Rabbi Shai Held's new book, "Judaism Is About Love," challenges the common perception of Judaism as focused solely on laws and justice, arguing that love, compassion, and empathy are the core values of Jewish life.

The text explores the challenge of controlling our thoughts, using the analogy of trying not to think about a pink elephant.

In his 1967 essay, Professor Isadore Twersky challenged previous views on Maimonides by rejecting both Leo Strauss's idea that Maimonides was primarily a philosopher and Yeshayahu Leibowitz's belief that he was mainly a rabbi.

Rabbi Shai Held asserts in his book "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life" that love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice, countering the misconception that Judaism is solely about justice, law, or action.

"The Banality of Evil" is a play that reimagines philosopher Hannah Arendt as a detective solving the mystery of Adolf Eichmann's atrocities, based on Arendt's book "Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil."

Growing up with a non-Jewish name in Iran, the author was prompted to choose a Hebrew name at her New York wedding, ultimately settling on Ketura before later changing it to Esther to embody a regal and empowered identity.

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz advocates for a new spiritual framework for Zionism, highlighting the need for a shift towards Musar, the Jewish ethical tradition, alongside political ideologies.

In "Kohelet: A Map to EdenAn Intertextual Journey" by David Curwin, the author presents an insightful analysis of the Book of Kohelet, known for its enigmatic and contemplative nature.

Exploring various themes including the construction of the ark and mishkan, this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole delves into the topics of Golems and mind control ultimately discussing Betzalel and telepathy.

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.

In "Maqam for a Green Silence," the text explores the concept of silence as seen in the Quranic story of Moses meeting the Servant of God.

The text discusses the author's initial disappointment with the Talmudic focus on seemingly mundane topics like laws about damages and cows, questioning the spirituality in these discussions.

Exploring the concept of heresy and theological questions surrounding G-d in the context of Parshah Ki Sisa.

The text discusses the modern challenges to belief in Judaism, with questions arising about the veracity and relevance of Torah stories and laws in today's society.

The theological problem of evil and suffering, also known as theodicy, challenges belief in a just and fair world governed by a traditional view of God.

Maimonides, a renowned rabbinic authority and philosopher of the Middle Ages, was also a prolific physician who authored various medical works focusing on a wide range of topics such as ailments, treatments, and general health guidelines.

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, a licensed social worker, discusses the relationship between our mental health and connections with others, including God, in the 18Forty Podcast.

Aharon Frazer reflects on the sanctity of human life amidst violence, exploring the Torah's nuanced approach to basic human morality.

Ian Buruma's new biography, "Spinoza: Freedoms Messiah," presents the 17th-century philosopher Baruch Spinoza as a champion of free thought, whose ideas about the nature of God were highly controversial in both the Jewish and Calvinist communities.

In his book "The People, The Torah, The God: A Neo-Traditional Jewish Theology," Yehuda Gellman presents a neo-traditional theology that explores the concepts of Jewish chosenness, the divine origin of the Torah, and the existence of evil in the world.

In this episode, Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe discusses Maimonides' epistle on resurrection, explaining that there were questions and doubts about Maimonides' views during his lifetime.

This recommendation suggests reading material to better understand and justify the existence of Israel.

In a recent conversation on the Tikvah Podcast, Yehuda Halper and host Jonathan Silver discuss Moses Maimonides' philosophical masterpiece, "The Guide of the Perplexed" (Moreh ha Nevukhim).

In this article, the author explores the connections between Jewish mysticism and the use of psychedelics.

In this episode of Jewish History Nerds, Yael and Schwab discuss the world of 18th-century Jewish mysticism through the life of Hillel Ba'al Shem and his manuscript "Sefer HaCheshek."