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“The Philosophers’ Torah” book talk with author Rabbi Wayne Allen

Philosophy, Torah/Talmud, UTJ Events

by Rabbi Wayne Allen

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are that of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the Union for Traditional Judaism, unless otherwise indicated.

“The Philosophers’ Torah” book talk with author Rabbi Wayne Allen

Record July 26, 2026 י״ג בְּאָב תשפ״ו

0:00 Introduction
4:21 Presentation
40:04 Q&A
54:27 Closing

Additional notes:

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About Rabbi Wayne Allen

After being graduated from New York University with a B.A. in philosophy and Phi Beta Kappa, Rabbi Allen attended the Jewish Theological Seminary of America where he earned a Masters degree in Rabbinics and went on to receive rabbinic ordination. He served as a congregational rabbi for 35 years, taking on postings in New York City, Los Angeles, and Toronto. The Jewish Theological Seminary conferred an honorary Doctor of Divinity upon him for his years of dedicated service. Rabbi Allen was awarded a Masters degree in Philosophy from York University in Toronto where went on to earn his Ph.D. He has taught Jews and non-Jews of all ages in formal and informal settings including the American Jewish University, the University of Waterloo, the Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto, and Camp Ramah in California. Along with Harvey Haber he wrote Giving Thanks: Graces for All Occasions. Among his interests has been Jewish Law. As the author of Perspectives on Jewish Law and Contemporary Issues and Further Perspectives on Jewish Law and Contemporary Issues as well as editor of the first two volumes of Tomeikh keHalakhah, the responsa collection of the Union for Traditional Judaism, Rabbi Allen gained recognition as an authority on the application of Jewish legal principles in a modern context. He was a frequent panelist for Jewish Values On-line and has appeared on radio and television. Other interests include cantorial music – leading to the publication of his book on The Cantor: From Mishnah to Modernity – and mediating Judaism to inquiring minds,  resulting in his book Prescription for an Ailing World.

Samples of Rabbi Allen’s teaching are accessible on his website, www.rabbiwayneallen.ca.

Rabbi Allen's published books, available from the UTJ Bookstore are: