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Abraham Joshua Heschel (January 11, 1907 – December 23, 1972) was a Polish-American rabbi and one of the leading Jewish theologians and Jewish philosophers of the 20th century.
Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972), a descendant of two important Hasidic dynasties, was born in Warsaw. After receiving a thorough Jewish education in Poland, Heschel entered the University of Berlin, where in 1934 he received his doctorate for a study of the biblical prophets… .
Abraham Joshua Heschel was a Jewish theologian and philosopher, noted for his presentation of the prophetic and mystical aspects of Judaism and for his attempt to construct a modern philosophy of religion on the basis of the ancient and medieval Jewish tradition.
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- “Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows. with the ability to say no to oneself.” ― Abraham Joshua Heschel.
- “Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement. .... get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually.
- “It is customary to blame secular science and anti-religious philosophy for the eclipse of religion in modern society. It would be more honest to blame religion for its own defeats.
- “People of our time are losing the power of celebration. Instead of celebrating we seek to be amused or entertained. Celebration is an active state, an act of expressing reverence or appreciation.
Learn about the life and work of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a prominent scholar of medieval Jewish philosophy, Hasidism, and prophecy. Explore his writings on theology, ethics, and the sanctification of time in Judaism.
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Learn about the life and teachings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a major voice in Jewish thought and philosophy in the 20th century. He combined traditional rabbinic education with modern scholarship, and engaged in social justice and spirituality.
