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Rationalist Judaism The Fox, the Skeptic, and the Politics 27 Jul 2023
The article reflects on a viral picture of a fox at the Kotel on Tisha B'Av, with some viewing it as a sign of redemption. The author initially doubts the au...
27 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism What Are We Sad About? 27 Jul 2023
The author discusses the subjects of sadness in the Jewish texts Eicha, Kinnos, and Nachem, which are read on Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning. They propose a l...
27 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism A "Basic Law"? 26 Jul 2023
The political party of the Ashkenaz charedi community, United Torah Judaism (UTJ), has proposed a new Basic Law called "A Basic Law: Torah Study" in the Knes...
26 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism Subverting Yeshaya? 23 Jul 2023
The author discusses the interpretation of the Haftorah portion from the book of Yeshaya (Isaiah), which is traditionally read on the Sabbath before Tisha B'...
23 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism Rashi and the Raptors 20 Jul 2023
This article explores the controversy surrounding Rashi's statements about the natural world. While many rabbis are hesitant to explicitly say that Rashi was...
20 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism Rashi's Giants 18 Jul 2023
In this discussion, the author explores the difference between the revered status of Rambam (Maimonides) and the beloved status of Rashi (Shlomo Yitzchaki) a...
18 Jul 2023
Rationalist Judaism The Ark is Open! 13 Jul 2023
The Biblical Museum of Natural History has opened the Art of the Ark exhibit, showcasing over 100 artistic representations of Noah's Ark from around the worl...
13 Jul 2023