ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Freehof Institute of Progressive Jewish Law again expresses its gratitude to the Rodef Shalom Congregation for its support in technical matters connected with this volume.

Special thanks go to my wife , Irene Jacob , who died recently, for her help with early versions of this manuscript as well as her assistance with previous volumes in this series. We once more express gratitude to Hanna Gruen for her careful proof-reading of portions of this book.