Tag: Jewish Thought

A philosophical exploration using a solar eclipse as a litmus test.
Yury Kharchenko, a Russian-born Jewish artist based in Berlin, explores his complex identity as a contemporary Jew through his paintings that combine pop culture references with taboo allusions to the Holocaust.
Philo of Alexandria, a contemporary of Hillel and Shammai, is a figure in Jewish history whose unique position and enduring relevance deserve attention.
Fania Oz-Salzberger, a prominent Israeli scholar, discusses the book "A Quick Guide to Zionism in Hard Times" in an interview with Moment Magazine.
Yossi Klein Halevi, a well-known Jewish author, has written several books that tell both personal and national stories.
The Lehrhaus, a platform for Jewish content, has had a productive year in 2023, publishing at least 100 original pieces across various genres.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, the anonymous guest discusses the consequences and aftermath of infidelity.
In this article, Dovid Campbell highlights the power of aggadah, the non-legal portion of the Talmud, in providing insight into Jewish thought and experience.
"A Guide to the Guide" by Rabbis Yosef Kohn and Yaakov Reinman offers a synopsis and summary of Maimonides' "Moreh Nevuchim."
In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin discusses the purpose of the Hebrew month Elul and how to make the most of it in preparation for the High Holidays.
The article discusses the concept of commanded belief in Judaism, focusing on the challenge posed by R. Hasdai Crescas to Maimonides' Thirteen Principles of Faith.
Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg's book, "Across the Expanse of Jewish Thought: From the Holocaust to Halakhah and Beyond," offers a collection of fourteen essays exploring a wide range of topics in Jewish thought.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, computer scientist and Talmud scholar Moshe Koppel discusses the intersection of Torah and artificial intelligence (AI).
This article explores the mysterious figure known as Monsieur Shoshani, who was a teacher to influential Jewish figures in the 20th century.
The article explores the tension in Jewish thought between the idea of yeridat ha-dorot, the decline of the generations, and aliyat ha-dorot, the ascent of the generations.
In this discussion, the focus is on the Vilna Gaon's response to rationalistic thought, questioning whether rational thought should be completely avoided or if there are situations where it is necessary.
Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld, a leader in Jewish outreach, discusses what the Jewish world can learn from Jewish outreach and how to engage in meaningful growth.
Rabbi Emanuel Feldman, the former editor-in-chief of Tradition Magazine and author of 11 books, discusses his unique writing style and motivations as a rabbi and writer in a conversation with the 18Forty Podcast.
The concept of influencers, popularized in recent years, is not new.
In this episode, Dr. Moshe Koppel discusses the concept of Halacha as a language.
In this episode of Halacha, Dr. Moshe Koppel, a professor of computer science at Bar-Ilan University, discusses his books Judaism Straight Up and Meta-Halakhah.
This text provides some background information about J.J. Kimche, who is a PhD candidate in modern religious philosophy at Harvard University and specializes in the intersection between Modern European philosophy and Post-Enlightenment Jewish thought.
Feminism has had a significant impact on the study of Jewish thought.
In this collection of letters, several topics pertaining to Judaism are discussed.
The Sapir Journal explores the challenges faced by Jews in contemporary social justice movements, particularly addressing issues of antisemitism on the left.