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!
In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Rabbi Shnayor Burton joins The Philosophical Jew to explore his “Daat Hashem” (Knowledge of God) series — a profound re-examination of what it means to truly know God.Drawing on Tanakh, Rambam, and prophetic consciousness, Rabbi Burton argues that humanity’s highest calling isn’t wealth, status, or even meaning — but Da’at Hashem, a lived familiarity with divine reality.Together, we discuss:Why “knowing God” is central to the prophets but absent from the Torah itselfThe loss of prophecy — and how rationalism, idolatry, and Greek philosophy reshaped Jewish consciousnessThe danger and beauty of anthropomorphizing GodThe prophetic four-step path to Da’at Hashem: baring the soul, refining character, cultivating faith, and attaining experiential knowledgeWhat it means to “walk with God” in an age of science and skepticism📖
Rabbi Burton’s blog: Unapologetics (https://shnayor.substack.com)
Check out Rabbi Burtons Pod – The Great Sources
📚 Explore the Daat Hashem series: [https://linktr.ee/rabbishnayorburton]✡️
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