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A Brief History of Rationality, from the Biblical Age to Now
In today’s world, we sometimes see the rational as the enemy of the religious, but history shows a far more complex picture.
A Brief History of Shabbos, From the Biblical Age to Now
The Sabbath was a concept even before it was given as an official commandment, and it has been a pillar of the Jewish People for all time.
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The Decision to Leave: Philo Judaeus in Conversation
Leaving Judaism is not an easy decision. Leaving, just like staying, comes with its own unique set of challenges for those who grapple with it.On and Off the ‘Derech’: Is There Room for Dialogue?
Through careful consideration and respect, there exists an underlying space for conversation between those who stayed and have left the Orthodox community.
Shulem Deen on Preserving Jewishness for Those Who Left
In his experience, Shulem Deen offers advice to those leaving Orthodoxy, those who have left, their parents and discusses his own current Jewish identity.
Faith, Without Faith: The Story of Shulem Deen
In many ways, Shulem Deen’s All Who Go Do Not Return couches both his upbringing and his exit in religious language.
Leaving Religion: A Changing Conversation
People who leave religion don’t fit into a cookie-cutter mold; observing this change over time can help us better understand these situations.
What Leaving Religion Means to Me
Over time, instead of looking at religious affiliation like a yes or no question, I began to see religious identity as shades of color along a spectrum.
‘The Derech’: Of Entrances and Exits
In a world increasingly in flux, as the landscape of religious life constantly changes, so does the landscape of those that choose to leave.
A (Talmud) Page is Worth a Thousand Worlds
Beyond the words of the page, the Talmud teaches just as much Jewish history as it does Jewish law, revealing new insights into our intergenerational past.
Is Talmud the New Constitution?
Seeing the Talmud as an archaic legal text undermines the rich value and significance it holds. But how much does it still influence modern society?
The Talmud as an Agent of Chaos
The Talmud is complicated and difficult to decipher. Is there a method to the madness? How can we benefit from it by understanding it better?
Who Gave the Talmudic Rabbis Their Power?
The Talmud is a compendium of Rabbinic literature dating back to the fifth century. Where did it come from and who gave the Rabbis the power they held?