Abraham Joshua Heschel

0 Israel Leadership

We must reclaim Zionism for the centre ground

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Jun

The article discusses the need to reclaim Zionism for the center ground amid controversies in the Jewish community.

Benjamin Weiner in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr

Shai Held's book, "Judaism Is about Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life," argues that love is a central theme in Judaism, countering historical Christian misconceptions and internalized Jewish negativity towards this idea.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Doubt

Gordon Tucker in Sources · 5 Apr

The article explores the pervasive theme of doubt in human life, using the recent tragic events in Israel as a backdrop.

0 Antisemitism History

Black Radicalism

Sapir · 1 Mar

Black-Jewish relations have been complex despite both groups facing discrimination and supporting civil rights causes.

0 Politics Communities

Where are Our Jews?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 12 Feb

The summary is as follows: The text discusses the dire living conditions in Rafah, a small area of the Gaza Strip, and the impending invasion by the Israeli military.

0 Culture Philosophy

Taking Judaism Personally

Elias Neibart in Tablet · 22 Dec 2023

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

0 Education History

When a Broader Religious Pluralism Began to Flower

Gordon Mehler in Tablet · 22 Dec 2023

Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel were influential American religious figures of the last century and unlikely friends.

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Profound and Pious

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 22 Dec 2022

Abraham Joshua Heschel, a renowned Jewish theologian, had a casual family visit with the author's parents in 1959.

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An Unlikely Friendship on Seminary Row

Gordon Mehler in Tablet · 22 Dec 2022

Reinhold Niebuhr and Abraham Joshua Heschel, two influential religious figures, formed an unlikely friendship despite their theological differences.

0 History Philosophy

Radical Amazement

Sources · 1 Dec 2022

The book 'Radical Amazement' by Julian E. Zelizer is a biography that chronicles the life and enduring impact of Abraham Joshua Heschel, a major Jewish thinker and leader in the 1960s.

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Not Unpacking My Library

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 25 May 2022

The author reflects on the process of unpacking their library after moving to a new apartment.

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ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL

Jewish Lives · 1 Dec 2021

In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Julian Zelizer discusses Abraham Joshua Heschel and his journey from being a Hasidic rabbi in Warsaw to becoming a progressive Jewish icon.

0 Communities Culture

String Theory

Joshua Ladon in Sources · 19 Sep 2021

This article examines Jewish identity through the lens of both personal and communal experiences, emphasizing the importance of community proximity in fostering Jewish life.

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Come Together: Ep. 277

Unorthodox · 10 Jun 2021

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss their views on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Between Literalism and Liberalism

David J. Wolpe in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Mar 2021

The book "Between Literalism and Liberalism" edited by Michael Marmur and David Ellenson explores the complexities of American Jewish thought in the 20th century.

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Changing the Image of the Shtetl

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 24 Dec 2020

This text discusses the changing image of the shtetl, or Eastern European Jewish town, in post-war Jewish American identity.

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The Way We Live Now

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 2 Apr 2020

The text discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life and Jewish traditions.

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Who Owns the Black Hat?

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 14 Jan 2020

The discussion revolves around the academic study of Hasidism, focusing on a shift towards conservative interpretations known as neo-Haredim, challenging the more radical neo-Hasidic perspective.

0 History Education

In and Out of Time

Michael Marmur in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Sep 2019

Abraham Joshua Heschel, a prominent Jewish thinker and refugee scholar, faced uncertain times during Nazi rule in the 1930s.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The Development of Neo-Hasidism: Echoes and Repercussions Part II: Abraham Joshua Heschel and Zelda Schneurson Mishkovsky

Ariel Evan Mayse in Lehrhaus · 31 Dec 2018

In the article "The Development of Neo-Hasidism: Echoes and Repercussions Part II," Ariel Evan Mayse explores the impact of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) on contemporary Jewish thought.

0 Education Philosophy

A Night of Watching in the House of the Rav

Bezalel Naor in Lehrhaus · 2 Mar 2017

Pinchas Peli, a renowned writer and professor of Jewish thought, played a significant role in popularizing the ideas of Abraham Joshua Heschel and Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

0 Television/Film Philosophy

Seth Rogen’s New TV Show Is Violent, Fun, and Theologically Profound

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 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 theological themes.

0 Jewish Law Torah

The Traveler’s Prayer

Miriam Mandel Levi in Tablet · 21 Sep 2015

The narrator reflects on her former religious practices and beliefs as she navigates a parking lot in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Israel.

0 Ethics Communities

Why White American Jews Should Rethink Race

Tyler Samuels in Tablet · 12 May 2015

The text challenges white American Jews to reconsider their views on race, pointing out the historical alliance between Jews and African Americans in fighting oppression.

0 History Politics

The Rabbis of Selma

Elon Green in Tablet · 26 Dec 2014

The article discusses the role of rabbis during the Selma civil rights movement, focusing on Abraham Joshua Heschel's support for the cause alongside other lesser-known figures such as John Doar, Bayard Rustin, and Amelia Boynton.

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