Tag: Belief

"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.
"The Book of Clarence" is a new film that takes place in Jerusalem in the year 33 A.D. and explores faith.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the crisis of faith brought on by tragic events in Israel.
The author, Zevi Slavin, reflects on the crisis in Israel and its impact on his faith.
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.
This article discusses the complexity of defining Judaism and how it doesn't neatly fit into conventional categories.
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.
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.
In this episode, Professor Hagar Lahav talks about her book "Women, Secularism and Belief: A Sociology of Belief in the Jewish-Israeli Secular Landscape."
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.
Rabbi David Aaron, in an episode of the 18Forty Podcast, discusses his views on God and how the subject should be taught.
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.
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.
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.
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.