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Five Years Since Passing, Rabbi Sacks Still Speaks to Our Fractured World
In today’s world, Rabbi Sacks’ message feels more urgent than ever: that God continues to believe in humanity.
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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 Dance of Torah: Closing Thoughts on Biblical Criticism
Everyone approaches faith and its questions from different places of their personal past, but maybe the truth of Torah is dancing in the middle of it all.
Where Are the Lines?
Online discourse has changed the way we discuss religion and it has changed the authority with which we draw communal lines and boundaries.
How to Live with Messiness: Joshua Berman on Biblical Criticism
The Bible is a complicated work, and learning to live in humility with its complications can elevate all that study it.What Should We Believe About Torah?
Dr. Joshua Berman did not grow up in an observant Jewish home—he chose it. His approach to Judaism combines being an insider-outsider, as well as a scholar.
Why Discuss Risky Topics? Thinking About Biblical Criticism
We acknowledge that we don’t know everything about the Bible, and perhaps we aren’t supposed to.
What Biblical Criticism Means to Me
The goal of such an exploration is not to fully answer these pressing questions, rather it is to provide insight to approach them healthily.
Introduction to Biblical Criticism: Once More, Unto The Breach
Faith is an act of courage, and the vulnerability of faith is a testament to the strength of faith—not to its weakness.
Does Religion Value Comedy?
Seemingly controversial at best, comedy’s role can be much more than just telling jokes. But is it a religious value? Does God have a sense of humor?
Punchlines with Boundaries and Opportunities
Comedy is ironically a serious matter; learning about this oxymoron can truly elevate life with the best secret weapon.
Leah Forster is Funny … Here’s Why
There are many comedians out there, but it takes a unique personality like Leah Forster to teach not only about comedy, but about life as a whole.Of Comedy and Continuity
Being a comedian isn’t easy—but being specific and personal is the key to relating you and your community to your audience.
Tips for Comedy and Life: Living Creatively with Gary Gulman
Many think of comedy as a distraction from daily life and its accompanying problems, but used properly, it can be enriching to our own lives.