In this week's discussion, we go through one of the most central topics of Jewish history and Jewish theology the Binding of Isaac. With the perplexing and difficult questions that arise from this event, we develop an approach. That will not only help us understand what happened in this week's portion but also helps us develop tools that allow us to tackle one of the most devastating critiques that arose on the Jewish moral framework from the thinker Immanuel Kant in the 18th century.
Ki Tavo - Humanism Under a Rock
Eikev - Havdalah finally an approach I can relate to
Va'etchanan - When popular opinion says the mind is an illusion
Devarim - Desert Cancel Culture
Meaning & Mitzvot Symbolism & Law
Balak - Eugenics, Darwin & Ancient gods
Chukat - Red Cows, Alchemy & Toppling Statues
Korach – is Judaism still of interest?
Shelach - The weave of our mission
Shavuot - rejection of divine worship
Bechukotai - Give the Devil its due ( & I'm making Aliyai)
Emor - On the worship of DEATH
Acharei Mot - The Drama of growth ancient & modern
Tazria - Systemic Sexism?
The Pesach Bill of Rights
Vayikra - a Rational to Sacrifices & SALT
Vayakhel-Pekudei - Why is Carrying on Shabbos such a big deal?
Purim - Structure to make it meaningful
Tetzaveh - where is the significance? Garments or Priest
Terumah - Molding Meaning Out Of Metal
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