reicht über das traditionelle Studium hinaus und dringt in tiefere Schichten der jüdischen Philosophie und des Denkens ein. Er bemüht sich, komplexe religiöse und philosophische Konzepte durch seine Schriften und Vorträge einem breiteren Publikum zugänglich zu machen. Sein unverwechselbarer Ansatz bereichert das zeitgenössische Verständnis der jüdischen Tradition.
The book presents a collection of insightful gems drawn from Rabbi Steinsaltz's lectures, interviews, and writings. The compiler highlights the profound wisdom and unique perspectives shared by the Rabbi, emphasizing their relevance and impact. These reflections aim to inspire and enlighten readers, making the teachings accessible and applicable to everyday life.
From one of the world's most famous and respected rabbis—"a practical explanation of Jewish worship from a spiritual slant" ( Detroit Free Press).For both the novice and for those who have been engaged in prayer for years, here is the one guide needed to practice Jewish prayer and understand the prayer book. From the origins and meaning of worship to a step-by-step explanation of the daily prayers to the reason you're not supposed to chat with your friends during services, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz answers many of the questions likely to arise about Jewish prayer. Here are chapters on daily prayer; Sabbath prayer; prayer services for the holidays; the yearly cycle of synagogue Bible readings; the history and makeup of the synagogue; the different prayer rites for Ashkenazim, Sephardim, Yemenites, and other cultural/geographic groupings; the role of the rabbi and the cantor in the synagogue; and the role of music in the service.
The Koren Talmud is a special edition of the brilliant and accessible Steinsaltz Talmud that includes the classic Vilna Talmud page. The Koren Talmud sets each Vilna page opposite each of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz¿s incomparable elucidation pages, which include modern Hebrew translations, clarifying explanations, succinct commentaries, detailed indexes, and scientific and historical background. The Koren Talmud fosters deep and creative engagement with the Talmud text, by allowing users to reference the traditional page as they are guided through its layers of meaning by one the greatest Talmud scholars of all time.
The Koren Talmud Bavli is a groundbreaking edition of the Talmud that fuses the innovative design of Koren Publishers Jerusalem with the incomparable scholarship of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz. The Koren Talmud Bavli Standard Edition is a full-size, full-color edition that presents an enhanced Vilna page, a side-by-side English translation, photographs and illustrations, a brilliant commentary, and a multitude of learning aids to help the beginning and advanced student alike actively participate in the dynamic process of Talmud study.