Philosophical Jew
Philosophical Jew
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Do you ever feel that Orthodox Judaism does not engage enough with the global marketplace of ideas? That it's voice was missing in the great Theistic debates of the early 21st century? Interested in the deeper wisdom of Judaism? One that has much to say about the current age - not shying away from the truly big questions with cute answers? You've come to the right place. In this podcast, we will delve into the philosophical questions of the age as well as philosophical questions of the ages. All through the analysis of the methods of reason put forth by our Sages. Check our YT!
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The podcast explores rich themes including the intersection of faith and reason, the evolution of Jewish law, free will, and the ethical implications of modern dilemmas. Episodes tackle subjects like the rebellion inherent in Judaism with Rabbi Nathan Lopes Cardozo and the nature of free will with Rabbi Shmuel Phillips, drawing from classical Jewish texts and contemporary philosophical debates.
Do you ever feel that Orthodox Judaism does not engage enough with the global marketplace of ideas? That it’s voice was missing in the great Theistic debates of the early 21st century? Interested in the deeper wisdom of Judaism? One that has much to say about the current age – not shying away from the truly big questions with cute answers? You’ve come to the right place. In this podcast, we will delve into the philosophical questions of the age as well as philosophical questions of the ages. All through the analysis of the methods of reason put forth by our Sages. Check our YT!
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Rabbi Gil Student—author of Articles of Faith 📘 and editor of the popular blog Torah Musings—as we explore the Jewish perspective on Artificial Intelligence 🤖🧠.
🧩 In this episode:
🦾 AI al regel achat: What is AI, really? And why does it matter halachically?
🧱 AI vs. Golem: Why comparing ChatGPT to the Maharal’s golem might not be so far-fetched
Responsibility & ethics: If an AI causes damage, who’s responsible—owner, creator, or AI itself?
❤️ Emotional AI & loneliness: Can tech “solve” human suffering—or does it risk replacing real connection?
🙊 Saying ‘please’ to machines?: What the Rambam and Ramban might say about our etiquette with AI
🕍 Halachic categories: Where does AI fall on the spectrum of human, animal, and object?
🔗 Featured Links:
📝 Read Rabbi Student’s full article: “AI, Golem, and Not-So-Silly Questions” on Torah Musings: https://www.torahmusings.com/2025/04/ai-golem-and-not-so-silly-questions/
📚 Check out his book: Articles of Faith https://www.amazon.com/Articles-Faith-Traditional-Jewish-Internet/dp/B0DJ1459L4 (Also available wherever Jewish books are sold)
🌐 More from Rabbi Gil Student: https://www.torahmusings.com/
🎧 Subscribe to Philosophical Jew for deep dives into Torah, philosophy, ethics, and the big questions that shape our generation. 🧠✨ If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and share! Let us know: What do you think—should we treat AI like a golem, a gadget, or something entirely new? 👇
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