Author Archives: Lis Strenger

Jewish Liberal Newspaper, April 22, 1921

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Lis Strenger

Because of Passover, the next issue of our newspaper will appear on Friday, May 6. by Rabbi Dr. Vogelstein. More than three thousand years ago a foreign people in the wondrous lands on the Nile gained their freedom after several … Continue reading →

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Jewish Liberal Newspaper, April 15, 1921

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Lis Strenger

On the Start of the School Year. by Rabbi Dr. Sänger (Breslau). Synopsis: Ever since the revolution, older children in particular have been challenging their parents with questions about whether they should continue taking religion classes in school. This questioning … Continue reading →

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Jewish Liberal Newspaper, April 8, 1921

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Lis Strenger

Pacifism and Judaism. by Dr. Walter Brinitzer (Chemnitz). A French war song says: “Let us hate and kill, have no other safety than hate, hate is the prize.” The sixth commandment orders: You shall not kill. The sixth commandment has … Continue reading →

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Jewish Liberal Newspaper, April 1, 1921

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Lis Strenger

Liberalism and Orthodoxy. by Rabbi Dr. Sigfrid Behrens (Göttingen). Partial translation: The time of religious struggle, whose center was the Breslau congregation, seems to be over, having given way to preoccupation with the difficulties of the present time. In public … Continue reading →

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Jewish-Liberal Newspaper, March 24, 1921

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Lis Strenger

Amalek. A Purim Observation. by Rabbi Dr. Ernst Appel (Bingen am Rhein) Synopsis: Amalek is the embodiment of hatred of Jews, attacking the sick and the weak as the Israelites crossed the desert. Their hatred was not a result of … Continue reading →

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Jewish-Liberal Newspaper, March 18, 1921

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Lis Strenger

Judaism and Internationalism. by Dr. Siegfried Marck, Docent at the University Breslau. Synopsis: Two forms of internationalism are central to the discussion of Judaism and internationalism: a positive one and a negative one. Negative internationalism is rootlessness, that is, being … Continue reading →

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Jewish-Liberal Newspaper, March 11, 1921

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Lis Strenger

Religious Liberalism. by Rabbi Dr. Vogelstein (Breslau). Partial translation: Dr. Vogelstein had recently seen the term “liberal Judaism” used in contrast to “positive Judaism.” The label “liberal” has been adopted from political life, and liberal Judaism does share some traits … Continue reading →

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Jewish-Liberal Newspaper, March 4, 1921

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Lis Strenger

On the Nationalist German Jew. by Attorney Erich Spitz (Breslau) Synopsis: Spitz opens by lamenting how sick the entire “civilized” society has been for the last six and a half years. The causes are many, but one thing that the … Continue reading →

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Jewish-Liberal Newspaper, February 25, 1921

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Lis Strenger

Israel. by Rabbi Dr. B. Gottschalk (Posen). Synopsis: Gottschalk explores what binds liberal Jews to Judaism. He points to the meaning of the name “Israel,” one who has fought with God, as what distinguishes liberal Jews from other Jews. All … Continue reading →

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Jewish-Liberal Newspaper, February 18, 1921

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Lis Strenger

Socialism und Judaism. by Dr. Walter Brinitzer, Chemnitz Synopisis: Socialism is frequently spoken of, but little understood. Whenever socialism is seen as negative, it is associated with Judaism. How easy it is to connect two things which we don’t comprehend. … Continue reading →

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