by A Rabbi Encounters The Universe | Jun 23, 2021 | Courses, Works
Jewish tradition has never read scripture in a literal manner. On the contrary, Jewish tradition has always allowed multiple interpretations of every verse in the Bible. In this course, we will look at the four classical methods of interpretation found in Jewish... by A Rabbi Encounters The Universe | Jun 23, 2021 | Courses, Works
We will study the problem of evil in the eyes of Western theistic religions, particularly Judaism. If God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-good, how could God allow a world filled with suffering. We will seek answers both in Jewish tradition and more generally,... by A Rabbi Encounters The Universe | Aug 18, 2016 | Courses, Works
Judaism and its sister Western religions such as Christianity and Islam all teach that we have a soul. There is an immortal part of us that existed before we were born and will continue to exist after we die. But where did this idea come from? We will explore...