Philosophy
'Echoes of Rashi': Exploring R. Shlomo Yitzhaki's ideas and their relevance today
Rashi’s comment reminds us that history is shaped not only by people who occupy positions of power, but also by the timing of their arrival.
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
In a season of joy, rethinking happiness: Lessons from the tightrope
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.
