Stone those rebellious teens! Ever wonder what to do with a rebellious teenager? Want some advice right out of the Bible? Try Deuteronomy 21.18-21: "If any man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey his father or his mother, and when they chastise him he will not even li...

Modern Orthodox Judaism A brief overview The philosophy of Judaism is as broad and diverse as its four thousand years would suggest. The past century and a half, however, has clearly been one of the most dramatic times in both Jewish history and Jewish thought. The emancipation of European Jewry...

Major Western Religions The three major Western religions that affect almost two billion people are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. All three religions focus on a higher authority, known as God. This higher authority loves and guides people through religious teachings. Studying these religion...

Since the beginning of the Jewish religion, women have had what seems to be a marginalized role that encompasses almost every facet of life. In many cases within the body of Jewish texts, clear misogynist statements and commentary are made dealing with every aspect of what it means to be female. W...

Philosophy "Belief in God can never be rationalised" Discuss. For centuries the enigma of God's existence has plagued mankind, and society has seen many philosophers and wise individuals attempt to argue the case in both directions. I, myself have been raised as a Christian, and over th...

Understanding the sublime is one of the keys to understanding Judaism. The sublime infuses the writings of the Torah. The ancient writers wrote of the sublime and the sublime has colored the interpretations of the Holy Scriptures throughout history in Jewish thought. Heschel and other writers wrote ...