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Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists that focuses on the interrelationships between science and Halakha .1The organization was established at a meeting held at 181 E. 93rd St. Apt. 1A New York, N.Y. 10028 (home of family Offenbacher) on Sunday evening December 28, 1947. five purposes were formulated. clarifying the connection between science and Torah ; considering the application of the principles of halakha in particular issues; providing an opportunity for education and interaction with professionals sharing a common interest; providing guidance to Orthodox Jewish students considering a career in science; providing study and training in areas of science needed in Israel . The organization reached nearly 2,000 dues-paying members in the early 1960s. Time magazine reported that the organization had over 1,000 members by the late 1960s. AOJS is still active and recently celebrated its 49th Annual Summer Convention, with the theme "A Torah-Informed Evaluation of Darwin's Theory of Evolution" The AOJS Medical-Dental section maintains a list of Shomer Shabbos Medical residency positions available around the U.S.2 Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists . Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists .
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The opening as it stood in 2010
The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists that focuses on the interrelationships between science and Orthodox Jewish Halakha . The organization was established at a meeting held on December 28, 1947, with a focus on five goals: clarifying the connection between science and Torah ; considering the application of the principles of halakha in particular issues; providing an opportunity for education and interaction with professionals sharing a common interest; providing guidance to Orthodox Jewish students considering a career in science; providing study and training in areas of science needed in Israel . The organization reached nearly 2,000 dues-paying members in the early 1960s. Time magazine reported that the organization had over 1,000 members by the late 1960s. AOJS is still active and recently celebrated it's 49th Annual Summer Convention, with the theme "A Torah-Informed Evaluation of Darwin's Theory of Evolution" The AOJS Medical-Dental section maintains a list of Shomer Shabbos Medical Residency positions available around the U.S.
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The opening as it stood in 2015
The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists that focuses on the interrelationships between science and Halakha . The organization was established at a meeting held on December 28, 1947, with a focus on five goals: clarifying the connection between science and Torah ; considering the application of the principles of halakha in particular issues; providing an opportunity for education and interaction with professionals sharing a common interest; providing guidance to Orthodox Jewish students considering a career in science; providing study and training in areas of science needed in Israel . The organization reached nearly 2,000 dues-paying members in the early 1960s. Time magazine reported that the organization had over 1,000 members by the late 1960s. AOJS is still active and recently celebrated its 49th Annual Summer Convention, with the theme "A Torah-Informed Evaluation of Darwin's Theory of Evolution" The AOJS Medical-Dental section maintains a list of Shomer Shabbos Medical residency positions available around the U.S.
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U.S. organization for Jewish scientists ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists committed to the views and beliefs of Orthodox Judaism and promote the integration of scientific and Orthodox Jewish worldviews.The purpose of the orgnization was to provide a social milieu that supported the Orthodox theological stance of “ Torah im Derekh Eretz " in Jewish communal life.The AOJS organized annual conventions and publications to support this aim, allowing for extensive interaction between religious and scientific worldviews. Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists . Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists .
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The opening as it stood in 2025
U.S. organization for Jewish scientists ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists committed to the views and beliefs of Orthodox Judaism and promote the integration of scientific and Orthodox Jewish worldviews. The purpose of the organization was to provide a social milieu that supported the Orthodox theological stance of “ Torah im Derekh Eretz " in Jewish communal life. The AOJS organized annual conventions and publications to support this aim, allowing for extensive interaction between religious and scientific worldviews. Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists . Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists .
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organization of scientists that focuses on the interrelationships between science and orthodox jewish halakha
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organization of scientists committed to the views and beliefs of orthodox judaism and promote the integration o
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