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Sunday, February 16 • 10:00am - 11:15am
The End of Liturgical Reform as We Have Known It

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More than a century ago, Reform Jews changed the classic prayer book, inspired by their commitment to reason and universalism. In the 21st century, many of the underlying assumptions that guided Reform liturgy have radically changed. Must we literally believe the words we pray? Are we prepared to say with certainty what we do and don't believe? What does this mean for the future of Reform prayer books?
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Leon A. Morris

Leon A. Morris is a rabbi of Temple Adas Israel in Sag Harbor and was the founding director of the Skirball Center for Adult Jewish Learning at Temple Emanu-El.  He writes essays frequently for a variety of publications and is one of four editors of Mishkan HaNefesh, the forthcoming Reform High Holiday prayer book.  Leon lives in Sag Harbor with his wife Dasee Berkowitz, a Jewish educator and writer, and their children Tamir, Yael and... Read More →

Sunday February 16, 2014 10:00am - 11:15am
Glen I
  Identity & Global Culture   Text & Thought

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