Stephen Hawking and the Golem

Brain Scams

by Yoram Bogacz

The latest neuro-nonsense is part of a larger drive towards reductionism in science.

Echoes of the Big Bang

by Rabbi Yosef Bitton

The recent discovery of primordial gravitational waves supports the Torah’s account of creation, and may shed light on the age of the universe enigma.

Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Angelina Jolie's decision: weighing the pros and cons.

The Great Ocean of Truth

by Rabbi Adam Jacobs

Despite the staggering discoveries made by science, the universe is still shrouded in awesome mystery.

Is Anybody There?

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

New studies demonstrate how people thought to be in an irreversible “vegetative” state showed signs of full consciousness.

The Magic Eye

by Rabbi Yonason Goldson

Sometime we need to learn how to see.

The Moon Over Mexico

by Sarah Shapiro

A trip into the unknown, courtesy of Dr. Knight.

Will Your Cell Phone Kill You?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

A Jewish approach to risk evaluation.

Stephen Hawking & God

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

Is God needed to create the universe?

The Natural Order

by Rabbi Yonason Goldson

Approaching the boundaries of nature with trepidation.

Hospice

by Galia Berry

Angel of mercy or angel of death? A cautionary tale.

Someone's There

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

Patients thought to be in a vegetative state were demonstrated to be hearing and thinking.

The Origins of Life

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

One reason why I know there is a God active in our world.

8 Tips for Getting Fit

by Alan Freishtat

How to keep your resolution to get fit and healthy.

It's Your Universe

by Yaakov Astor

Our planet is truly a miracle.

Lose It!

by Alan Freishtat

How to lose weight and keep it off.

Live Organ Donation

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Does Jewish law permit donating a kidney? What about selling one?

The Alphabet of Life

by David Klinghoffer

DNA is one of the most powerful clues we have of the existence of a spiritual reality.

Swine Flu Ethics

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

A Jewish response to the potential swine flu pandemic.

Life by Accident

by Eric Horowitz, Ph.D.

The odds of random life are so improbable, believing it requires a gigantic leap of faith.

Is Stem Cell Research Ethical?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Is the destruction of preexisting pre-embryos permitted for stem cell research?

Galactic Torah

by Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld

Talmudic wisdom is no "puff of start dust."

Biblical Archeology: Bringing the Bible to Life

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

Independent sources confirm many of the major and minor characters of the Bible.

Why Clouds?

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Mystical lessons within the clouds.

Egyptology in the Torah: Biblical Archeology

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

Contrary to popular Egyptologist belief, the Torah does contain numerous hints of contemporary life in ancient Egypt.

Saving Mr. Golubchuk

by Jonathan Rosenblum

This was no replay of the infamous Terry Schiavo case. Everyone knew the patient wanted to live. Yet the hospital viewed those wishes as irrelevant.

Biblical Archeology: Prophet and the Earthquake

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

The historicity of Balaam, the non-Jewish prophet.

"Virtually Brain Dead"

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

When is a person no longer considered alive?

Did Hebron Disappear?

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

Despite the overwhelming evidence, why do some archeologists claim that Hebron was uninhabited during the times of Moses and Joshua?

Circumcision and the Eighth Day

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Why should circumcision be the sign of the covenant between the Jews and God?

Brazen New World

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

Ending a human life is not a medical decision, it's a moral one.

The Fly

by Aryeh Magram

Why did God create the lowly, pesky fly?

Should We Tell Grandpa?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Telling a sick person of a death.

An Atheist Turns

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

Unable to disprove the message, The NY Times tries to discredit the messenger.

A Lesson of Love

by Aryeh Magram

Long live the lichen!

Sanctity of the Human Body

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Do we own our bodies, or are they only on loan?

Not a Doctor's Decision

by Jonathan Rosenblum

An assault on the concept of the sanctity of life.

Autopsy

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

How do we balance respecting the dead with the need to help the living?

Altering Genes

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Would it be good if we could genetically alter human characteristics like IQ and height?

Man of Science, Man of Faith

by Jeff Jacoby

Religious inquiry and scientific investigation can complement each other.

Firefly

by Aryeh Magram

Thou shalt not vacuum thy fellow.

Partial - Birth "Abortion"

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

Do you know what act the law is addressing?

The Wonder of Thunder

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

What's the deeper meaning behind the creation of a loud smack right in the middle of a heavy rainstorm?

Judaism and Cosmetic Surgery

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

A comprehensive overview on plastic surgery in Jewish law.

Abortion in Jewish Law

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

The traditional Jewish view does not fit conveniently into the major "camps" in the current debate.

Killing Me Softly

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

Has the sanctity of human life become passe?

Charlie Darwin's Angels

by Jonathan Rosenblum

Who says the theory of evolution is scientific?

Evolution: Rationality vs. Randomness

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

An M.I.T. trained scientist takes a look at Darwin, the fossil record, and the likelihood of random evolution.

A Timeless Argument about Creation

by Jeff Jacoby

Eighty years ago, the thought controllers wanted no Darwin; today's thought controllers want only Darwin.