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0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Autonomy Comes Apart, the Mesorah Cannot Hold:Rav Soloveitchik’s Afterlife in the 21st Century

Levi Morrow in Lehrhaus · 8 Dec

Levi Morrow explores the enduring influence of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik on 21st-century Jewish thought through a review of recent publications, including a new edition of Soloveitchik's "Halakhic Man" translated by Lawrence Kaplan.

0 Jewish Law Education

An Alternate View on Rav Aharon Lichtenstein and Academic Talmud Study

Lawrence Kaplan in Lehrhaus · 19 Mar 2018

Professor Avraham (Rami) Reiner examines Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein's views on academic Talmud study in his recent essay, suggesting a shift in Lichtenstein's stance over time from rejection to partial acceptance.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The Market for Gedolim: A Symposium

The Lehrhaus Editors in Lehrhaus · 19 Oct 2016

The symposium titled "The Market for Gedolim" brings together various writers providing reflections on the topic raised by Chaim Saiman's recent work for Lehrhaus.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Thoroughly Modern Maimonides?: A Response

Josef Stern in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Dec 2014

Josef Stern responds to Lawrence Kaplan's praise of his book "The Matter and Form of Maimonides Guide" by discussing key issues raised.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Thoroughly Modern Maimonides?: A Rejoinder

Lawrence Kaplan in Jewish Review of Books · 9 Dec 2014

Josef Stern provides a thoughtful response to Lawrence Kaplan's critique of his reading of Maimonides' "The Guide of the Perplexed," acknowledging that Maimonides' statements about God's pleasure and anger are not to be taken literally but hold deeper implications about the value of truth.