Tag: God

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.
In a discussion on spiritual resilience, three rabbis reflect on God, Torah, and Israel.
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.
In this poem by Rachel Mennies titled "The Leaves," she reflects on solitude and resilience through the metaphor of leaves facing challenges.
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.
In "Let There Be Words" by Andrew Rashkow, the connection between language, creation, and prayer is explored from a Jewish perspective.
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.
Rabbi Yakov Danishefsky, a licensed social worker, discusses the relationship between our mental health and connections with others, including God, in the 18Forty Podcast.
In this poem titled "Oh Homeland, Don't You Wonder (Tzion Ha-lo Tishali)", the speaker expresses deep longing and love for their homeland.
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.
This article discusses the overuse and degradation of the word "Nazi" in contemporary discourse.
Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner, the founder of the Ishbitz-Radzyn dynasty, offers a unique interpretation of the story of Joseph and his brothers.
This text addresses the question of why bad things happen to good people, particularly in the context of tragedies that befall the Jewish people.
This text emphasizes the Jewish belief in resurrection, rejecting the idea of "you only live once."
"The Light of Your Return" is a poem reflecting on the absence of resurrection despite the expectation of its arrival.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the crisis of faith brought on by tragic events in Israel.
Abraham, known for his activism, challenges God's plan to destroy Sodom, arguing for justice and mercy.
In this short text, the writer is expressing their heartfelt solidarity with the Jewish people during challenging times.
In times of horror and difficulty, the Jewish people turn to prayer for comfort and support.
This text explores the question of how to reconcile faith in God with the realities of the Holocaust.
The text discusses the modern trend of seeking spiritual growth on individual terms rather than through organized religion.
In this discussion, Jonathan Silver speaks with Jon Levenson, a professor of Jewish studies, about the story of the Binding of Isaac from Genesis 22.
The holiday of Rosh Hashanah, although not mentioned by name in the Torah, is explored in the Talmud and is associated with the sounding of the shofar.
This article discusses the complexity of defining Judaism and how it doesn't neatly fit into conventional categories.
In the Marvel film Eternals, the godlike beings known as the Eternals protect humanity from evil.