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0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Judaism is About Two Kinds of Love

Warren Zev Harvey in Lehrhaus · 22 May

Rabbi Dr. Shai Held's book "Judaism is about Love" delves into the distinction between two types of love in Judaism: ahavah rabbah (abundant, passionate love) and ahavat olam (abiding, eternal love).

0 Culture Politics

Eitan Bernath, Shai Held, and Rivky Itzkowitz Are Here to Eat, Pray, Love: Ep 413

Unorthodox · 16 May

Chef Eitan Bernath, Rabbi Shai Held, and fashion designer Rivky Itzkowitz explore Jewish identity through food, theology, and clothing respectively, reflecting on how each field can express love and inclusivity within Jewish tradition.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

What’s Love Got to Do with It?

Benjamin Weiner in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr

Shai Held's book, "Judaism Is about Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life," argues that love is a central theme in Judaism, countering historical Christian misconceptions and internalized Jewish negativity towards this idea.

0 Philosophy Literature

For the Love of Judaism with Shai Held and Amy E. Schwartz

MomentMag · 3 Apr

Rabbi Shai Held discusses how love is central to Judaism in a conversation with Amy E. Schwartz.

0 Holidays Torah

Apples, Honey, and Articles

Jewish Review of Books · 9 Aug 2018

As the fall holiday season approaches, the Jewish Review of Books reflects on past issues and web articles, selecting 10 favorites that correspond with the themes of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah to create an ebook for readers.

0 Torah Literature

Heaven from Torah: An Interview with Shai Held

Rachel Scheinerman in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Jul 2018

Rabbi Shai Held's two-volume work, "The Heart of Torah," comprises essays on Torah portions, exploring open-ended biblical narratives and themes like God's love, justice, and covenant.