Jewish Thought

Jewish tradition takes it for granted that war is an inevitable part of human existence.

Incorporating environmental concerns into to the Jewish dietary laws.

In traditional Judaism, work is regarded as necessary — and better than idleness — but is not an intrinsic good.

A contemporary form of Judaism that focuses on our relationship with the environment and expands the focus of Tu Bishvat.

Suffering is meaningless unless you decide otherwise.

Heschel aimed, through his writing and teaching, to shock modern people out of complacency and into a spiritual dimension

Originating in 18th-century Germany, this movement of "maskilim" sought to integrate Jewish ideas and Jews into Western society.

The biblical text and the Rabbinic tradition provide the universal search for an ethical life with passion and some unique concepts.

The founder of Hasidism is shrouded in legend and mystery.

After the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492, the center of kabbalistic study moved to the town of Safed in northern Palestine.

This influential 20th-century Jewish figure established his reputation first and foremost as an opponent of lashon hara, evil speech.

The founder of Hasidism, the Baal Shem Tov, offered a three-pronged approach to dealing with difficulty.