Posts Tagged: Kohelet
Judaism Tells Us to Appreciate the Positive, But Seek Out More
It has been a while since I tackled a theological subject. But a recent need for self-criticism and introspection drew me back to one of...
Judaism Is Defined by Joy
Happiness, said Aristotle, is the ultimate goal at which all humans aim. But in Judaism it is not necessarily so. Happiness is a high value. Ashrei, the...
Kings of the Jews: Judah
After centuries of being governed by authoritative judges, and faced with mounting threats from neighboring foes, the ancient Israelites agitated for a king who would...
Kings of the Jews: Israel
After centuries of being governed by authoritative judges, and faced with mounting threats from neighboring foes, the ancient Israelites agitated for a king who...
Moral War (for the Sake of Peace)
"For everything there is a season...a time for war and a time for peace." (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) "He who comes to slay you, arise and slay...
