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0 Philosophy Torah

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Nov

Cindy Scarr delves into the concept of free will in her exploration of Parshas Lech Lecha, illustrating how God grants individuals the autonomy to make their own choices without divine coercion.

0 Philosophy Education

Are We Stuck in the Matrix? Deep Jewish Wisdom with Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser

Living Lchaim · 26 Oct

Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser delves into the philosophical intersection of spirituality and self-awareness in Jewish thought, drawing parallels to the concept of reality as a divine matrix.

0 Culture Philosophy

Jewish Word | Mazel Tov! A Toast to Astrology?

Sienna Drew in Moment · 22 Oct

Mazel tov, commonly used to mean congratulations, actually has an astrological origin.

0 Philosophy Holidays

On Yom Kippur, determinism and national unity

Aton Holzer in Lehrhaus · 10 Oct

The article explores the philosophical dilemma of free will versus determinism in the context of Yom Kippur, emphasizing how this tension influences Jewish thought and practice.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The Torah of October 7

Sapir · 1 Jun

In the discussion surrounding the Torah readings of early October, a key theme is the transition from shame cultures to guilt cultures, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and the distinction between right and wrong.

0 Television/Film Culture

Is the Protagonist in Disney’s ‘Wish’ Jewish?

Ellery Weil in Kveller · 31 May

In Disney's "Wish," the protagonist Asha is not explicitly identified as Jewish, but the character is Jewish-coded through her interactions, including using Hebrew terms like "Saba" for grandfather and greeting others with "Shalom."

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Do You Have the Free Will to Read This?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 5 May

The text discusses different philosophical perspectives on free will, including libertarianism, determinism, and compatibilism, and their implications for Jewish thought.

0 Education Gender/Identity

How do you measure success in a Jewish classroom?

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Sep 2023

Measuring success in a Jewish classroom raises questions about what defines achievement in Jewish studies, emphasizing the balance between collective standards and individual progress.

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Roundtable | Robots Get Religion

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 20 Jul 2023

This roundtable discussion explores the theme of robots and golems in literature and the implications they have for our understanding of spirituality and humanity.

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#71: The Inevitability of Messiah

Torah 101 · 18 Apr 2023

The inevitability of the Messiah is a concept that is widely agreed upon in Jewish sources.

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What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us about What it Means to be Human

Rabbi Netanel Wiederblank in Jewish Action · 5 Mar 2023

The article explores the question of what it means to be human in the context of artificial intelligence (AI).

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

#109 - Determinism and Tefilah

Jewish History Uncensored · 13 Oct 2022

This text discusses Spinoza's philosophy of determinism and its contrast with the Torah's view, emphasizing the importance of free will in areas such as moral perfection and prayer.

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The Most Important Word in the World

Sheila Tuller Keiter in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Oct 2022

In John Steinbeck's novel "East of Eden," the Hebrew word "timshel" is presented as an important concept, meaning "thou mayest" and representing free will and the possibility of redemption.

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Time for a Rosh Hashanah Overhaul

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski in Jewish Action · 16 Jun 2022

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Twerski discusses the concept of teshuvah (repentance) in relation to his experience treating alcoholism.

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#49: Free Will and Divine Foreknowledge

Torah 101 · 3 Jan 2022

This podcast discusses the dilemma of reconciling the belief in divine foreknowledge with the concept of free will.

0 Philosophy Education

#23: The Parameters of Divine Providence

Torah 101 · 30 Oct 2019

This podcast delves into the complexities of divine providence in Jewish theology, highlighting the belief that God oversees every aspect of creation down to the smallest detail.

0 Philosophy Torah

#16: How can Humans have Free Will if God is in Total Control?

Torah 101 · 20 May 2019

The discussion in the text focuses on reconciling the belief in God's omnipotence as the ultimate power with the concept of human free will.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

When Rambam Met the Izhbitser Rebbe: Response to a Straussian Reading of Hilkhot Teshuvah

Bezalel Naor in Lehrhaus · 27 Dec 2018

In response to Leo Strauss's notion of authors writing on multiple levels, including an esoteric one, scholar Bezalel Safran applies this idea to Maimonides' works such as Mishneh Torah.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

“The Point of Free Will”: A Response to Abraham Socher

Andrew N. Koss in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

Abraham Socher's essay "Is Repentance Possible?" discusses the debate on morality between Aristotelian virtue ethics and the Judeo-Christian obedience to laws and commands, highlighting the different views on the cultivation of inner virtue.

0 Ethics Philosophy

Always Messy: A Rejoinder to Andrew N. Koss

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 7 Jan 2018

The text discusses the complexity of concepts like repentance, free will, virtue ethics, and moral development, focusing on the perspectives of various philosophers and Jewish thinkers such as Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler and Moses Maimonides.

0 Philosophy Politics

Spinoza’ s Radical Views On Freedom Still Have Something To Teach Us 350 Years Later

Forward · 19 Jul 2017

On the 350th anniversary of Spinoza's death, his radical ideas still resonate today.

0 Philosophy Science

Help, I’m a Prisoner in a Brain Lab

David P. Goldman in Tablet · 8 Jul 2016

"Help, I'm a Prisoner in a Brain Lab" explores the clash between traditional Jewish concepts and modern scientific determinism, as discussed by author Alan Mittleman.

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