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Tag: Yehuda Halevi

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Yehuda Halevy: Pillar of Andalus - Jackson Gardner (TALMID TAKEOVER)

The Habura · 16 Jun

Jackson Gardner delves into the life and philosophy of Yehuda Halevi, emphasizing that his work, notably the 'Kuzari', is not anti-science but rather critiques speculations that extend beyond empirical evidence.

0 Literature Communities

Letters, Spring 2024

Jewish Review of Books · 26 Apr 2024

The text discusses various articles and responses featured in the Spring 2024 edition of the Jewish Review of Books.

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Why an iconoclastic Jewish scholar thought Islam held a key to improving Judaism

ALanger in Forward · 25 Apr 2023

Ignaz Goldziher, a Hungarian Jewish scholar, believed that Judaism could benefit from the progressive aspects of Islam.

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And One for All

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 3 Jan 2021

Adam Sutcliffe's book, "What Are Jews For?", explores the question of the Jewish purpose throughout history.

0 Art Culture

‘The Exterminating Angel’ at the Met

David P. Goldman in Tablet · 3 Nov 2017

Luis Buñuel's 1962 film "The Exterminating Angel," recently adapted into an opera by composer Thomas Adès, explores a group of aristocratic guests trapped in a Mexican mansion where they descend into madness and violence, reflecting themes of divine vengeance and cultural stagnation in Spain.

0 Language History

Moses Mendelssohn Street

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The article examines the recognition of prominent Jewish figures through street names in Israel, particularly focusing on Moses Mendelssohn.