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In this essay, the author explores the concept of rationality and its application to beliefs, particularly in relation to Judaism. They discuss the distincti...

The late Rabbi Nachum Rabinovich, influential in UK Judaism and a mentor to Rabbi Sacks, believed in a rationalist Judaism blending universal and specific el...

This text addresses the question of why bad things happen to good people, particularly in the context of tragedies that befall the Jewish people. The author ...

This text emphasizes the Jewish belief in resurrection, rejecting the idea of "you only live once." Resurrection is seen as a central principle of Judaism, i...

A 2021 Pew study highlighted the decline of religiosity within American Jewry, particularly among young adults who view their Judaism as purely ethnic or cul...

In Jewish tradition, there are five things in our world that are one-sixtieth of their most extreme forms, including fire, honey, Shabbat, sleep, and dreams....

In this essay, Rabbi Aron Wander explores the historical and moral implications of the Hanukkah story. He discusses the perspective of Rabbi Avraham Chein, w...

The Ishbitz-Radzyn reading of the Joseph narrative focuses on Joseph's character traits and flaws, particularly his trait of self-control and reason, which e...

The Parashah of Mikketz delves into the significance of dreams in the Torah, portraying them as divine messages needing interpretation. Joseph's ability to i...

In this discussion, Susan Neiman and Robert Siegel explore how the "woke" movement, driven by a desire to address historic crimes and stand with the oppresse...

Hanukkah is typically understood as a holiday about light conquering darkness. However, the binary of light as good and darkness as chaotic and evil is a col...

In this week's Parashah Vayishlach, the internal struggles we face on a daily basis are likened to the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel to receive the ...

Dr. Oded Adomi Leshem, a political psychologist from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, delves into the theme of hope in his recent book "Hope Amid Conflict...

The text explores the significance of Isaac's birth in Jewish tradition, highlighting the themes of surprise, joy, and renewal. It emphasizes how Isaac's bir...

This episode delves into the debate between the Tanya and Nefesh HaChaim regarding Torah Lishma, focusing on R Chaim Volozhin's perspective and the importanc...

The text explores the connection between Jewish theology and the natural world, emphasizing the importance of studying nature to deepen religious understandi...

In this episode, the focus is on the legendary confrontation of 1771 involving the Vilna Gaon with R Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and R Shnuer Zalman of Liozna...

This podcast episode delves into the concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and explores the distinctions between AI and human intelligence. It di...

Dr. Shivi Greenfield explores the relationship between Judaism and Liberalism in his book "Judaism and Liberalism: A Metaphysical Tale of Two Siblings," sugg...

In this discussion, the focus is on the Vilna Gaon's response to rationalistic thought, questioning whether rational thought should be completely avoided or ...

In this discussion, the focus is on the Jewish response to the Enlightenment movement, particularly examining the Vilna Gaon's perspective. The Vilna Gaon's ...

This episode explores the basic structure of Kabbalah with a focus on the Ari's contributions, as well as the innovations in Kabbalah and Avodas Hashem by th...

In this episode, Rabbi Kook's statement about a potential relationship between Spinoza's pantheistic ideas and the teachings of the Besht is explored. The ep...

This episode delves into the relationship between National Identity and Religion, examining the classical understanding of this connection and its relevance ...

This text discusses Spinoza's philosophy of determinism and its contrast with the Torah's view, emphasizing the importance of free will in areas such as mora...

In this episode, the discussion critiques Spinoza's philosophy of determinism, highlighting flaws in his ideas. The example of Divine Providence in The Battl...

This episode discusses the influence of national identity on assimilated Jews like Einstein, exploring how being Jewish impacted Einstein professionally and ...

The text discusses the concept of rationalism from a Torah perspective, focusing on figures like Spinoza and Einstein. It explores how Spinoza and modern phi...

This episode delves into Spinoza's questions about authorship in the Tanach and how they relate to Jewish history, highlighting a fundamental flaw. It also e...

The episode discusses Spinoza's error in criticizing Tanach for not aligning with Euclidean style logic, asserting that most of Tanach and Chazal's interpret...

In this discussion, the focus is on Spinoza's Jewish identity and his denial of being Jewish. The episode explores Spinoza's reaction to the Shabtai Tzvi sto...

This episode discusses Spinoza's life in Rijnsburg and his move to Voorburg, highlighting his relationship with DeVries and his colleagues' reactions to his ...

This episode explores the challenge of focus in contemporary society, noting the lack of discussion on ultimate human accomplishment. It delves into factors ...

This episode delves into the philosophical question of defining humanity and human accomplishment, exploring perspectives from classic philosophers to contem...

This episode delves into the context of Cartesian Philosophy and why Enlightenment Philosophers struggled with understanding reality. It raises questions abo...

This episode discusses the influence of Rene Descartes on modern philosophy and how his ideas paved the way for epochal changes in thought. It elaborates on ...

The podcast discusses how some liberals and the left have been engaging in behavior they criticize conservatives for, justifying their actions as a response ...

This episode discusses Spinoza's motivations for his major life decision, explores the historical understanding of the term philosophy compared to modern tim...

Matthew Continetti discusses his column "Believe Them" on the podcast, along with topics such as Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings and Eliot A. C...

This episode explores the enduring impact of Spinoza's philosophy on the Western world, highlighting the differences in how Judaism and Christianity approach...

This episode discusses the Jewish educational system in Amsterdam during Spinoza's time, highlighting a six-grade system for students aged seven to twenty-on...

The text discusses the shift in focus in the public health response to the Omicron variant of the pandemic, suggesting it is more about competing visions of ...

Annette Poizner, a Social Worker, Therapist, Kabbalist, and Chinese medicine enthusiast, combines elements of pop culture icon Mary Tyler Moore, deep mystica...

Susan Sontag, a prominent philosopher and cultural critic, pondered the complex relationship between reality and representation throughout her influential ca...

This podcast discusses various differences between Chassidus and Hisnagdus, such as their perspectives on Emuna, Bitachon, fulfillment of mitzvos, the role o...

In this discussion, the focus is on understanding the Vilna Gaon's opposition to the Besht, particularly in relation to their approaches to Haalas Nitzotzim....

In episode 52, the discussion focuses on the Vilna Gaon's interpretation of Tzimtzum. The episode explores whether the Vilna Gaon disagreed with those who in...

In this episode, the discussion centers around the concept of Haalas Nitzotzim, raising the sparks, a key issue that the Vilna Gaon debated with the Besht. T...

In this episode of "Not That Kind of Rabbi," Rev. Drew Jacques joins Ralph for a discussion on topics like the future of the Church, addressing past wrongs, ...

Matthew Continetti participated in a podcast discussing aliens, angels, demons, and political figures like Biden and DeSantis. The conversation delved deeply...