“The Existence of God and the Oneness of God”
What Rambam’s 13 principles of faith are, how a principle differs from a commandment, how faith and reason relate, and the four…
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“The Language the Torah Speaks”
The Torah speaks of God in human words — “sees,” “is angry,” “remembers.” This is not a description of God but a…
“Why Serve the Creator?”
The word “serve” is frightening, as if it meant submission. But serving God is first of all being a decent person, and…
“From Reaction to Participation”
Why “for the best” need not coincide with “I feel good right now.” Suffering creates pressure, and the choice is ours: instead…
“Why There Is No Need to Fear ‘Forces’”
Angels, spirits, various forces — in Judaism none of these are independent powers; they are part of one system governed by the…
“Difference as Part of the Truth”
The Talmud is full of disputes, and this is not a flaw but the very fabric of the tradition. How the “seventy…
