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0 Ethics Philosophy

"God Helped Me Escape Depression" How God Changed My Entire Life Perspective

Chabad.org · 10 Nov

In this podcast episode, the host shares a personal story of overcoming depression through a transformative change in life perspective, credited to their faith in God.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Where God Is Found

Dov Frank in Lehrhaus · 29 Oct

In Dov Frank's reflective piece, the author explores the evolution of their relationship with God, from childhood experiences in a religious household to finding divine connection through secular spaces like bars.

0 Philosophy Holidays

Perhaps God should atone, too.

Jeremy Rosen in Future of Jewish · 11 Oct

Rabbi Jeremy Rosen reflects on the concept of atonement as Yom Kippur approaches, posing the provocative idea that perhaps God, too, should atone for the suffering in the world.

0 Holidays Philosophy

This year perhaps God needs our forgiveness

Jewish Chronicle · 29 Sep

In the wake of a year marked by tragedy and loss, Rabba Epstein delves into the challenging notion of forgiving God during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

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When Host Asks Difficult Question This Happens

Chabad.org · 14 Aug

In this YouTube video, guest Shaindy delves into her profound connection with God when faced with a challenging question from the host.

0 Jewish Law

A proposal for a new Tisha B’Av, where we feast instead of fast

Moses Goren in Forward · 12 Aug

The author proposes a new approach to Tisha B'Av, suggesting that instead of fasting, it should be a day of feasting to celebrate the decision of Jews in the diaspora to stop mourning the destruction of the temples.

0 Philosophy Prayer

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 Politics Israel

What if God is a Republican? An agnostic’s lament

Etgar Keret in Forward · 24 Jul

Author Etgar Keret reflects on the idea of God possibly favoring Republicans, inspired by claims of divine intervention in former President Donald Trump's survival of an assassination attempt.

0 Politics Culture

America is a Christian Nation. And Yet it Isn't

Emes Ve-Emunah · 17 Jul

The text discusses the perception of America as a Christian nation during the Christmas season, emphasizing the prevalence of Christianity in the country.

0 Holocaust Gender/Identity

The Media WON’T SHOW this… (God Saved Her)

Chabad.org · 15 Jul

Chana reacts to a story of a woman's miraculous escape from the Nazis, highlighting a perspective not often portrayed in mainstream media.

0 Philosophy

Does God Have a Sense of Humor?

Jewdicious · 12 Jul

The text explores the concept of whether God has a sense of humor, drawing on the idea that everything in the physical world reflects a higher spiritual realm according to Torah principles.

0 Torah Leadership

Parashah of the week: Chukkat

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Jul

The Parashah of Chukkat focuses on the incident where Moses and Aaron are denied entry into Israel due to Moses striking a rock instead of speaking to it as instructed by God.

0 Literature Ethics

Salman Rushdie’s Beautiful Revenge

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 19 Jun

In Salman Rushdie's "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he reflects on his experience of being stabbed during a talk in Buffalo and the subsequent recovery process.

0 Jewish Law Leadership

Resilience In Spirit

Sapir · 1 Jun

In a discussion on spiritual resilience, three rabbis reflect on God, Torah, and Israel.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg explains why you should never pay synagogue dues

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 22 May

Rabbi Beni Wajnberg shares insightful perspectives from his diverse rabbinic journey, advocating for a model of synagogue participation that values personal investment over mere financial dues.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

What’s Love Got to Do with It?

Benjamin Weiner in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr

Shai Held's book, "Judaism Is about Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life," argues that love is a central theme in Judaism, countering historical Christian misconceptions and internalized Jewish negativity towards this idea.

0 Literature Prayer

Poem | The Leaves

Rachel Mennies in Moment · 25 Apr

In this poem by Rachel Mennies titled "The Leaves," she reflects on solitude and resilience through the metaphor of leaves facing challenges.

0 Philosophy Education

Why Rabbi Shai Held says love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 Mar

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.

0 Torah Prayer

Let There Be Words

Jewdicious · 29 Feb

In "Let There Be Words" by Andrew Rashkow, the connection between language, creation, and prayer is explored from a Jewish perspective.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Sweating the Small Stuff

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet · 29 Feb

The text discusses the author's initial disappointment with the Talmudic focus on seemingly mundane topics like laws about damages and cows, questioning the spirituality in these discussions.

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Yakov Danishefsky: Religion and Mental Health: God and Us [Mental Health 2/6]

18forty · 20 Feb

Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, a licensed social worker, discusses the relationship between our mental health and connections with others, including God, in the 18Forty Podcast.

0 History Jewish Law

Oh Homeland, Don’t You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)

Yehuda Halevi, translated and introduced by Dan Alter in Jewish Review of Books · 23 Jan

In this poem titled "Oh Homeland, Don't You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)", the speaker expresses deep longing and love for their homeland.

0 Holidays Torah

Ki Ani Hashem: A Literary Analysis of the Makkot

Joshua Z. Shapiro in Lehrhaus · 16 Jan

In "Ki Ani Hashem: A Literary Analysis of the Makkot," Joshua Z. Shapiro explores the purpose and significance of the ten plagues brought upon Pharaoh and the Egyptians.

0 Antisemitism Language

The Jewish N-Word

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 16 Jan

This article discusses the overuse and degradation of the word "Nazi" in contemporary discourse.

0 Torah Philosophy

An Ishbitz-Radzyn Reading of the Judah Narrative: Binah Ba-lev – An Understanding Heart

Batya Hefter in Lehrhaus · 1 Jan

Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner, the founder of the Ishbitz-Radzyn dynasty, offers a unique interpretation of the story of Joseph and his brothers.

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