Tag: Universalism

Rabbi Marc Katz reflects on the recent events in Gaza where over 100 Palestinians were killed trying to obtain food from an aid convoy.
In this discussion, Susan Neiman and Robert Siegel explore how the "woke" movement, driven by a desire to address historic crimes and stand with the oppressed, is unintentionally pushing society to the right.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented attention to science, but it also highlights the lack of understanding of the scientific method among the general public.
The debate between particularism and universalism in Jewish thought has been ongoing since Jews emerged from the ghettos in the 19th century.
Rabbi Dr. Tal Sessler, the next Dean of the Rabbinical School at the Academy of Jewish Religion in California, is set to release a book called "Leibowitz and Levinas: Between Judaism and Universalism," which explores the contrasting political and theological ideas of two influential Jewish philosophers from the 20th century.
Joshua Holo responds to Elli Fischer's critique of Michael Chabon's commencement address at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR).
The discussion addresses the evolving concept of social justice in today's society and its impact on the Jewish community.
The essay delves into the issue of racism within Judaism, exploring how religious particularism can contribute to prejudicial attitudes and xenophobia.
President Barack Obama's evolving approach to the Middle East was marked by a shift towards promoting universal values in his Arab Spring speech, departing from his previous multicultural engagement stance.