Content by Rabbi Dan Geffen
Rabbi Daniel N. Geffen was named Rabbi of Temple Adas Israel in the summer of 2014. He was ordained by The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in New York in May, 2014 and holds Masters Degrees in both Hebrew Literature and Jewish Education. During his time at HUC-JIR, Rabbi Geffen earned several awards, including those for Modern Hebrew, Halakhic Literature, Rabbinics and was twice awarded the “Amitz Lev” Prize for Spirit, Character and Strength of Heart. He earned his undergraduate degree in History from The University of Wisconsin, Madison. He was born and raised in New York City, where he attended the Abraham Joshua Heschel School and, later, the Fieldston School.
There Is Always More to Investigate: Questions in Science and Judaism
Being logical, systematic and organized is a large part of the Jewish intellectual tradition, just as it is also integral to science.
Origins and Mystery: Reflections on Creation
Judaism helps the heart and spirit understand topics that can elude the human intellect – like the vastness of space and eternity.
Maimonides, Prophecy and Science
How did Maimonides see biblical dreams and prophecies, and what does this say about them as parables?
Can Music Heal?
Music has been used to heal throughout history. What is its power and how can we tap into it?
Why Trust Science?
Public trust of science in America has hit major roadblocks in recent years. Is religious culture to blame?
AI: Ally or Adversary?
What can the history of artificial intelligence tell us about its possible future?
A Conversation on Cosmology
If we can see how far light has traveled, might we be able to go back to where it all began?