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Tag: Complexity

0 Politics Culture

After all that controversy, here’s why Ta-Nehisi Coates (probably) didn’t change any minds on Israel-Palestine

Dahlia Scheindlin in Forward · 22 Nov

Ta-Nehisi Coates' new book, "The Message," has stirred controversy with its focus on Israel and Palestine.

0 Communities Politics

What our British teens can teach us about Jewish pride

Jewish Chronicle · 26 Sep

In this reflective piece, the author explores the balance between loyalty and healthy critique within the context of Jewish identity and support for Israel, particularly in light of the complexities surrounding the current geopolitical tensions.

0 Leadership Communities

Welcome to the state of VUCA, aka our new normal

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Aug

The article discusses the concept of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) as the new normal in today's world, emphasizing the rapid pace of change brought about by technologies.

0 Culture Politics

11 years after my Gaza Thanksgiving, grasping for gratitude, one letter at a time

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 24 Nov 2023

Reflecting on her past Thanksgiving spent in Gaza during a cease-fire in 2012, Jodi Rudoren contrasts the past buoyant atmosphere with the current devastation amid ongoing Israeli-Gaza conflicts.

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Talmud Conclusion

18forty · 21 Apr 2020

The text explores the complexity of making sense of the Talmud and suggests that perhaps the challenge itself holds value.

0 Education Jewish Law

Rav Aharon: An Appreciation for Complexity

Jewish Action · 27 Aug 2015

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein was revered for his intellectual depth, humility, and commitment to Torah values.