Philosophical Jew

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 wi...

📜 Episode Description: In this groundbreaking episode, I sit down with the anonymous Substack writer Elder of Ziyon to explore his bold new creation: Ask Hillel , an AI built to think like a Jewish ethicist. How might Jewish ethics reshape secular moral discourse—and could AI help? Join us as Elder of Ziyon explains the design of Ask Hillel , an AI framework that distills halakha methodology into...

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 Res...

What if the very fabric of our universe was whispering something deeper? In this episode of The Philosophical Jew, I sit down with Rabbi Elie Fader and Rabbi Aaron Zimmer—co-hosts of the Physics to God podcast—for a deep and fascinating exploration of the fine-tuning argument for God. This isn’t about plugging gaps in science—it’s about following the evidence wherever it leads. We cover:✅ What ph...

🎧 NEW EPISODE “Media, Meaning, and Torah” w/ Rav Mo (@MenschSense)* 🎬 What if your favorite show... was sacred? 💭 Rav Mo breaks down how Torah + pop culture can tell the same deeper story. From X-Men ➡ Kabbalah ➡ spoken word 🎤 This one’s 🔥 for thinkers, seekers, & storytellers.📲 Tap the link in bio to listen! 👂🎙 #JewishPodcast #TorahAndCulture #MenschSense #DeepTalks #PhilosophyVibes In...

In this soul-stirring episode of Philosophical Jew, we sit down with Rabbi Nathan Lopez Cardozo to explore a bold and inspiring vision of Judaism—one that reclaims its rebellious roots. Drawing from his work Jewish Law as Rebellion, Rabbi Cardozo argues that the Torah was never meant to be a static legal code but a living, breathing call to moral and spiritual revolution. We begin by unpacking the...

In this thought-provoking episode of Philosophical Jew, we are joined by Rabbi Shmuel Phillips, author of Judaism Reclaimed, to explore one of the most pressing philosophical debates of our time: Do we truly have free will? With contemporary thinkers like Robert Sapolsky and Sam Harris casting serious doubt on human agency, Rabbi Phillips offers a powerful counterpoint rooted in classical Jewish p...

Get ready for a mind-bending journey into faith and reason on this explosive episode of the Philosophical Jew podcast with Hakham Rabbi Joseph Dweck. In this can't-miss conversation, Rabbi Dweck opens up about his life and the magnetic pull of Maimonides—the medieval “north star” who continues to illuminate his spiritual and intellectual path. Discover how Rabbi Dweck deciphers the prophetic l...

Join us on this thought-provoking episode of the Philosophical Jew podcast as we sit down with the esteemed Hakham Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens—a renowned Orthodox Rabbi and philosopher whose work bridges ancient tradition with modern thought. In our captivating conversation, Rabbi Lebens delves into the transformative ideas presented in his acclaimed book, *Principles of Judaism*. He reveals how Rabbi...

Hi everyone - welcome to Philosophical Jew! The goal of this channel is twofold: 1. I hope to encourage Jews around the world who believe that Orthodox Judaism resorts to fluff too often that there is a deep intellectual history within Judaism which is swept under the rug. Much of the attitude of Jewish Sages from before the 15th century bended toward rationalism (as much as one could be back in t...