Philosophy
Remembering Rochelle Furstenberg: A groundbreaking writer, editor, and literary critic
Rochelle grew up in Chicago, and later moved to New York to continue her studies. Her husband, Prof. Hillel Furstenberg, was born in Berlin and escaped with his family to New York in 1939.
'Echoes of Rashi': Exploring R. Shlomo Yitzhaki's ideas and their relevance today
The West funds its own executioners in ideological war it barely realizes it is fighting - opinion
Serendipitous gifts are all around us: The invisible threads connecting Israelis in times of loss
How to live the good life all your life - opinion
The choices we make in life are critical to our happiness and our future.
Bernard-Henri Lévy on the power of goodwill and courage
The French writer, filmmaker and philosopher is in Jerusalem to receive an award for his new film 'The Will To See' at the Jerusalem Cinematheque-Jewish Film Festival.
Why do good things happen to bad people? New book tracks answers
Thinking about Good and Evil - Jewish Views from Antiquity to Modernity by Rabbi Wayne Allen summarizes all the Jewish views on theodicy.
When tragedy strikes, where is God?
And Moses said: “Please God, show me your system of justice.” — What does Jewish tradition and scholars say about God's role in human tragedy?
South African Chief Rabbi on searching for meaning
Moments of crisis provoke within us some of the deepest questions. We can try to ignore these gnawing questions; pretend they don’t exist, or seek truth.
Understanding the concept of infinity in Judaism
When we put our hands over our eyes during the Shema, we are close to understanding the kabbalistic understanding of infinity.
How does Jewish peoplehood mesh with the American experiment?
As the United States of America celebrates its Independence Day, it bears merit to question how the Jewish concept of "chosenness" meshes with American republican ideals.
Advice on how to put things in perspective
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when the COVID pandemic or the political turmoil is driving you to despair, remember the large jar and the two cups of coffee.
‘Democracy’s Future’ focus of Night of Philosophy
Former French justice minister Robert Badinter, famous for abolishing the guillotine in 1981, is among the 25 scheduled speakers who will address questions of common values.
Indifference, hatred are symptoms of madness gripping the world - opinion
There is a way to argue that is civil and humble. Sadly, it is too often abandoned or ignored because each side thinks that it is the arbiter of truth and the other is the enemy
