Book Review of Rabbi Gil Student's "Articles of Faith"
Book Review
By Rabbi Hayyim Angel
Rabbi Gil Student, Articles of Faith: Traditional Jewish Belief in the Internet Era (Kodesh Press, 2024)
Articles
Bridging Tradition and the Academy
Over the past two centuries, analysis of literary tools, comparative linguistics, and the
discovery of a wealth of ancient texts and artifacts have contributed immensely to our
understanding the rich tapestry and complexity of biblical texts.
Light and Shadows: Thoughts for Hanukkah
This article on Hanukkah draws on teachings of Daniel Kahneman, an Israeli-American author, psychologist and economist notable for his work on hedonic psychology, psychology of judgment and decision-making. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (shared with Vernon L. Smith). Since 1966, the tiny country of Israel has had 13 Nobel Prize Winners in various categories!!
Remembering Not to Forget: Thoughts for Parashat Vayeshev
The butler didn’t remember Joseph; that was bad. The butler forgot Joseph; that was very bad.
Listen to Rabbi Hayyim Angel's Podcast on Royal Pardons in the Bible
On Wednesday, December 10, Rabbi Hayyim Angel did a podcast with Halacha Headlines. He discusses three instances of King David pardoning close relatives who had committed terrible sins.
Listen to the podcast here
Please Stand With Us: End of Year Campaign
Our Institute fosters an intellectually vibrant, compassionate and inclusive Orthodox Judaism. Founded in 2007, the Institute reaches many thousands of people worldwide. Your thoughtfulness and support are sincerely appreciated.
Reclaiming "Bible Zionism"
Recent months have seen ugly manifestations of anti-Zionism throughout the world. The haters have distorted the meaning and mission of Zionism. We need to embrace “Bible Zionism” in every forum to set the record straight.
Ideal and Evolutionary Morality in the Torah:Traditional Commentary in an Age of Humanism
One of the overarching goals of the Torah is to refine people’s moral character. Many laws and narratives overtly focus on morality, and many others inveigh against the immorality and amorality of paganism. The biblical prophets place consistency between observance of God’s ritual and moral laws at the very heart of their message.
Jacob, Esau and Us: Thoughts for Parashat Vayishlah
Old rivalries and hatreds can be overcome. We can win together. With all our differences, we can find common ground. The Torah points the way.
Convivencia Achieved? Jews and Non-Jews in Haifa
Convivencia is the term often used to describe the coexistence of Jews and Muslims (and
Christians) in the so-called Golden Age of Spain. Jews in Haifa have not yet produced figures
like Bahya ibn Pakudah, Judah Halevi, or Maimonides, nor have the Arabs of Haifa produced
figures like Averroes, but, withal, Jews and Arabs do get along pretty well in Haifa.