Events (Page 2)

Events (Page 2)

Here you can find information about all of the classes, lectures and seminars — both what we have done in the past, and what events are upcoming.

Sep 8, 2025

Intelligence, Consciousness or a Soul?: Judaism and AI With Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, Founding Director of Sinai and Synapses

  • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
How do we define “intelligence” and how do we define “artificial”? Does AI have consciousness? A soul? While traditional Jewish texts wouldn’t know about ChatGPT, what analogies can we draw from Biblical, Rabbinic and later Jewish texts? Rabbi Geoff Mitelman will help us consider these questions as well as the moral implications for Artificial Intelligence in our world today and as we look into the future. Following Rabbi Mitelman’s talk, Temple Isaiah will provide small group opportunities for further conversation…