As we approach Tu BiShvat, the New Year for Trees, we traditionally look to the roots that sustain us. But in 2026, the most intensive growth on our planet will be found in the “silicon orchards” of data centers and artificial intelligence. How do we ensure that as our world gets smarter, our lives do not become less sacred?
Rabbanit Sara Wolkenfeld, Director of Education and Chief Learning Officer at Sefaria as well as a member of Sinai and Synapses’ Jewish Education and Jewish Thought for the Digital Future initiative, sat down with Jewish Insights host Justin Pines to explore the profound intersection of Torah and technology. From the democratizing power of the digital Jewish library to ancient Talmudic cautions that feel uncannily relevant in the age of social media, the conversation examines what it means to remain rooted in the values of Sinai while building a world of code. Join them for a thoughtful look at how Jewish ethics may offer the ultimate operating system for the future.
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