Tag: God

In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck introduces the Mishneh Torah, which is a comprehensive and influential work of Jewish law written by Rabbi Moses Maimonides in the 12th century.
The discussion titled "Two Giants of Sepharad: Rambam & Ramban" features Professor Moshe Halbertal and Rabbi Joseph Dweck discussing the lives and teachings of two influential Jewish figures from Sepharad (Spain).
Rabbi David Aaron, in an episode of the 18Forty Podcast, discusses his views on God and how the subject should be taught.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi David Aaron discusses his views on God.
The narrator of the text reflects on their experience of their father's illness and eventual death.
This text discusses different perspectives on anxiety.
In a conversation with Rabbi Ralph, Juno award winner Emm Gryner discusses her passion for music and self-expression, emphasizing her belief in destiny and individuality.
The text discusses a long-lasting connection between the speaker and jazz artist Jaymz Bee, emphasizing a spiritual aspect to their relationship.
A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that religious faith in the United States actually strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the closure of most houses of worship and the increase in the death toll.
In this text, the author presents a conceptual metaphor for the way in which Judaism views the presence of God.
After Adam: The Books of Moses by Laurance Wieder is a genre-bending biblical saga that re-centers the personal bond between the Jewish people and their intimacy-seeking God.
In this imaginative piece by David Zvi Kalman, Moshe encounters God on Mount Sinai, who performs a magic trick with a deck of cards.
The Zohar emphasizes encountering the divine in everyday life through relationships with others, contrasting with mystical approaches that seek to transcend reality.
In the discussion on the Thirteen Principles of Faith by Maimonides (Rambam), the concept that God alone is worthy of worship is highlighted as a central tenet of Judaism.
The podcast discusses the difference between the foundational faith, represented by the Thirteen Principles of Faith, which underpins Judaism, and the everyday faith that is integral to Jewish spiritual life.
The text explores a different perspective on the story of the binding of Isaac (Akeidat Yitzchak), focusing on Avraham's loyalty to God as tested through his actions towards his son Yishmael and concubine Hagar.
The article delves into the nature of Rosh Hashanah as a day of judgment, focusing not just on human self-reflection and repentance but also on God's role as the judge.
Rabbi Jack Abramowitz's book "The God Book" offers modern Jewish readers a clear and accessible summary of key theological thoughts from medieval Jewish philosophies like Maimonides, aiming to separate theology from the complex philosophical arguments of that era.
In "My Halakha, Your Halakha: Between Jewish Law and Jewish Life," Dr. Leon Wiener Dow explores the intersections of God, law, prayer, practice, and community in Jewish law through his book "The Going: A Meditation on Jewish Law."
Dr. Leon Wiener Dow, from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, delves into the themes of his book "The Going: A Meditation on Jewish Law" in which he explores the interconnections between God, law, prayer, practice, and community within Jewish law from both an autobiographical and theological perspective.
The text explores the perplexing crisis of faith experienced by the Israelites in the Wilderness of Sin shortly after being saved from the Egyptians.
The article discusses challenges in tefillah education faced by many Jewish educators, highlighting a common focus on improving human aspects of prayer without addressing the essential aspect of teaching about God, the One to whom prayers are directed.
The text explores two perspectives on the concept of spirituality within the Jewish tradition.
Ari Lamm discusses the perception of a lack of direct conversation about God within Modern Orthodox Judaism, attributing this trend to a broader pragmatic approach in American religious thought, focusing on practical implications of belief in God.
In this text, the author discusses the debate between philosophers Crescas and Rambam from the Middle Ages regarding whether God can command belief in His existence.