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0 Philosophy Holidays

Jeremy Rosen in Future of Jewish · 11 Oct

Rabbi Jeremy Rosen reflects on the concept of atonement as Yom Kippur approaches, posing the provocative idea that perhaps God, too, should atone for the suffering in the world.

0 Holocaust Philosophy

Holy Wildfire

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Aug

Rabbi Meir B. Kahane interprets the teachings of the Piaseczner Rebbe from the Warsaw Ghetto in his new book "A Fire in the Darkness," focusing on the question of how to understand pain when believing in a loving God.

0 History Philosophy

Endless?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 16 Apr

The text discusses the concept of endlessness in the Jewish experience, particularly in the context of galus (exile).

0 Holidays Literature

Our Adar Hearts

New Voices Fellows in New Voices · 22 Mar

Gashmius Magazine recently engaged with the New Voices Fellows in a study of Hasidic texts, inspiring participants to see Torah as continually evolving.

0 Philosophy Torah

Mourning and Suffering in this Moment

Leora Batnitzky in Sources · 27 Nov 2023

This article explores Jewish interpretations of suffering and mourning through the biblical texts of Job and Lamentations, particularly in light of contemporary events such as the Hamas attack on Israel.

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The Ghosts Between Us and God

Menachem Z. Rosensaft in Tablet · 21 Sep 2023

This text explores the question of how to reconcile faith in God with the realities of the Holocaust.

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Listen to Her Voice: The Eternal Message of an Infertile Prophetess

Shoshanah Haberman in Lehrhaus · 22 Mar 2023

The article reflects on the author's personal experience of infertility and how it relates to the biblical stories of Rachel, Rebecca, and Sarah.

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Evil & Suffering in Judaism - Rabbi Joseph Dweck & Rabbi Dr Samuel Lebens in Conversation

The Habura · 17 Jul 2022

In this discussion, Rabbi Joseph Dweck and Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens explore the topic of evil and suffering in Judaism.

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Boardwalk Closed (April 2020)

Hillel Broder in Lehrhaus · 13 Aug 2020

This poem by Hillel Broder reflects on the experience of walking along a closed boardwalk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 History Philosophy

#17: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People: An Introduction to Jewish Theodicy

Torah 101 · 3 Jun 2019

This text grapples with the challenging question of why bad things happen to good people, a central issue in Jewish theology.

0 Literature Holocaust

Bernard Malamud’s “The German Refugee”: A Parable for Tishah Be-Av

Eileen Watts in Lehrhaus · 12 Jul 2018

Bernard Malamud's short story "The German Refugee" serves as a parable for the Jewish day of mourning, Tishah Be-Av, exploring themes of loss, suffering, and faith.

0 Holocaust Literature

Elie Wiesel Dead at 87

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 2 Jul 2016

Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate known for his activism and writings, passed away at the age of 87.

0 Holocaust History

Kissinger on Liberating Ahlem Concentration Camp

Menachem Butler in Tablet · 29 Oct 2015

In his account of liberating Ahlem concentration camp, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger reflects on the deplorable conditions he encountered, describing the skeletal figures of inmates and the blurred lines between life and death.

0 Literature Philosophy

‘Fungus’: Who’s to Blame When Bad Things Happen to Good Characters?

Etgar Keret in Tablet · 26 Mar 2014

The text explores the idea of responsibility in storytelling, highlighting how authors shape the fates of their characters.

0 Holidays Jewish Law

A Clarification by Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein

Aharon Lichtenstein in Jewish Action · 12 Aug 2013

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein offers a clarification following a publication referencing Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner's approach to suffering, emphasizing a sense of respect and gratitude towards him.

0 Holocaust Literature

Between My Father and the Old Fool: A Holocaust Memoir

Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg in Jewish Action · 29 Mar 2013

"Between My Father and the Old Fool: A Holocaust Memoir" by Maier Cahan, adapted by Yosef Neumark, delves into Cahan's personal Holocaust experiences and his internal struggle with faith, represented by the metaphorical Old Fool.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

If God is Good, Why is the World So Bad?

Jewish Action · 29 Mar 2013

In "If God is Good, Why is the World So Bad?" by Rabbi Blech, the author addresses the age-old question of how to reconcile belief in a benevolent deity with the existence of suffering in the world.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Family Plea

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 5 May 2011

The text is a humorous and satirical plea to God from individuals lamenting about the challenges and frustrations of dealing with difficult mothers and the complexities of mother-child relationships.

0 Philosophy Education

Calvin and Sobs

Shalom Auslander in Tablet · 7 Apr 2011

Shalom Auslander reflects on John Calvin's idea of total depravity while on vacation with his family.

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