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Philosophy

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.

Is the Critical Method Compatible with Orthodoxy? – Rabbi David Weiss Halivni VIDEOS

Is the Critical Method Compatible with Orthodoxy? – Rabbi David Weiss Halivni

by Rabbi David Weiss Halivni Z"L
May 2, 2021

Categories: Denominations, Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Torah/Talmud
ARTICLE (Reprinted from Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals)

Hakham Yosef Faur: A Model for Orthodox Modernity

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
April 25, 2021

Categories: Halakhah, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Torah/Talmud
ARTICLE

Discussion of Rabbi Zev Farber’s “Can Orthodox Education Survive Biblical Criticism?”

by Rabbi Noah Gradofsky, Mitch Morrison and Rabbi Gerald Sussman
February 9, 2021

Categories: Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Torah/Talmud
DIVREI TORAH

(Video) Beshalach – Are We Rewarded for Observing the Mitzvot?

by Rabbi Steven Saks
January 29, 2021

Categories: Philosophy
Truth, Virtue, and the Common Good in Judaism VIDEOS

Truth, Virtue, and the Common Good in Judaism

by Rabbi David Novak
December 9, 2020

Categories: Modern Judaism, Philosophy
DIVREI TORAH

Values of Vayeira – How Good Do We Have To Be?

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
November 5, 2020

Categories: Philosophy, Torah/Talmud
Rabbi Novak Receives 2020 Canadian Jewish Literary Award in Scholarship VIDEOS

Rabbi Novak Receives 2020 Canadian Jewish Literary Award in Scholarship

by Rabbi David Novak
October 25, 2020

Categories: Philosophy
DIVREI TORAH

Naso – Sotah: Modern & Rabbinic Relevance

by Rabbi Seth D. Gordon
June 3, 2020

Categories: Philosophy, Uncategorized, Women's Forum
What is Torah – A Shavuot Self-Study Packet VIDEOS

What is Torah – A Shavuot Self-Study Packet

by Rabbi Leonard Levy
May 26, 2020

Categories: Holidays, Philosophy, Shavuot, Torah/Talmud
RESPONSA

Will The Entire World Be Jewish In The Messianic Age?

by Rabbi David Novak
April 6, 2020

Categories: Philosophy
ARTICLE (Reprinted from Jewish Center for Public Affairs)

Hora’at Sha’ah: The Emergency Principle in Jewish Law and a Contemporary Application

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
March 15, 2020

Categories: Articles, Converts/Conversion, Coronavirus, Halakhah, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
ARTICLE

Life Lessons I Learned from Super Bowl XI

by Rabbi Leonard Levy
January 28, 2020

Categories: Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Politics

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