Philosophy

Exodus: What's the Big Deal?

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

Every component of the Exodus was meant to reveal another facet of how God is involved in the world.

Did God Speak at Sinai?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith and Rabbi Moshe Zeldman

What support is there for the claim that God spoke to all the Jewish people at the foot of Mount Sinai?

Moral Independence

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Being a Jew demands developing the intellectual and moral courage to live by what is true, even if the whole world stands opposed.

The Five Belts of Being Intellectual

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Getting clear, objective definitions is the first step to intellectual honesty. Applying those definitions to everyday life is what really determines greatness.

Our Drive For Meaning

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Meaning is one of man's greatest needs. Can life have meaning if existence is the result of a random occurrence?

Five Levels of Pleasure

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Life is full of pleasures. But some are a quantum leap above the rest.

What The Angel Taught You

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg and Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

Seven keys to life fulfillment.

The Meaning Of Life

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Jews throughout the ages have willingly given up their lives, rather than abandon being Jewish. Why? Because until you know what you are willing to die for, you have not yet begun to live.

Your 10 Guiding Principles for Life

by Yaakov Grossman

A tool for staying focused on what's really important in life.

Nike and the Purpose of Life

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

What is the purpose of existence? Let's first answer: What is the purpose of the Nike shoe factory?

4 Misconceptions Jews Have About Judaism

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Exploring Judaism can mean un-learning mistaken ideas, as much as it means learning new ones.

The ABC's of Judaism

by Rabbi Noah Weinberg

Embedded deep in our consciousness is the knowledge of life's precious secrets. The key to access them is the ABCs.

Search for Truth

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Searching for religious truth is more than a matter of faith. It requires a unique blend of genuine tolerance with cogent reasoning and intellectual honesty.