Content on Scientists in Synagogues (Page 3)
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.
Mathematics, Judaism, and Infinity
Beyond its practical applications in the natural world, mathematics also provides a framework for understanding aspects of Judaism.
A Jewish Take on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Does Jewish theology support the notion of a God that created other worlds?
How Does Jewish Law Approach CRISPR?
Genetic engineering using CRISPR is a high water-mark of human intelligence, but can it also demonstrate our wisdom?
Is Teshuvah Possible?
If we can trace the steps of cause-and-effect all the way back to the Big Bang – and free will does not exist – then what about the possibility of teshuvah (repentance)?
Through Regret
Our regrets help us tell our story, give continuity to our lives. Regret can actually be a special window into our souls.
Maimonides, Prophecy and Science
How did Maimonides see biblical dreams and prophecies, and what does this say about them as parables?
Can AI Ever Replace a Human?
What is AI missing in equaling human intelligence, and should we be worried?
Everything You Wanted to Know about Medications But Were Afraid to Ask
Properly managing medication – making sure you aren’t taking unnecessary meds, for example – is an essential part of our self-care.
What AI Calls Home
What will living alongside AI mean for human expertise and creativity?
Asthma Disparities, Tikkun Olam, and Breathing a Little Easier
When we open our eyes and see disparities in health outcomes, we are obligated to act.
Opening the Eyes’ Window to the Soul
The eye is so much more than a vessel for information.
The Stories Our Brains Tell
How do the mind and brain perceive, interpret and create meaning?