Society of Jewish Science
The Center for Applied Judaism
HISTORY
The
History of the Jewish Science movement dates back to the earliest
days of the twentieth century. As such we believe authoratative works will serve
you very well in your quest to learn about its history.
We would like to direct you to a book entitled: "The Life and Thought Of
Tehilla Lichtenstein," by Rabbi Rebecca Trachtenberg-Alpert.
This well-written soft cover book of 50 pages, documents the life and
experiences of our beloved co-founder Mrs. Tehilla Lichtensten. It is easy
reading even for those of High School age and will serve as an excellent reference
and learning tool for those who wish to learn about the history of Jewish
Science and the role of the first woman to occupy a pulpit and lead a Jewish
congregation in the United States (1938).
"The Life and Thought Of Tehilla Lichtenstein" is available via the mail
for a postage and handling charge of $2.50. Please make your check or money
order payable to :"Society of Jewish Science," and include your mailing address
and a daytime phone number in case we have questions about your order.
"FROM CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TO JEWISH SCIENCE,
Spiritual Healing and American Jews" by Ellen M. Umansky
This new (2005) volume is remarkable in both content and account of the
history of Jewish Science and is recommended highly...
"During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, thousands of American Jews
were drawn to the teachings of Christian Science. They attended weekly meetings,
sought the help of spiritual practitioners, and turned to Mary Baker Eddy's
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures for religious guidance. Viewing
such attraction with alarm, American Reform rabbis sought to counter Christian
Science's appeal by formulating a Jewish vision of happiness and health.
Unlike Christian Science, it acknowledged the benefits of modern medicine yet,
sharing the belief in God as the true source of healing,
similarly emphasized the power of visualization and affirmative prayer.
The first to articulate this vision was Rabbi Alfred Geiger Moses of
Moblie, Alabama, who in 1916 published a slim volume entitled Jewish Science:
Divine Healing In Judaism. Expanded and substantially revised in 1920, it led to
the creation of Jewish Science groups aimed at awakening religiously apathetic
Jews to Judaism's spiritual possibilities while combating the lure of
Christian Science.
days of the twentieth century. As such we believe authoratative works will serve
you very well in your quest to learn about its history.
We would like to direct you to a book entitled: "The Life and Thought Of
Tehilla Lichtenstein," by Rabbi Rebecca Trachtenberg-Alpert.
This well-written soft cover book of 50 pages, documents the life and
experiences of our beloved co-founder Mrs. Tehilla Lichtensten. It is easy
reading even for those of High School age and will serve as an excellent reference
and learning tool for those who wish to learn about the history of Jewish
Science and the role of the first woman to occupy a pulpit and lead a Jewish
congregation in the United States (1938).
"The Life and Thought Of Tehilla Lichtenstein" is available via the mail
for a postage and handling charge of $2.50. Please make your check or money
order payable to :"Society of Jewish Science," and include your mailing address
and a daytime phone number in case we have questions about your order.
"FROM CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TO JEWISH SCIENCE,
Spiritual Healing and American Jews" by Ellen M. Umansky
This new (2005) volume is remarkable in both content and account of the
history of Jewish Science and is recommended highly...
"During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, thousands of American Jews
were drawn to the teachings of Christian Science. They attended weekly meetings,
sought the help of spiritual practitioners, and turned to Mary Baker Eddy's
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures for religious guidance. Viewing
such attraction with alarm, American Reform rabbis sought to counter Christian
Science's appeal by formulating a Jewish vision of happiness and health.
Unlike Christian Science, it acknowledged the benefits of modern medicine yet,
sharing the belief in God as the true source of healing,
similarly emphasized the power of visualization and affirmative prayer.
The first to articulate this vision was Rabbi Alfred Geiger Moses of
Moblie, Alabama, who in 1916 published a slim volume entitled Jewish Science:
Divine Healing In Judaism. Expanded and substantially revised in 1920, it led to
the creation of Jewish Science groups aimed at awakening religiously apathetic
Jews to Judaism's spiritual possibilities while combating the lure of
Christian Science.