Background
Sonsino, Rifat was born on September 4, 1938 in Ankara, Turkey. Came to the United States, 1961. Son of Albert and Victoria Sonsino.
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Finding God: Ten Jewish Responses 1st , 1st P edition by Sonsino, Rifat (1986) Paperback
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The Many Faces Of God: A Reader Of Modern Jewish Theologies
(In his follow-up to Finding God, Rabbi Sonsino examines c...)
In his follow-up to Finding God, Rabbi Sonsino examines contemporary Jewish images of God, as seen in the writings of the most original and creative Jewish thinkers to emerge out of the events and experiences of the twentieth century. This anthology includes the writings and ideas of such thinkers as Martin Buber, Eugene Borowitz, Harold Kushner, Judith Plaskow, and others. Sonsino provides a wonderful introduction to the works and thoughts of these influential scholars.
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Finding God: Ten Jewish Responses
(This is a book about God, specifically about the differen...)
This is a book about God, specifically about the different ways Jews have spoken of God throughout history. In its examination of 4,000 years of Jewish thought, it presents the broad spectrum of theological opinions that have been explored and affirmed by great Jewish thinkers, ancient and modern. Many Jews today avoid speaking about God. Unable to accept the traditional notions presented to them as authoritative, they often turn to other faiths or cults that offer the possibility of spiritual expression more in keeping with their personal God concept. Unaware of the variety within Judaism, they abandon their religious community in the mistaken impression that their longing for God cannot be satisfied within the faith of their ancestors. In this book, the authors skillfully present ten distinct Jewish theological perspectives, each of which has something to say to us today about our lives as individuals and as Jews. Each grapples with the following crucial questions: What is God? Is there more than one God? What is God's name? How can we know God? What is God's relationship to the world? Does God have a special relationship with the Jewish people? What does God "want" from us? How does God relate to me? Why is there evil in the world? "If we make it possible for one Jew to reclaim his or her Jewish spiritual identity, " the authors write, "if we help others to begin to talk about God without ambivalence or embarrassment, if we serve as a catalyst for further study of these and other Jewish thinkers, we will consider our work worthwhile."
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Finding God Ten Jewish Responses - 1986 publication.
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The Many Faces Of God: A Reader Of Modern Jewish Theologies by Rifat Sonsino (Editor) (2004) Paperback
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Motive Clauses in Hebrew Law (Society of Biblical Literature Dissertation Series)
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Book by Sonsino, Rifat
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Six Jewish Spiritual Paths: A Rationalist Looks at Spirituality
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The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so many paths of spiritual nourishment to explore, how do we begin to find the one that is right for us? “Our tradition provides us with appropriate vehicles to express our spirituality within the framework of Judaism. Jewish sages, taking into account the need and makeup of the individual Jew, have been very generous in outlining for us various alternatives…. As you become aware of your emotional and intellectual needs, and search for an appropriate path to meet them with integrity, you will soon realize that you have a preference for certain paths among the many.” ―from Chapter 9 Rabbi Rifat Sonsino―a self-proclaimed rationalist―offers a candid, comprehensive discussion of the major paths to spirituality within the framework of Judaism, and the differing way each path can help us on our quest to nourish the soul and enlighten the mind. Acts of transcendence, prayer, meditation, study, ritual, relationship and good deeds…which is the best path for you? How can you follow it?
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- A Teacher's Guide to Finding God; Ten Jewish Responses (This is a book about God, specifically about the differen...)
Rifat Sonsino
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Laws, Istanbul University, 1959. Master of Arts, Hebrew Union College, 1966. Premier Degré, Institute International Hebrew Studies, Paris, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Pennsylvania, 1975. Doctor of Divinity, Hebrew Union College, 1991.
Career
Rabbi Temple Emanuel, Buenos Aires, 1966-1969, Main Line Reform Temple, Philadelphia, 1969-1975, North Shore Congregation Israel, Glencoe, Illinois, 1975-1980, Temple Beth Shalom, Needham, Massachusetts, 1980—2003, retired, 2003. Adjunct professor theology department Boston College.
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Six Jewish Spiritual Paths: A Rationalist Looks at Spirituality
( The quest for spirituality is universal, but with so ma...)
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The Many Faces Of God: A Reader Of Modern Jewish Theologies
(In his follow-up to Finding God, Rabbi Sonsino examines c...)
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A Teacher's Guide to Finding God; Ten Jewish Responses
(This is a book about God, specifically about the differen...)
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Finding God: Ten Jewish Responses
(This is a book about God, specifically about the differen...)
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Motive Clauses in Hebrew Law (Society of Biblical Literature Dissertation Series)
(Book by Sonsino, Rifat)
- Finding God: Ten Jewish Responses 1st , 1st P edition by Sonsino, Rifat (1986) Paperback
- Finding God Ten Jewish Responses - 1986 publication.
- The Many Faces Of God: A Reader Of Modern Jewish Theologies by Rifat Sonsino (Editor) (2004) Paperback
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Six Jewish Spiritual Paths: A Rationalist Looks at Spirituality
Membership
Member Center Conference Reform Rabbis (vice president New England region 1990-1993), Massachusetts Board Rabbis, Needham Clergy Association.
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Married Ines Sonsino, February 9, 1967. Children: Daniel, Deborah.
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American
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1959
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1966
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1961
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1975
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1991
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1966 - 1969
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1969 - 1975
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1975 - 1980
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1980 - 2003