Jewish Thought
Seder Zeraim (Agriculture)
Some of the mishnaic laws related to agriculture remain directly relevant for contemporary urban and suburban lives.
Spinoza
One of the most significant figures in the history of philosophy, Spinoza was excommunicated by the Jewish community.
Josephus Flavius
Josephus Flavius both participated in and wrote the history of the Jewish interaction with Rome.
The Geonim
The heads of the academies in Babylon became the incontestable leaders of the Jewish world.
Jewish Teachings on Nature and the Environment
Is nature valued for itself or because it is necessary for the survival of humanity?
Jewish Law and Nuclear Warfare
Judaism prohibits military action that will result in a colossal number of casualties.
The Holocaust: Responding to Modern Suffering
The events of the Holocaust put the problem of suffering at the fore of Jewish theological discourse.
Assisting the Perpetrator of an Evil Deed
One violation of the biblical injunction not to "place a stumbling block in the path of the blind" is aiding and abetting an illegal or unethical transaction.
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Jewish Science in the Middle Ages
Attitudes toward and contributions to medieval science.
