Tag: Jewish Ethics

Exploring the consequences for bullies in the afterlife and discussing the ethical treatment of supernatural bears in this episode of Parshah Rabbit Hole.
Rabbi and scholar Shlomo Brody discusses Jewish military ethics, particularly focusing on the ethics of fighting in war as seen through the Jewish tradition and the Israeli military's historical experience, in his new volume on the subject titled Ethics of Our Fighters.
The Parashah of the week, Kedoshim, emphasizes the command to be holy, highlighting that every action should be sanctified and serve a higher purpose, even mundane tasks like offering a seat to those in need.
Sandye Rudnitzky shares her journey of pursuing gestational surrogacy in the 1980s after facing infertility issues, leading to the birth of her daughter Jillian, the first baby born using the egg and sperm of the biological parents in a surrogate's womb.
Silence is often viewed as complicity or admission, raising questions about when the principle of shtikah ke-hodaah applies in Jewish law and ethics, especially in light of current events and beyond.
The discussion highlights instances of controversial comments and perspectives surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The debate on the ethical conduct of warfare within Jewish law is discussed in a philosophical reflection by Alex S. Ozar.
Spertus Institute, a Chicago-based Jewish institution, is hosting a free online event titled "Critical Conversations: Artificial Intelligence, Jewish Ethics, and the Future of Humanity" to explore the intersection of AI and Judaism.
In this article, Aryeh Klapper revisits Rav Shaul Yisraeli's analysis of civilian casualties in the context of halakhah (Jewish law) and ethics.
The article discusses the challenges of addressing technology and social media in a Jewish educational setting.
This text discusses the ethical implications of autonomous warfare in the context of Jewish ethics.
In this Shiur (Jewish lesson), there is a discussion about prisoner exchanges in Jewish law.
Rabbi Lebens explores the ethics of war in the context of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
In episode 385 of Unorthodox, the hosts process emotions about the war in Israel alongside listeners, discussing insights from Jewish law and ethics with Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm and Hollywood actress Lisa Edelstein's experiences as a Jewish actress.
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Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's book, "Values in Halakha: Six Case Studies," explores the relationship between halakhah (Jewish law) and ethics.
In this Shiur (lecture), the topic of Jewish influencers and their responsibilities is discussed.
According to the Rabbinic source, Tosefta Menachot 13:22, the reason Jerusalem was destroyed the second time is attributed to the combination of love of money and hatred towards one another, which is seen as equal to idolatry, incest, and bloodshed.
In this Moment Debate, Saul Elbein argues that changing personal behavior is key to saving the planet, while Mona Charen argues that it is not.
A book given to an Austrian-Jewish boy for his bar mitzvah in 1936 has been reunited with his surviving family members.
In his book, "To Be a Holy People," Rabbi Eugene Korn explores the question of whether traditional Jewish practices can be justified in light of modern understandings of justice and human flourishing.
This podcast episode discusses the indications of the Messianic Era according to Jewish teachings.
This essay explores the Jewish view of abortion through an analysis of the case of the pregnant Sotah in the Talmud.
The idea of Israel being a "light unto the nations" has been interpreted in different ways throughout history.