Al Parashat Derakhim
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This editorial marks a significant transitional moment in the publication history of Conservative Judaism quarterly. The study examines the evolution of this scholarly journal from its inception in January 1945 under founding editor Leon S. Lang through subsequent editorial leadership. Initially established by the Rabbinical Assembly as a specialized publication focused on Jewish theology, ethics, and philosophy for rabbinical audiences, the journal has undergone substantial transformation in scope and readership. The analysis reveals a systematic expansion from its original narrow theological focus to encompass broader aspects of Jewish life and letters while maintaining its foundational scholarly orientation. Methodologically, this examination traces the journal's institutional development, including its recent partnership with the Jewish Theological Seminary of America as co-publisher. Key findings demonstrate significant readership growth, with lay readership now exceeding the entire Rabbinical Assembly membership. The study documents the editorial succession through Samuel H. Dresner and Jack Riemer, each contributing distinct developmental phases. The transition to incoming editor Mordecai Waxman represents continuity within change, as the publication maintains its academic rigor while adapting to evolving scholarly and communal needs. This editorial transition exemplifies the dynamic nature of religious scholarly publishing in mid-twentieth-century American Judaism.

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Published 1969
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S. Levi