הרקע הלא-טיפוסי שלי השפיע על החשיבה שלי בדרכים לא שגרתיות ועד היום הזה הוא גורם לי לצרות עם כמה מעמיתיי רבנים, כמו גם עם יהודים דתיים וחילוניים כאחד.
Lonely but not Alone – A documentary film
Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Willy Lindwer presents A film on the incredible life of Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo, who grew up in a secular, half-Jewish family in the Netherlands, and grew to become an internationally known rabbi and Jewish philosopher, as well as the head of the David Cardozo Academy and its Think Tank.
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Premiere of Lonely but not Alone: A film on the incredible life of Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopes Cardozo, who grew up in a secular, half-Jewish family in the Netherlands, and grew to become an internationally known rabbi and Jewish philosopher, as well as the head of the David Cardozo Academy and its Think Tank.
SESSION 5: Philosophy and Personal Experience, Questions and Answers: First Sneak Preview of Rabbi Cardozo’s Upcoming Book
For the second half of 5775, the DCA Think Tank, consisting of fourteen men and women, of various ages and backgrounds but all committed to inquiring deeply into traditional Judaism, will be reading excerpts of the manuscript of Rabbi Cardozo’s forthcoming autobiography Lonely But Not Alone. They will function as a sounding board, discussing and critiquing the ideas and stories therein. Rabbi Cardozo has sat down to write this volume following the very positive responses to his short autobiography of the same name, published in Conversations (the Journal of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals)in May 2013. These summaries from the TT meetings will give readers a sneak preview into what the book will contain.
SESSION 6: Mikveh, Education, and Written & Oral Law
For the second half of 5775, the DCA Think Tank is reading excerpts of the manuscript of Rabbi Cardozo’s forthcoming spiritual autobiography Lonely But Not Alone. Though the book is still very much in process these summaries of the TT meetings will give readers a preview into what the book will contain.
Session 7: Religious Experience, Sexuality, Wild Halacha and Chumras
This year, the Think Tank is reading excerpts of the manuscript of Rabbi Cardozo’s forthcoming spiritual autobiography Lonely But Not Alone. Though the book is still very much in process, these summaries of the TT meetings will give readers a preview into what the book will contain.
The Preciousness of My Children – A Terrifying Story
Recently, I experienced the great embarrassment of living in the presence of God, thinking that I knew what it entailed, only to realize that I had no clue. It was a rude awakening, dreadful as can be. I was confronted with a situation that I have always known exists but have never experienced before. In an instant I learned what no book could ever teach me in hundreds of years: that I should sense the ultimate in the ordinary; that I should live in awe when I encounter the trivial.
Thoughts at a Wedding of a Grandchild
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When a grandfather stands before his grandchild at the time of her Chupah, many thoughts come to mind. These moments are infused with intense emotion and immense meaning. Above all, one experiences overflowing feelings of gratitude and thankfulness.
These special moments give rise to feelings of great anticipation and hope for renewal, combined with nostalgic reminisces and fading memories of the past.
Thoughts on Forgiveness – The Man Who Made Me Jewish
The blackboard brush didn’t hit me, but it was close and could have hurt me badly. It crashed through the large window behind me and destroyed it. I got up. There was complete silence in the classroom. No one said a word. The teacher, who taught us Latin and Greek, was dumbfounded by his own action. He had thrown the eraser at me, and it was clear from the expression on his face that he knew he was in trouble
My Mother Bertha Lopes Cardozo z.l.
The year of mourning for my dear mother z.l. ended last Friday. To my great surprise it became a most unusual experience which I did not anticipate. Suddenly I was once again allowed to listen to music (one of the great loves of my life), go to celebrations like chatunoth, and buy new garments. I returned to being like everybody else, so I am told. The world is back to normal.