I would like to share my latest opinion piece dealing with the essential foundations of the existence of the State of Israel that was just published in the Jerusalem Post. In this essay I deliberate the singular nature of the State of Israel against its historical, national and religious history. I believe it is essential […]
The Philosophy and Purpose of Thoughts to Ponder
In my Thoughts to Ponder I have tried to touch on issues that were ignored or even denied in the religious Jewish community, often because these challenged conventional religious notions that I felt needed more attention and a different approach.
Cardozo on the Parashah – Sefer Bereshit
This collection of essays by a rabbi known internationally as “one of the most thoughtful voices in contemporary Judaism” looks at the weekly Torah portion through the eyes of philosophy, contemporary controversies, and personal struggles.
The Complexity of Rabbi Soloveitchik & the Problem of Fundamentalism
On Wednesday February 1, 2017, Torah in Motion and the Cardozo Academy co-sponored a discussion between Professors William Kolbrener and Elliott Malamet, in honor of the publication of William Kolbrener’s new book, The Last Rabbi, on the life and thoughts of Rabbi Soloveitchik. Rabbi Cardozo’s introductory remarks sparked a lively discussion in their own right. […]
The Hidden Freud: His Chassidic Roots
Dr. Joseph Berke talks about his latest book, The Hidden Freud: his Hassidic Roots. Introduction by Rabbi Cardozo.