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Repairing the World With the Innocence Project
The Innocence Project, which has used cutting-edge DNA evidence to overturn wrongful convictions in the criminal justice system, aptly embodies the Jewish principle of “repairing the world.”
Jews in Space
Are we in a Golden Calf moment of our own making, and can the Overview Effect – as God showed Moses – give us renewed resolve, perspective and focus?
Outsourcing Humanity: Ancient Insight for the Age of AI
What does artificial intelligence mean for our own sense of humanity?
What Makes Relationships Work?
What’s the modern consensus on what makes relationships endure, and how do both Judaism and psychology back it up?
A Pro-Human Declaration
A wide assortment of people have signed a declaration in favor of centering humanity. Rabbi Mitelman was among them.
The Urim and Thummim vs. A.I. Predictions
The question with AI forecasting tools is: Who is carrying these tools close to their heart, as Aaron did?
Living With Unresolved Questions: Reflections on Math and Judaism
How can mathematics and Judaism, hand in hand, help us contemplate the infinite?
From Sinai to Silicon: Jewish Ethics and the Future of AI
Amidst 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?
Congregations Selected for 2026 Round of Scientists in Synagogues
The 11 selected communities will explore the interaction of Judaism and science in their communities with topics ranging from AI to climate change and more.
A Buddhist Perspective on the Current Situation in Minnesota
From a Buddhist perspective, the “actor” who commits harm is also suffering, as they are creating negative karma for themselves.
“Pluribus”, Individuality and Mattering
“Pluribus” reminds us of two things – first, that it’s good for us to have a sense of personal autonomy, and second, that happiness is less important than purpose.
The Three Poisons and Polarization
We take, necessarily, a filtered view of the world—one that, if you look closely, may have a flavor of one of Buddhism’s three poisons: greed, hatred or delusion.