the science of Jewish Morality
judaism’s practical framework for translating abstract values into messy, real life
how do you create meaning?
life's great challenge
All world religions and great philosophies grapple with the meaning of life. For Judaism, it’s struggle to understand meaning is unique. Instead of transcendence or contemplating hidden secrets, Judaism forges a different path. It argues the only path to understand truth is to act it out. By bringing into the world truth, with our bare hands, we fully know it. This series outlines Judaism’s unique perspective. It shows how truth is the dynamic moral act of creation.
Is There One Truth?
In this final class we return to the question of truth asking the question, is something born out of limitation or is it a manifestation
How Truth is Made
The definition of truth is not clear cut in Judaism. Is there one “truth” to be grasped or is truth something more organic than that?
Surviving Spirituality With Law
Video Description Jewish parables, refereed to as medrashim, are speckled throughout the Talmud. They’re nuanced, esoteric, and captivating. They also contain within them the spirit
Actualization Through Setting Limits
Actualizing your potential requires setting limits. It’s setting choices in what you will do but this is only accomplished by deciding what not to do.
Discovering Yourself
Taking yourself seriously means realizing no one else who has ever lived can compare to you or what unique gifts you have to offer this
The Living Chain of Tradition
Separating the Jewish people and it’s cultural character from Jewish law isn’t easy. For thousands of years the culture has dedicated itself towards one primary
Climbing the Ladder of Tradition
Learn what it means that the Talmud was written for men. Is this a book forbidden to women?
What Did Moses Know and When?
What exactly did God teach Moses on the mountain?
Integrating The Victim and Hero
We are all victims and heroes. The challenge is not getting sucked into the victim narrative.
