Ethics

0 Holidays Ethics

The ethical imperative is for Israel to win

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Apr

During the last days of Pesach, Jews reflect on the Exodus from Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea, but do not celebrate to empathize with the suffering of the Egyptians.

0 Communities Ethics

I’m so glad Dad agreed to move into a care home

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Apr

In this touching account, the author describes the journey of their Jewish father, who, initially resistant to the idea of a care home, eventually found happiness and comfort at Hammerson House, a Jewish care home in London, after being convinced by family.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

“Science is not enough:” How Jewish Tradition Keeps Climate Activists Afloat

Seth Pollak in New Voices · 21 Apr

Jewish environmental organizations are leveraging Jewish traditional thought, such as the concept of Bal Tashhit (do not destroy), to drive climate activism by emphasizing the importance of ethical responsibility and community-building.

0 Holidays Ethics

This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 21 Apr

Jonathan Schorsch champions the Green Sabbath Project, proposing a Shabbat-like day of rest to mitigate climate change by reducing one's ecological footprint.

0 Culture Ethics

This Earth Day, pretend it's Shabbat—and take a break for the environment

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 21 Apr

Jonathan Schorsch, founder of the Green Sabbath Project, advocates for environmental activism through the practice of Shabbat, suggesting a technological and consumer-free day each week as a step towards combating climate change.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

On Call: Chapter 3 — Jeopardy

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Apr

In this chapter titled "Jeopardy" from a story called "On Call," a Jewish medical resident is confronted with a dilemma when asked to cover a Saturday night on call shift, conflicting with Shabbat observance.

0 Culture Ethics

“My Husband Won’t Let Me Tell Anyone He Lost His Job — Even His Family”

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Apr

A woman is struggling with financial difficulties after her husband lost his job but he forbids her from sharing this information with her close sisters-in-law.

0 Ethics Culture

Jewish teen who knew OJ: A family tragedy, not about race

Robin Washington in Forward · 15 Apr

Aryeh Shmuel, a Jewish man who had interactions with O.J. Simpson, reflects on the Simpson case, emphasizing that it was more of a family tragedy than a racial issue.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

What’s making the kosher meat at the Passover seder different this year?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 15 Apr

The episode explores a controversial legal battle between Canadian Jewish groups and the Canadian government over new kosher slaughter regulations, perceived to impact religious freedom and economic viability.

0 Ethics

Commit to Thyself

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 9 Apr

The article "Commit to Thyself" by Shoshana Schwartz emphasizes the importance of small steps and affirmations to rebuild trust in oneself by focusing on consistent daily actions.

0 Politics Ethics

It's Easy to Call for a Ceasefire — If you Don't Live in Israel and Don't Know What Comes Next

Jewdicious · 9 Apr

The author, Joanna Landau, reflects on the impact of ongoing conflict and ceasefire calls in Israel, emphasizing the personal and national toll of violence.

0 Politics Ethics

Why an immediate ceasefire is a moral imperative — and the best thing for Israel

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 5 Apr

In a compelling article by Jodi Rudoren, the urgent call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is emphasized as both a moral imperative and the best course of action for Israel.

0 Philosophy Ethics

Nature

Mara H. Benjamin in Sources · 5 Apr

The article reflects on the concept of Nature and how human perception separates it from humanity.

0 Culture Ethics

The Medium is Messy

Bonjour Chai · 4 Apr

The episode delves into the implications of smartphone use on youth mental health, particularly within the Jewish community, highlighting an increasing preference among kids to disconnect.

0 Education Ethics

Questioning Belief, by Raphael Zarum – review: An essential resource that helps integrate Judaism with modernity

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Apr

"Questioning Belief" by Raphael Zarum delves into the intersection of Judaism and modernity, following a tradition of British rabbinic scholars who have incorporated science to explain Jewish belief.

0 Politics Ethics

Israel at War – The Six-Month War

For Heaven's Sake · 4 Apr

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi engage in a deep exploration of Israel's moral and strategic challenges as the conflict in Gaza reaches the six-month milestone.

0 Ethics Jewish Law

One Beautiful Egg: The First Gestational Surrogacy

Sandye Rudnitzky in Hadassah · 3 Apr

Sandye Rudnitzky shares her journey of pursuing gestational surrogacy in the 1980s after facing infertility issues, leading to the birth of her daughter Jillian, the first baby born using the egg and sperm of the biological parents in a surrogate's womb.

0 Politics Ethics

How Gaza hospitals have become the front line in Israel’s war against Hamas

Ruth Marks Eglash in Jewish Insider · 3 Apr

The Israeli Defense Forces conducted a two-week operation in Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, uncovering weapons caches and armed terrorists, resulting in the death and arrest of hundreds of militants, including top Hamas leaders.

0 Culture Ethics

Veneer of Vulnerability

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Apr

The text discusses the concept of vulnerability as a virtue or a potential tool for manipulation within social media and personal branding.

0 Politics Ethics

Quiet – They’re Shooting: The Trouble with “Jewish Unity”

Nathaniel Berman in Jewschool · 29 Mar

The article discusses the debate within the American Jewish community regarding the criticism of the Israeli government's actions in war, focusing on Senator Schumer's criticism and the call for unity.

0 Politics Ethics

No Excuses for Sam Bankman-Fried

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 29 Mar

Exploring the legal implications of Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing for fraud, the podcast discusses his family's attempts to rationalize his conduct and their alignment with broader leftist intellectual trends.

0 Ethics Israel

Is there a Jewish way to fight a war?

, Simon Rocker in Jewish Chronicle · 29 Mar

In "Ethics of Our Fighters: A Jewish View of War and Morality," Shlomo M. Brody examines the ethical considerations surrounding warfare from a Jewish perspective.

0 Communities Ethics

In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 28 Mar

The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland and the Jewish Federation of Lane County in Oregon, representing about 60,000 Jews, are the first Jewish federations in North America to divest their investment assets from the fossil fuel industry, totaling over $3 million.

0 Culture Ethics

Gufim: overheard in the dressing room

Rebecca Raush in New Voices · 28 Mar

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0 Jewish Law Ethics

Is Silence Complicity?: An Analysis of Shtikah Ke-Hoda’ah from Classic Halakhah to Current Events

Moshe Kurtz in Lehrhaus · 28 Mar

Silence is often viewed as complicity or admission, raising questions about when the principle of shtikah ke-hodaah applies in Jewish law and ethics, especially in light of current events and beyond.

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