The David Cardozo Academy: Revitalizing Jewish Life

Chapter 9 – My Spiritual Problem With the 26 Letters of the Alphabet

September 10, 2020 09:23 | By Nathan Lopes Cardozo

While the Greek narrative focuses on “seeing,” the biblical perspective focuses on “hearing” the deeper internal dimension that eludes the naked eye. Read more →

Rosh Hashana: Daring to Blow New Life into Judaism

September 16, 2020 6:34 pm | By Nathan Lopes Cardozo

The blowing of the shofar proves that we can surpass ourselves. On our own, using only our vocal cords, we are unable to produce this sound—a terrifying, awesome, penetrating resonance. This is a sound that can cause us to break down, pick ourselves up again, and transform ourselves into new individuals. Read more →

The Perfect Torah vs. the Evolving Torah

February 24, 2020 15:38 | By Yehuda DovBer Zirkind

Part 1 of a series discussing the ideas of the Chassidic master, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica, Poland (1800-1854), also known as the Mei Hashiloach, after the title of the book containing his teachings.

Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Willy Lindwer presents A film on the incredible... Read more →

Cardozo on the Parashah: Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion

This collection of essays looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles. Written in Rabbi Cardozo’s characteristic style, this collection offers something for many different types of readers: laymen and clergy, full-time students and intellectually curious practitioners, Jews and non-Jews alike.

Jewish Law as Rebellion: A Plea for Religious Authenticity and Halachic Courage

In this remarkable and highly controversial book, Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo suggests that Jewish Law must be seen as a discipline of resistance and courage. Rebelling against the rabbinical establishment, Rabbi Cardozo takes it to task for failing to liberate Halacha from its stagnancy and confinement. With ground-breaking suggestions, Jewish Law as Rebellion shows how to make Jewish Law once again relevant to our modern society and to the State of Israel.

Cardozo on the Parashah – Sefer Bereshit

Jewish Law as Rebellion

Lonely but not Alone – A documentary film

The Manifesto of the David Cardozo Academy

Chapter 9 – My Spiritual Problem With the 26 Letters of the Alphabet

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