Philosophy
Tomer Persico: The evolution of individualism and collective identity in Judaism
Dr. Tomer Persico explores how the biblical idea of humans created in God’s image shaped Western values like individualism and equality.
Can one trust ChatGPT? Hebrew U and Cambridge University mathematicians find out
A coma of denial: A cancer patient's struggle with facing mortality - opinion
Seeing the end from the beginning: Every Jew should see himself as a messianist - opinion
Leap of faith: A lesson on embracing God - opinion
In philosophy, a leap of faith is the act of believing in or accepting something not on the basis of reason.
Could consciousness last forever? - opinion
Compare consciousness to a radio. You can smash the radio and the music stops, but that doesn’t mean the music came from the radio.
The forgotten courage of Sinai helps us find holiness within mystery - opinion
Revelation does not begin with mastery. It begins with mystery.
Shavuot: A time for Jews to become the people God envisions us to be
On a thousand lives and the one that truly matters: Through Torah study, we don’t just read about heroes and villains, saints and sinners; we learn to become the people God envisioned.
'Existential dullness' antidote: Israel must resist temptation to be like other nations - opinion
It is not the threat of war, antisemitism, or political strife that most endangers the Jewish people, but rather the quiet, creeping erosion of wonder.
Faith in dark times: How did God allow the hostages to suffer so much in Gaza? - opinion
How can we explain the relentless horror and violence inflicted upon our people? How is God allowing this to happen – yet again? Are we not promised this land through prophecy?
Why are we not rewarded for Mitzvot in this world?
Two methods to capture a thief
Do Israel's soldiers know what they're fighting for? - opinion
For too long, many of us have told our children that to be an Israeli soldier is the pinnacle of Jewishness and Zionism. The truth is that it is not, and it never was.
Italian research team possibly locates renowned philosopher Plato's precise resting place
Plato's possible final resting place was hinted at through deciphering ancient scroll, linking him to a garden at the Academy in Athens, recent research using advanced imaging technologies shows.
Was Socrates a real person?
Known as the "Mad Gadfly," Socrates's life, philosophical teachings, and trial and execution by Athens are world famous. But was he real?
