The philosophy of Jewish Science reveals
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fact offered similar approaches within its own tradition, the term "Jewish Science" was selected.  Another reason is seen in the Hebrew term for Jewish Science, Chuchmah Yehudit.  Chuchmah means wisdom and implies that Jewish Science utilizes the wisdom of Jewish tradition in their approach to God, to life, and to prayer.

HEALTH AND HEALING ARE EMPHASIZED IN JEWISH SCIENCE.  WHY?
Jewish Science believes, based on classical Jewish thought, that God has provided people with a reservoir of health, and that people need to learn how to preserve it and restore it when it wanes.  Emotional health is achieved through proper thinking and relationships with one's fellow beings.  Spiritual health is reached via our realization of our relationship to God and what this relationship may offer us.  Physical health is often directly related to the first two, where we frequently find select physical ailments resulting from depression, anxiety, fear, or discouragement.  Note:  It is important to note that Jewish Science encourages the involvement of physicians when one is ill, a practice not found in the non-Jewish "mind science" systems.

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN JEWISH SCIENCE?
Prayer plays a most vital role in Jewish Science and Jewish Science firmly believes in the efficacy of prayer.  Prayer is understood as the human means by which Divine help is invoked in moments of need.  It connects the divine that is in us to the Divine.  Citing the importance of communal prayer, Jewish Science stresses that private, personal prayer is vital in the continuing developing relationship between people and God.  Methods quite similar to those utilized in Chassidism are taught.

DOES JEWISH SCIENCE HAVE A "CREED?"
Jewish Science, like Judaism in general, had no formal creed or catechism.  However, like Maimonides' Articles of Faith, and similar statements written by other great philosophers and theologians, Jewish Science has 10 fundamentals that define and explain what the system is about.  Each fundamental is rooted in Jewish belief.

IS JEWISH SCIENCE AFFILIATED WITH ANY OF JUDAISM'S FOUR BRANCHES?
No.  Jewish Science maintains no formal affiliation with any of Judaism's four movements, since part of its philosophy states that it is compatible with all movements.  Whether one's approach is that of the observant Jew, that of the liberal thinker, or anything in between, the principles and practices of Jewish Science may be employed.

ORGANIZATIONALLY, HOW IS JEWISH SCIENCE STRUCTURED?
Jewish Science today maintains its headquarters in New York with chapters across the U.S.  Since the death of Jewish Science's co-founders, Rabbi and Mrs. Lichtenstein, the organization is run by non-rabbinic professionals.  They are responsible for the publication and dissemination of Jewish Science literature, organizing study groups, and provide training in the principles and practices of Jewish Science on an on-going basis.  All of this is done under auspices of the Society of Jewish Science, its Board of Directors, and Executive Director.

ARE THERE JEWISH SCIENCE SYNAGOGUES?
In 1993, the Society purchased a building in New York that houses not only the administrative offices, but a sanctuary as well.  Since Jewish Science has no affiliation with any movement and feels its principles are applicable to all, followers may choose to attend their local synagogue, generally movement affiliated, in addition to Jewish Science services.

HOW CAN ONE RECEIVE TRAINING IN JEWISH SCIENCE?
The first step in receiving training in Jewish Science is to attend services, and the purchasing of the texts available.  These works are available through headquarters in New York, or those authorized by the Society.  A listing of approved groups is available from headquarters as well.  For additional information, contact the Society of Jewish Science; 109 East 39th Street; New York, New York; 10016 - telephone (212) 682-2626.

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