Background
Schorsch, Ismar was born on November 3, 1935 in Hannover, Germany.
(Essays examining the emergence of Jewish scholarship duri...)
Essays examining the emergence of Jewish scholarship during the period 1818 - 1919, concentrating on the Wissenschaft des Judentums movement.
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A landmark collection of commentaries on the weekly Torah portion by an influential leader and scholar in the American Jewish world. Each commentary draws upon the author's wide breadth of Jewish scholarship, Talmudic teachings, and inspirational personal insights. Rabbi Schorsch focuses on the deep roots of Judaism present in the weekly reading and illustrates their significance in the development of Judaism and Jewish practice.
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Schorsch, Ismar was born on November 3, 1935 in Hannover, Germany.
Bachelor, Ursinus College, 1957. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1969.
MHL, Jewish Theological Seminary America, 1962. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Wittenberg University, 1989. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Ursinus College, 1990.
Doctor of Letters (honorary), Gratz College, 1995. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Russian State University, 1996. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Tufts University, 2000.
Instructor, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, 1964-1968; assistant professor, Jewish Theological Seminary American, New York City, 1970-1972; associate professor, Jewish Theological Seminary American, New York City, 1972-1976; professor, Jewish Theological Seminary American, New York City, since 1976; dean Graduate School, Jewish Theological Seminary American, New York City, 1975-1979; provost, Jewish Theological Seminary American, New York City, 1980-1984; assistant professor Jewish history, Columbia University, New York City, 1968-1970. Board directors Leo Baeck Institute, 1976, member Executive Committee, 1980, president, 1985-1986, 90-, member editorial board of yearbook, 1987.
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(The Core Values of Conservative Judaism)
Chancellor Jewish Theological Seminary, since 1986. Chaplain United States Army, 1962-1964. Fellow American Academy Jewish Research.
Married Sally Korn; children: Jonathan, Rebecca, Naomi.