Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Ukrainian-American rabbi and author
Born
August 28th, 1924
100 years ago
Died
July 3rd, 2014
10 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Born in 1924 in Ukraine, a rabbi and author emerged as a significant figure in Jewish renewal and spirituality. After immigrating to the United States post-World War II, this individual co-founded the Jewish Renewal movement, which sought to revitalize Jewish practice and engage with contemporary spiritual needs. He wrote several influential books on Jewish thought and spirituality, including 'Jewish with Feeling' and 'The Eternal Quest'. His teachings emphasized integrating traditional Jewish practices with modern philosophical concepts.
Co-founded the Jewish Renewal movement
Authored 'Jewish with Feeling'
Published 'The Eternal Quest'
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