Jewish Thought

Hermann Cohen and his student, Franz Rosenzweig, stressed the ethical implications of God.

If the Torah guarantees rewards to the righteous, why do some righteous people suffer?

If Jews have a special relationship with God, then why is there so much suffering?

If suffering is beneficial, then the existence of evil is not a problem.

A concept that accounts for suffering, but also contributes to the problem of its existence.

With the possible exception of Rabbi Judah the Prince, it is hard to think of any single individual since Moses who had as significant an influence on Jewish thought and practice.

Ritba's chief fame rests on his commentaries to the Talmud.

Head of the school of Pumbedita during the Geonic Age.

German rabbi and scholar whose work paved the way for the emergence of the Conservative movement.

Hasidic scholar wrote extensively on the mystical mind.

The 15th century Spanish rabbi is best known for his Sefer Ha'ikkarim, Book of Principles.

For some theologians, the evils of the Holocaust were unique; others believe they can be integrated into traditional theological discourse.