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Talking To and About God
5 Dec 2016
Ari Lamm discusses the perception of a lack of direct conversation about God within Modern Orthodox Judaism, attributing this trend to a broader pragmatic ap...
5 Dec 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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The faith equation: Are secularism and scientific progress inextricably intertwined?
4 Dec 2016
Professor Gabriel Motzkin, a philosopher and outgoing director of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, delves into the intersection of religion and scientific p...
4 Dec 2016
Jewish Action
Reviews in Brief
28 Nov 2016
Rabbi J. David Bleich, a prominent scholar known for his work in philosophical halachah, is praised for defining and upholding high standards in the field of...
28 Nov 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Videos from Our 2nd Annual Conference
17 Nov 2016
The Jewish Review of Books recently held its 2nd annual conference at Yeshiva University Museum, featuring engaging discussions between prominent readers and...
17 Nov 2016
Lehrhaus
Commanding Knowledge
14 Nov 2016
In this text, the author discusses the debate between philosophers Crescas and Rambam from the Middle Ages regarding whether God can command belief in His ex...
14 Nov 2016
Lehrhaus
Wrestling With God: Leonard Cohen’s You Want it Darker
14 Nov 2016
Leonard Cohen's album "You Want it Darker" reflects his ambivalence towards death and God, exploring themes of suffering and mortality. Cohen uses religious ...
14 Nov 2016
Tablet
Leonard Cohen Dies at 82
11 Nov 2016
Renowned singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen passed away at 82. Reflecting on his latest album released shortly before his death, Cohen's songs were noted for em...
11 Nov 2016
Lehrhaus
He Sent Out the Raven
4 Nov 2016
The article discusses the significance of Noah sending out a raven before the dove in the biblical story of the flood. While the text does not explicitly sta...
4 Nov 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Sorely missed? Martin Buber's sociology under scrutiny
4 Nov 2016
Professor Uri Ram from Ben-Gurion University explores the overlooked sociology work of renowned Jewish theologian Martin Buber during his role as the first c...
4 Nov 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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The greatest of a generation: Rabbi Soloveitchik revisited
28 Oct 2016
Prof. William Kolbrener, an English literature professor at Bar-Ilan University, explores his book "The Last Rabbi: Joseph Soloveitchik and the Talmudic Trad...
28 Oct 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Global democracy: The future of international relations?
21 Oct 2016
Oded Gilad, director of One World - The Movement for Global Democracy, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the potential of a more democratic approach in addre...
21 Oct 2016
Lehrhaus
The Market for Gedolim: A Tale of Supply and Demand
13 Oct 2016
The article discusses the concept of "gedolim," revered leaders in Orthodox Judaism whose influence is significant within their communities. It explores why ...
13 Oct 2016
Lehrhaus
The Origins of Jewish Universalism: What it is, and Why it Matters
6 Oct 2016
In "The Origins of Jewish Universalism: What it is, and Why it Matters," Malka Simkovich explores how Jewish universalist ideas were prevalent in the late Se...
6 Oct 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Fall 2016
26 Sep 2016
Rabbi Shlomo Riskin reviews Jonathan Sacks's book, "Not in God's Name," acknowledging its exploration of religious violence but critiquing its treatment of h...
26 Sep 2016
Jewish Review of Books
From Moses to Moses to Sholem Aleichem
26 Sep 2016
Adam Kirsch's book "The People and the Books" explores the rich tapestry of Jewish literature from Moses to Sholem Aleichem, highlighting key figures like Di...
26 Sep 2016
Tablet
The Season of Prayer, Repentance, and Psychotherapy
23 Sep 2016
During the High Holidays between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the theme of God often emerges in psychotherapy sessions as individuals grapple with questions...
23 Sep 2016
Forward
Six Failed Messiahs From Jewish History
5 Aug 2016
The article by Ari Feldman explores six Jewish figures from history who were perceived as potential messiahs but ultimately did not fulfill such expectations...
5 Aug 2016
Tablet
Help, I’m a Prisoner in a Brain Lab
8 Jul 2016
"Help, I'm a Prisoner in a Brain Lab" explores the clash between traditional Jewish concepts and modern scientific determinism, as discussed by author Alan M...
8 Jul 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Max, Moritz, and Marx
23 Jun 2016
The text discusses the author's experiences attending a Hegelian conference in Moscow during the 1970s, where he was invited to speak on Marx's criticism of ...
23 Jun 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Letters, Summer 2016
23 Jun 2016
The text discusses Leora Batnitzky's essay on Michael Wyschogrod, highlighting the debate over associating Heidegger's idea of Dasein with Wyschogrod's empha...
23 Jun 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Religion and Power
23 Jun 2016
Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, delves into the topic of religion and violence in his book "Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Vio...
23 Jun 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Our Rabbis J, E, P, and D
23 Jun 2016
The discussion centers on the traditional stenographic theory of revelation versus the participatory theory in Jewish theology. Benjamin D. Sommer, a biblica...
23 Jun 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Strange bedfellows: Religious belief in the age of reason
20 Jun 2016
Sam Fleischacker, a philosophy professor, explores the relevance of sacred texts for modern, rational individuals in his book "The Good and the Good Book." T...
20 Jun 2016
Tablet
My Father, the Adept
17 Jun 2016
"My Father, the Adept" is a reflective account of the author's complex relationship with her father, who was both brilliant and eccentric. He lived an extrao...
17 Jun 2016
Tablet
Seth Rogen’s New TV Show Is Violent, Fun, and Theologically Profound
27 May 2016
"Preacher," a TV show created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and Sam Catlin, based on a popular comic book series, combines outrageous fun with deep theologic...
27 May 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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Troubled communities: Which nations are prone to existential angst?
