Yakar le'Mordecai =

Yakar le'Mordecai is a commemorative festschrift published in 1998 by Ktav Publishing House to honor Rabbi Mordecai Waxman, a prominent figure in the Conservative Jewish movement. The volume was produced as a scholarly tribute to his decades of leadership, particularly his long-standing tenure at Temple Israel of Great Neck, and his contributions to interfaith dialogue and Jewish communal life.

The book collects essays, theological reflections, and historical analyses written by colleagues, students, and scholars who were influenced by Waxman’s work. The editorial intent was to preserve his intellectual legacy and record the evolution of the American rabbinate during the latter half of the twentieth century, reflecting the academic rigor and community-focused approach that defined his career.