Philosophy

0 Philosophy Politics

Western liberals killed God — and they call it progress.

Lucy Tabrizi in Future of Jewish · 22 Apr 2025

Lucy Tabrizi explores the perceived decline of Western liberalism, attributing it to a disconnection from its Judeo-Christian roots and the spiritual void left by the abandonment of these foundations.

0 Philosophy Torah

The smartest Jewish thinkers would call today’s religion heresy.

Lakewood From Afar in Future of Jewish · 19 Apr 2025

The essay explores a provocative thesis comparing the complex relationship between science and Jewish theology.

0 Philosophy Leadership

"Build Your Life As If It Were a Work Of Art"

Jewdicious · 18 Apr 2025

Abraham Joshua Heschel is celebrated as a modern-day prophet for his extraordinary contributions to theology, social activism, and interfaith dialogue.

0 Politics Philosophy

The Contemporary Crisis of Freedom

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Apr 2025

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of freedom from both a Torah perspective and a contemporary context, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by bureaucratic expansion and societal expectations in modern governance.

0 Television/Film Philosophy

What ‘White Lotus’ Got Right

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 17 Apr 2025

The latest season of "The White Lotus" explores themes of spiritual searching amidst opulent backdrops in Thailand, integrating Buddhism as a central motif.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Passover Crossover - Rootless - Why Dual Loyalty is Good for the Jews, with Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz

Unorthodox · 16 Apr 2025

Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz discusses the concept of dual loyalty among American Jews, advocating for a proud embrace of loyalty to both the United States and Israel as complementary rather than conflicting identities.

0 Culture Philosophy

The Conversation

Moment in Moment · 16 Apr 2025

Readers of Moment magazine responded to a range of topics recently covered by the publication, delving into the influence of Viktor Frankl, the therapeutic potential of medical clowning, and interpretations of the Akedah.

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Rev. Munther Isaac on the Christian Response to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 15 Apr 2025

Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister from Bethlehem, discusses his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza," with author Peter Beinart.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The One Word That Defines the Jewish People

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 15 Apr 2025

Joshua Hoffman explores how the concept of "shalom" or peace fundamentally defines the Jewish people and their history.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

When Artificial Intelligence Came to Life in 18th-Century Amsterdam

Rabbi Yosie Levine in Tablet · 15 Apr 2025

Rabbi Yosie Levine explores the groundbreaking work of Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, the 18th-century Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Amsterdam, who examined the halakhic status of the golem in his magnum opus of responsa.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Every Jew you know is one of these four children.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 13 Apr 2025

Joshua Hoffman reflects on the symbolic presence of the four children from the Passover Haggadah—wise, wicked, simple, and the one who does not know how to ask—and how they personify contemporary Jewish experiences, especially post-October 7, 2023.

0 Holidays Philosophy

Is the Passover Seder Zionist?

Louis Keene in Forward · 11 Apr 2025

Every spring, social media revives the debate on whether the Passover Seder is a Zionist tradition or potentially its antithesis.

0 Antisemitism Philosophy

A 3,500-Year-Old Story That Explains Antisemitism Today

Raphael Shore in Future of Jewish · 11 Apr 2025

Rabbi Raphael Shore examines the enduring nature of antisemitism through the lens of the Exodus story, arguing that antisemitism is rooted not in superficial excuses but in the deeper perception of Jews as a spiritual and ideological threat.

0 Holidays Philosophy

Why is this Passover Seder an invitation to imagine better futures?

eJewishPhilanthropy · 11 Apr 2025

Passover is more than a remembrance of liberation; it serves as a participatory framework for imagining Jewish futures.

0 Politics Philosophy

A Palestinian Minister on how Christians Should Respond to Gaza

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 10 Apr 2025

Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza."

0 Holidays Philosophy

Pesach - Freedom

Jewish History Uncensored · 10 Apr 2025

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of freedom in the context of Pesach, focusing on matzah as a symbol of liberation despite its association with poverty.

0 Philosophy Holidays

A Passover Interlude: The Difference between Freedom and Liberation: Reflections on Aaron Shmuel Tamares’ essay “Herut/Liberty” (1906)

Shaul Magid in Jewschool · 10 Apr 2025

Shaul Magid reflects on Aaron Shmuel Tamares' 1906 essay, where Tamares contrasts European notions of freedom with Jewish liberation through the Passover lens.

0 Philosophy Holidays

The Light at the End of the Night: Rav Hutner on the Pesach Seder and the Problem of Evil

Shmuel Lubin in Lehrhaus · 9 Apr 2025

Shmuel Lubin delves into Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner's interpretation of the Pesach Seder, focusing on how it addresses the problem of evil and human suffering.

0 Philosophy Communities

The beautiful chaos of microgiving

eJewishPhilanthropy · 9 Apr 2025

Jamie Geller, the chief communications officer for Aish, shares her experiences with microgiving, a fundraising approach that democratizes philanthropy by encouraging small donations that are often matched, amplifying their impact.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Law of the Land

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet · 9 Apr 2025

Dovid Bashevkin explores the nuanced relationship between Jewish law as discussed in Tractate Sanhedrin and Jewish identity.

0 Philosophy Ethics

The Rebbe's Advice for Breaking Free From Painful Experiences

Chabad.org · 8 Apr 2025

The lecture delves into the guidance given by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on overcoming emotional struggles and painful life experiences.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Who Is Really Free?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 8 Apr 2025

Cindy Scarr explores the concept of freedom, particularly during Passover, by highlighting a distinction between physical and spiritual freedom.

0 Philosophy Culture

Chariot and Saucer

Daniel Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

David J. Halperin's book, "Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO," investigates the enduring American fascination with UFOs through the lenses of religious studies and psychology, drawing parallels between UFO sightings and ancient Jewish visionary experiences like Ezekiel's Merkavah vision.

0 Literature Philosophy

Strange Air Above the Ladder

Jake Marmer in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Yehoshua November's latest poetry collection, "The Concealment of Endless Light," straddles the boundaries between the kabbalistic and the everyday.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Resurrection: The Triumph of Life in Judaism

Irving Greenberg in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Apr 2025

Irving Greenberg explores the often-overlooked Jewish doctrine of resurrection of the dead, contrasting it with more commonly discussed concepts like the world to come.

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