Tag: Theology

Eugene Korn's book, "Israel and the Nations," explores Jewish-Gentile relations and the evolving theological perspectives on engaging with non-Jewish faiths, particularly Christianity.
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.
The recent Iranian attack on Israel has brought to light the broader strategic aim of Iran's leadership rooted in Mahdism ideology, aiming to establish a global caliphate by eliminating obstacles like Israel.
Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky explores Judah Magnes, an unconventional figure in Zionist history, in his book "Judah Magnes: The Prophetic Politics of a Religious Binationalist."
Rabbi Shai Held asserts in his book "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life" that love is the cornerstone of Jewish belief and practice, countering the misconception that Judaism is solely about justice, law, or action.
The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of English princess Kate Middleton and the edited photo released by the Royal family, drawing parallels to Queen Esther from the Purim story who also had to hide her identity.
Meir Soloveichik, in a comprehensive article in the National Review, discusses the unique place of Jews in America compared to their historical treatment in other countries.
"Atah Manhig: A Life in Reform Judaism" is a new book by Lance J. Sussman, a recently retired rabbi of a large Reform congregation in Philadelphia.
This text addresses the question of why bad things happen to good people, particularly in the context of tragedies that befall the Jewish people.
The author shares their personal journey of faith and the challenges they faced in their pursuit of a religious identity.
The author, Zevi Slavin, reflects on the crisis in Israel and its impact on his faith.
Yoram Hazony, founder of the National Conservative movement and the Edmund Burke Foundation (EBF), believes that Israel serves as a model for global nationalist movements.
The article discusses the author's discovery of Johnny Cash's music and its resonance with their own spiritual longing for God.
In this article, the author discusses their initial discomfort in talking about God with their congregation, due to the low percentage of American Jews who believe in God according to the Pew report.
In this episode of Unorthodox, Hen Mazzig discusses his experiences in fighting antisemitism online and promotes his new book, "The Wrong Kind of Jew: a Mizrahi Manifesto."
This episode of Unorthodox features Hen Mazzig discussing fighting online antisemitism and his book "The Wrong Kind of Jew: a Mizrahi Manifesto," along with theology professor Gabriel Said Reynolds exploring the Quran and the Bible.
The Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations (CCJR) has expressed concern about the possibility that certain Christian rhetoric during the Christmas season may contribute to rising antisemitism.
The text examines the story of Adam and Eve and the primordial sin, offering new interpretations that challenge traditional views.
In this article, the author explores the different interpretations of the verse in Genesis 2:18, "It is not good for man to be alone."
Matthew Continetti participated in a podcast discussing aliens, angels, demons, and political figures like Biden and DeSantis.
In this video lecture by Rabbi Joseph Dweck, he discusses the principles found in the writings of Maimonides (Rambam).
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In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Meir Triebitz, a Rosh Yeshiva and expert in science and the Torah, discusses the relationship between the two.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Meir Triebitz, a Rosh Yeshiva and expert in science and the Torah, explores the relationship between the Torah and science.
This article explores an obscure minhag (custom) related to wearing tefillin, specifically the practice of not eating or drinking until the impressions of the tefillin straps have disappeared from one's arm.