Tablet
Our Abraham, Not Theirs
25 Jan 2013
In "Our Abraham, Not Theirs," Jon Levenson argues against the idea of Abraham as a unifying figure across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He points out tha...
25 Jan 2013
Tablet
Judaism’s Central Sacrifice
29 Aug 2012
Yoram Hazony explores the relationship between natural law and Jewish scripture in his book "The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture," suggesting that the Hebrew ...
29 Aug 2012
Tablet
A Philosopher of Small Things
11 Jun 2012
Boris Groys, in his book "Introduction to Antiphilosophy," discusses a modern trend in philosophy called antiphilosophy, which focuses on the everyday concer...
11 Jun 2012
Tablet
Sorry God
6 Oct 2011
The text expresses a plea for God to take responsibility and apologize for the suffering inflicted on humanity, enumerating sins and injustices attributed to...
6 Oct 2011
Tablet
Sad Sack
7 Jul 2011
Shalom Auslander, in a reflective and humorous piece, contemplates the nature and role of testicles as he turns 41, considering the idea of removing them due...
7 Jul 2011
Tablet
Opposition
2 Jun 2011
President Barack Obama's evolving approach to the Middle East was marked by a shift towards promoting universal values in his Arab Spring speech, departing f...
2 Jun 2011
Tablet
Found in Translation
19 May 2011
Rabbinic scholar Adin Steinsaltz, known for translating the Talmud into Modern Hebrew and facing criticism for it, has a diverse background in Jewish and sec...
19 May 2011
Tablet
Family Plea
5 May 2011
The text is a humorous and satirical plea to God from individuals lamenting about the challenges and frustrations of dealing with difficult mothers and the c...
5 May 2011
Tablet
Calvin and Sobs
7 Apr 2011
Shalom Auslander reflects on John Calvin's idea of total depravity while on vacation with his family. He contemplates the inherent human flaws and the inevit...
7 Apr 2011
Forward
Spinoza vs. Maimonides, For the Future of Judaism
3 Dec 2009
In the book "Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism" by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, the discussion revolves around the similarities an...
3 Dec 2009
Jewish Action
The Sukkah: Our Eternal Reminder
12 Oct 2000
The article discusses the significance of the Sukkah in Jewish tradition, drawing on the writings of Gershon Henoch of Radzin. It highlights the period of Eg...
12 Oct 2000
Jewish Action
Viktor Frankl: Father of Logotherapy
25 Mar 1998
Viktor Frankl, known as the father of Logotherapy, emphasized the importance of finding meaning in life. His philosophy, consisting of freedom of will, will ...
25 Mar 1998