Philosophy
Serendipitous gifts are all around us: The invisible threads connecting Israelis in times of loss
In Judaism, there is no such thing as mere happenstance. Everything is viewed as hashgacha pratit (divine providence).
In a season of joy, rethinking happiness: Lessons from the tightrope
Wedding invitation from 1955: A stroll through cherished memories - opinion
Forget the robot apocalypse: AI's future is in teamwork, not superintelligence - opinion
Social justice and Judaism: The rabbinic voice can overcome polarization
Issues like immigration policy, criminal justice reform, and fighting poverty involve nuanced thinking, compromise, and the ability to integrate multiple perspectives.
This Rosh Hashanah: May our Jewish spiritual quarrels continue! -opinion
This year’s two big questions – echoing throughout Jewish history – are “what do we believe” and “why do they hate us.”
President, students, Lady Elaine reflect on life after Rabbi Sacks
Over 200 government officials, Jewish figures and religious leaders commemorated the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and his impact on modern Israeli society.
Secular Jews, moral objectivism and religious ideology - opinion
While I won’t tie my moral code to religion, it’s eye-opening to see the merits of a religious belief and to hold more respect for the ideology of religious individuals.
Absurdity, Trump and the American presidency - opinion
Trump’s simplifying cultural context offered millions of Americans an ill-founded kind of reassurance.
What is the meaning of death and immortality?
Leading religious philosophers to discuss at UK Conference next week
Spinoza's father was a loyal son of Israel, unlike his son - opinion
Little known is the life of Michael Spinoza, Baruch Spinoza’s father, but he was a loyal son of Israel and follower of the Amsterdam rabbinate.
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.