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Why Be Jewish? Beauty, Questions, and Connections
In a day and age of functionality and productivity, where is the need for beauty or connection? And more importantly, how does Judaism fill that need?
Emotional Health Matters
The ability to understand how emotions affect our and others’ decisions is a big part of spirituality.
How Awe Makes Us Better People
David Borger Germann examines how the brain registers awe, and how we can bring this feeling to everyday experience, suffusing life with new interest and meaning.
Spirituality, Fast and Slow
How do our competing cognitive systems – one fast and one slow, as described by Daniel Kahneman – frame our experience of God?
How the Language of Awe Connects Us
What do seeing oneself as a part of nature and seeing oneself as part of a massive demonstration have in common?
How to Speak Both “Science” and “Religion”
When does questioning spark joy, and when does it lead to frustration?
I Fail Better Than You Fail
What do we learn from failure? What happens when our dogma — whether scientific or religious — turns out to be wrong?
The Creativity of Wonder
Questions of “wonder” can spark tremendous creativity.
It’s Always Good to Rethink Our Assumptions
If we can approach our level of knowledge with humility and openness, we can discover more about ourselves and our world.
An Interview with Rapper and Science Educator Baba Brinkman
A conversation with rapper and science educator Baba Brinkman, sharing the thought process and ideas behind his new show “The Rap Guide to Religion.”
Technology and Jewish Values – A Conversation with Professor Steven Goldman
Technologies penetrate every aspect of our lives, often in ways we aren’t even aware of. What Jewish values can and should guide our use of technology?
Can Science and Religion Co-Exist?
The video and audio from our panel discussion “Can Science and Religion Co-Exist?”