A place for atheists in Judaism
Israel provides the most compelling illustration. Most of its Jewish citizens tend to describe themselves as secular, yet they observe many traditions, study Torah and identify with the Jewish people and their history.
Scholar traces shift in biblical encounters with God
In most books of the Bible, God frequently appears unannounced to human beings. But in the later parts, and in post-biblical Jewish literature, humans seemingly no longer expect to experience God directly.
The four letters that taught me Jewish empowerment
Weinfeld questioned God till he met his college professor who taught his the significance behind four simple letters JEPD.
We should welcome the apologies of those making amends
Shinewald discusses the importance of making amends through the story of Elkasrawy.
The complex character of Elie Wiesel
Gil Troy describes the life of Wiesel not as a sad one, but a life that healed, ennobled, and inspired Jews and non-Jews alike.
Finding God on the silver screen
Sara Horowitz describes her fascination behind the film Wedding Plan which explores the nature of God and our relationship to the divine.
Putting God first by putting God second
Discussing ‘Putting God Second: How to Save Religion from Itself’ by Rabbi Donniel Hartman
OK God, now it’s Your turn!
I have learned that beyond the priceless skills, education and training, faith is the determining factor in searching for a job and identifying “the next step”
Just what are we praying for?
Not only is it hard to focus on God or what we think of as the divine, but also it is problematic because we are not sure what prayer is supposed to accomplish
