Philosophy

0 Ethics Philosophy

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Jun

Cindy Scarr explores the profound impact that the death of a child can have on a marriage, emphasizing that it is one of the greatest stressors a partnership can endure.

0 Philosophy Education

Let It Go vs. Revisit It

chanaweismancopy in Mishpacha · 28 Jun

The article "Let It Go vs. Revisit It" discusses the nuanced debate over the role of the past in shaping one's present and future behavior.

0 Philosophy Politics

Covenant and Country

From the Editor in Sources · 28 Jun

The editorial explores Robert Cover's influential work, "Nomos and Narrative," and its significance to both American legal theory and Jewish thought.

0 Philosophy Politics

Towards a Covenantal Citizenship

Deborah Barer in Sources · 28 Jun

Deborah Barer explores how the Jewish concept of covenant can serve as a framework for reimagining American citizenship in these polarized times.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Defining Judaism: Religion, Law, Nation, and Our Current Moment

Leora Batnitzky in Sources · 28 Jun

Leora Batnitzky, in her analysis of Judaism's multifaceted identity, explores the evolving definitions of Judaism as religion, law, and nationality, especially in light of contemporary challenges.

0 Philosophy Ethics

The Secret To Real Success

Chabad.org · 25 Jun

The podcast episode titled "The Secret To Real Success" offers a Jewish perspective on achieving genuine success in life.

0 Philosophy Politics

Inbox: Issue 1117

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 25 Jun

In this issue of the Mishpacha newsletter, several contributors discuss key topics relevant to Jewish life and philosophy.

0 Philosophy History

A Nation of Isolation and Connection

Yakov Nagen in 18forty · 25 Jun

Yakov Nagen explores the paradoxical relationship between Jewish particularism and universalism, highlighting how isolation actually fosters global connections.

0 Culture Philosophy

Why Sapir’s success is great news

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Jun

Sapir, a quarterly journal funded by the Maimonides Fund, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with 40,000 readers, marking a significant shift in American Jewish philanthropy towards valuing deep intellectual engagement.

0 Israel Philosophy

Why optimism about Israel’s future is an act of moral resistance

eJewishPhilanthropy · 23 Jun

Seth Cohen emphasizes that optimism about Israel's future isn't naive but a deliberate act of moral resistance against despair and stagnation.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

‘Knocking on Open Doors’ – Intuition and Experience in the Legal Thought of Rav Shimon Shkop

Shimi Kaufman in Lehrhaus · 22 Jun

Rav Shimon Shkop, a prominent Rosh Yeshiva, diverged from the dominant Brisker approach by probing the internal logic of halakhah to align it with human intuition and experience.

0 Education Philosophy

The God you don’t believe in (and the Zionism you don’t believe in either)

eJewishPhilanthropy · 19 Jun

Rabbi Rachael Klein Miller reflects on her experiences addressing doubts about God and Zionism among young people.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The God Who Dwells in Doubt

Sapir · 18 Jun

The author discusses their journey from atheism to faith, grappling with both belief and doubt.

0 Communities Philosophy

Choose Life

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Jun

One year after the tragic loss of his wife and newborn son in a terror attack, Chananel Gez reflects on his journey of mourning and resilience.

0 Television/Film Philosophy

In 'Disclosure Day,' Steven Spielberg finds himself at odds with Jewish thought about aliens

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Jun

Steven Spielberg's new film, "Disclosure Day," explores the tensions between faith and the revelation of extraterrestrial life through the lens of Jewish and other religious perspectives.

0 Politics Philosophy

Christian Anti-Zionism

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 14 Jun

In an engaging discussion, Palestinian minister and theologian Munther Isaac explores the intersection of theology and politics from his position in the West Bank.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The Most Important Jewish Idea I've Heard Since October 7th

Rabbi Steven Abraham in Future of Jewish · 13 Jun

Rabbi Steven Abraham reflects on the concept of 'tragic optimism,' introduced by Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl, as a meaningful response to profound grief and suffering.

0 Torah Philosophy

Do You See the Cup Half Full?

chanaweismancopy in Mishpacha · 11 Jun

This commentary on Parshas Shelach draws connections between the sin of the Meraglim (spies) and the themes of perspective and gratitude.

0 Torah Philosophy

5 Things Shlach Teaches Us About Imposter Syndrome

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 10 Jun

The concept of imposter syndrome is explored through the biblical episode of the 12 spies in Parshat Shlach, where fear and self-perception result in severe consequences for the Israelites.

0 Communities Philosophy

Making recovery real: Philanthropy’s next opportunity in northern Israel

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Jun

Philanthropy has played a crucial role in addressing the immediate needs in northern Israel during a crisis, stepping in where the government could not initially, to support displaced families and struggling communities.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Ancient Jews knew what modern science eventually understood.

Future of Jewish · 6 Jun

Professor Martin L. Yarmush explores the sophisticated systems-thinking found within the Talmud, arguing that ancient rabbinic reasoning anticipated many principles of modern systems theory and engineering.

0 Culture Philosophy

Why the Orthodox Jewish Identity Crisis Is Growing

Living Lchaim · 5 Jun

Dr. Yosef Sokol, a psychologist and professor at Touro University, converses with Elisheva Liss about the growing identity crisis within the Orthodox Jewish community.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Robots Who Pray and Other Pressing Jewish Questions of Our Time with Judea Pearl and Nadine Epstein

MomentMag · 4 Jun

Judea Pearl, a distinguished Israeli American computer scientist and philosopher, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein about his latest book, "Coexistence and Other Fighting Words: Selected Writings of Judea Pearl, 2002–2025."

0 Culture Philosophy

The Truth About the Truth

Jacob Siegel in Tablet · 4 Jun

Jacob Siegel's narrative reflects on personal transformation and nostalgia through a poignant road trip with a rabbi from New York to Queens.

0 Torah Philosophy

Navigating Faith Without Visible Signs

18Forty Staff in 18forty · 3 Jun

The 18Forty newsletter reflects on Parshat Behaalotcha, highlighting the tension between certainty and faith.

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