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Climate change. Genetic engineering. Truth and falsehood on social media. The psychology of how we flourish. For most Jews, we look to science for knowledge and wisdom on how to think and talk about these topics. But they also raise deep religious, ethical and philosophical questions, as well. Unfortunately, our political and cultural conversation pits “science” against “religion,” rather than trying to explore and integrate these human questions from multiple perspectives. “Sacred Science,” hosted by Sinai and Synapses Founding Director Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman, talks with professors and rabbis, academics and practitioners, and scientists and religious thinkers to help us move beyond a simplistic and false “either / or” dichotomy to go in depth on the biggest questions we face in this world — personally, societally, and globally.
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Dec 2, 2021

Centering the Soul: A Conversation With Dr. Lisa Miller

Lisa Miller PhD

How do we define spirituality in an age where it means so many things to so many different people? What is keeping us from being our most aware, fullest selves? And how can we pass this knowledge on to our children, in the face of massive uncertainty? Dr. Lisa Miller, professor at Teachers’ College, Columbia University, has investigated these topics with empirical rigor in her New York Times-bestselling book, The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health…

Nov 11, 2021

Invention or Inspiration? – A Conversation With Larry Lesser, PhD

Larry Lesser, PhD

Dr. Larry Lesser explores the overlap between mathematics and Judaism through a variety of methods, showing us surprising places where the two overlap.

Nov 4, 2021

Hubris and Humility – A Conversation With Dr. Stuart Firestein

Stuart Firestein, PhD

Dr. Firestein argues that intellectual foibles such as failure and ignorance are actually an essential component of doing science.

Oct 28, 2021

Spirituality, Religious Communities and Climate Change – A Conversation with Joelle Novey

Joelle Novey

In her work with Interfaith Power and Light, Joelle Novey demonstrates how religious communities can use spirituality and look into their hearts to deal with contentious issues like climate change.

Oct 21, 2021

Overlapping Traditions – A Conversation with Dr. Yair Lior

Yair Lior, PhD

Dr. Yair Lior studies the history of two important intellectual traditions of the world, and is working to ensure a future where new such traditions can be made.

Oct 14, 2021