23 May 2016
Dr. Uriel Abulof from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "The Mortality and Morality of Nations" during a conversation with host Gilad Halpern, focusin...
23 May 2016
Tablet
Americans, the Almost-Chosen People
11 May 2016
The text discusses the American culture as a unique entity influenced by restlessness, risk-taking, and a sense of journeying rather than settling. It contra...
11 May 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Michael Wyschogrod and the Challenge of God’s Scandalous Love
29 Mar 2016
Michael Wyschogrod, a prominent Jewish theologian who passed away at 87, challenged modern Jewish thought by emphasizing a unique approach to understanding J...
29 Mar 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Saving the World
29 Mar 2016
In 1913, Franz Rosenzweig, a young German Jewish scholar, underwent a transformative experience that led him from academic relativism to religious faith and ...
29 Mar 2016
Unorthodox
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Genius Bar Ep. 32
10 Mar 2016
In this episode of Unorthodox, hosts Mark Oppenheimer, Leah Leibovitz, and Stephanie Butnik delve into diverse topics ranging from Israeli and Palestinian co...
10 Mar 2016
Tablet
King and Heschel and Moses
15 Jan 2016
The text discusses the relationship between Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, and the prophet Moses, highlighting their roles as mod...
15 Jan 2016
Tel Aviv Review
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The public intellectual and Jewish philosophy
13 Jan 2016
Zev Harvey, a Jewish philosophy professor, discusses the life and ideas of Prof. Aviezer Ravitzky, a leading Jewish philosopher in Israel, before a public ev...
13 Jan 2016
Jewish Review of Books
Re-Intoxicated by God
28 Dec 2015
The text explores the journey of talmudic prodigies like Harry Austryn Wolfson who turned to studying Spinoza, focusing on the Ethics and its influence. Wolf...
28 Dec 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Remembering the Scholems
28 Dec 2015
Gershom Scholem, a highly influential Israeli intellectual, had a profound impact on a wide range of figures in Israel and abroad due to his work in the hist...
28 Dec 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Enlightenment and its discontents: The French-Jewish critique
18 Dec 2015
Dr. Rony Klein, a professor specializing in French political thought at Tel Aviv University, examines how Jewish philosophers in the late 20th century critiq...
18 Dec 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Religion in conflict resolution: Liability or asset?
4 Dec 2015
Dr. Yakir Englander, an expert on interfaith dialogue and Jewish philosophy at Harvard University, discusses the role of religion in conflict resolution with...
4 Dec 2015
Tablet
The Wisdom of Peanuts
30 Oct 2015
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, a renowned psychiatrist and scion of several rabbinic lines, found a unique connection with Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts comic s...
30 Oct 2015
Unorthodox
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School Spirit Ep. 11
15 Oct 2015
In this lively episode, recorded at Yale University, philosopher Shelly Kagan discusses his consequentialist views and debates gun control in the context of ...
15 Oct 2015
Promised Podcast
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"The State of the Spirit (and the Spirit of the State)" Edition
17 Sep 2015
In this podcast episode titled "The State of the Spirit (and the Spirit of the State)," Allison, Don, and Noah examine various aspects of religion and spirit...
17 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Intense Listening: The Poetry of Harvey Shapiro
16 Sep 2015
Harvey Shapiro's posthumous poetry collection, edited by Norman Finkelstein, reflects on themes of distance, silence, and spiritual inquiry. Shapiro, a city ...
16 Sep 2015
Jewish Action
What is the Legacy of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein?
27 Aug 2015
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's legacy is multifaceted and open to interpretation, with different perspectives emerging about his teachings and approach. While s...
27 Aug 2015
Jewish Action
On Complexity and Clarity
27 Aug 2015
Rabbi Shalom Carmy discusses the complexity of human decision-making and values as exemplified by Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's teachings and actions. Rav Lichte...
27 Aug 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Do You Want to Know a Secret?
17 Jun 2015
The author reflects on a conversation about philosopher Leo Strauss and his idea of esoteric writing, where authors hide true meanings to protect themselves ...
17 Jun 2015
Tablet
Toil and Text: The Twin Gifts of Shavuot
21 May 2015
The author reflects on their transformative experiences working on a farm and studying Torah, highlighting the interconnectedness of farming and Jewish tradi...
21 May 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Hannah Arendt under the microscope
15 May 2015
Dr. Michal Aharony from Beit Berl Academic College discusses her book "Hannah Arendt and the Limits of Total Domination" with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on...
15 May 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Hannah Arendt under the microscope
13 May 2015
This text explores the theories of Jewish-German philosopher Hannah Arendt on totalitarianism by examining testimonies from Holocaust victims and survivors. ...
13 May 2015
Tel Aviv Review
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Middle-of-the-road Judaism: The emergence of Modern Orthodoxy
13 Feb 2015
Dr. Ephraim Chamiel discusses his book on the emergence of Modern Orthodoxy, where Jewish philosophers aimed to blend tradition with modernity. Dr. Sonja Nar...
13 Feb 2015
Forward
Ayn Rand, Worst Jewish Aunt — Ever
15 Jan 2015
Ayn Rand, known for her staunch individualism and capitalist philosophy, demonstrated these values even in personal interactions with her family, as evidence...
15 Jan 2015
Jewish Review of Books
Accounting for the Soul
9 Dec 2014
In Edith Brotman's book "Mussar Yoga," a unique combination of the Jewish ethical movement of Mussar and yoga practice is explored, aiming to cultivate ethic...
9 Dec 2014
Jewish Review of Books
Thoroughly Modern Maimonides?: A Rejoinder
9 Dec 2014
Josef Stern provides a thoughtful response to Lawrence Kaplan's critique of his reading of Maimonides' "The Guide of the Perplexed," acknowledging that Maimo...
9 Dec 2014