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AI has a reputation for amplifying hate. A new study finds it can weaken antisemitism, too.

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 20 Nov

Researchers at the Anti-Defamation League's Center for Antisemitism Research have demonstrated that AI, often criticized for spreading hate, can effectively counter antisemitism.

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Unholy Water

Frederick Kaufman in Tablet · 18 Nov

Veolia, a prominent figure in global water privatization, is crucial to New York City's water supply.

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AI Knows You Better Than You Think. That’s a Problem

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 13 Nov

Rivka Bennun Kay's article discusses how the Forer Effect, originally identified in psychology experiments, is mirrored in the way people interact with AI technologies like ChatGPT.

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The World According to Judea Pearl Probability, AI and Why Israel Matters

MomentMag · 7 Nov

Judea Pearl, a renowned Israeli-American computer scientist and philosopher, is recognized for his pioneering contributions to artificial intelligence (AI) through the development of Bayesian networks and the promotion of probabilistic reasoning.

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Top Scientists SHOCKED By Torah

Chabad.org · 5 Nov

This podcast episode explores the reactions of leading scientists when confronted with the wisdom found in the Torah.

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Yad Vashem says it has identified 5 million Holocaust victims with help of AI

Grace Gilson in Forward · 4 Nov

Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial institution, has achieved a significant milestone by identifying 5 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze vast archival documents.

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They Saved Millions of Lives

Jewdicious · 28 Oct

Jonas Salk, born in 1914 to Jewish parents in New York City, became a pivotal figure in virology after a career-defining project on the influenza virus during medical school.

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Where There’s Smoke

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 28 Oct

In a dystopian setting dubbed the "Dark Spring," where resources like electricity are scarce, protagonist Chanala Price, who works at Mishkan Ohr, discovers a breakthrough technology called Q-Flow.

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Bowing to the Machine

Jeremy England in Tablet · 24 Oct

Jeremy England's article explores the ambivalent attitudes towards the rise of artificial intelligence, drawing a parallel between AI and ancient idolatry as depicted in the Hebrew Bible.

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A comet is streaking across our solar system — is it an omen for Jews?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 21 Oct

A newly discovered comet, 3I/ATLAS, not affecting Earth directly, spurs debate over extraterrestrial life and its implications for Judaism.

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The Mind of God and the Order of the Cosmos

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 17 Oct

Rivka Bennun Kay's article engages with the intersection of science and Torah by exploring the opening chapter of the Torah in light of contemporary scientific understanding.

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My Spare Embryos

Justine el-Khazen in Tablet · 17 Oct

Justine el-Khazen explores the complicated reality of having leftover embryos from IVF, a deeply personal and ethically complex issue.

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Now You’re Talking

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct

Shmuel Horowitz, a Gerrer chassid from Bnei Brak, transformed his life by overcoming a severe stutter that plagued him since childhood.

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The Person Behind the Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 9 Oct

Dr. Shani Paluch-Shimon, a leading figure in breast cancer care, heads Hadassah's Sharett Institute of Oncology.

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Rudolf Samoylovich, Heroic Jewish Explorer of the Arctic

Jewish History Lectures · 6 Oct

Rudolf Samoylovich was a prominent Jewish explorer known for his intrepid Arctic expeditions.

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AI Has No Soul—So Why Did I Bare Mine?

Rivka Bennun Kay in 18forty · 5 Oct

Rivka Bennun Kay recounts her experiment with ChatGPT, exploring the dynamic of interacting with a soulless AI that helps mirror and refine her thoughts and insecurities.

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The Rebbe And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Chabad.org · 30 Sep

This podcast episode explores the intersection between the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

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The Real Jobs of the Future

Michael Lind in Tablet · 25 Sep

An analysis by Michael Lind emphasizes that despite growing concerns about AI-induced job displacement, the focus will likely shift to service sectors, particularly healthcare roles like home-health aides.

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There Are Only Two Gametes

Carole Hooven in Tablet · 25 Sep

Carole Hooven, a former Harvard lecturer, discusses the controversies surrounding the definition of biological sex, centering on the gametic view which classifies organisms based on their production of sperm or eggs.

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There Are Only Two Gametes

Carole Hooven in Tablet · 25 Sep

In her piece, Carole Hooven argues for the scientific validity of the binary gametic definition of sex, asserting that it is the sole framework applicable across all sexually reproducing species.

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Jewish Baby Names for Science Lovers

Naomi Kaye Honova in Kveller · 17 Sep

Exploring the intersection of Jewish heritage and scientific innovation, this article offers a delightful guide to naming your child after renowned Jewish scientists and scientific concepts.

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The End of the Affair

Frederick Kaufman in Tablet · 15 Sep

Manhattan's famed diamond district, known for its glittering showcases, faces a disruption from the rise of lab-grown diamonds.

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This Rosh Hashanah, Let’s Protect Israel’s — And the World’s — Honeybees

American Technion Society in Kveller · 11 Sep

As Rosh Hashanah approaches and many enjoy the traditional combination of apples and honey, Israeli innovation is playing a crucial role in combating the global decline of bee populations.

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The Paris Air Show

Park MacDougald in Tablet · 10 Sep

The Paris Air Show, the world's largest aeronautical exhibition, showcases a wide array of aviation technologies and capabilities.

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REVIEW: Genetic Secrets in ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

Stewart Kampel in Hadassah · 5 Sep

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with medical investigation to unravel a devastating genetic mystery in her family.

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