Posts Tagged: Nathan Lopes Cardozo
Emerging Cracks in Jewish Education
The Holy of Holies -- the inner sanctuary of the Tabernacle and later the Temple in Jerusalem -- was an area that only the High...
Yes to the Ayalon Bridge on Shabbat, But No to the Eurovision Song Contest
On September 1, 2016, I published an essay discussing the crisis about people working on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv railway on Shabbat. I argued that if it...
My Search for and Momentary Loss of God
I believe I've had some of my spiritual personality since I was a youngster. There was always a dimension of amazement and mystery that accompanied...
Should We Be Fearful of Religion?
Being religious is fraught with danger. People are often pulled in directions where they can easily break their necks. To be religious is to allow...
Simchat Torah: Technology and the Outdated Torah Scroll
We will soon be celebrating Simchat Torah, and Jews throughout the world will dance with Sifrei Torah in their synagogues, community centers, university campuses, and...
We Must Achieve Unity, Despite Our Divisions
In our day, the word "tolerance" has become very popular, as have words such as "pluralism," "democracy," and "unity." These terms are used so often...
The Revelation Is Taking Place Today
“Be Careful and Guard your Life Diligently, Lest You Forget The Events That Your Eyes Saw.” (Devarim 4:9) In the Pirkei Avot, we find a rather radical...
A Scandalous Halachic Decision Disgraces Ethiopian Jews — and Judaism Itself
When I joined the Jewish people as a young man of 16 -- being the child of a mixed marriage -- I could not have...
Only the Weak Use Force and Coercion to Get Their Way
The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, "Since you did not have faith in Me to sanctify Me in the eyes of the children of...
The Deeper Meaning of Shavuot — Balancing Authenticity and Norms
One of humanity’s strongest longings today is the need for authenticity. We want to be ourselves -- or to become ourselves. We admire childrens' spontaneity, because they...
A Forgotten Mission: The True Responsibility of Being Jewish
There is a high price to pay for living as a Jew. One must be holy in order to be accepted. One is commanded to...
Plato’s Haggadah in the ‘Dialogues’
Now that Jews all over the world will once again assemble around the Seder table and read the Haggadah -- the story of the exodus from Egypt -- it...
New Book About Halacha Is Exciting and Invigorating
Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo developed his philosophy on Halacha -- Jewish law -- over many years. His views on the subject include what he sees as problems in...
The Retreat of Creative Thinking From Judaism
Most of our yeshivot have retreated from creative thinking. We encourage the narrowest specialization rather than push for daring ideas. We are producing a generation...
