Jewish Thought
Judaism & Intelligent Design
Jewish scientists and leaders weigh in on the debate about intelligent design in the American public sphere.
Sacrifice
Since the destruction of the Temples, Jews have struggled with the enduring meaning and legacy of the sacrificial rites.
Moses Hayyim Luzzato
An Italian rabbi, poet and teacher of Kabbalah who claimed to be the Messiah.
The Malbim
This 19th-century Bible commentator aimed to show that the teachings of the Talmud are contained in the Torah.
Samuel David Luzzatto (Shadal)
19th-century Italian scholar/poet who questioned authorship of the Zohar.
Joseph Herman Hertz
Author, Zionist and chief rabbi of the British Empire for more than three decades.
Heresy in Judaism
Various movements within the religion have been viewed heretical by those who disagreed with them.
Jonathan Eybeschutz
Noted Prague rabbi was accused of being a follower of false messiah Shabbetai Zevi.