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{{Short description|Modern Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States}}
[[Image:EDAH logo.png|right|framed|Official logo of EDAH declares its motto.]]
[[Image:EDAH logo.png|right|framed|Official logo of EDAH declares its motto.]]


:''Edah, should not be confused with the [[Haredi Judaism|Haredi]] communal body in [[Israel]] known as the [[Edah HaChareidis]].''
:''Edah, should not be confused with the [[Haredi Judaism|Haredi]] communal body in [[Israel]] known as the [[Edah HaChareidis]].''


'''Edah''', was a self-identified [[Modern Orthodox Judaism|Modern Orthodox]] [[Jew]]ish organization that was described by ''[[The Jewish Press]]'' as "the subject of considerable controversy since its founding."<ref name=Edah1999.JP/> It initially associated with the liberal wing of [[Orthodox Judaism]] in the [[United States]], but its director, when they closed, moved to a position in the [[Open Orthodoxy]] movement.
'''Edah''' was a [[Modern Orthodox Judaism|Modern Orthodox]] [[Jew|Jewish]] organization, generally associated with the liberal wing of [[Orthodox Judaism]] in the [[United States]] and with the [[Religious Zionism]] movement of [[Israel]]. Its headquarters were located in [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]].

Its headquarters were located in [[Manhattan]], [[New York City]].


==Opening==
==Opening==
Edah was founded in 1997 in response to what its founding director, Rabbi [[Saul Berman]], called “the separatist trend in Modern Orthodoxy”<ref>{{Cite news
Edah was founded in 1997 in response to what its founding director, Rabbi [[Saul Berman]], called "the separatist trend in Modern Orthodoxy."<ref>{{Cite news
|url=http://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/modern-orthodox-think-tank-to-fold
|url=http://jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/modern-orthodox-think-tank-to-fold
|title=Modern Orthodox Think Tank To Fold
|title=Modern Orthodox Think Tank To Fold
|work=Jewish Week |access-date=2017-08-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> It promised in its mission statement to “give voice to the ideology and values of modern Orthodoxy and to educate and empower the community to address its concerns."<ref>{{Cite web
|work=Jewish Week |access-date=2017-08-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> It promised in its mission statement to "give voice to the ideology and values of modern Orthodoxy and to educate and empower the community to address its concerns."<ref>{{Cite web
|url=http://www.edah.org/index.cfm |title=Edah
|url=http://www.edah.org/index.cfm |title=Edah
|website=www.edah.org |access-date=2017-08-30}}</ref>
|website=www.edah.org |access-date=2017-08-30}}</ref>


Edah organized conferences,<ref name=Edah1999.JP>{{cite newspaper |newspaper=[[The Jewish Press]]
Edah organized conferences,<ref name=Edah1999.JP>{{cite news |newspaper=[[The Jewish Press]]
|title=Edah Confronts Issues, Critics at Manhattan Conference
|title=Edah Confronts Issues, Critics at Manhattan Conference
|author=Jason Maoz |date=February 19, 1999}}</ref> fellowships, and adult education programs, primarily in the New York metropolitan area, and to a lesser extent around the world. It also published the Edah Journal, an academic journal on Modern Orthodoxy and contemporary issues in the religious community.
|author=Jason Maoz |date=February 19, 1999}}</ref> fellowships, and adult education programs, primarily in the New York metropolitan area, and to a lesser extent around the world. It also published the ''Edah Journal'', an academic journal on Modern Orthodoxy and contemporary issues in the religious community.


''The New York Times'' reported that Yeshiva University's [[Moshe Tendler|biology department chairman]], an [[Semicha|ordained]] rabbi, "denounced Edah as 'outside the pale of Judaism'."<ref>{{cite newspaper |newspaper=[[The New York Times]]
''The New York Times'' reported that Yeshiva University's [[Moshe Tendler|biology department chairman]], an [[Semicha|ordained]] rabbi, "denounced Edah as 'outside the pale of Judaism'."<ref>{{cite news |newspaper=[[The New York Times]]
|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/06/us/beliefs-216640.html
|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/02/06/us/beliefs-216640.html
|title=Beliefs |author=Peter Steinfels |date=February 6, 1999}}</ref>
|title=Beliefs |author=Peter Steinfels |date=February 6, 1999}}</ref>


==Closing==
==Closing==
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|website=www.jewishpress.com |language=en-US |access-date=2017-08-30}}</ref>
|website=www.jewishpress.com |language=en-US |access-date=2017-08-30}}</ref>


The Edah Journal was rebranded as ''Meorot: A Forum of Modern Orthodox Discourse'' and its publication continued by YCT.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://library.yctorah.org/journals/january-2007/|title=Meorot – Shevat 5767/2007 - YCTorah Library|website=library.yctorah.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-30}}</ref>
The ''Edah Journal'' was rebranded as ''Meorot: A Forum of Modern Orthodox Discourse'' and its publication continued by YCT.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://library.yctorah.org/journals/january-2007/|title=Meorot – Shevat 5767/2007 - YCTorah Library|website=library.yctorah.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-30}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 18:57, 25 April 2024

Official logo of EDAH declares its motto.
Edah, should not be confused with the Haredi communal body in Israel known as the Edah HaChareidis.

Edah was a Modern Orthodox Jewish organization, generally associated with the liberal wing of Orthodox Judaism in the United States and with the Religious Zionism movement of Israel. Its headquarters were located in Manhattan, New York City.

Opening

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Edah was founded in 1997 in response to what its founding director, Rabbi Saul Berman, called "the separatist trend in Modern Orthodoxy."[1] It promised in its mission statement to "give voice to the ideology and values of modern Orthodoxy and to educate and empower the community to address its concerns."[2]

Edah organized conferences,[3] fellowships, and adult education programs, primarily in the New York metropolitan area, and to a lesser extent around the world. It also published the Edah Journal, an academic journal on Modern Orthodoxy and contemporary issues in the religious community.

The New York Times reported that Yeshiva University's biology department chairman, an ordained rabbi, "denounced Edah as 'outside the pale of Judaism'."[4]

Closing

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In July 2006, Edah announced plans to close down its operations as a stand-alone entity. In a news release, leaders of the organization claimed that it had made significant achievements, but given limited financial resources available, a tactical decision was made so that its goals would be able to continue through other means.[5]

After winding down operations, Berman took on an administrative position at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT), an Open Orthodox rabbinical school in New York City. YCT also assumed Edah’s journal, website, and audio-visual library.[6]

The Edah Journal was rebranded as Meorot: A Forum of Modern Orthodox Discourse and its publication continued by YCT.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Modern Orthodox Think Tank To Fold". Jewish Week. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  2. ^ "Edah". www.edah.org. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  3. ^ Jason Maoz (February 19, 1999). "Edah Confronts Issues, Critics at Manhattan Conference". The Jewish Press.
  4. ^ Peter Steinfels (February 6, 1999). "Beliefs". The New York Times.
  5. ^ "News Release". www.edah.org. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  6. ^ Berman, Rabbi Saul J. "The Emergence, Role, and Closing of Edah | The Jewish Press | Rabbi Saul J. Berman | 17 Tammuz 5766 – July 12, 2006 | JewishPress.com". www.jewishpress.com. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
  7. ^ "Meorot – Shevat 5767/2007 - YCTorah Library". library.yctorah.org. Retrieved 2017-08-30.
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