Tag: Human Dignity

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a Reconstructionist rabbi, expresses empathy for LGBTQ individuals but opposes normalization of LGBTQ lifestyles, citing biblical values and the Torah's teachings.
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a renowned Russian journalist and democracy activist, has emerged as a significant figure in the fight against Vladimir Putin's regime following Alexei Navalny's death.
Aharon Frazer reflects on the sanctity of human life amidst violence, exploring the Torah's nuanced approach to basic human morality.
In a discussion with Jonathan Silver, Michael Eisenberg, an Israeli venture capitalist and author, challenges the notion that the Hebrew Bible separates the pursuit of wealth from ethical conduct.
The article discusses the concept of social justice in biblical terms and distinguishes it from modern ideologies like socialism.
In his account of liberating Ahlem concentration camp, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger reflects on the deplorable conditions he encountered, describing the skeletal figures of inmates and the blurred lines between life and death.
Four Orthodox rabbinic scholars, Michael Wygoda, J. David Bleich, Michael Broyde, and Itamar Warhaftig, assert that Jewish law permits torturing enemies in certain cases to save lives, contradicting contemporary Jewish opponents who argue all forms of torture are forbidden.
The text discusses the ethical considerations surrounding Israel's military operations, particularly focusing on Operation Protective Edge against Hamas.
This book by a prominent Lutheran ethicist explores the concept of human dignity and the essential nature of humanity.