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Tel Aviv Review · 30 Aug 2021

Professor Daniel Statman, head of the Philosophy Department at the University of Haifa and a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute, is interviewed about his new book on the role of religion in democratic regimes.

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As in ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ small disasters foretell the destruction of a world

Forward · 23 Mar 2021

Yaniv Iczkovits's novel, "The Slaughterman's Daughter," offers a nuanced exploration of 19th-century Jewish life in the Russian Empire, marrying elements of black comedy and fable.

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The Beginning of Politics

Jacob Howland in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Mar 2021

"The Beginning of Politics" by Leon R. Kass is a book that approaches the biblical book of Exodus as an integrated whole, challenging the prevalent view of it being a collection of fragments.

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Why the Ayn Rand Institute getting a federal handout is the Rand-iest thing ever

Forward · 7 Jul 2020

In this piece, PJ Grisar explores the decision of the Ayn Rand Institute, known for its criticism of government intervention and entitlements, to accept between $350,000 to $1 million in federal aid amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Comedy Intro

18forty · 28 Jun 2020

In this discussion, David explores the power of comedy and humor in revealing a mystical sense of unity that helps us find meaning and build communities even in ordinary experiences.

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The Ending of All Endings: In memory of my Zeida, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, zt”l

Tova Warburg Sinensky in Lehrhaus · 3 Jun 2020

This eulogy reflects on the life and impact of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, as remembered by his granddaughter.

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Philo Judaeus: Is There a Room for Dialogue?

18forty · 28 May 2020

In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, David speaks with Philo Judaeus, a former Orthodox Jewish member and moderator of a Facebook group called Frum/OTD Dialogue.

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Philo Judaeus: Is There a Room for Dialogue?

18forty · 28 May 2020

In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, David interviews Philo Judaeus, a former member of the Orthodox Jewish community and moderator of the Frum/OTD Dialogue Facebook group.

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Lou Schizas: Life is Just Choices-or-Not

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 23 Jan 2020

Lou Schizas believes that life boils down to the choices we make, emphasizing personal responsibility and a capitalist outlook on facing life's challenges alone.

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A Life of Dialogue

Yoav Schaefer in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

Paul Mendes-Flohr's biography of Martin Buber, the first in English in over 30 years, delves into the philosopher's life and thought, contextualizing his writings within early 20th-century European and German Jewish intellectual spheres.

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Avishai Margalit on Betrayal

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Nov 2019

Avishai Margalit, a prominent philosopher, delves into the themes of betrayal in his book "On Betrayal," examining the nuances between adultery, treason, apostasy, and other forms of trust breaches.

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Avishai Margalit on Betrayal

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Nov 2019

Avishai Margalit, a prominent philosopher, delves into the intricacies of betrayal in his book "On Betrayal," examining the connections and distinctions among actions like adultery, treason, and apostasy as breaches of trust.

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The Sounds of Silence

Isaac Inkeles in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

In "The Sounds of Silence," John Gray, a retired philosophy professor, critiques atheist thinking for resembling monotheism in seeking an intelligible order in a potentially chaotic world.

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A Dance to Spring (For Liberals)

Jules Feiffer in Tablet · 23 May 2019

This piece, though lacking extensive detail, suggests an artistic and potentially metaphorical exploration of how liberal perspectives and values may interconnect with the themes of renewal and hope often associated with spring.

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America’s Jewish Bridegroom

Esther Schor in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Mar 2019

Horace Kallen, a prolific writer known primarily for his concept of cultural pluralism, is the focus of Matthew Kaufman's book "Horace Kallen Confronts America: Jewish Identity, Science, and Secularism."

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The Navy Is Disciplining Sailors With Ayn Rand (Yes, Really)

Forward · 26 Dec 2018

The U.S. Navy is shifting away from traditional punitive measures like the bread and water diet for disciplinary purposes, a method criticized for its inhumanity.

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Maimonidean Providence & Stoicism

Ariel Krakowski in Lehrhaus · 24 Dec 2018

The article discusses the practical principles of Stoicism and their relation to Maimonides' exploration of providence and theodicy in the Guide for the Perplexed.

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Maimonides in Ma’ale Adumim

Allan Nadler in Jewish Review of Books · 16 Jun 2018

Rabbi Nachum Rabinovitch, a modern and highly knowledgeable scholar, has produced an extensive 23-volume commentary called Yad Peshutah on Moses Maimonides' Mishneh Torah, focusing on elucidating the straightforward meaning of the text and emphasizing Maimonides' philosophical consistency.

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In Brilliant New Play, Bernard-Henri Lévy Takes On the Follies of Brexit

David Patrikarakos in Tablet · 7 Jun 2018

In the play "Last Exit Before Brexit," philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy passionately argues against Brexit, seeing it as damaging for both Britain and Europe.

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Playing Dreidel with Kafka and Rabbi Nahman

Joey Rosenfeld in Lehrhaus · 18 Dec 2017

In a thought-provoking exploration, the essay discusses a theoretical dialogue between Rabbi Nahman of Breslov and Franz Kafka about the symbolic significance of the dreidel in Jewish tradition and philosophy.

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Lights and Shadows of Doubt: Modern Philosophy in Pictures

Tel Aviv Review · 24 Nov 2017

Professor Steven Nadler from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses the graphic book "Heretics! The Wonderous (and Dangerous) Beginnings of Modern Philosophy," co-authored with his son, highlighting the significance of the 17th century in Western philosophy.

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In Search of Modern Orthodoxy

Rafi Eis in Lehrhaus · 20 Nov 2017

Rabbi Dr. Gil Perl reflects on his journey within Modern Orthodoxy, initially inspired by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, but ultimately seeking more certainty in his faith.

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Jokes: A Genre of Thought

Joseph Epstein in Jewish Review of Books · 4 Jan 2017

The text discusses the nature of jokes, particularly in Jewish culture, contrasting the serenity advocated by Epicurus with the prevalent irony, skepticism, and criticism found in Jewish thought.

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The faith equation: Are secularism and scientific progress inextricably intertwined?

Tel Aviv Review · 4 Dec 2016

Professor Gabriel Motzkin, a philosopher and outgoing director of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, delves into the intersection of religion and scientific progress, a topic of his expertise.

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Reviews in Brief

Rabbi Gil Student in Jewish Action · 28 Nov 2016

Rabbi J. David Bleich, a prominent scholar known for his work in philosophical halachah, is praised for defining and upholding high standards in the field of English halachic writing.

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