Jihad Does Not Result from Income Inequality
Whatever Thomas Piketty believes.
December 15, 2015
Halakhah vs. the dictates of the self.
Although they have received little attention in the English-speaking world, the writings of Shimon Gershon Rosenberg (acronym: Shagar) are widely read in Israel for the way they draw both on ḥasidic teachings and on the work of noted 20th-century philosophers. Here he reflects on the tension between Jewish law (halakhah) and the individual’s inner life. (Translated with an introduction by Josh Rosenfeld.)
Whatever Thomas Piketty believes.
How not to promote coexistence.
An effective response to its recognition of the “state of Palestine.”
If they don't, anti-Semitism will grow.
Halakhah vs. the dictates of the self.
Although they have received little attention in the English-speaking world, the writings of Shimon Gershon Rosenberg (acronym: Shagar) are widely read in Israel for the way they draw both on ḥasidic teachings and on the work of noted 20th-century philosophers. Here he reflects on the tension between Jewish law (halakhah) and the individual’s inner life. (Translated with an introduction by Josh Rosenfeld.)
Unlock the most serious Jewish, Zionist, and American thinking.
Subscribe Now