Rabbinic literature which have received wide acclaim in the Jewish community include: Modern Siddur commentaries have been written by: Rabbinic literature Rabbinic literature, in its broadest sense, can mean the entire spectrum of rabbinic writings throughout Jewish history. However, the term often refers specifically to literature from the Talmudic era, as opposed to medieval and modern rabbinic writing, and thus corresponds with the Hebrew term Sifrut Hazal ( "Literature [of our] sages," where "Hazal" normally refers "only" to the sages of the Talmudic era). This more specific sense of "Rabbinic literature"—referring to the Talmudim, Midrash (), and related writings, but hardly ever
Ordination of women in Protestant denominations Ordination of women in Protestant denominations Ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is undergoing the process of ordination is sometimes called an ordinand. The liturgy used at an ordination is sometimes referred to as an ordinal. Ordination of women has been taking place in an increasing number of Protestant churches during the 20th century. While ordination of women has been approved in many denominations, women