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Sunday, March 20 • 9:00am - 10:00am
What is "Reform" Judaism? Dissecting an Obscure (But Fascinating) Document

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This session will examine a fascinating document written in the 19th century by Rabbi Leopold Stein in Germany, who was trying to answer the question, "What is Reform Judaism?" While this document is barely known, it is actually more readable and probably more relevant than the more famous platforms that many people are aware of, such as the Pittsburgh Platform of 1885. We will read through what Rabbi Stein has written and have a lively discussion about his ideas--and our ideas.

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Dana Evan Kaplan

Dana Evan Kaplan is a rabbi, scholar, writer, speaker and organizational consultant. He is currently the interim rabbi of the Springhill Avenue Temple in Mobile, Alabama. From 2011 to 2015, he was the rabbi of the United Congregation of Israelites in Kingston, Jamaica, and from... Read More →


Sunday March 20, 2016 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Lavin-Bernick Center -- Room 206 Tulane University, 201 Boggs, New Orleans, LA 70118