Tag: Morality

In Salman Rushdie's "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," he reflects on his experience of being stabbed during a talk in Buffalo and the subsequent recovery process.
New York Congressman Mike Lawler maintains his belief that President Biden is a friend of Israel but criticizes Biden's decision to withhold military aid, citing concerns about civilian casualties in Gaza.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem caused controversy by including in her book the story of shooting her hunting dog, Cricket, for behavior such as disrupting a hunt and biting her.
In his exploration of a Torah meditation in wartime, Dan Ornstein reflects on the biblical story of Yishmael in the desert and the moral implications of judging a person based on their present actions versus their potential future deeds.
Rabbi Donniel Hartman discusses the moral complexities Israel faces in times of conflict, emphasizing the dangers of embracing unwavering belief in its own morality.
The author criticizes left-leaning media and political figures for their moral standards and accuses them of defining deviant behavior down.
The article discusses the hijacking of the Jewish culture war by the Palestinians, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron engage in discussions regarding moral and immoral dilemmas, focusing on topics like the challenges Israel faces in balancing goals of crushing Hamas and returning captives, as well as pondering the rationale behind ceasefire during conflicts.
The author reflects on the recent acts of violence and terror in Israel, highlighting the deep impact it has on the collective Israeli and Jewish psyche.
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned terror attacks in the Israel-Hamas war, called for a ceasefire, and demanded the immediate release of hostages.
In this article, the author expresses gratitude to his alma maters for showing him the moral failures of the intellectual left.
This text emphasizes the importance of standing with Israel in the ongoing conflict, stating that the war between good and evil is a global war and Israel is just one battleground.
The text discusses the notion that even if one believes that legal actions against a public figure are an overreach, it is still possible to hold the opinion that the individual, who has engaged in activities like paying hush money to adult entertainers, may not be a suitable choice for a position of leadership, such as the president.
Zionism has both blessed and burdened the Jewish people by liberating them through the establishment of the state of Israel.
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and guest Mijal Bitton discuss two main topics.
In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and guest Mijal Bitton discuss President Herzog's failed compromise plan for judicial reform in Israel and explore the concept of "Neemanut" beyond mere principles of morality.
Chaim Grade's story "My Quarrel with Hersh Rasseyner" engages with the problem of evil and the question of divine justice in the face of the Holocaust.
In episode 348 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics including Belgium, novelist Gabrielle Zevin and her latest work, the use of video games to teach morality, and writing about Holocaust survivors.
In Episode 348 of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics including the novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin, the use of video games to teach morality, and writing about Holocaust survivors.
A recent event involving the swearing in of a new member of Congress sparked discussion when it was revealed that the member chose to place a rare Superman comic book, along with a copy of the Constitution and family mementos, on the table.
This text discusses Spinoza's philosophy of determinism and its contrast with the Torah's view, emphasizing the importance of free will in areas such as moral perfection and prayer.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks explored the concept of Guilt and Shame cultures in Judaism and contemporary society.
The question of why a just God allows evil in the world, known as theodicy, has been debated throughout history.
In this 18Forty Podcast episode honoring the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Professor Jonathan Haidt discusses the impact and legacy of the late Rabbi.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Jonathan Haidt discusses the legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks on the occasion of his yahrzeit.