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The Birth of Conservative Judaism

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents v
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
1. Solomon Schechter and the Charismatic Bond 15
2. The United Synagogue and the Transition to Postcharismatic Authority 44
3. A “Heretic,” a “Maverick,” and the Challenge to Inclusivity 69
4. On the Brink of Irrelevance 85
5. The Platform of Discipleship 101
6. A Task Left Unfinished 123
Conclusion 138
Epilogue 156
Abbreviations 165
Notes 167
Index 201

https://doi.org/10.7312/cohe15635-fm

Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents v
Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
1. Solomon Schechter and the Charismatic Bond 15
2. The United Synagogue and the Transition to Postcharismatic Authority 44
3. A “Heretic,” a “Maverick,” and the Challenge to Inclusivity 69
4. On the Brink of Irrelevance 85
5. The Platform of Discipleship 101
6. A Task Left Unfinished 123
Conclusion 138
Epilogue 156
Abbreviations 165
Notes 167
Index 201

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