Were Adam And Eve the First People?

Organ Donation

Saving a life is paramount in Jewish law, but organ donation is much more complex than signing a donor card.

Abortion in Jewish Law

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

Marijuana and Judaism: What Does Jewish Law Say about the Subject?

Medical marijuana is permissible, but recreational use prevents us from being our best selves.

A Doctor’s Diary: Genetic Instructions

Welcome to the incredible, uniquely Human Library that simply boggles the mind.

The Origin of Life

Explaining how life began is the biggest unsolved question in science today.

The Doctor’s Diary: The Ultimate Engineer

Several incredibly complex internal mechanisms silently watch over our bodies every second of our lives.

A Doctor’s Diary: Witnessing God's Handiwork

Like a well-written, trillion-page novel, every step, twist and turn of a fetus's development seems to follow an all-encompassing plan.

The Age of the Universe: One Reality Viewed from Two Different Perspectives

Can the universe be young and old simultaneously?

Science and God

Maimonides wrote that if you want to find God, look in nature.

Does God Love Dogs?

Some Jewish insights on animals.

 

Do God and Science Conflict?

Can you believe in God and science?

 

Are Religion and Science Destined to be in Conflict?

Each one is important, and when we understand the relationship between them, we will be able to appreciate how they can form a great partnership.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Solar Eclipse: A Jewish Message

The connection between covering our eyes when we recite the Shema and when looking at the eclipse.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Judaism and Life on Other Planets

NASA's earth-shattering announcement has many Jews asking: Does Judaism entertain the possibility of alien life?

Creation: A Convergence of Torah and Science

Once unthinkable, the accounts of creation by Torah and science are converging.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Forgiving

The struggle and freedom of asking and giving forgiveness.

Leaning into Loss

4 strategies for beginning anew.

Friendship, Love and Unity

Understanding the dynamics of love can improve our relationships ― and the success of our entire nation.

When a Loved One Has Depression

8 tips to help you cope.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

The Danger in Your Head

Why negativity is dangerous for your health.

The Great Ocean of Truth

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

Animal Suffering: The Jewish View

Animals and people are kindred spirits, but far from equals.

Is Anybody There?

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

The Design Argument: Answers to Atheists' Objections

Turns out Richard Dawkins' watchmaker has 20/20 vision after all.

Stephen Hawking & God

Is God needed to create the universe?

It's Your Universe

Our planet is truly a miracle.

Returning Lost Objects

"Finders keepers, losers weepers" is not a Jewish concept.

Constructive Criticism

How to give it, and how to take it.

The Power of Speech

The tongue holds the keys to life and death.

The Origins of Life

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

5 Ways to Raise Kids to Love Being Jewish

What used to work doesn't anymore. Here's what you need to do.

The Power of Love

Tone of Voice

Sanctity of the Human Body

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

Autopsy

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

Altering Genes

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

Kosher Speech

What comes out of one's mouth is as important as what goes in.

Judaism and Cosmetic Surgery

A comprehensive overview on plastic surgery in Jewish law.

"Virtually Brain Dead"

When is a person no longer considered alive?

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Other People's Shoes

Strategies for judging favorably.

Live Organ Donation

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

Evolution: Rationality vs. Randomness

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

Ten Don'ts for Kindness

Ten common things to watch out for when performing acts of kindness.

 

Video: Emulating God

Being "helpful and giving" requires strategy and thought to make it truly meaningful.

 

Video: Taking Revenge

Make my day. Is revenge really so sweet?

 

Concealing Hatred

We're wronged. Should we confront the perpetrator or turn the other cheek?

 

Judging others Favorably

We are constantly passing judgment -- on family members, friends, neighbors, and practically anyone we meet. Are we judging fairly?

 

Don't be a Gossip

It's beneath us to focus on the negative in others.

Jewish View of Money

The Torah manner of giving charity, respecting others' property, and dealing honestly in business.

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