Tag: Ethics

Dr. Lenn Evan Goodman, an American Jewish philosopher, engages in a conversation about Moreh HaNebukhim.
"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.
Rabbi Shai Held asserts in his book "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life" that love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice, countering the misconception that Judaism is solely about justice, law, or action.
A group of women who attended high school with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan wanted to send her bagels and lox from a famous deli in New York City.
In this article, the author argues against the notion of "saving the planet" and criticizes environmentalist ideology.
This article explores the ethical implications of watching American football, particularly in light of the brain damage that players often suffer.
Nettie Cronish is a noted food enthusiast who skillfully combines spirit, ethics, knowledge, and passion to create delicious vegetarian recipes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers, with a significant percentage expressing reluctance to receive the vaccine due to safety concerns.
As we reflect on the past year during Rosh Hashanah, a Jewish holiday that focuses on our shared humanity, we must also consider the iniquity of inequity in organ donation within the Jewish community.
During the Nine Days leading up to Tisha B'Av, a time of abstaining from meat and wine, a discussion on the ethics of animal slaughter arises, questioning if there can be mindful slaughtering.
In "The Sounds of Silence," John Gray, a retired philosophy professor, critiques atheist thinking for resembling monotheism in seeking an intelligible order in a potentially chaotic world.
The discussion revolves around the Haftarah of Shabbat Zakhor, focusing on the tension between sacrifice and obedience as exemplified by King Shaul's actions in I Samuel 15.
The discussion delves into interpretations of the Akeidah, the binding of Isaac, through the lens of Kierkegaard and Kant.
The text follows Manny and Larry, two Jewish brothers living together in a one-bedroom apartment with contrasting lifestyles.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote two books, "Essays on Ethics" and "Lessons in Leadership," which focus on weekly readings from the Jewish Bible.
"Values Investing" by Jonathan Gross discusses the moral lessons found in the investment advice of Warren Buffett, reflecting on concepts such as honesty and respect in both finance and Torah.
Rav Aharon Lichtenstein was revered for his intellectual depth, humility, and commitment to Torah values.
The text delves into the legal and ethical questions surrounding whether a ship captain must go down with their sinking ship, exemplified by the trial of Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia.
Dignity, a central concept in human rights and moral discourse, is explored through various lenses in Jewish and Western thought.