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What Matters Now to Rabbi Yitz Greenberg in conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi

What Matters Now · 7 Nov

Rabbi Irving Yitz Greenberg, a key figure in post-Holocaust Jewish identity, discusses his latest work, "The Triumph of Life," which proposes a new understanding of messianism and the evolving role of Judaism in modernity.

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What Do We Mean by Zion?

Bonjour Chai · 22 Oct

Avi Finegold's article delves into the complex relationship between Jews and Zionism, exploring various perspectives on Jewish sovereignty, the messianic era, and nationalism.

0 Culture History

The End of Judaism

Julia Kornberg in Tablet · 2 Oct

Through the poignant discussions of a group of young Jews living in the Bronx, Julia Kornberg's narrative delves into the perpetual question of Judaism's survival amid crises.

0 Philosophy History

Right-Hegel Meets Left-Hegel

David P. Goldman in Tablet · 19 Sep

David P. Goldman explores the intellectual history and implications of Francis Fukuyama's "end of history" thesis, linking it to a lineage of philosophical influences from Alexander Kojève to Allan Bloom and Leo Strauss.

0 History Torah

The Man Riding a Lion

David Sclar in Tablet · 17 Sep

The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print materials and engravings from 1665 Venice.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Israel at War – The Paradox of Religious Zionism (Re-release)

For Heaven's Sake · 28 Aug

In this episode, Daniil Hartman and Yossi Klein-Halevi explore the complex and sometimes contradictory role of the religious Zionist community within Israeli society, highlighting both their profound contributions and the challenges posed by their fundamentalist elements.

0 Israel Politics

Yehoshua Pfeffer: 'The army is not ready for real Haredi participation' (18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers)

18forty · 6 Aug

Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, a prominent Haredi social thinker and activist, delves into various Israeli issues in an interview responding to 18 questions covering topics from Haredi participation in the military to the role of Judaism in a democratic Israel.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Yehoshua Pfeffer: 'The army is not ready for real Haredi participation'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 29 Jul

Yehoshua Pfeffer discusses the challenges and opportunities surrounding Haredi participation in the Israeli Defense Forces and the broader role of Judaism in Israel's state identity.

0 Philosophy Leadership

Yosef Bronstein: Only for Chabad? Modern Orthodoxy and the Rebbe [Mysticism II 3/4]

18forty · 23 Jul

Yosef Bronstein explores the rich philosophical contributions of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, focusing on Chabad's approach to mysticism and its relevance to modern Orthodox Judaism.

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Rabbi YY Jacobson: How Did the Rebbe Revolutionize Judaism? [Mysticism II 1/4]

18forty · 9 Jul

Renowned Chabad speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson delves into the transformative impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, exploring the intersection of Chassidus and Kabbalah, and discussing how Jewish thought has adapted to modern challenges through the Rebbe's teachings.

0 Philosophy Israel

Yakov Nagen: 'Jewish Messianism is a vision for all of humanity'

18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers · 1 Jul

Rabbi Yakov Nagen discusses the potential for Jewish and Muslim fraternity to be the major breakthrough of the 21st century, emphasizing a universalist approach to Jewish Messianism as a vision for humanity.

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Israel at War – The Paradox of Religious Zionism

For Heaven's Sake · 19 Jun

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi examine the duality within the religious Zionist community, highlighting their contributions to Israeli society and the paradox of their radical elements.

0 Politics Israel

Israel at War – The Paradox of Religious Zionism

For Heaven's Sake · 19 Jun

The episode unpacks the complexities within the Religious Zionist community, acknowledging both their valor in military service and the extremist ideologies some members harbor.

0 Israel History

Zionism Versus Messianism in the Land of Israel

Future of Jewish · 9 Feb

In this essay by Saul Goldman, the author explores the relationship between Zionism and Messianism in the context of Jewish history and identity.

0 Politics History

Israel at War – The Politics of Fantasy

For Heaven's Sake · 1 Feb

In the context of ongoing conflict, 38% of Israelis support re-establishing Jewish settlements in Gaza, highlighting an intersection of security concerns, Zionist ideals, and messianic beliefs.

0 Communities Culture

The Entire World is a Very Narrow Tunnel

Bonjour Chai · 12 Jan

A recent incident at the Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights, New York, involving an unauthorized tunnel highlights internal conflicts within the Chabad movement, especially among its messianist factions.

0 Culture Antisemitism

The Entire World is a Very Narrow Tunnel

Bonjour Chai · 12 Jan

Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy delve into the chaos surrounding a surprise tunnel discovered under Chabad world headquarters as it raises potential antisemitic tensions.

0 History Torah

Covid-19- Plague Perspectives & Messianism in Jewish History

Jewish History Uncensored · 22 Oct 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a Torah scholar and historian, discusses parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and historical plagues in Tanach, as well as the connection to messianic redemption in Jewish history.

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(False) Messiahs: Messianism in Jewish History & Thought with David Berger, Laura Arnold Leibman & Kenneth Seeskin

Adventures in Jewish Studies · 5 Nov 2019

The discussion explores the concept of messianism in Jewish history and thought, tracing it from the late 2nd Temple period in Roman-controlled Judea to modern times, including figures like Bar Kohba in 132 CE and Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad Lubavitch.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

God and Idolatry

Menachem Kellner in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Saving God" explores themes of idolatry and human fallenness from both Jewish and Christian perspectives.

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