Background
Rackman, Emanuel was born on June 24, 1910 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of David and Anna (Mannesovitch) Rackman.
(Most legal systems are rooted in some philosophy or view ...)
Most legal systems are rooted in some philosophy or view of life, but few religions have generated a legal system covering the non-religious aspects of life from their own religious philosophy. Of the few that have produced such legal codes, Judaism is perhaps the most law-oriented. But though much has been published on Judaism's legal aspects, little of it relates to the coordination of its legal and theological sides. It is therefore altogether appropriate that Rabbi Emanuel Rackman, one of the few who has, is a trained lawyer as well as a rabbi. In this volume, Dr. Rackman brings together some of his most ground-breaking essays on the legal philosophy of Judaism. Among the articles appearing in this collection are "Theocentricity in Jewish Law," "Legal Sanctions for Moral Obligations," "Violence and the Value of Life: The Halachic View," "A Jewish Philosophy of Property: Rabbinic Insights on Intestate Succession," and "Privacy in Judaism."
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Rackman, Emanuel was born on June 24, 1910 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of David and Anna (Mannesovitch) Rackman.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1931. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1933. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1953.
Rabbi, Yeshiva University, 1934. Doctor of Divinity, Yeshiva University, 1961.
Rabbi Congregation Shaaray Tefilia and Jewish Center, Far Rockaway, New York, 1946-1967, Fifth Avenue Synagogue, New York City, 1967-1977. Past university professor political philosophy and jurisprudence Yeshiva University. Also assistant to president and provost.
Professor Judaic studies, consultant to chancellor on Judaic studies City University New York, 1971-1977. Adjunct professor Jewish law New York University Law School, 1976-1977. President Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel, 1977-1985, chancellor Israel, 1986—2008.
President New York Board Rabbis, 1955-1957, Rabbinical Court American, 1960-1977, Rabbinical Council American, 1958-1960, honorary, president, 1960-1961. Vice president Religious Zionist America, 1959-1961. Chairman commission Jewish chaplaincy National Jewish Welfare Board, 1972-1975.
Member executive Jewish Agency Israel.
(Most legal systems are rooted in some philosophy or view ...)
Served as chaplain Army of the United States, World World War II. Colonel United States Air Force Reserve. Member Association Jewish Chaplains Armed Forces United States (past president).
Married Ruth Sylvia Fischman, December 28, 1930. Children: Michael I., Bennett M., Joseph R.