Tag: Jewish Religion

In the final episode of the series on Rambam's 13 principles of faith, this podcast delves into the unresolved mysteries surrounding Resurrection.
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 83, is seen as a significant figure in the changing landscape of Israel.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Elli Fischer discusses the relationship between Jewish law (halacha) and the Jewish state of Israel.
In "The Rift Edition," Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron explore the concerning topic of national division in Israel, questioning its reality and significance.
In this podcast episode, Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss two important topics: the concern over a rift splitting the nation in Israel, and the question of whether 56 years of occupying the West Bank has fundamentally changed the nature of the Jewish religion.
This article discusses the role of mashgichim (kosher supervisors) in ensuring that food establishments comply with kosher dietary laws.
In TanakhCast episode #247, the hosts discuss the structure of the podcast, which involves exploring four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks.
Tablet Magazine provides a range of articles and features covering a variety of topics in Jewish culture, history, and current events.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the host David Bashevkin discusses the topic of leaving religious life, known as going off the derech (OTD).
In "TanakhCast #194: The Rod Sparing Edition," the Tanakh is explored through a series of discussions every two weeks, focusing on four chapters at a time from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.
The Torah's divinity, central to Jewish beliefs, goes beyond authorship to encompass its profound significance.
In a podcast series called TanakhCast #173: The Retcon Edition, the hosts delve into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles, offering reflections and interpretations on the text.
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 author discusses the issue of racism within religious texts and communities, highlighting that while some scholars argue that Rabbinic Judaism is not inherently racist, people tend to read moral significance into biological differences.
Rabbi Binyomin Eisenberger discusses with Moishe (Mark) Bane the challenges of prayer, emphasizing how tefillah reflects our connection to Hashem and the importance of understanding prayer as a means to cleave to God.
The discussion focuses on the evolving portrayal of Jewish characters in young adult literature, moving away from narratives solely focused on "Important Jewish Issues" like the Holocaust or religious conflicts.
In the Summer 2014 issue of Letters, different authors address key points in recent articles.
Yoram Hazony explores the relationship between natural law and Jewish scripture in his book "The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture," suggesting that the Hebrew Scriptures can be interpreted both religiously and secularly as guides to personal virtue and national strength.