Israel and the Diaspora in Jewish Law

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<p><b>THE FREEHOF INSTITUTE OF PROGRESSIVE HALAKHAH</b><br> The Freehof Institute of Progressive<i>Halakhah</i> is a creative research center devoted to studying and defining the progressive character of the<i>halakhah</i> in accordance with the principles and theology of Reform Judaism. It seeks to establish the ideological basis of Progressive<i>halakhah</i>, and its application to daily life. The Institute fosters serious studies, and helps scholars in various portions of the world to work together for a common cause. It provides an ongoing forum through symposia, and publications including the quarterly newsletter,<i>HalakhaH</i>, published under the editorship of Walter Jacob, in the United States. The foremost<i>halakhic</i> scholars in the Reform, Liberal, and Progressive rabbinate along with some Conservative and Orthodox colleagues as well as university professors serve on our Academic Council.</p>

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<p><strong>Walter Jacob</strong> was Senior Scholar of Rodef Shalom Congregation, Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania. He also served as President of the Freehof Institute of Progressive<em>Halakhah</em>. He is the author and editor of a number of titles including<em>American Reform Responsa</em> (1983),<em>Liberal Judaism and Halakhah</em> (1988) and<em>Not by Birth Alone, Conversion to Judaism</em> (1997).</p>

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