Ethics

The text discusses various topics from Family First Inbox Issue 885.
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz argues that Jewish organizations should prioritize child welfare based on the Hebrew Bible's numerous calls to protect vulnerable children.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss Israel's responsibility in a food aid delivery tragedy in Gaza City, highlighting broader issues such as Israeli society's moral discourse struggles and the diverging responses of Israeli and Jewish diaspora regarding the war.
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who captured the public's attention after escaping the Central Park Zoo, recently passed away, prompting an outpouring of emotion and tributes.
The article discusses a scenario where a woman, Shani, reacts strongly when feeling disrespected after receiving a generous gift.
The Jewish Fertility Foundation is assisting clients from Alabama in obtaining in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments out of state after a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court classified frozen embryos as unborn children.
The article discusses the misconception in nonprofit leadership, particularly within the Jewish community, that self-sacrifice to the point of compromising well-being is necessary for success, contrary to Jewish values.
Spertus Institute, a Chicago-based Jewish institution, is hosting a free online event titled "Critical Conversations: Artificial Intelligence, Jewish Ethics, and the Future of Humanity" to explore the intersection of AI and Judaism.
Rabbi Marc Katz reflects on the recent events in Gaza where over 100 Palestinians were killed trying to obtain food from an aid convoy.
David Bahnsen discusses the aid-convoy stampede in Gaza, Mitch McConnell's career, and his book "Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life" on a podcast, exploring the current misconceptions about work's meaning and the implications of the anti-work movement.
The article discusses the contrasting reactions to two recent acts of suicide: a 16-year-old girl's tragic death by stepping in front of a train in Palo Alto, and a 25-year-old man named Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., as a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza.
Alon Goshen-Gottstein, a prominent figure in inter-religious dialogue, delves into the case of Art Green's recent sexual misconduct allegations, highlighting a deviation from the standard narrative of powerful religious leaders abusing power for sex.
A Baltimore rabbi was found liable for sexually abusing two children at a Jewish summer camp in a multiyear case.
The article discusses a couple's decision to let go of their frozen embryos due to fears of losing reproductive rights amidst legal changes affecting abortion and reproductive care, particularly in the context of the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on embryo status.
Rabbi Donniel Hartman discusses the moral complexities Israel faces in times of conflict, emphasizing the dangers of embracing unwavering belief in its own morality.
The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with children has caused concern among American Jews relying on IVF, fearing loss of control over frozen embryos and restrictions on fertility treatments.
Michael Berenbaum, a longtime friend of Rabbi Arthur Green, critiques an article by Laura E. Adkins questioning the public reckoning of Green's alleged sexual misconduct.
In this text, the author discusses the daunting task of combating anti-Semitism.
The text explores the human tendency to care about other people's opinions and the impact it can have on our lives.
The ex-mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire in a Texas megachurch has stated that the shooting had nothing to do with Judaism.
The author criticizes left-leaning media and political figures for their moral standards and accuses them of defining deviant behavior down.
The author reflects on the concept of helping others and its potential harm.
This article criticizes the notion of a "moral war" in the context of Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Living with a spouse who has a personality disorder (PD) can be incredibly challenging.
The text discusses US President Joe Biden's recent executive order imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers, warning of more to come, in response to alleged attacks on Palestinians.

Top authors in Ethics

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