Content on Scientists in Synagogues
Each of the congregations selected by Scientists in Synagogues agreed to create content such as blogposts, videos, and other resources surrounding Judaism and science. The topics they explore range from the neuroscience of free will to astrobiology to technology, and so here you will find all the content resources that have arisen out of this initiative.
Fifteen Communities Selected for Scientists in Synagogues 2023
Fifteen communities across the Jewish world were selected for the 2023 cohort of Scientists in Synagogues.
Moving Through the Omer With Hope
What does the Omer teach us about hope?
Spherical Senility
Despite the pandemic and creeping decline, why are some of us tenured elderly so lucky, so unreasonably effective? And cheerful? And productive?
Ethics of the Past, Present, and Future: The Dangerous History of Eugenics
How do we evaluate the legacies of useful discoveries made through morally reprehensible science?
Did COVID Change the Rules?
Did COVID-19’s upheavals change some institutions for the better?
The Mystery of Tay-Sachs as a “Jewish Disease”
The fact that Tay-Sachs disease has been essentially eliminated from the population in which it was most frequent is glowing testimony to what we can do when we try.
Re-Enacting and Remembering
When we recount the Haggadah through the symbolic actions of Pesach-matzah-maror, we are not simply recalling a historical event, but are engaging in a process of self-perfection, striving toward human wholeness, and experiencing divine spirituality.
The Archaeology of “Daily Life” in the Torah
How can details and discoveries from archaeology help illuminate day-to-day life as described in the Torah?
The Family Gene
When it comes to rare diseases, it’s the loneliness that gets you. But there are many more stories just like ours.
What Does It Mean to Be a Person? Views From Psychology
How can both psychology and Judaism help us look at freedom of choice, happiness and gratitude?
Are You Just a Machine? Perspectives from Physics
If we know the universe at one moment, does that determine everything into the future?
Habits and Awareness: A Neuroscientist’s Perspective
Are humans on autopilot, relying on habits to navigate the world, or are we fully in control of our lives, actively deciding who we are and who we want to be?