Ethics

0 Politics Ethics

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Jun 2020

The COMMENTARY podcast delves into the current situation in Seattle where protests have moved from focusing on racial justice to advocating for the abolishment of capitalism, leading to a Hobbesian state of nature.

0 Politics Ethics

Seeking Racial Justice in an Age of Mistrust

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Jun 2020

The discussion revolves around the appropriate approach to addressing racial disparities in American institutions, balancing restorative justice with retributive policies.

0 Ethics Politics

A prayer for George Floyd: ‘We take this pledge’

Forward · 5 Jun 2020

Rabbi Naomi Levy offers a poignant prayer in memory of George Floyd, addressing the need for self-reflection and action against racism and injustice.

0 Science Ethics

Gerald Kutney: The sky is falling! No seriously, its falling.

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 21 May 2020

In a tweet, Gerald Kutney, a scientist and climate advocate, highlights the urgent need to address the pressing issue of climate change, emphasizing the physical and spiritual aspects that are often overlooked.

0 Communities Ethics

In Boston, a Jewish agency tackles “shocking” poverty and homelessness

Forward · 16 May 2020

The Jewish community in Boston is confronting an unexpected and growing issue of poverty and homelessness, highlighted by cases like that of Tom, a highly educated MIT graduate who became homeless after a business failure and a battle with depression.

0 Communities Ethics

‘Moses was only 80 when he confronted Pharaoh’

Forward · 5 May 2020

Danielle Winter reflects on the societal need to honor and respect the elderly, inspired by her personal experiences with her grandmother, who exemplified vibrant living well into old age.

0 Ethics Leadership

Mohamad Fakih: Business Doesn't Have to be Just Business

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 30 Apr 2020

The article discusses the perspective of Paramount Foods CEO Mohamad Fakih on combining business success with compassion and social responsibility, advocating for a form of capitalism that goes beyond mere profit-making.

0 Ethics Politics

Punch Drunk and Reeling

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Apr 2020

The text discusses the ongoing national debate about balancing public health concerns with societal needs, highlighting the clashes between these viewpoints leading to attacks on each side's empathy and compassion.

0 Ethics Communities

What Is the Breaking Point?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Apr 2020

The COMMENTARY podcast discusses the ongoing lockdown and questions when the public might reach a breaking point where economic risks surpass public health concerns.

0 Communities Ethics

A Friend in Prison

Annette Gendler in Tablet · 2 Apr 2020

A woman reconnects with a friend who is in prison for money laundering and becomes her pen pal, navigating the restrictions and rules of the prison system while gaining a new appreciation for personal freedom.

0 Philosophy Ethics

Points of Light

Avi Weiss in Tablet · 27 Mar 2020

"Points of Light" reflects on the challenging context of the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels with historical pandemics to emphasize human humility.

0 Politics Ethics

Netanyacoup?

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Mar 2020

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein are facing accusations of undermining Israeli democracy under the guise of managing the COVID-19 health crisis.

0 Philosophy Ethics

Lou Schizas: Life is Just Choices-or-Not

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 23 Jan 2020

Lou Schizas believes that life boils down to the choices we make, emphasizing personal responsibility and a capitalist outlook on facing life's challenges alone.

0 Music Ethics

Porgy and Bess

Paul Berman in Tablet · 5 Nov 2019

The Metropolitan Opera in New York is featuring George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" with an all-black cast, a choice stemming from Gershwin's desire to avoid racial insensitivity in performances.

0 Holidays Ethics

Yes, It Is Good to Hate al-Baghdadi

Ari Lamm in Tablet · 30 Oct 2019

A recent U.S. operation successfully eliminated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sparking a debate on the ethics of hating extraordinarily evil individuals.

0 Literature Ethics

Jonathan Safran Foer wants you to stop eating meat

Melissa Weiss in Jewish Insider · 27 Sep 2019

Jonathan Safran Foer advocates for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint by cutting out animal-derived products, emphasizing the environmental impact of animal agriculture in his book "We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast."

0 Culture Ethics

The Apology Episode, 5780: Ep 197

Unorthodox · 26 Sep 2019

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the intricate process of apologies in both personal conflicts and broader cultural contexts.

0 Holocaust Ethics

Creating Killers

Tel Aviv Review · 12 Aug 2019

Christopher Browning's examination of ordinary German men turning into killers raises questions about whether the Holocaust should be viewed as a universal human issue or a unique atrocity by Germans against Jews.

0 Ethics Food

Is There Such a Thing as Mindful Slaughtering?

Mark Oppenheimer in Tablet · 9 Aug 2019

During the Nine Days leading up to Tisha B'Av, a time of abstaining from meat and wine, a discussion on the ethics of animal slaughter arises, questioning if there can be mindful slaughtering.

0 Communities Ethics

Taking a Stand for Immigrants on Tisha B’Av

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 6 Aug 2019

Progressive Jewish organizations, including Truah and J Street, are advocating for Jews across the U.S. to show solidarity with immigrant communities on Tisha B'Av as a response to the current treatment of immigrants by the U.S. government.

0 Culture Ethics

The Ashkenazi Quarrel

Arthur Fish in Tablet · 17 Jul 2019

The article discusses the peculiar nature of Ashkenazi Jewish quarrels, noting that they can be more persistent and bitter than in other cultures, often revolving around issues of justice and perceived slights.

0 Culture Ethics

Loving and Losing an Addict

Edith Taichman in Tablet · 1 Jul 2019

The text discusses the experience of loving and losing an addict, portraying the emotional journey of the narrator whose partner struggled with addiction and ultimately died from an overdose.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Sacred Training: Elevating the Hallowed Art of Healing

Howard Apfel in Lehrhaus · 27 Jun 2019

"Sacred Training" is a halakhic guidebook edited by Dr. Jerry Karp and Dr. Matthew Schaikewitz, written by insiders in the medical field to assist Orthodox physicians in navigating everyday halakhic challenges encountered in their profession.

0 Philosophy Ethics

The Sounds of Silence

Isaac Inkeles in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

In "The Sounds of Silence," John Gray, a retired philosophy professor, critiques atheist thinking for resembling monotheism in seeking an intelligible order in a potentially chaotic world.

0 Literature Ethics

Revisiting Herman Wouk’s City Boy

Jonathan Karp in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jun 2019

Herman Wouk, a celebrated but often overlooked Jewish American author, injected Jewish themes into postwar American literature in an innovative yet understated manner.

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