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Rebuke You, Humble MeBased upon teaching by R' Beth Levy at Hadar's Rabbinic Institute, 2025, an exploration of the obligation to rebuke and the possible exceptions or guideposts.
The Internet and Jewish EthicsExploring Jewish ethical principles that might guide how we approach the internet and artificial intelligence.
Investing JewishlyIs there a Halakhah of investing Jewishly? Investing has components of accumulating wealth, managing risk, fiscal responsibility, and remaining in relationship with the community.
RevengeWhen are people permitted to take revenge? Is that determination based upon or divorced from a directive by God? and emotional response?
Still CaptiveOur hearts ache over the captives held. The issues of redeeming them are complex and fraught with dangers.
TheVerdictIn the wake of the exoneration of Daniel Penny in NY, what Jewish principles guide our reaction to the death of Jordan Neely, joked by Penny after Neely's disturbed behavior?
Agree to DisagreeCommunities and families are at odds over the Israel-Gaza war. When debate leads to argument, must we refrain from engaging others?
BREAKING BREADThe virtue of feeding others and the limits on hospitality, examined.
Man o' MannaManna represents more than survival in the Sinai for the Hebrews. Our relationship to food reflects upon our relationship with the Divine.
When Can We Lie?There may be times when lying is acceptable, either for the sake of good or because the liar is given a pass.
AssassinationAfter the killing of Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas, I looked to our tradition to place this historic event in a Jewish context.
Democratic Leadership and Jewish IdentityHow does Judaism blend democratic principles with Jewish guidance on governance?
Can They Both Be Right?what values guide us when we are in conflict with another person whose values are rooted in the same Torah.
Artificial Intelligence: What is (Wo)Man?Based on lectures by Rabbi Dr. Ira Bedzow and tomes by Yuval Noah Harari, we are presently challenged to define what is human for the purposes of Jewish law and living in a civilized, ethical society. How Torah defines a human is a starting point only.
About the JourneyThe Hebrews stopped 42 times toward the end of their journey from Sinai to Canaan, as a metaphor for how we move through our journeys. The sheet is based on the RLT leadership retreat study sheet.
Give CreditJewish tradition on attribution, the emotional consequences of failing to give attribution and the overriding factors that allow us to act or speak on another's name, words or efforts without attribution.
EnlistWhat are the compelling reasons for all Israelis to serve in the army?
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