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Tag: Paganism

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Duality of Kisuy Ha-Dam

Michael Kurin in Lehrhaus · 23 Apr

Michael Kurin's article explores the multi-layered significance of the biblical mitzvah of kisuy ha-dam, the commandment to cover the blood of a slaughtered bird or wild animal, within Vayikra 17.

0 Torah History

Yaakov S. Weinstein in Lehrhaus · 9 Jul 2025

Yaakov Weinstein's narrative, "Prophecy Lost," delves into the biblical character of Bilaam, exploring his journey from a renowned prophet to a critic of divine will.

0 Philosophy Culture

Ross Douthat and Meir Soloveichik on the State of American Belief

Tikvah · 24 Jan 2025

Ross Douthat and Rabbi Meir Soloveichik explore the evolving landscape of American faith, challenging the secularization narrative by proposing that a renewed interest in monotheism might be brewing.

0 Philosophy History

Andrew Doran on Why He Thinks the Roots of Civilization Are Jewish

Tikvah · 31 May 2024

Andrew Doran argues that what we perceive as civilization owes its moral roots to the Jewish biblical tradition, specifically God's covenant with Abraham, which diverges from the natural cruelty witnessed in pagan cultures.

0 Israel Literature

Israel and the New Paganism

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 18 Apr 2023

In a discussion on the podcast, Liel Leibovitz talks about his article in COMMENTARY magazine titled "The Return of Paganism."

0 Culture Literature

Eye of Newt: Ep. 110

Unorthodox · 2 Nov 2017

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the concept of magic and its influences, featuring Jewish novelist Alice Hoffman discussing her new book and the notion of rebellious women in magic.