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Questioning Belief and Belief in Questions

Steven Gotlib in Lehrhaus · 29 Aug

In his book "Questioning Belief: Torah and Tradition in an Age of Doubt," Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum, Dean of the London School of Jewish Studies, tackles the complex interplay between question and belief in contemporary Jewish thought.

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The God Who Dwells in Doubt

Sapir · 1 Aug

The author shares a deeply personal journey of faith and doubt, reflecting on moments of awe and skepticism towards God.

0 Education Ethics

Questioning Belief, by Raphael Zarum – review: An essential resource that helps integrate Judaism with modernity

Jewish Chronicle · 4 Apr

"Questioning Belief" by Raphael Zarum delves into the intersection of Judaism and modernity, following a tradition of British rabbinic scholars who have incorporated science to explain Jewish belief.

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‘The Book of Clarence’ is a Raw, Funny Epistle about Faith

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 2 Feb

"The Book of Clarence" is a new film that takes place in Jerusalem in the year 33 A.D. and explores faith.

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What Crisis Does to My Faith

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 16 Nov 2023

In this personal reflection, the author discusses the crisis of faith brought on by tragic events in Israel.

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What Crisis Does to My Faith

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 16 Nov 2023

The author, Zevi Slavin, reflects on the crisis in Israel and its impact on his faith.

0 Holidays Prayer

A leap of faith that Yom Kippur asks us to make

Jewish Chronicle · 22 Sep 2023

The text discusses the concept of faith as it pertains to the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur and synagogue attendance during the High Holy Days.

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Why Judaism Is So Damn Complicated

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 2 Sep 2023

This article discusses the complexity of defining Judaism and how it doesn't neatly fit into conventional categories.

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Rabbis Have to Talk About God

Jordie Gerson in Tablet · 9 May 2023

In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who believe in God according to the Pew report.

0 Gender/Identity Israel

Not an Oxymoron: Secular Believers in Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 7 Nov 2022

Hagar Lahav, a professor of communication at Sapir Academic College, talks about her book "Women, Secularism and Belief: A Sociology of Belief in the Jewish-Israeli Secular Landscape," focusing on secular believers in Israel.

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Not an Oxymoron: Secular Believers in Israel

Tel Aviv Review · 7 Nov 2022

In this episode, Professor Hagar Lahav talks about her book "Women, Secularism and Belief: A Sociology of Belief in the Jewish-Israeli Secular Landscape."

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I Want to Believe

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 3 Mar 2022

In the essay collection "Missing Time" by Ari M. Brostoff, the author explores their childhood fascination with the TV show The X-Files and its connection to their political awakening.

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Rabbi David Aaron: How Should We Talk About God? [God 1/3]

18forty · 9 Feb 2021

Rabbi David Aaron, in an episode of the 18Forty Podcast, discusses his views on God and how the subject should be taught.

0 Israel Philosophy

Oh Lordy: Reza Aslan on His ‘God: A Human History’

Tel Aviv Review · 26 Mar 2018

Religion scholar Reza Aslan explores the concept of God in his latest book, "God: A Human History," suggesting that God resembles humans in various ways.

0 Culture Philosophy

Staff Pick: Heavyweight

Unorthodox · 24 Jan 2017

In this episode, Jonathan Goldstein explores his complicated relationship with Judaism by reconnecting with Jeremy, a former acquaintance who converted to Orthodox Judaism.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Commanding Knowledge

Elliot M. Salinger in Lehrhaus · 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 existence.

0 Holidays Philosophy

The Season of Prayer, Repentance, and Psychotherapy

Alter Yisrael Shimon Feuerman in Tablet · 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 of belief, observance, and the meaning of life.

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Spiritual Moneyball

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 28 Dec 2012

The author reflects on the trade of R.A. Dickey from the New York Mets, drawing parallels between the management decisions in sports, like adhering to Moneyball strategies, and in religion, where institutions prioritize balance sheets over fans' desires.

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