Jewish Thought

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God Is In The Details

The Torah teaches us to think globally and act locally.

Where the Wood Meets Water

We can return on a path of responsible and sustainable stewardship.

Eating Holy Food in a Holy Way

What can we do with knowledge of the sources of our food?

Judaism and Psychology

Jews have engaged with and steered psychological inquiry since its inception.

Hasdai Crescas

14th-century Spanish philosopher who defended Judaism against Christianity.

Judah (Yehuda) Halevi

A Spanish poet, philosopher and proto-Zionist.

Ask the Expert: Jews and the Stock Market

Does Judaism allow high-risk investments and gambling?

Yeshayahu Leibowitz

This Israeli philosopher saw problems with both secular and religious Zionism.

The Land of Israel in Medieval Jewish Thought

Because most Jews of this period lived in the Diaspora, Israel was an abstract concept.

What Jews Should Know About Christianity

It's time to clear up Jewish misconceptions about Christians.

Commentators on the Talmud

A guide to the major sages and scholars known for their work on this canonical text.

Seder Zeraim (Agriculture)

Some of the mishnaic laws related to agriculture remain directly relevant for contemporary urban and suburban lives.

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