Rationalism

0 Science Jewish Law

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 23 Oct

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of evolution and Judaism, challenging the common belief that evolutionary theory is antithetical to Jewish theology.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

The Great Torah-Science Controversy

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 9 Oct

Natan Slifkin reflects on the twentieth anniversary of the Great Torah-Science Controversy, when his books integrating Torah with scientific perspectives were banned by leading charedi rabbis, branding them heretical.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Yeah, They Went Ahead And Did It

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 19 Sep

Natan Slifkin critiques the audacious claims by the Israel edition of Yated Neeman that recent successful operations by Israel's intelligence and military can be credited to the Torah study of charedim.

0 Culture Politics

Yemen Day

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 16 Sep

Natan Slifkin shares an unusual experience where a hypersonic missile from Yemen was intercepted near his location just as he was writing about Yemen's historical warfare using cannons.

0 Philosophy Politics

Impersonality Disorders

Tel Aviv Review · 2 Sep

Eviatar Zerubavel discusses his book exploring the dichotomy between personalness and impersonality in social life, offering insights into how modern society balances these concepts.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The Edge of Reason - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 1 Jul

Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the limitations of reason and the significance of inductive reasoning in understanding metaphysical concepts such as consciousness and religious thought.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

A Rationalist Pesach

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 18 Apr

The text discusses various perspectives on Pesach from a rationalist viewpoint, covering topics such as the size of a kezayis, the significance of eating matzah, and the debates around traditional practices.

0 Philosophy Politics

Why the Enlightenment Didn’t Go Very Far

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Jan

The article discusses the Enlightenment and its relevance today.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Two Different Universes

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 31 Dec 2023

This article discusses a Facebook exchange between individuals representing the charedi and dati-leumi (Zionist-religious) perspectives on Torah and avodas Hashem (service to God).

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Angry Birds

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 24 Aug 2023

The author discusses the radical halachic difference between rationalists and mystics regarding the mitzvah of shiluach ha-kein, which appears in this week's Torah reading.

0 Education Philosophy

#127 - The Challenge of Rationalism - Vilna Gaon’s Response

Jewish History Uncensored · 16 Feb 2023

In this discussion, the focus is on the Vilna Gaon's response to rationalistic thought, questioning whether rational thought should be completely avoided or if there are situations where it is necessary.

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Do You Believe In Miracles?

Zach Truboff in Lehrhaus · 20 Dec 2022

The author discusses the skepticism around the miracle of the oil lasting for eight days during Hanukkah and the denial of miracles in general in the context of the Enlightenment.

0 History Philosophy

#104 - Rationalism, Spinoza & Einstein

Jewish History Uncensored · 1 Sep 2022

The text discusses the concept of rationalism from a Torah perspective, focusing on figures like Spinoza and Einstein.

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Zohar Atkins: Between Philosophy and Torah [Rationality 5/5]

18forty · 14 Dec 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Zohar Atkins, a Rabbi and philosopher, discusses the relationship between philosophy and Judaism.

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Zohar Atkins: Between Philosophy and Torah [Rationality 5/5]

18forty · 14 Dec 2021

Zohar Atkins, a philosopher and rabbi, discusses the relationship between philosophy and Torah in Judaism in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

How a Lover of Wisdom Returns

Yehudah Mirsky in Sources · 13 Sep 2021

Yehudah Mirsky explores the work of Menachem Ha-Meiri, a 13th-century Provençal Talmudist, and his notable treatise, Hibur Ha-Teshuvah, which addresses repentance through a blend of philosophy, metaphysics, and Jewish law.

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Dr. Ora Wiskind: How do you Read a Mystical Text? [Mysticism 2/3]

18forty · 27 Oct 2020

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dr. Ora Wiskind, a professor and author, shares her personal and academic journey, and discusses her approach to mysticism.

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Dr. Ora Wiskind: How do you Read a Mystical Text? [Mysticism 2/3]

18forty · 27 Oct 2020

Dr. Ora Wiskind, a professor and author, shares her personal and academic journey with mysticism in this episode of the 18Forty Podcast.

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Joey Rosenfeld: Can Mysticism Heal Us? [Mysticism 1/3]

18forty · 20 Oct 2020

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, social worker and kabbalist Joey Rosenfeld discusses the differences between mysticism and rationalism and their roles in our lives.

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Joey Rosenfeld: Can Mysticism Heal Us? [Mysticism 1/3]

18forty · 20 Oct 2020

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, social worker and kabbalist Joey Rosenfeld explores the differences between mysticism and rationalism and the potential roles they can play in our lives.

0 Jewish Law Gender/Identity

Rationalism, Mysticism, and the “Off-the-Derekh” Phenomenon

Gavi Kutliroff in Lehrhaus · 5 Sep 2019

The article discusses the phenomenon of Modern Orthodox teenagers leaving halakhic observance, attributing it not to mere rebellion but to a rationalist perspective that challenges the truth claims of Jewish law.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Mysticism and its Alternatives: Rethinking Maimonides

David Fried in Lehrhaus · 2 Aug 2018

The text explores the complex relationship between Maimonides and mysticism, challenging the common perception of him as solely a rationalist opposed to mysticism.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Spinoza vs. Maimonides, For the Future of Judaism

Forward · 3 Dec 2009

In the book "Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism" by Rabbi Marc D. Angel, the discussion revolves around the similarities and differences between 12th-century Rabbi Maimonides and 17th-century philosopher Spinoza, focusing on their views on God, rationalism, superstition, and the future of Judaism.

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